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Time for Memphis to Show it Belongs

By Chip Crain On June 12, 2012 · 14 Comments · In June 2012

Michael Heisley has a contract to sell the Memphis Grizzlies to Robert Pera, a hotshot young internet tycoon. It has been reported that the local ownership is not going to stand in the way of the sale.

This shouldn’t surprise anyone. The local ownership walked away from the team years ago when they traded their equity stake in the team to cover operating losses on the franchise.

The good news is Memphis Grizzlies fans don’t need local ownership. It has always [...]

The Solution to the Mayo Dilemna

By Chip Crain On May 21, 2012 · 23 Comments · In May 2012

O J Mayo wants to get paid like a starting player in the NBA. He also wants the opportunity to play PG. He says he wants to stay in Memphis and finish what he started.

Is there any way possible that all of these things can happen? NO.

However, if we take Mayo at his word, there is a way to get two out of three and to make the Grizzlies fans happy.

The Gilbert Arenas Interview (Video)

By Lee Eric Smith On March 29, 2012 · 4 Comments · In March 2012

Even though he didn’t see a minute of playing time in the Grizzlies March 27 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, it still remains Gilbert Arenas’ first home game at FedEx Forum.

Coach Lionel Hollins talked about why Gilbert hasn’t played much — has more to do with Arenas, like Zach Randolph, getting into NBA shape after being away from the game so long. But, also like Zach’s current role off the bench, it has to do with sticking with the [...]

Hoop City Rehab

By Chip Crain On March 29, 2012 · 4 Comments · In March 2012

Memphis is getting a reputation as a destination for players needing to change the path their careers are on.

So far the reputation has worked wonders for players and team alike.

Consider that Zach Randolph, Marreese Speights, Dante Cunningham, Gilbert Arenas, Quincy Pondexter, Tony Allen and Jeremy Pargo all were released, unplayed, unwanted or undrafted before coming to Memphis. The reputation seems fitting and more importantly is growing around the league.

Memphis has always been a city willing to give [...]

Memphis vs Washington – 3/18/2012

By Chip Crain On March 18, 2012 · Add Comment · In March 2012

Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards
When: 5:00 pm CST
Where: FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN
Records: Memphis Grizzlies (24-18), Washington Wizards (10-33)

Expected Starting Lineups:
Memphis Grizzlies – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights. Marc Gasol
Washington Wizards – John Wall, Jordan Crawford, Chris Singleton, Trevor Booker, Kevin Seraphin

Preview:
Memphis was pleased to see Zach Randolph back on the court logging serious minutes but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to [...]

Time for Memphis to Show it Belongs

The Solution to the Mayo Dilemna

The Gilbert Arenas Interview (Video)

Hoop City Rehab

Memphis vs Washington – 3/18/2012

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