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Heisley Can Not Guarantee Gay’s Return | Fri 12 Mar

The Knicks face another free-agent-to-be tonight in Rudy Gay, and Michael Heisley hardly made any guarantees they will keep him. “People say are you going to pay Rudy Gay? My answer to them is simply are you going to come to the games?” he said.

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Are Grizzlies’ Playoff Hopes Still Feasible? | Fri 12 Mar

Are the Grizzlies completely out of the running to earn their fourth playoff berth with 17 games remaining, including tonight’s meeting with the New York Knicks in FedExForum? Mathematically, the answer is no. Memphis still has an outside chance.

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Is Marc Gasol The NBA’s Most Improved? | Wed 10 Mar

If Marc Gasol isn’t ultimately the NBA’s most improved player, he’ll definitely receive serious consideration. He is averaging 15 points, 9.5 rebounds (13th in the NBA) and 1.6 blocks per game. Gasol also ranks fourth the NBA in field goal percentage.

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Ronnie Brewer To Return By This Weekend | Wed 10 Mar

Ronnie Brewer is expected to join the team’s contact practices by the weekend, exactly three weeks after he was sidelined. The Grizzlies’ most trusted bench player sounds determined to return in time to make a significant contribution.

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Hasheem Thabeet Recalled From D-League | Mon 8 Mar

The Memphis Grizzlies recalled center Hasheem Thabeet from the Dakota Wizards, the team’s NBA Development League’s affiliate, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

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Memphis Grizzlies To Re-Sign Rudy Gay | Mon 8 Mar

Asked if he will re-sign Rudy Gay this summer, owner Michael Heisley said: “I feel we’re going to sign him. I don’t know what else you want me to say. Rudy is an outstanding player. He fits our team well. We’ve got the best front line in basketball.”

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Michael Heisley Intends To Sell The Team | Mon 8 Mar

The Commercial-Appeal recently interviewed Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley and discussed many issues. Does he plan on selling the team? “My point is very simple. If the right person makes a reasonable offer for the team I will sell it,” Heisley said.

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Grizzlies Look To Extend Lionel Hollins | Sun 7 Mar

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working toward a contract extension for coach Lionel Hollins, two months after team owner Michael Heisley initiated negotiations. Hollins is working on a 17-month deal he signed Jan. 25, 2009 to replace Marc Iavaroni.

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Ronnie Brewer Making A Speedy Recovery | Thu 4 Mar

Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer had never been seriously injured, but he is already impressed by his recuperative powers. He sounds as if he is on pace to fully recover from a partially torn right hamstring three weeks from the day he was injured.

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Thabeet Trying To Find Way Back To NBA | Wed 3 Mar

The Grizzlies can only hope his whole D-League experience is humbling and not demoralizing, considering the high-profile circumstances of his arrival. In his second game with the Wizards, Thabeet finished with 19 points, 16 rebounds and 6 blocks.

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Have The Memphis Grizzlies Given Up? | Tue 2 Mar

The Grizzlies have been folding for a while now, ever since they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1. They are 4-9 since that game ands should have been making up ground in the playoff race against that sort of schedule. Instead, they’ve gone splat.

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Hasheem Thabeet Has Scored 19 Points | Mon 1 Mar

Center Hasheem Thabeet scored 19 points and grabbed 16 rebounds on Sunday in his second game with the NBA Development League’s Dakota Wizards. Thabeet went 8-of-10 from the field, 3-of-4 from the free-throw line and blocked six shots for the Wizards.

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Hasheem Thabeet Is OK With D-League | Fri 26 Feb

The Grizzlies will send No. 2 overall pick Hasheem Thabeet to the NBA Development League, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Commercial Appeal. Thabeet seemed unfazed by his demotion before the win Wednesday at Washington.

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Hasheem Thabeet Assigned To D-League | Thu 25 Feb

According to multiple sources close to the situation, the Memphis Grizzlies will assign Hasheem Thabeet to the D-League’s Dakota Wizards, along with Lester Hudson, on Friday. Thabeet will become the highest ever draft pick assigned to the D-League.

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Haddadi Gets Backup Role Over Thabeet | Wed 24 Feb

Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins announced Tuesday night that Hamed Haddadi would supplant rookie Hasheem Thabeet as the backup to starting center Marc Gasol. “You just feel something and you want to see something and you want to change,” he said.

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Jamal Tinsley Taking Benching In Stride | Mon 22 Feb

Jamaal Tinsley dressed as the Grizzlies’ third-string point guard for the sixth straight game. He’s taking the demotion in stride. “I understand it. I’ve been around,” the 31-year-old veteran said. “I’ll do whatever it takes to help the team. It is what it is.”

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Ronnie Brewer Expected To Miss 3 Weeks | Sat 20 Feb

The Memphis Commercial Appeal is hearing that Ronnie Brewer will miss 3 weeks with partially torn hamstring.

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Ronnie Brewer May Have Tore Hamstring | Sat 20 Feb

The Grizzlies’ recent trade acquisition, Ronnie Brewer, hurt his right hamstring in the second half and didn’t return. The Grizzlies can only hope Brewer isn’t lost for long. Team doctors will perform an MRI to determine the extent of Brewer’s injury.

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The Grizzlies Want To Keep Ronnie Brewer | Fri 19 Feb

The Grizzlies, who can match any offer sheet Ronnie Brewer receives in free agency, intend to retain his services long term. “I gave up a first-round draft pick so obviously I think he can play for us,” Michael Heisley said. “He’s experienced and he’s young.”