Grizzlies Expect Warrick Signature In A Few Days

The Memphis Commericial Appeal is reporting that draft picks Hakim Warrick and Lawrence Roberts report today for a three-day minicamp at FedExForum before leaving for the Summer Pro-Am League at Long Beach in California.

Playing in games against L.A. Lakers, Dallas, Miami and Toronto from July 8-21, the Grizzlies expect both picks to be signed before play begins.

Hoping to earn a chance to play with the Grizzlies this season is Sergei Lishouk, who was selected with No. 49 overall pick in the 2004 draft.

"In Sergei we acquire a big forward who we feel will eventually be able to provide a rebounding presence for our team," Griz president Jerry West said following the 2004 draft.

Lishouk is scheduled to join the team Thursday after having played in a Ukraine league.