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West in Peace for Riles

Oct 26, 2003 8:27 AM EST

DON'T look now (you're too late, the preseason ended Friday), but the Grizzlies were the NBA's most improved Canadian outcast during the exhibition schedule, their sole setback to the champion Spurs.

Pau Gasol's even better than last season. Jason Williams has gotten himself under more control. James Posey, Earl Watson and Bo Outlaw actually listen to Hubie Brown's lectures and learn from them. Mike Miller is making plays.

Via New York Post

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Swift's future unclear with no deal on table

Oct 26, 2003 8:24 AM EST

Barring changes in attitude and an immediate perception overhaul, Stromile Swift will become a restricted free agent in 2004.

The Grizzlies' top draft pick (No. 2 overall) of 2000 is eligible to negotiate a contract extension. The deadline for striking a deal will have expired by the team's regular-season opener on Friday.

Swift's "restricted" status would mean the Grizzlies will be given 15 days to match another team's offer sheet next summer.

Via Ron Tillery / Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Dickerson decides to call it a career

Oct 26, 2003 8:22 AM EST

Grizzlies guard Michael Dickerson has a mind that persistently begged him to play basketball again.

However, his body inexplicably kept saying no.

On Saturday, Dickerson relented to painful body language and announced his retirement from the NBA. The move ends Dickerson's two-year struggle to come back from a severe sports hernia condition.

Via Ron Tillery / Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Grizzlies Oct 2003 Archive

  • Grizz cut three

    Memphis Commercial-Appeal | Oct 8, 2003

    "The team waived guards Richard Jeter and Robert O'Kelley and forward Shelton Jones Tuesday afternoon.

  • Jazz drawing interest from other teams

    Tim Buckley of the Deseret Morning News | Oct 6, 2003

    With the Jazz still having a ton of capspace available, teams are trying their best to get them to take on salary.

  • Griz to keep Miller around

    Ron Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal | Oct 5, 2003

    "Miller recently signed a 6-year contract extension, an expected move announced Saturday during the team's open practice.

  • Miller, Grizzlies agree on extension

    SportsTicker | Oct 4, 2003

    "Memphis Grizzlies marksman Mike Miller, who was acquired in last season's trade deadline deal with the Orlando Magic, agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension on Saturday.

  • Trades give Griz depth to compete

    Commercial Appeal | Oct 2, 2003

    Excluding Knight, addition by subtraction is what the trade came down to for the Grizzlies.

  • Suns send Tsakalidis, Outlaw to Memphis

    Arizona Republic | Oct 1, 2003

    After Tuesday morning's training camp-opening workout, coach Frank Johnson said the Suns were committed to Jake Tsakalidis as the club's starting center.

  • Dickerson update

    Memphis Commercial-Appeal | Oct 1, 2003

    Guard Michael Dickerson participated in only the first half-hour of practice Tuesday morning, and then excused himself.