Dec 31, 2006 11:30 AM EST
Michael Heisley and Mark Cuban both received their ownership papers on the same day in April of 2000 and they reportedly feel a kinship with one another.
"I told him it would be a sad day for the NBA if he sells, because he just doesn't take the nonsense," Cuban said. "He's as much in tune with a lot of the business practices as I am, and he doesn't agree with them.
"He's just not as vocal about them. His way of speaking out is by selling the team. I mean, I don't want to speak for him, but that's the sense I get."
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The Tony Barone era got off to a running start Saturday night, as Memphis built an early 24-point lead with a less-disciplined, fast-paced offense, then held off a late rally to beat the Raptors 110-104.
"It's a great win for these guys," Barone said of the Grizzlies, who snapped a five-game losing streak. "It's a weight off their shoulders. I'm dead tired. I'm done. I've told (Jerry West, president of basketball operations) I'm done. That was enough."
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Memphis Grizzlies President of Basketball Operations Jerry West announced on Thursday that Tony Barone Sr. will take over as interim head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies.
This will be Barone’s first head coaching stint, serving the past seven seasons as director of player personnel with the Grizzlies. He also spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Grizzlies under former head coach Hubie Brown (2002-2004). Barone takes over a Grizzlies team with a 6-24 record.
“We are excited to have a person of this caliber serve as our interim head coach,” said West. “Tony is not only familiar with our veteran players, but also with our young players having been an integral part of their scouting and drafting process. We give Tony our full support and know the remainder of the season will be productive under his guidance."
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Grizzlies Dec 2006 Archive
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Commercial Appeal | Dec 28, 2006
The Memphis Grizzlies have asked director of player personnel Tony Barone Sr.
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Press Release | Dec 28, 2006
Will Mike Fratello put the headsets back on as a color commentator?
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Commercial Appeal | Dec 27, 2006
Michael Heisley, the current majority owner of the Memphis Grizzlies, believes the franchise would be better served in someone else's hands.
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Star-Ledger | Dec 21, 2006
The Nets have been in contact with the Bulls on P.J. Brown, who wants out of Chicago.
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USA Today | Dec 20, 2006
Majority owner Michael Heisley has withdrawn his agreement to sell the Memphis Grizzlies to former Duke basketball player Brian Davis, a Memphis newspaper reported Tuesday.
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ESPN | Dec 15, 2006
Memphis Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol, who has been sidelined the entire season with a broken foot, has been cleared to play.
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Yahoo! | Dec 15, 2006
There is more bad news for the Grizzlies.
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Commercial Appeal | Dec 15, 2006
Jerry West addressed the Grizzlies during a Wednesday morning shootaround, where he was rumored to have been in a heatex exchange with Mike Fratello.
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Commercial Appeal | Dec 13, 2006
Pau Gasol is due to return from his broken foot this week, as early as Wednesday night.
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Yahoo! | Dec 13, 2006
The Grizzlies have had it rough so far this season but things should get a little smoother for them on Saturday.
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Press Release | Dec 11, 2006
Memphis Grizzlies forward Lawrence Roberts underwent successful surgery on Monday to repair the lateral meniscus in his right knee.
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Press Release | Dec 8, 2006
Memphis Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol has been cleared to begin full contact basketball drills and on-court workouts with the team.
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Press Release | Dec 5, 2006
Joel Litvin, NBA President, League and Basketball Operations, issued the following statement today regarding the proposed purchase of the Memphis Grizzlies:
"The NBA has not yet received from Messrs.
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Forbes | Dec 2, 2006
Pau Gasol returned to practice on Friday, but the Grizzlies are still not sure when he will see game action.
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Press Release | Dec 1, 2006
Adam Morrison of the Charlotte Bobcats and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay today were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played from the start of the season (Oct.
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Press Release | Dec 1, 2006
Adam Morrison of the Charlotte Bobcats and the Memphis Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay today were named the Eastern and Western Conference T-Mobile Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played from the start of the season (Oct.
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Commercial Appeal | Dec 1, 2006
The road is now clear for Brian Davis, Christian Laettner and their partners to buy Michael Heisley's 70 percent share of the Grizzlies.
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Memphis Commercial Appeal | Dec 1, 2006
Pau Gasol is expected to be cleared today to participate in non-contact workouts with the Grizzlies, and could be back on the court by Christmas
