http://www.memphisflyer.com/BeyondtheArc/archives/2009/06/27/the-great-power-forward-search-of-2009-the-field-narrows Comments On: The Great Power Forward Search of 2009: The Field Narrows by Chris Herrington en-us Copyright 2009 Memphis Flyer. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Memphis Flyer readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Memphis Flyer. wil@desert.net (Memphis Flyer Webmaster) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:15:00 -0600 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by e260aaw]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:27:39 -0500 Memphis Flyer CBSsports.com article... sounds like we may find out very soon that Lee will be either with the Grizzlies or the Thunder. My guess would be the Grizzlies, because the Grizz have a better pair of centers for Lee to play next to.

I also think Lee is exactly the type of player that Heisley is willing to overpay for.

article: http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/1…

Chris,
Any insight or words through the grapvine going into tonight???
Posted by GrizzleGM]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:08:45 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by DanzaSlapGrizz]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:22 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Matt H]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:38 -0500 Memphis Flyer
With that said, Amare all day long lol. No matter the need you design the team around him and OJ (given Amare signs an extension of course)

Posted by leglockfan]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:20:48 -0500 Memphis Flyer
If the debate is Villanueva vs. Millsap vs. Lee, Millsap gives you the best mix of scoring and rebounding, but really needs to be in more of a halfcourt system and may be the most expensive.

If it's Lee vs. Villanueva you have two players who both fit well in an uptempo system but are otherwise very different: A big-time rebounder with limited offense (Lee) vs. a big-time scoring threat with mediocre rebounding (Villanueva).
Posted by Chris Herrington]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:23:33 -0500 Memphis Flyer
46% from the field, 34% from 3. 6rpg. Few blocks and steals. I mean, if we could get him for MLE money that would be fine, bc he's more athletic than our other frontcourt options, but I'd rather see us frontload an offer to david lee for 4 yr, $40m.
Posted by Matt H]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:14:57 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by GrizzleGM]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:14:30 -0500 Memphis Flyer
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/49448…


Posted by grizzfan117]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:33:07 -0500 Memphis Flyer
We're at 36m. Somewhere around 6m for our 3 picks, that puts us at 42m. We frontload the contract to 11m this year, we're at 53m, with 12 roster spots filled. I guess my math was off. We could buy out buckner and bring that down under 50, if we wanted.
Posted by Matt H]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:14:47 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Jason E. Memphis]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:48:11 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Ramon Sessions.

He would slide in and take over the starting job though lol

Posted by leglockfan]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:33:37 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by griger]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:57:42 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I guess however way you look at it, Bosh has the potential to maximize his earnings by going to a bigger market. Not too mention the prospect of playing with another elite superstar.

David Lee it is. He's looking more and more perfect for this team. I have a feeling that the Knicks resign him though simply because he's the kind of player that wouldn't mind and would succeed playing with a superstar. What price do you think is both fair value for him AND would discourage the Knicks from matching the offer?
Posted by Joseph B.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:34:23 -0500 Memphis Flyer
1. Well, the point of this post is that I think they'll try to go after an upgrade at the four position this summer. The attempt to trade for Beasley and the deal for Randolph the Clippers backed out of suggests that. But I wouldn't be shocked if they came up short and stood pat either.

2. I think Bosh would be great for the Grizzlies and I think the Griz have the pieces to put together a very good package for him. BUT I don't think that would happen without Bosh agreeing to a contract extension. With the prospect of teams like the Knicks and Heat having max money to throw at Bosh next summer, I'm guessing he wouldn't commit the the Grizzlies. Not a realistic scenario.

3. I can't imagine Richardson not taking his $9 million-plus option for this year. So not plausible it hadn't even occurred to me.

4. My next post -- hopefully sometime tonight -- will be breaking down some of the illustrious candidates for the back-up guard position the team has made clear they plan to fill this summer. So look for that a little bit later.
Posted by Chris Herrington]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:41:40 -0500 Memphis Flyer
I know it's way too early to speculate but, do you get the sense that the Griz are prepared to go into next year with an Arthur/Warrick/Carroll/Gasol/Gay combination at the 4 and just take their chances in the 2010 draft?

I believe the one guy that fits the Griz perfectly is Chris Bosh. A package of Bosh, KHumphries, MBanks for a combination of 2010 1, Lakers' 1, SYoung, MGasol.

But with Bosh, like Stoudemire, you run the risk of him being here for just one season. I don't think it's unreasonable to think that, if the Griz vastly improve this year, Bosh would sign as a free agent. It can be argued that Memphis has more pieces in place - and upside - more than Toronto has at this point.

Also, what have you heard on Quentin Richardson? Is he exercising his ETO/Player Option? I think he can come in here and just have the mindset of scoring big off the bench. He might not like getting into this kind of situation though.

Lastly, I've read in the Griz board that the FO might be looking for a backup PG, preferably a veteran not named Marko Jaric. What are the Griz' options here? I personally think a hybrid 1/2 would be ideal to come off the bench and provide more scoring. Luther Head or Damon Jones could be had cheaply. More so Head, who is younger (26) and wouldn't mind playing for the Griz.
Posted by Joseph B.]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:22:53 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Check your math again... The Grizz's cap number should be about $54 million, if you offer a FA contract starting at $10 mil. Are you including Warrick's Qualifying Offer??? I'm not sure you will see Warrick in a Grizz uniform unless the deal is 2-3mil/year...


Posted by GrizzleGM]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:53:54 -0500 Memphis Flyer

Posted by GrizzleGM]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:46:18 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by 38103]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:25:23 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Maybe I'm thinkin' way too far ahead.
Posted by Jason Jones]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:30:19 -0500 Memphis Flyer
He'd definitely fit the defensive shift of the team.
Posted by GrizzledGrizzFan]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:29:24 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Conley, mayo, gay, lee, gasol.
Thabeet, carrol, young, Arthur, QRich off the bench. Carroll will steal minutes from Arthur
Posted by Matt H]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:17:46 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by LittleRock]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:54:12 -0500 Memphis Flyer Posted by Chris Herrington]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:47:09 -0500 Memphis Flyer
Although the starting lineup would lack scoring punch, this would be somewhat mitigated by keeping Warrick and giving him significant minutes whenever either Okafor or Thabeet is out of the game. I think that would be a pretty good three man rotation.

Of course, I have no idea how Gasol would fit in, but I haven't ever had a good sense of how Gasol and Thabeet would work together.
Posted by Craig]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:43:54 -0500 Memphis Flyer