Memphis Reportedly Declined Deal for Amare

[mfbmike]

It's been such a wild year for the Phoenix Suns that the trade deadline rumors that swirled around Amare Stoudemire almost seem like they didn't even happen. But happen they did, and the fact is that the Suns were openly trying to deal their young All-Star to anyone who would listen -- including the Memphis Grizzlies.

There were plenty of unsubstantiated rumors about where Stoudemire could possibly end up, but Memphis was apparently a legitimate possibility, at least from the Suns' standpoint. The Memphis Commercial Appeal has the details of how it all could have gone down.

The deal reportedly needed [Hakim] Warrick, Rudy Gay, Mike Conley and a first-round draft pick to get done.

"I went and looked (at salaries) to make sure they could even do that," Warrick said. "I thought it was a lot to give up."

Nice to know that players spend some time playing with the ol' trade machine, too.

The article goes on to say that the Grizzlies' owner Michael Heisley "turned down Suns owner Robert Sarver not once but twice." As Bright Side of the Sun points out, what does this say about Steve Kerr's job security when the owner is stepping in and trying (but failing miserably) to do his job for him?

Stay tuned, Suns' fans. I suspect you'll have little to worry about when it comes to a lack of excitement from your team missing the postseason. Because the offseason in Phoenix is likely to be a whole lot more interesting than any first-round playoff series.

Changes bound to happen in the desert. Kerr could be out the door as well. I'm anxious to see how this all plays out. There are rumors flying that Shaq could be heading elsewhere this offseason, including Dallas. Nash's contract is up this year as well as is Hill's.

 

[mfbmike]

Shaq places blame for Suns failure

Shaquille O'Neal always talks about how he has seen it all in 17 NBA seasons but he has never experienced this. For the next five games, the Suns center is just playing out the schedule with the next Dallas win or Suns loss eliminating Phoenix. O'Neal last missed the playoffs as a rookie in 1993 but even that came on a tiebreaker after the last game. O'Neal, 37, averaged 18.0 points this season, his best scoring work since Miami's 2005-06 title season. His 61.1 percent shooting is a career best and his 60.9 percent free-throw shooting is second best in his career. O'Neal blames the Suns season's "athletic culture changes" for the team's demise and knows his future with them is uncertain. "I'm sure there's going to be some decisions to be made," said O'Neal, whose contract expires with a $20 million salary next season. "It's not my job (to decide). There are two types of business owners. Do you want to win or do you want to save money? Period." When asked which one Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver was, O'Neal said: "I'm not sure. The guy over here (Dallas owner Mark Cuban) spends money. I don't think he's really worried about the salary cap. I've been around 17 years and that's what it is. You either want to win and don't really care about the salary cap or you want to be under the salary cap."

Rofl. Mark Cuban is a sonofabitch. Check this out.

Chris Paul in a Mavericks uniform?

Picture Chris Paul in a Mavericks uniform. The thought has apparently crossed Mark Cuban's mind. Rumor has it the Mavs brass let the powers that be in the Big Easy know before the trade deadline that they'd take the Hornets' two worst contracts off their hands in a package with Paul. I'd wager the value of Paul's four-year, max contract extension that kicks in next season that the Mavericks will put on the full-court press with that proposal this summer. Acquiring Paul, a perennial MVP candidate who hasn't even hit his prime yet, and a couple of his overpaid pals would be a no-brainer basketball deal for the Mavs. For the Hornets, such a deal would make sense only because of the dollars. The Hornets are a prime example of a team that might have to make a desperate, cost-cutting deal due to the economy.

Dallas Morning News

Mark Cuban doesn't give a fuck about the economy. hahaa.

 

[Primetime]

Mark Cuban's rich as hell. He doesn't give a shit. I don't want to see CP3 in a Mavs uniform though. He deserves better than that.

 

[Primetime]

Chris Paul better not ever leave the Hornets. Regardless of their horrible role players currently.


Memphis seems to love their youth growing. I guess they don't want to change it.

LeBron had horrible players around him his first 3 years too. CP3 will get help eventually.

