Mike Conley On the block (expiring contract, and first rounder)

[StartOrien]

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

[KCattheStripe]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

[celticinorlando]

as an osu alum...i would LOVE to get mike

[csfansince60s]

as an osu alum...

I've been on Csblog for too long today and getting bleary-eyed. When i saw this quote above, i thought for a second it was some Arabic greeting. I gotta take a break!

[furball]

ESPN used the term "Good first round pick" so I'm guessing the C's would not be able to get it done.  But I too would like Conley over Nate if it was possible.  

[StartOrien]

So let me get this straight Grizzlies.... you want a "good" first round pick for a player you're shopping as your 3rd string PG... I could get Nate Robinson for that price!

[Bankshot]

So let me get this straight Grizzlies.... you want a "good" first round pick for a player you're shopping as your 3rd string PG... I could get Nate Robinson for that price!

LOL

[Lucky17]

What? Really? I thought Memphis loved Conley.

[clover]

So let me get this straight Grizzlies.... you want a "good" first round pick for a player you're shopping as your 3rd string PG... I could get Nate Robinson for that price!

Asking price, I presume.

[Lucky17]

Portland has already cashed in its expiring contracts, so they'd need a 3rd team to get involved if they are still hot for Conley.

[Who]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

Absolutely, I'd be very happy to have Mike Conley here.

I don't believe the initial report though. I can see Memphis trading Conley but for talent not cap flexibility. This is the same that has been willing to part with one of their first round draft picks for a rental of a good reserve player. Not a rebuilding team but a team that is looking to maximize their talent base for a run at the playoffs. Trading Conley for cap flexibility doesn't add up.

[KCattheStripe]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

Absolutely, I'd be very happy to have Mike Conley here.

I don't believe the initial report though. I can see Memphis trading Conley but for talent not cap flexibility. This is the same that has been willing to part with one of their first round draft picks for a rental of a good reserve player. Not a rebuilding team but a team that is looking to maximize their talent base for a run at the playoffs. Trading Conley for cap flexibility doesn't add up.

There's another report on Real GM about how interested the Grizz are in Mason Jr. I would like to see Memphis in the playoffs with OJ at the point and Mason Jr. at the 2.

[ajgoodman]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

Absolutely, I'd be very happy to have Mike Conley here.

I don't believe the initial report though. I can see Memphis trading Conley but for talent not cap flexibility. This is the same that has been willing to part with one of their first round draft picks for a rental of a good reserve player. Not a rebuilding team but a team that is looking to maximize their talent base for a run at the playoffs. Trading Conley for cap flexibility doesn't add up.

Possibly the Grizzlies are looking for cap room in order to solidify the resigning of Rudy Gay next summer.

[Who]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

Absolutely, I'd be very happy to have Mike Conley here.

I don't believe the initial report though. I can see Memphis trading Conley but for talent not cap flexibility. This is the same that has been willing to part with one of their first round draft picks for a rental of a good reserve player. Not a rebuilding team but a team that is looking to maximize their talent base for a run at the playoffs. Trading Conley for cap flexibility doesn't add up.

Possibly the Grizzlies are looking for cap room in order to solidify the resigning of Rudy Gay next summer.

Memphis only has $47 million on the payroll prior to re-signing Rudy Gay. They can easily afford him without making a salary dump and without getting anywhere close to the luxury tax threshold. It's not a factor.

[ajgoodman]

[urlhttp://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64788/20100217/memphis_willing_to_trade_conley/[/url]

"The Grizzlies are willing to deal Mike Conley in exchange for cap relief and a first round pick, according to two sources.

Memphis believes they have the point guard position covered if Conley leaves due to Jamaal Tinsley and O.J. Mayo.

A source cautioned Conley was unlikely to be moved before the deadline."

I've always liked Conley, and would prefer him to Nate Robinson. Thoughts?

Agree entirely.

Absolutely, I'd be very happy to have Mike Conley here.

I don't believe the initial report though. I can see Memphis trading Conley but for talent not cap flexibility. This is the same that has been willing to part with one of their first round draft picks for a rental of a good reserve player. Not a rebuilding team but a team that is looking to maximize their talent base for a run at the playoffs. Trading Conley for cap flexibility doesn't add up.

Possibly the Grizzlies are looking for cap room in order to solidify the resigning of Rudy Gay next summer.

Memphis only has $47 million on the payroll prior to re-signing Rudy Gay. They can easily afford him without making a salary dump and without getting anywhere close to the luxury tax threshold. It's not a factor.

I stand corrected.