| Memphis Mum At The Trade Deadline Authored by Patrick J. Austin - February 28, 2005 - 1:15 pm
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Will any of the deals made at the deadline adversely affect the Grizzlies? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, and Golden State Warriors all improved themselves. The Spurs swindled the Knicks by exchanging undersized power forward, Malik Rose for a true center in Nazr Mohammed. Now San Antonio has one of the best frontline rotations with Mohammed, Tim Duncan, Rasho Nesterovic, and Robert Horry. The Houston Rockets continued to bolster their backcourt with the additions of Mike James and Moochie Norris. The Golden State Warriors might have improved themselves the most by trading for all-star point guard, Baron Davis and giving up very little in return. If Baron can stay healthy, the Warriors will be a team to reckon with in the near future.
Those moves could hurt the Grizzlies since there’s a chance we’ll have to play either San Antonio or Houston in the postseason. Probably not in the first round, but if we cause an upset and advance further in the playoffs, there’s a very good chance we’ll meet up with the Spurs or possibly the Rockets.
Should the Grizzlies have made a move? The answer is yes and no. Personally, I think we should have traded for Baron Davis. The Warriors gave up so little to get him; it shows how desperate the Hornets were to get rid of his contract. Could the Grizz have gotten Baron for say Bonzi Wells, Earl Watson, and Ryan Humphrey? It seems plausible. I guess we’ll never know.
But on the flip side, Memphis is playing well and we’re starting to see a real chemistry develop between the players. Making a major move at the deadline could have damaged that chemistry and caused the team to fall back further in the playoff race. And since we’re holding onto the seventh seed, any slight change could mean missing out on the postseason and winding up in the lottery. |
