Memphis Grizzlies Wiretap

Paxson Not Done Dealing

Bulls GM John Paxson has been seriously discussing trade scenarios with the Memphis Grizzlies, surrounding a deal involving Eddy Curry. Lorenzen Wright and Bo Outlaw are the likely return pieces, and Paxson may choose to expand the deal by including Eddie Robinson.

There are also trade negotiations involving Tyson Chandler and Dikembe Mutumbo being sent to the Houston Rockets. Scottie Pippin's name has also come up under a variety of trade scenarios.

Via Chicago Tribune


Spanish National Gasol Hopes to Extend Contract with Memphis

Despite the ongoing Olympics, Grizzlies forward and Spanish national Pau Gasol is talking contracts. He will be a restricted free agent next summer and Jerry West is already making the retaining of Gasol a top priority. Gasol has acknowledged that he hasn't spent a significant amount of time contemplating it, but he is confident that he does intend to resign with the only NBA club he has played with.

Via Memphis Commercial Appeal


Shaq Seeks White Chocolate

The roster of the Shaquille O'Neal era in Miami remains a makeshift one. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that O'Neal is high on Memphis point guard Jason Williams and Pat Riley is currently exploring scenarios where they can bring in the former University of Florida player.

Via Orlando Sentinel


Grizzlies Aug 2004 Archive

  • Curry on Grizzlies radar

    The Memphis Commercial Appeal confirms that the Memphis Grizzlies have asked the Chicago Bulls about trading center Eddy Curry, but the part about Stromile Swift and Bonzi Wells being the two that the Grizzlies are offering in return is not.

  • Cavaliers Waiting on Dampier

    Erick Dampier's status is the focal point of the NBA's off-season at present, and this saga is also impacting the Cleveland Cavaliers' planning.

  • Grizzlies not giving up on Dampier

    Memphis President Jerry West hasn't given up hope yet of landing Erick Dampier, despite negotiations that have lasted for most of the summer.