March 2010 Memphis Grizzlies Wiretap

Grizzlies Receiving Trade Offers For Henry

Aug 19, 2010 3:10 PM

The Grizzlies have fielded several trade offers from teams looking to acquire the rights to unsigned rookie Xavier Henry.

Memphis is currently in a stalemate with Henry in regards to his rookie contract.

"I'm not looking to trade him just to trade him," owner Michael Heisley said. "I'm not angry with him. I expect him to play. He's going to have an opportunity to play a lot, and we need him. So my reaction to this is I'm expecting we'll get something done and he'll play for us this season."

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Grizzlies Getting Trade Offers For Henry

Aug 19, 2010 2:30 PM

The Grizzlies have received trade offers for unsigned rookie Xavier Henry.

Interest in Henry has increased as of late because of the contract stalemate between the rookie and Memphis.

"I'm not looking to trade him just to trade him," Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said.

"I'm not angry with him. I expect him to play. He's going to have an opportunity to play a lot, and we need him. So my reaction to this is I'm expecting we'll get something done and he'll play for us this season."

The two sides disagree on the percentage of salary Memphis has offered Henry. The Grizzlies have offered 100 percent of a rookie scale contract with 20 percent tied to incentives.

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Grizzlies Seek Bonuses Attached To Rookie Contract

Aug 17, 2010 10:11 PM

Xavier Henry is currently in a contract stalemate with the Grizzlies.

Arn Tellem, agent for Henry, says the Grizzlies are trying to make his client meet performance bonuses, such as making the rookie challenge at All-Star weekend or being named to one of the all-rookie teams. He says only one player out of more than 450 since the rookie salary scale was instituted in 1995 has agreed to a performance bonus.

"Basic fairness and equality are fundamental aspects of every positive organization-player relationship, and those concepts are totally absent from the Grizzlies' current proposal to Xavier," Tellem said.

Tellem said Henry would agree to bonuses that are frequently offered to reach the full 120 percent, such as taking part in conditioning programs or playing in the summer league, but said no other team in this draft had asked a player to accept a performance incentive.

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Wallace Preaches Continuity For Grizzlies

Aug 17, 2010 7:27 AM

The Grizzlies kept their core intact this offseason, while adding complementary pieces.

Memphis general manager Chris Wallace says that continuity is important in the NBA.

"Continuity is very important in the coaching ranks and player ranks," Wallace said. "You build around that. The thing you can't forecast is injuries. But I'm very optimistic we're going to have a better season."

The Grizzlies went 40-42 last season without much production from their bench and Wallace guaranteed a playoff appearance in 2011.

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Grizzlies Sign Acie Law

Aug 5, 2010 6:06 PM

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Acie Law, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Acie is a former lottery pick whose offensive skills, ability to drive the basketball, set up his teammates, work hard on the defensive end and excellent work ethic will all help to fortify our backcourt," Wallace said.

Law, a three-year NBA veteran, was originally selected with the 11th pick overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks.

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Grizzlies To Sign Law

Aug 5, 2010 10:14 AM

Chris Wallace said Wednesday night that the team intends to sign Acie Law.

"We've been in discussions with Acie's representatives and hope to enter into a contract with him soon," Wallace said.

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Grizzlies Close To Signing Acie Law

Aug 4, 2010 4:56 PM

The Grizzlies are close to signing free-agent guard Acie Law, according to sources.

Atlanta drafted Law with the 11th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft.

He has since been with the Warriors, Bobcats and Bulls.

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