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JazzCeltics · 11-23-2016, 10:57 AM

The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series

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Welcome to Memphis Jason Thompson

By: Mac Trammell
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To fill the void at starting center, Brandan Wright will fill in, and to fill in the hole left by Wright, the Memphis front office has decided to put together a 10-day contract for veteran Jason Thompson.

Thompson has played for now 9 years in the NBA and has done very little for his prior teams. After being drafted number 12 in 2008 he started out on a positive track averaging about 12 points and 8 rebounds in his first two seasons, while only missing a total of 7 games.

Eventually Boogie was drafted, Carl Landry signed and Jason Thompson was dropped down to back up power forward where he got about 24 minutes a game. For the next 6 seasons Thompson would purely be a role player for lottery team.

A little more than a year ago, he was traded to the 76ers who waived him, then claimed off of waivers by the Warriors. After playing some games with reserve minutes, Thompson was let go and then signed by the Raptors who needed an extra big man to make their playoff run.

As you may be able to tell, I don't have the fondest opinions of Jason Thompson. He is an old big man with a below average mid-range jump shot and mediocre rebounder at his best. Last year he started to shoot threes at a 33% mark, so I'm hoping Coach keep him in the post for this short stretch we have to go through. His porous defense is not really our style and he doesn't have length like Brandan Wright.

I do understand we weren't going to get a solid back up center like Wright out of free agency or else every other team would have snatched those centers. We could have gotten veteran center Chris Kaman who knows a thing or two about making the playoffs and winning games and playing some grit-and-grind-defense.

Additionally, Joel Anthony, who is one of the best defensive big man, could have been chosen. Although he has virtually no offensive game, he is a tough guy that does not give up and has championship DNA.

All in all, I really hope this 10 day stretch goes quickly and that Gasol can get back on the floor. No hate at GM, Jeff Williams, but this is not his best move thus far.

Hopefully Thompson and the bench look something like this:

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~Mac Trammell
SB Nation
Grizzly Bear Blues
Memphis, TN

JazzCeltics · 11-23-2016, 06:20 PM

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The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series

The Grizzlies Week in Review (Nov. 20-26)

Injury Report

Marc Gasol/Torn Right Foot Ligament/2-4 Weeks
Wade Baldwin/Torn Left MCL/1-2 Months

Memphis Grizzlies Stats - Wk. 5
Player	GP	MIN	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	FPG
Tony Allen	17	27.2	5.4	4.5	1.4	2.2	0.4	2.7	2.6
Wade Baldwin	17	16.2	7.9	1.6	5.2	0.8	0.1	1.5	1.2
Vince Carter	1	7.0	5.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Conley	17	33.5	17.5	3.4	9.2	1.9	0.2	3.1	1.8
Troy Daniels	17	14.1	6.5	1.8	1.1	0.2	0.1	0.9	1.1
Deyonta Davis	17	17.1	4.3	5.3	0.9	0.0	0.7	0.7	2.1
James Ennis	17	21.3	11.2	1.9	1.2	0.7	0.5	1.1	1.5
Marc Gasol	14	31.1	15.4	8.4	4.8	0.8	2.2	1.9	2.9
JaMychal Green	17	28.4	18.5	10.1	1.5	0.5	0.7	1.2	2.3
Andrew Harrison	3	5.7	3.0	0.0	2.3	1.3	0.7	0.3	0.3
Jarell Martin	3	5.7	2.7	1.0	0.7	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.7
Chandler Parsons	17	31.1	15.1	4.5	2.8	1.3	0.5	1.2	1.3
Jason Thompson	3	14.0	6.0	6.7	0.0	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.7
Troy Williams	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Brandan Wright	17	22.2	8.9	6.5	0.9	0.2	1.3	0.6	1.6

Stars of the Week
JaMychal Green Wk.5 Averages: 30.6 PPG.|13.3 RPG.|60%FG
Jason Thompson Wk.5 Averages: In 14 mpg.|6.0 PPG.|6.7 RPG.|52.9%FG

A Recent Scrimmage

Schedule Thus Far and For Upcoming Week:

