The Memphis Grizzles have acquired forward Shane Battier from the Houston Rockets for center Hasheem Thabeet and a draft pick.
The move by the Grizzlies shows that they are serious about trying to grab the final playoff spot in the Western Conference despite the loss of Rudy Gay.
The team also attempted to trade guard O.J. Mayo to the Indiana Pacers, but the deal wasn’t completed before the deadline.
Thabeet has been a huge disappointment with Memphis, so maybe a change of scenery is what he needs. The center has spent time in the D-League and been a non-factor at the NBA level. (Read More…)
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 8:39 am by steve
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Memphis Grizzlies star forward Rudy Gay is expected to miss at least four weeks with a shoulder injury.
Gay partially dislocated his left shoulder in the team’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but at least it isn’t his shooting shoulder.
He is expected to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the damage, but the Grizzlies are optimistic that it isn’t too serious.
With Memphis making a surprising push for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, they cannot afford to be without their top player. (Read More…)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 5:39 pm by steve
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