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Grizzlies Acquire Wayne Ellington

By Red Coleman On July 24, 2012 · 12 Comments · In July 2012

Memphis Grizzlies Press Release:

The Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard Wayne Ellington from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for forward Dante Cunningham, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

Ellington (6-4, 200) joins the Grizzlies with career averages of 6.1 points and 1.9 rebounds on .412 shooting (.376 three-point shooting) in 18.7 minutes in 189 games (13 starts) over three seasons with Minnesota. The 24-year-old posted 6.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in a career-high 19.1 [...]

Summer League Musings

By Red Coleman On July 22, 2012 · 9 Comments · In July 2012

Like many NBA fans, I watch a lot of Summer League games. Unlike many of those fans, I don’t particularly like Summer League games. Hear me out though.

The Summer League (SL) is a showcase for promising rookies and second-year players already under contract, as well as free agents looking to secure a contract for themselves. As such, there is a certain need for players to do all they can to make themselves stand out from the crowd. When you [...]

Cunningham for Ellington Trade Nearing Completion?

By Red Coleman On July 17, 2012 · 14 Comments · In July 2012

There have been various reports stating that the rumored trade that would send Grizzlies’ F Dante Cunningham north to Minnesota for SG Wayne Ellington is on hold, has been submitted to the league office, or is still waiting on a third team to get involved.

I’ll be honest — I don’t know what is happening or what will happen, although I believe that the trade is likely to take place. Granted, I don’t know that it [...]

The Draft — Or What To Expect When You’re Expecting

By Red Coleman On June 28, 2012 · 13 Comments · In June 2012

The NBA Draft will happen tonight, starting at 6:00 PM local time. That means that the past few weeks of measurements, workouts, and interviews will finally pay off for most of the young men who are hoping to be on an NBA roster next season. Some teams will be looking to rebound from awful results by picking up a blue chip stud or two. Others will try to bolster their roster with the elusive missing piece. And some will just [...]

Grizzlies Sign Hamed Haddadi

By Red Coleman On December 31, 2011 · 5 Comments · In Dec.2011

Grizzlies.com:

The Grizzlies signed center Hamed Haddadi, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced.

Huzzah! The season is saved!

Ok, so maybe that was hyperbolic, but it’s definitely good to have another 7-footer with skills back on the roster.

Haddadi made an appearance at the game last night, sitting with Chris Wallace after receiving an ovation upon his appearance inside the friendly confines of the Grindhouse once again.

This makes the Continue Reading

Grizzlies Acquire Wayne Ellington

Summer League Musings

Cunningham for Ellington Trade Nearing Completion?

The Draft — Or What To Expect When You’re Expecting

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