Memphis Grizzlies Wk. 1 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Oct 25	vs Golden State Warriors	Won, 112-108
Oct 26	at Golden State Warriors	Won, 108-93
Oct 28	at Vancouver Ravens	Won, 114-94
Oct 29	at Cleveland Cavaliers	Won, 113-103
Nov 1	vs Brooklyn Nets	Won, 129-85
Nov 2	at Atlanta Hawks	Won, 120-118
Nov 4	vs Phoenix Suns	Lost, 107-100
Nov 7	at Dallas Mavericks	Won, 109-101
Nov 9	at Brooklyn Nets	Lost, 115-112
Nov 11	vs Dallas Mavericks	Won, 111-97
Nov 13	at Baltimore Barons	Won, 102-101
Nov 16	at Chicago Bulls	Lost, 99-96
Nov 18	vs Portland Trail Blazers	Lost, 128-98
Nov 19	at Utah Jazz	Lost, 116-103
Nov 21	at Los Angeles Clippers	Won, 112-98
Nov 23	at Sacramento Kings	Won, 111-89
Nov 25	vs Washington Wizards	Won, 127-103
Nov 27	at Washington Wizards
Nov 29	vs Golden State Warriors
Dec 1	at New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 3	at Los Angeles Lakers

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 07:53 AM

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The Memphis Daily News

11/26/16

Rookie Goes Down

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Rookie Wade Baldwin suffers from Torn Left MCL this Friday, Out 1-2 Months

After Wednesday's blowout of the Washington Wizards, 127-103, rookie point guard, Wade Baldwin, suffered from excruciating pain in his leg. Upon further check ups and MRI's, it was apparent that Baldwin had torn his left MCL. Due to Baldwin being a rookie, the team has decided to not push the time table and to let him recover for some time between 1 and 2 months.

During this time, Baldwin will be working out with trainer Danny Brown to heal his leg efficiently. He will continue to put work into his jumpsuit and keep watching game film. Baldwin's commitment and love for the game are key factors as to why he is considered one of the more promising rookies from this draft class.

In 16.2 minutes, Baldwin was averaging 7.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and an impressive 5.2 assists all of of the bench. This is on 47% shooting from the field and 39.5% from three. With his early success from the bench, the Grizzlies hope that Baldwin can back Conley up until he is out of his prime, which Baldwin will fill in at starter at that point.

Instead of looking around the league when Marc Gasol went down about a week ago, Memphis GM, Jeff Williams, moved Andrew Harrison from a reserve role to the back up point guard. This is Harrison's first year in the NBA and he has played three games this season. His contributions against Atlanta back on November 2 where he scored 9 points, had 4 assists, and 4 steals with no turnovers helped Memphis come back.

This upcoming week the Grizzlies will be facing off against Washington on the road, Golden State at home, New Orleans on the road, and the Lakers on the road.

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 08:34 AM

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Memphis Grizzlies 16-17 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Oct 25	vs Golden State Warriors	Won, 112-108
Oct 26	at Golden State Warriors	Won, 108-93
Oct 28	at Vancouver Ravens	Won, 114-94
Oct 29	at Cleveland Cavaliers	Won, 113-103
Nov 1	vs Brooklyn Nets	Won, 129-85
Nov 2	at Atlanta Hawks	Won, 120-118
Nov 4	vs Phoenix Suns	Lost, 107-100
Nov 7	at Dallas Mavericks	Won, 109-101
Nov 9	at Brooklyn Nets	Lost, 115-112
Nov 11	vs Dallas Mavericks	Won, 111-97
Nov 13	at Baltimore Barons	Won, 102-101
Nov 16	at Chicago Bulls	Lost, 99-96
Nov 18	vs Portland Trail Blazers	Lost, 128-98
Nov 19	at Utah Jazz	Lost, 116-103
Nov 21	at Los Angeles Clippers	Won, 112-98
Nov 23	at Sacramento Kings	Won, 111-89
Nov 25	vs Washington Wizards	Won, 127-103
Nov 27	at Washington Wizards	Won, 106-94
Nov 29	vs Golden State Warriors	Lost, 149-127
Dec 1	at New Orleans Pelicans	Won, 117-82
Dec 3	at Los Angeles Lakers	Won, 105-89