 

[The Messenger]

Glad the Grizz didn't do the deal. Rudy Gay and a 1st rounder, that's our future right there. Amare couldn't make the Grizz a playoff team if he tried. We'll be there in 2 more years like Chris Wallace planned.

 

[Whatupdoe44]

Rubio to Memphis

 

[FirstTimer]

Good job by Memphis rejecting the deal Now they will be sitting at the top of teh draft somewhere and can get Blake Griffin, Jordan Hill, Greg Monroe, etc for their PF needs.

Rubio to Memphis

Disagree. They already have enough PG's.

 

[The Messenger]

Good job by Memphis rejecting the deal Now they will be sitting at the top of teh draft somewhere and can get Blake Griffin, Jordan Hill, Greg Monroe, etc for their PF needs.




Disagree. They already have enough PG's.

We've actually traded away Lowry and Crittenton, and are only left with Conley (below average starting PG), Jaric (blah), and Wilks (blah blah) at PG.

However, if you watch the Grizz and I'm assuming very few of you do, you would know we need a dominant big man. No doubt we take a big in the first round.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

No need for a big man.. Haddadi FTW!

 

[Lupe]

we are getting THABEET. we will feel THABEET

 

[ATL Jones Bro]

If the Grizzlies made that trade they would have aborted the whole process of rebuilding. Im glad they didn't. Gay is going to be one of the best scorers in the NBA in a year of 2. Also i see Conley devolping into a good PG too.

 

[Herm]

Glad the Grizz didn't do the deal. Rudy Gay and a 1st rounder, that's our future right there. Amare couldn't make the Grizz a playoff team if he tried. We'll be there in 2 more years like Chris Wallace planned.

Agreed, Rudy is easily the best player on the team, he was a top 6 pick. Conley was 4th overall. Add to that another 1st and Hakim Warrick?? lolol @ Phoenix




I was kinda pissed when they traded JC and Lowry because im not exactly sold on Conley being all that great.

 

[Sean]

Mayo = Grizzlie Franchise player, lol


as for the Suns, Shaq will probably get traded... again, Nash bolts for home town Raptors (or Knicks) , Hill retires, Amare gets stuck until his contract is up

 

[Mogriffjr]

Glad the Grizz didn't do the deal. Rudy Gay and a 1st rounder, that's our future right there. Amare couldn't make the Grizz a playoff team if he tried. We'll be there in 2 more years like Chris Wallace planned.

there was no way in hell the Grizz were giving up that type of ransom for a guy who the Suns said they were opening trading...and a guy who has said he wants OUT. By that time, the teams like Grizz have the upper hand. They could say, "I'll give u warrick, conley and a 1st" but there is no way the Suns were going to get Gay as well. HA

 

[The Messenger]

there was no way in hell the Grizz were giving up that type of ransom for a guy who the Suns said they were opening trading...and a guy who has said he wants OUT. By that time, the teams like Grizz have the upper hand. They could say, "I'll give u warrick, conley and a 1st" but there is no way the Suns were going to get Gay as well. HA

Guess a simple "agreed" wouldn't suffice?

 

[The Messenger]

Agreed, Rudy is easily the best player on the team, he was a top 6 pick. Conley was 4th overall. Add to that another 1st and Hakim Warrick?? lolol @ Phoenix




I was kinda pissed when they traded JC and Lowry because im not exactly sold on Conley being all that great.

Rudy isn't the best player on the team, Mayo is.

 

[mfbmike]

I'm calling it now. Rudy won't be a Grizzlie when his rookie contract is up.

 

[Herm]

Rudy isn't the best player on the team, Mayo is.

You can keep OJ id rather have Rudy

Rudy shoots a better FG%, more ppg, bpg, spg, rpg.


Yeah i'll take Rudy

 

[Mogriffjr]

seems like Rudy's stats dropped this year...not sure why. I felt Mayo and Gay were good fits together. Maybe this year was just an abberation. Either way, that's a big ass package for Amare...

 

[Herm]

seems like Rudy's stats dropped this year...not sure why. I felt Mayo and Gay were good fits together. Maybe this year was just an abberation. Either way, that's a big ass package for Amare...

Rudy could take all the shots he wanted in the past, OJ Mayo is an Iverson-esque ballhog but he puts up points.