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Memphis, Spain: Grizzlies Trading for Sergio Rodriguez?

***UPDATE***

The Memphis Commercial Appeal has this to say:

The Grizzlies continued to consider multiple trade scenarios Tuesday although there didn't appear to be strong interest in acquiring Sacramento Kings point guard Sergio Rodriguez as a report suggested.

While The Sacramento Bee said that a deal wasn't imminent it reported that teams have discussed a possible deal.

***UPDATE***

The Sacramento Bee is reporting that Sergio Rodriguez could be headed to the Memphis Grizzlies:

I'm told they are considering sending point guard Sergio Rodriguez to Memphis. Rodriguez, who is making $1.8 million in this the final season of his contract, would back up Mike Conley. Because the Griz are under the salary cap, they could simply take Sergio on while the Kings would save the remaining money from this season. 

Serge-Rod is widely respected around the league as having 'solid-backup' type ability, mostly because he was drafted by the Trailblazers, who are widely respected for hitting on every single draft pick they make.

He'd likely play a decent number of minutes a night (20 or so) behind Conley and would murder Jamaal Tinsley and Marcus Williams playing time. Rodriguez is on a $1.8 million expiring contract, which means that if the experiment fails the Grizzlies don't have much to lose.

Personally I've never been a fan, Sergio is kind of an annoying name, and the kid has never lived up to half of his theoretical potential, which was described by the fantastic Draft Express as Steve Nash in the best case and Rafer Alston in the worst case.

So far Rodriguez isn't even up to his worst case; he still hasn't learned how to shoot or defend at the NBA-level, though his passing is top-notch.

Anyway, last time I checked we already have Jamaal Tinsley on our roster, so I'll take a pass unless it's just a straight-up swap for Marcus Williams.

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If this was Donte Greene...

I’d be a hell of a lot more excited.

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by djturtleface on Feb 17, 2010 10:17 AM CST reply actions  

That isn't going to happen Turtle. We both know that.

The only way I can see Donte being included is if Marc Gasol is included (that’s the only real desirable player I could see of the Grizz to the Kings—maybe OJ Mayo although I doubt it). And, why would the Grizz would do that?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

by pookeyguru on Feb 17, 2010 7:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Is Donte Greene that highly valued?

I thought the Kings didn’t even really like him.

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by djturtleface on Feb 17, 2010 7:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm going to file this trade option under

“Meh.” Don’t see how it’s an improvement worth 1.8Mil. Feels like we’re just desperate and throwing ish at the wall.

by hueyproductions on Feb 17, 2010 10:50 AM CST reply actions  

why don’t they try Sergio Llull instead??? He’s much better and doesn’t play for anybody right now

by xangoir on Feb 17, 2010 10:53 AM CST reply actions  

Williams WAY better than Rodriguez!

This would be a really BAD trade! Marcus makes HALF of what sergio makes( not that it matters!) and has shown to be a better player. Trades usually don’t work out of desperation(which is how it sounds here!) Conley has improved, and Marcus has played well as a back up. This team has the potential to make the playoffs and has shown that they can beat the best teams in the league, have some faith in the players and coaches and stop the whining!

by Peterct on Feb 17, 2010 11:09 AM CST reply actions  

I'm not convinced that Williams is better...

But, yeah, this trade probably wouldn’t help much. I’m not sure I’d qualify it as a ‘desperation’ trade, though, just because the Grizzlies aren’t giving up much (potentially anything?) at all.

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by djturtleface on Feb 17, 2010 11:17 AM CST up reply actions  

Williams has outplayed Tinsley

Give Marcus a little time with decent minutes on the floor (with players who can receive passes) and let’s see how they do. I think the PG’s get a little frustrated with the young frontcourt who turn the passes into turnovers or missed shots, then the PG’s try to look for the shot themselves and the offense gets stagnant. In my opinion experience and confidence playing together is really what this team needs.

by Peterct on Feb 17, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions  

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