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 10:18 AM

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BIG UPDATE: New Years Edition

Hey what's up guys. So I accidentally skipped to the new year. I meant to go to another day, but I had a brain fart and am now here. I will be posting a slew of things through out the day to catch everyone up. To start this New Years update I have our schedule and record up to now here:

Memphis Grizzlies 1/1/17 Record: 23-11

Memphis Grizzlies 16-17 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Oct 25	vs Golden State Warriors	Won, 112-108
Oct 26	at Golden State Warriors	Won, 108-93
Oct 28	at Vancouver Ravens	Won, 114-94
Oct 29	at Cleveland Cavaliers	Won, 113-103
Nov 1	vs Brooklyn Nets	Won, 129-85
Nov 2	at Atlanta Hawks	Won, 120-118
Nov 4	vs Phoenix Suns	Lost, 107-100
Nov 7	at Dallas Mavericks	Won, 109-101
Nov 9	at Brooklyn Nets	Lost, 115-112
Nov 11	vs Dallas Mavericks	Won, 111-97
Nov 13	at Baltimore Barons	Won, 102-101
Nov 16	at Chicago Bulls	Lost, 99-96
Nov 18	vs Portland Trail Blazers	Lost, 128-98
Nov 19	at Utah Jazz	Lost, 116-103
Nov 21	at Los Angeles Clippers	Won, 112-98
Nov 23	at Sacramento Kings	Won, 111-89
Nov 25	vs Washington Wizards	Won, 127-103
Nov 27	at Washington Wizards	Won, 106-94
Nov 29	vs Golden State Warriors	Lost, 149-127
Dec 1	at New Orleans Pelicans	Won, 117-82
Dec 3	at Los Angeles Lakers	Won, 105-89
Dec 5	at Denver Nuggets	Won, 86-79
Dec 7	at Houston Rockets	Won, 105-77
Dec 9	at New York Knicks	Lost, 94-85
Dec 11	vs New York Knicks	Won, 123-115
Dec 13	at Milwaukee Bucks	Lost, 99-98
Dec 14	at Indiana Pacers	Won, 104-97
Dec 16	vs Oklahoma City Thunder	Lost, 109-80
Dec 17	at Oklahoma City Thunder	Lost, 118-84
Dec 19	vs New Orleans Pelicans	Won, 129-116
Dec 21	at Toronto Raptors	Won, 102-89
Dec 23	vs Denver Nuggets	Won, 102-82
Dec 26	at Boston Celtics	Lost, 93-90
Dec 28	vs Charlotte Hornets	Won, 90-72

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 11:06 AM

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Gasol comes back for Lakers on December 3, plays reduced minutes until December 11 against New York Knicks

Wade Baldwin still injured, out for 4-6 weeks

James Ennis suffers from left knee tendinitis after December 21 game against Toronto, out 2-4 weeks

Jason Thompson Update

After Gasol came back on December 11, Jason Thompson was waived. He played 10 games, averaged 5.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, in 13.0 mpg.

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 11:38 AM

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STATISTICS!

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Jan 1, 2017
Points Per Game		PPG.	Rebounds Per Game		RPG.
	1. Russell Westbrook	30.3		1. Andre Drummond	16.0
	2. James Harden	28.1		2. DeAndre Jordan	15.3
	3. Anthony Davis	27.2		3. Anthony Davis	13.2
	4. Kevin Durant	27.2		4. Nikola Vucevic	11.8
	5. Steph Curry	26.7		5. Hassan Whiteside	11.7
Assists Per Game		APG.	Steals Per Game		SPG.
	1. Russell Westbrook	10.5		1. John Wall	3.4
	2. John Wall	9.9		2. Russell Westbrook	3.1
	3. Mike Conley	9.6		3. Kawhi Leonard	2.7
	4. Chris Paul	8.7		4. LeBron James	2.7
	5. Damian Lillard	8.4		5. Chris Paul	2.6
Blocks Per Game		BPG.	Field Goal Percentage		FG%
	1. Serge Ibaka	2.9		1. DeAndre Jordan	.672
	2. DeAndre Jordan	2.6		2. Dwight Howard	.587
	3. Anthony Davis	2.5		3. Brandan Wright	.560
	4. Andrew Bogut	2.2		4. Kahlil Okafor	.557
	5. Brook Lopez	1.9		5. Andre Drummond	.547
Three-Point Percentage		3P%	Minutes Per Game		MPG.
	1. Kyle Korver	.500		1. Russell Westbook	39.8
	2. Steph Curry	.486		2. LeBron James	38.8
	3. J.J. Redick	.462		3. Kevin Durant	38.5
	4. Steve Novak	.450		4. Steph Curry	38.4
	5. Rashad Vaughn	.446		5. Jimmy Butler	38.0

