You'll have to forgive that many Anchorman references inside of a week, cats and kittens, but sometimes, they're just called for. And when a team signs a player the same day a letter is distributed threatening any team that signs him, well, that's pretty much the professional basketball equivalent of "Yeah, why don't you trade this for a solid array of picks and role players?"
Now, Memphis did this because Darko's still on the shelf and they're getting murdered on the boards. They did this because they need cheap players to fill the roster and provide some perspective for the kiddos. And they did this because they felt they could help their team.
But the fact that this puts a big Grizzlie foot right in the Wonder Team's crotch?
That ain't bad, either.
Pritch, you've done so well, man.
Pride goeth before the fall, Manager Man. And if this wasn't your doing, you need to get that owner and the staff back in the stable. Now.
Hat Tip: 3Shades, of course.
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The grizzlies are going to be perennial contenders now! oh wait, it's the grizzlies...
I'm glad someone stepped up to give the the Blazers the bird
Something that just came to mind: the Grizzlies have a history of picking up former Jail Blazers. Bonzi Wells was traded there and Damon Stoudamire signed with them after leaving the Blazers (and then there were the rumors about trying to get Zach Randolph from the Knicks... makes me wonder if they were also considering a trade for Sebastian Telfair at one point).
We also tried very hard to acquire Travis Outlaw. Mike Conley Jr obviously is connected to Greg Oden in a number of ways, but especailly Mike Conley Sr. is manager of both.
Don't think this move helps the Conley / Outlaw trade to happen though!
I'm waiting for someone to sign Miles to a year-long contract, even at the veteran's minimum. Then I'll believe that someone thinks Miles can actually play professionally, much less help the team. 60 pre-season and 12 regular minutes are not enough.
Shocker that a jazz fan liked the move above. It is Boozeresque. Enjoy the good Karma.
Dear HP,
Do you really think the Blazers, and their lawyers, were serious about suing other teams or do you think they were trying to set themselves up for an appeal to the league?
Darius Miles will "provide some perspective for the kiddos"???? You maybe need to get your imagination back in the stable.
Tell me this: when Darius furthers damages his knee and becomes a cripple, and ALL the doctors are proved right, are you going to still applaud the cynicism of Ainge, Wallace, and Miles's agent? I'll be interested to see
I don't remember Miles being that great of a rebounder. Did something change since he went to Memphis?
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