Memphis Grizzlies WiretapMemphis The Latest Winner To Announce Higher Ticket PricesFollowing in the footsteps of Phoenix and Miami, two other surprise winners this season, the Memphis Grizzles have announced a plan to increase season ticket prices in 2005-06 in the FedExForum, credited as one of the nicest arenas in the NBA. The Grizzlies' average ticket price of slightly more than $50 next season would still keep the Griz below the league average, according to Mike Golub, executive vice president of business operations. "This has always been our hardest decision -- how to price," Golub said. "All along, we've wanted to create affordability." The Griz will, however, still offer 500 $5 Sonic Saver seats on game days. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Eric Musselman Appears To Be A Candidate For Wolves PostKevin McHale has stressed that he will not be the long-term answer as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and other than the pipe dream of Phil Jackson being thrown out, Eric Musselman appears to be a leading candidate. Musselman helped turnaround the Warriors, nearly taking them to the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Musselman was an assistant in Minnesota under his father Bill Musselman. Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gasol Receives All-Star Snub Yet AgainThe Grizzlies 7-foot star was not among the reserves chosen by coaches Tuesday to fill out the all-star rosters. "I thought Pau had a chance," Fratello said. "I don't know how much the injury affected the (coaches') decisions. It's nice that he got some kind of consideration." Gasol’s biggest problem is that he is listed as a power forward, a position that is already fierce with competition. However, with the Grizzlies have a surprisingly winning season, it would be nice to see some Memphis representation at this years event. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Grizzlies Feb 2005 Archive
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