Memphis Grizzlies Stats - 16-17
Player	GP	MIN	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	FPG
Tony Allen	34	27.7	5.8	5.1	1.3	2.1	0.6	2.7	2.8
Wade Baldwin	17	16.2	7.9	1.6	5.2	0.8	0.1	1.5	1.2
Vince Carter	1	7.0	5.0	1.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Conley	34	35.1	16.6	3.2	9.6	1.7	0.3	3.3	1.9
Troy Daniels	34	15.2	7.3	2.1	1.1	0.3	0.0	0.9	0.9
Deyonta Davis	34	18.1	4.9	6.0	0.6	0.0	0.8	0.6	2.4
James Ennis	31	23.2	12.2	2.5	1.3	0.6	0.6	1.0	1.3
Marc Gasol	28	27.7	13.7	7.2	4.2	0.7	1.6	1.4	2.4
JaMychal Green	34	28.0	16.5	10.9	1.1	0.5	0.9	1.3	2.1
Andrew Harrison	20	8.1	3.0	0.9	2.2	0.4	0.2	0.5	0.7
Jarell Martin	11	6.9	2.2	1.5	0.7	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.9
Chandler Parsons	34	30.5	15.6	4.8	3.4	1.0	0.5	1.3	1.3
Troy Williams	3	6.3	1.7	1.7	0.3	0.0	0.7	0.0	0.7
Brandan Wright	34	23.0	8.8	6.8	0.7	0.1	1.4	0.4	1.4

JazzCeltics · 11-24-2016, 11:51 AM

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NBA Standings - Updated: Jan 1, 2017
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Boston Celtics	24	11	0.0	7-2	15-4
Atlanta Hawks	22	11	1.0	6-0	16-5
Detroit Pistons	20	14	3.5	4-4	12-8
Chicago Bulls	18	13	4.0	1-3	10-8
Indiana Pacers	19	16	5.0	6-4	13-12
Milwaukee Bucks	19	16	5.0	5-3	10-11
Cleveland Cavaliers	18	17	6.0	3-5	12-10
Washington Wizards	17	16	6.0	4-2	11-6
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Oklahoma City Thunder	28	4	0.0	5-2	17-3
Memphis Grizzlies	23	11	6.0	5-2	13-6
Golden State Warriors	23	11	6.0	4-3	16-7
Houston Rockets	22	13	7.5	5-2	13-5
Los Angeles Clippers	21	15	9.0	8-2	15-9
Portland Trailblazers	20	14	9.0	7-0	14-5
San Antonio Spurs	17	16	11.5	3-3	6-8
Dallas Mavericks	15	15	12.0	1-7	7-10

View Poll Results: Which should be the logo of the Memphis Grizzlies in the Future
Stay with the current logo	3	25.00%
Go with the more retro 'Vancouver Grizzlies' inspired logo	6	50.00%
Use the completely original logo	3	25.00%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

