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Memphis Have Eyes On Young Frontcourt Player With Large Contract?
Two possibilities are Zach Randolph and Nene. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets West Is Very High On Noah
Wallace is regarded as a shrewd judge of talent who founded the award-winning Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Grizzlies Choose Celtics' Wallace As Team's GM
Several Grizzly insiders confirmed the hire. Wallace had emerged as one of the frontrunners when Phoenix's David Griffin removed his name from consideration and stayed with the Suns. Wallace, who served as GM with the Boston Celtics under executive director Danny Ainge, is expected to oversee the Grizzlies’ day-to-day basketball operations. It is believed, though, that West will remain with the organization as a consultant once his contract expires June 30. Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Grizzlies Jun 2007 Archive
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Jerry West has reportedly told confidants that the Grizzlies have their eyes set on an established and young frontline player with a large contract. That player would be "great" alongside Pau Gasol.
A league source suggests that Memphis president Jerry West is very high on Joakim Noah, though it remains to be seen how Chris Wallace's arrival will factor into the decision. 
The Grizzlies have hired Boston's Chris Wallace as their general manager, ending a wide-ranging search to replace outgoing team president Jerry West. An announcement could come today.