Finally IT'S DONE !

KG-MVP21 · 07-12-2006, 06:42 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies completed a trade sending forward Shane Battier to the Houston Rockets for Stromile Swift and Rudy Gay on Wednesday.

Gay, a six-foot-nine, 220-pound forward from Connecticut, started 59 games and averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. He was taken with the eighth overall pick in the draft. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth years immediately after the trade was completed.

"We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete. With the addition of Rudy, Stromile, and our other draft picks, this will be a year that will create opportunities for our young players to play and our veterans to share their insight and experience," said Jerry West, president of basketball operations.

The deal also brings back Swift, a 6-9, 230-pound forward the Grizzlies allowed to leave as a free agent last summer. He was the second overall pick by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000 and left ranked second in team history in blocks with 835 and sixth in points (3,172) and rebounds (1,749).
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"Last year we missed his ability to change the game through his shot-blocking and versatility to play multiple positions, and we are thrilled with his return," West said.

But the Grizzlies gave up Battier, the team's first draft pick after moving to Memphis from Vancouver. Battier was the sixth pick overall in the 2001 draft.

The 6-8, 220-pound forward leaves Memphis after five seasons as the franchise's all-time leader in games played (396) and steals (507). Battier ranked second in three-pointers made (389), third in blocks (418) and fourth in points (4,160).

But the Grizzlies have yet to win a playoff game in their first three appearances, setting an NBA record for futility by losing their first 12 post-season games.

"Our city will miss him, but we are hopeful that a move like this will ensure future growth and success for the franchise," West said.

KG-MVP21 · 07-12-2006, 06:42 PM

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies completed a trade sending forward Shane Battier to the Houston Rockets for Stromile Swift and Rudy Gay on Wednesday.

Gay, a six-foot-nine, 220-pound forward from Connecticut, started 59 games and averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. He was taken with the eighth overall pick in the draft. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth years immediately after the trade was completed.

"We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete. With the addition of Rudy, Stromile, and our other draft picks, this will be a year that will create opportunities for our young players to play and our veterans to share their insight and experience," said Jerry West, president of basketball operations.

The deal also brings back Swift, a 6-9, 230-pound forward the Grizzlies allowed to leave as a free agent last summer. He was the second overall pick by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000 and left ranked second in team history in blocks with 835 and sixth in points (3,172) and rebounds (1,749).
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"Last year we missed his ability to change the game through his shot-blocking and versatility to play multiple positions, and we are thrilled with his return," West said.

But the Grizzlies gave up Battier, the team's first draft pick after moving to Memphis from Vancouver. Battier was the sixth pick overall in the 2001 draft.

The 6-8, 220-pound forward leaves Memphis after five seasons as the franchise's all-time leader in games played (396) and steals (507). Battier ranked second in three-pointers made (389), third in blocks (418) and fourth in points (4,160).

But the Grizzlies have yet to win a playoff game in their first three appearances, setting an NBA record for futility by losing their first 12 post-season games.

"Our city will miss him, but we are hopeful that a move like this will ensure future growth and success for the franchise," West said.

07-12-2006, 06:46 PM

What took them so long

07-12-2006, 06:46 PM

What took them so long

Combs · 07-12-2006, 08:15 PM

The grizzlies completely hosed the Rockets.

Combs · 07-12-2006, 08:15 PM

The grizzlies completely hosed the Rockets.

TheFamily24 · 07-12-2006, 09:28 PM

I guess the rockets aren't trying to be good. That trade was never very wise. Oh well, helps memphis.

TheFamily24 · 07-12-2006, 09:28 PM

I guess the rockets aren't trying to be good. That trade was never very wise. Oh well, helps memphis.

DTP · 07-12-2006, 11:22 PM

I dont think this trade is all that bad if only they didnt add Stromile to the mix I thought it would of been a good deal. Rudy Gay will be a nice player but Battier is already a nice player so I dont see why everyone is making a big deal about this. I havent seen Gay play alot but from what I have seen I dont think hes a player whos ready to come in and make a impact like a Battier can.

DTP · 07-12-2006, 11:22 PM

I dont think this trade is all that bad if only they didnt add Stromile to the mix I thought it would of been a good deal. Rudy Gay will be a nice player but Battier is already a nice player so I dont see why everyone is making a big deal about this. I havent seen Gay play alot but from what I have seen I dont think hes a player whos ready to come in and make a impact like a Battier can.

KG-MVP21 · 07-13-2006, 09:13 AM

Memphis Commercial Appeal - Now the Shane Battier for Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift is official, Gay and the Grizzlies wasted no time in agreeing to a contract, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting.

Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth year immediately after the trade was completed.

"We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete," said Jerry West, the Grizzlies' president of basketball operations.

KG-MVP21 · 07-13-2006, 09:13 AM

Memphis Commercial Appeal - Now the Shane Battier for Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift is official, Gay and the Grizzlies wasted no time in agreeing to a contract, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting.

Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth year immediately after the trade was completed.

"We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete," said Jerry West, the Grizzlies' president of basketball operations.

Stealth · 07-13-2006, 04:35 PM

Stealth · 07-13-2006, 04:35 PM

Ed the Ceo · 07-16-2006, 07:03 AM

What a Gay trade.

I hoped the Grizz used lube when they raped the Rockets. I wounder what the logo has planed with Swift, They didnt want him last year, so why would they trade for him?

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies completed a trade sending forward Shane Battier to the Houston Rockets for Stromile Swift and Rudy Gay on Wednesday. Gay, a six-foot-nine, 220-pound forward from Connecticut, started 59 games and averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. He was taken with the eighth overall pick in the draft. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth years immediately after the trade was completed. "We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete. With the addition of Rudy, Stromile, and our other draft picks, this will be a year that will create opportunities for our young players to play and our veterans to share their insight and experience," said Jerry West, president of basketball operations. The deal also brings back Swift, a 6-9, 230-pound forward the Grizzlies allowed to leave as a free agent last summer. He was the second overall pick by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000 and left ranked second in team history in blocks with 835 and sixth in points (3,172) and rebounds (1,749). Related Info "Last year we missed his ability to change the game through his shot-blocking and versatility to play multiple positions, and we are thrilled with his return," West said. But the Grizzlies gave up Battier, the team's first draft pick after moving to Memphis from Vancouver. Battier was the sixth pick overall in the 2001 draft. The 6-8, 220-pound forward leaves Memphis after five seasons as the franchise's all-time leader in games played (396) and steals (507). Battier ranked second in three-pointers made (389), third in blocks (418) and fourth in points (4,160). But the Grizzlies have yet to win a playoff game in their first three appearances, setting an NBA record for futility by losing their first 12 post-season games. "Our city will miss him, but we are hopeful that a move like this will ensure future growth and success for the franchise," West said.

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies completed a trade sending forward Shane Battier to the Houston Rockets for Stromile Swift and Rudy Gay on Wednesday. Gay, a six-foot-nine, 220-pound forward from Connecticut, started 59 games and averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds last season. He was taken with the eighth overall pick in the draft. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth years immediately after the trade was completed. "We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete. With the addition of Rudy, Stromile, and our other draft picks, this will be a year that will create opportunities for our young players to play and our veterans to share their insight and experience," said Jerry West, president of basketball operations. The deal also brings back Swift, a 6-9, 230-pound forward the Grizzlies allowed to leave as a free agent last summer. He was the second overall pick by the then-Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000 and left ranked second in team history in blocks with 835 and sixth in points (3,172) and rebounds (1,749). Related Info "Last year we missed his ability to change the game through his shot-blocking and versatility to play multiple positions, and we are thrilled with his return," West said. But the Grizzlies gave up Battier, the team's first draft pick after moving to Memphis from Vancouver. Battier was the sixth pick overall in the 2001 draft. The 6-8, 220-pound forward leaves Memphis after five seasons as the franchise's all-time leader in games played (396) and steals (507). Battier ranked second in three-pointers made (389), third in blocks (418) and fourth in points (4,160). But the Grizzlies have yet to win a playoff game in their first three appearances, setting an NBA record for futility by losing their first 12 post-season games. "Our city will miss him, but we are hopeful that a move like this will ensure future growth and success for the franchise," West said.

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mikster100 Posts: n/a	What took them so long

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mikster100 Posts: n/a	What took them so long

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DTP All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Flint, Michigan Posts: 2,410	I dont think this trade is all that bad if only they didnt add Stromile to the mix I thought it would of been a good deal. Rudy Gay will be a nice player but Battier is already a nice player so I dont see why everyone is making a big deal about this. I havent seen Gay play alot but from what I have seen I dont think hes a player whos ready to come in and make a impact like a Battier can. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. HT San Antonio Spurs (0-0) 9 Parker 12 Wilkins 13 Palacios 21 Duncan 3 Wallace Year 1- 47-35 Loss in WCF 1-4 to Phx Year 2- 40-42 Loss in 1st Round 1-4 to Phx Aim-YoungDtop

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	Memphis Commercial Appeal - Now the Shane Battier for Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift is official, Gay and the Grizzlies wasted no time in agreeing to a contract, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth year immediately after the trade was completed. "We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete," said Jerry West, the Grizzlies' president of basketball operations.

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	Memphis Commercial Appeal - Now the Shane Battier for Rudy Gay and Stromile Swift is official, Gay and the Grizzlies wasted no time in agreeing to a contract, the Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting. Gay signed a two-year deal with team options for a third and fourth year immediately after the trade was completed. "We are hopeful people will enjoy watching this special kind of athlete," said Jerry West, the Grizzlies' president of basketball operations.

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