11-23-2016, 10:57 AM	#17
JazzCeltics Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2015	Re: The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series Team-Banner-GRIZZLIES.jpg The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series grizzlybearblues.com.lockup.7521.png Welcome to Memphis Jason Thompson By: Mac Trammell Jason_Thompson.jpg To fill the void at starting center, Brandan Wright will fill in, and to fill in the hole left by Wright, the Memphis front office has decided to put together a 10-day contract for veteran Jason Thompson. Thompson has played for now 9 years in the NBA and has done very little for his prior teams. After being drafted number 12 in 2008 he started out on a positive track averaging about 12 points and 8 rebounds in his first two seasons, while only missing a total of 7 games. Eventually Boogie was drafted, Carl Landry signed and Jason Thompson was dropped down to back up power forward where he got about 24 minutes a game. For the next 6 seasons Thompson would purely be a role player for lottery team. A little more than a year ago, he was traded to the 76ers who waived him, then claimed off of waivers by the Warriors. After playing some games with reserve minutes, Thompson was let go and then signed by the Raptors who needed an extra big man to make their playoff run. As you may be able to tell, I don't have the fondest opinions of Jason Thompson. He is an old big man with a below average mid-range jump shot and mediocre rebounder at his best. Last year he started to shoot threes at a 33% mark, so I'm hoping Coach keep him in the post for this short stretch we have to go through. His porous defense is not really our style and he doesn't have length like Brandan Wright. I do understand we weren't going to get a solid back up center like Wright out of free agency or else every other team would have snatched those centers. We could have gotten veteran center Chris Kaman who knows a thing or two about making the playoffs and winning games and playing some grit-and-grind-defense. Additionally, Joel Anthony, who is one of the best defensive big man, could have been chosen. Although he has virtually no offensive game, he is a tough guy that does not give up and has championship DNA. All in all, I really hope this 10 day stretch goes quickly and that Gasol can get back on the floor. No hate at GM, Jeff Williams, but this is not his best move thus far. Hopefully Thompson and the bench look something like this: Jason_Thompson_Gif.gif ~Mac Trammell SB Nation Grizzly Bear Blues Memphis, TN

11-24-2016, 07:53 AM	#19
JazzCeltics Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2015	Re: The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series Team-Banner-GRIZZLIES.jpg The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series The Memphis Daily News 11/26/16 Rookie Goes Down Wade_Baldwin.jpg Rookie Wade Baldwin suffers from Torn Left MCL this Friday, Out 1-2 Months After Wednesday's blowout of the Washington Wizards, 127-103, rookie point guard, Wade Baldwin, suffered from excruciating pain in his leg. Upon further check ups and MRI's, it was apparent that Baldwin had torn his left MCL. Due to Baldwin being a rookie, the team has decided to not push the time table and to let him recover for some time between 1 and 2 months. During this time, Baldwin will be working out with trainer Danny Brown to heal his leg efficiently. He will continue to put work into his jumpsuit and keep watching game film. Baldwin's commitment and love for the game are key factors as to why he is considered one of the more promising rookies from this draft class. In 16.2 minutes, Baldwin was averaging 7.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and an impressive 5.2 assists all of of the bench. This is on 47% shooting from the field and 39.5% from three. With his early success from the bench, the Grizzlies hope that Baldwin can back Conley up until he is out of his prime, which Baldwin will fill in at starter at that point. Instead of looking around the league when Marc Gasol went down about a week ago, Memphis GM, Jeff Williams, moved Andrew Harrison from a reserve role to the back up point guard. This is Harrison's first year in the NBA and he has played three games this season. His contributions against Atlanta back on November 2 where he scored 9 points, had 4 assists, and 4 steals with no turnovers helped Memphis come back. This upcoming week the Grizzlies will be facing off against Washington on the road, Golden State at home, New Orleans on the road, and the Lakers on the road.

11-24-2016, 11:06 AM	#22
JazzCeltics Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Aug 2015	Re: The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series Team-Banner-GRIZZLIES.jpg The Hunt: An NBA2K17 Memphis Grizzlies Series injury-report-header_1.jpg Gasol comes back for Lakers on December 3, plays reduced minutes until December 11 against New York Knicks Wade Baldwin still injured, out for 4-6 weeks James Ennis suffers from left knee tendinitis after December 21 game against Toronto, out 2-4 weeks Jason Thompson Update After Gasol came back on December 11, Jason Thompson was waived. He played 10 games, averaged 5.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg, in 13.0 mpg.

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