magicbalala245 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 HOOPSWORLD has learned that the Los Angeles Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a deal sending forward Zach Randolph to Memphis for former Clipper Quentin Richardson. Because of the July moratorium, the deal cannot be officially announced until July 8th. The Clippers acquired Randolph last season midseason for Cuttino Mobley and Tim Thomas from the New York Knicks. Richardson was traded from the Knicks to the Grizzlies on draft night for Darko Milicic. Quentin is in the final year of his contract, making $8.7 million. Randolph is set to earn $16 million this coming season and an additional $17.3 million the next. Because the Grizzlies are under the salary cap, the trade is legal despite the salaries not matching. LA saves $24.6 million in the deal, gaining a trade exception of approximately $7.4 million. By shaving off Randolph's $17.3 million, the Clippers stand to have approximately $39 million against the cap in the summer of 2010. If the cap come in as low as $56 million, LA stands to have $17 million in spending power. Along with veterans Baron Davis and Chris Kaman, the Clippers would boast a young core of Eric Gordon, Blake Griffin, Al Thornton, Mike Taylor and DeAndre Jordan. LA could be a viable destination for one of the big name free agents of 2010. Meanwhile the Grizzlies will still cap flexibility this summer should they buy-out Greg Buckner for $2 million and renounce the rights (and revoke the offer sheet) to Hakim Warrick. While the cap hasn't officially been announced, Memphis would have roughly $11 million left to spend. The Grizzlies add Randolph to their core of O.J. Mayo, Rudy Gay, Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Hasheem Thabeet. Even with Zach's massive 2010 salary, the Grizzlies still could have cap space depending on a prospective extension for Gay. In addition to the Clippers' financial savings, moving Randolph opens the door for top draft pick Blake Griffin. LA also adds an up-tempo small forward in Richardson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K. Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Can Richardson be traded that soon after being acquired by the Clippers? I thought there was a rule against that. Edited July 2, 2009 by Swish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I've got to start watching the Grizzles play this year. It'll be interesting to see how many times they pass the ball expecially if Mayo, Gay, and Randolph are all on the court at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Q-Rich goes where he started.I was really hopefully for him, he really hasnt turned into the player Ithought he would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artesticle Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 lol epic fail They trade Pau for cap space. GM tries to use the cap space to sign David Lee. Owner turns him down. GM trades for Zach Randolph. ROFL I really liked the young talent they acquired, but this trade just kills the team IMO. You don't get someone like Zach Randolph to play around youngsters like Gay Mayo. Somebody's gonna end up [expletive]ing about touches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted July 2, 2009 Owner Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Can Richardson be traded that soon after being acquired by the Clippers? I thought there was a rule against that.I believe the rule is that you can be traded once again, but not in a package...just a one-for-one swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I believe the rule is that you can be traded once again, but not in a package...just a one-for-one swap. Yup there you go I was looking for that rule all over the internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendary Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Yup there you go I was looking for that rule all over the internetActually that's not it. The rule is that if you are under the cap, the rule doesn't apply.And as a Grizzlies fan, I am not to upset about this and a lot of people on the Grizz forum are pretty excited about it. Ranolph is coming in as a 3rd option and Hollins is going to make that clear to him from day one. If Randolph doesn't like that, he'll be benched until we find a taker. The problem with Zach is that if someone does pass him the ball, he won't give it up. I'm not sure what to think right now so I'm not going to form an opinion until I see the team in action. I think it may work out.I am afraid Randolph may feel like he is coming to a young team and he will be our best player and number one option which isn't the case. But, we'll have to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) lol epic fail They trade Pau for cap space. GM tries to use the cap space to sign David Lee. Owner turns him down. GM trades for Zach Randolph. ROFL I really liked the young talent they acquired, but this trade just kills the team IMO. You don't get someone like Zach Randolph to play around youngsters like Gay Mayo. Somebody's gonna end up [expletive]ing about touches. Pretty much my thoughts on this trade, lol. Edited July 2, 2009 by Sun Tzu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWhiTex34 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I would be very unhappy if I was a Grizzlies fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Worst.General.Manager.The.NBA.Has.Ever.Seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I dont know what to say i dont think either team wins with this one. I guess it makes sense for the clips though. The griz are just burrying themselves though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobeedoo Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 If only the game was played with 5 balls... Zach Randolph aka the black hole on offense. It's close. Sterling is pretty [expletive]ing horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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