Grizzlies has no plans to offer Mike Conley a contract extension

Grizzlies has no plans to offer Mike Conley a contract extension

Number 9 Joakim Noah in wizards jerseys from 2007 drafted rookie had signed with the Chicago Bulls a million contract, however number 7 Mike Conley's new contract still has not landed, If the Grizzlies don't complete the contract extension before November 1, then Mike Conley in john wall jersey will become an restrict free agent next summer, so far the Grizzlies has yet to start contract negotiations with Conley, and recently there is no such tendency. New Pacers acquisition Darren Collison in michael jordan wizards jersey, a speedy late-pick rookie who seems to already have passed former high-lottery pick Conley in tar heels jerseys in the point-guard pecking order, provides a nice early test. Conley has a clear path to start at PG, without worrying about battling Kyle Lowry or Allen Iverson in north carolina tar heels jerseys for playing time. He should be highly motivated as he'll be able to negotiate an extension next summer, and we'll watch him closely during the preseason.

In 2009, the Griz in dallas mavericks jersey rescinded a qualifying offer to Hakim Warrick and allowed him to walk without compensation. But Memphis signed forward Rudy Gay to a five-year deal worth $84 million this summer after failing to reach an agreement on an extension last fall. It looks likely that the Grizzlies will instead extend a qualifying offer to Conley (nearly $6.5 million for next season) and have the right to match any deal he can get from another team. Since it is unlikely that any team would offer anything close to the $6.5 million, it is entirely possible Conley comes back for another season.

But that is not how Conley in mavericks jerseys is looking at it. "My focus is me coming out with a chip on my shoulder regardless of whether I'm signed or not," Conley said. "I'm going to play as if I was somebody working to get a contract and help make this a winning team. If we win and I do my job, then I'll get signed eventually, from whomever." Conley in carmelo anthony jersey has never been terrible, he's been okay. Nice. He can shoot the three but he is not a great playmaker (especially when Mayo is better in that role, although an experiment with him at the point in Summer League had mixed results) and his defense has never been great. Late in games, it would not be shocking to see the defensive-minded Tony Allen in dirk nowitzki jersey playing the point. Conley is basically a backup PG starting in Memphis because he is the best they have. But not getting him an extension suggests they have grander plans.

Coaches in jason kidd jersey and teammates are expecting a more mature, confident and mentally tough floor general. Fans should, too, for one main reason. Gone is the major obstacle that has stood in front of Conley at the start of every one of his NBA seasons. Last year, Allen Iverson and his total disregard for Conley caused disruption. There once was the Conley/Kyle Lowry entanglement and Conley in denver nuggets jersey had to yield to incumbent Damon Stoudamire before that. This year, the message couldn't be clearer. It's unequivocally Conley's show and put-up-or-shut-up time, given that the point guard is eligible to negotiate a contract extension this fall. If Conley in nuggets jerseys doesn't utilize all of his tools and consistently play in attack mode this season, it could very well be his last in Memphis.

Evan Turner may play back point guard in Sixers

Evan Turner may play back point guard in Sixers

Right now, Evan Turner's fantasy value as a rookie looks shaky, according to daily news in Philadelphia, Evan Tuner may play as a backup point guard for the 76ers this season, a position he isn't all too familiar with, considering he played more of a shooting guard/small forward role at Ohio State.

After Lou Williams in wizards jerseys and Turner in john wall jersey struggled together in the back court, Collins decided to switch things up a little, moving Williams to the two and Turner to the point. Head coach Doug Collins in michael jordan wizards jersey feels that Turner is more comfortable with the ball in his hands, and described him as a "facilitator." This doesn't ease our concerns about Turner's adjustment to the NBA, and it doesn't sound like he's ready to start at scoring guard. Here's what Collins in tar heels jerseys told the Philadelphia Daily News about his decision to do so: "What I saw was when Lou and Evan were together, when Lou was on the ball and Evan was off, they struggled, because Evan in north carolina tar heels jerseys wasn't sure and Lou didn't do a very good job of getting us into our stuff," Collins in dallas mavericks jersey said. "Then we moved Evan in mavericks jerseys to the ball and moved Lou and they both were good. So you can see where they're most comfortable right now. Turner in dirk nowitzki jersey at the one sounds a bit strange, but he seems to finally be in good spirits according to his head coach, so maybe it's a blessing in disguise.

Ollins in jason kidd jersey and Turner are satisfied with his progress. "I feel like a vet now," Turner said after yesterday morning's practice in Hagan Arena at Saint Joseph's. "I'm doing all right. I'm getting used to the speed of the game, and people are so strong sometimes it takes a little more wear and tear on your body than it did in college. But it's going well." Handling the ball was something he did well in college. Now, playing off the ball at the pro level is a process. "He's picking his spots, he's shooting the ball well," Collins in denver nuggets jersey said. "More importantly, he's having fun. It's like the light's gone on and he's having fun. He's joyous and smiling and I'm seeing energy. I think some of the weight's been lifted. I think when he's gotten with all of our good players in nuggets jerseys, I don't think he feels like all eyes are on him. I think, early, everything he was doing he felt like everyone was watching every step he was making. Now he can fit into the group and not feel like the microscope is on him all the time."

But Turner took his schooling in Orlando to heart. He wasn't happy about the fact that a workout-free couple of months between the end of his junior season with the Buckeyes and draft day left him out of shape. So he arrived in camp 10 pounds lighter and ready for action. And Collins saw in Turner in carmelo anthony jersey a guy so obsessed with every possession at both ends that he had to talk the kid down from the peak of frustration a few times.

I did not see that coming. I mean, sure, Turner has the potential, but he went from a 3/2 to a 2/3 and now to a 2/1 or 1/2. That's dizzying. It's an intriguing idea, though, considering Turner does have scoring ability through the roof but also had great assist and rebounding numbers at Ohio State. With better teammates, working him as a creator on-ball might be the best option. It goes to show how Collins is getting outside the box with the kid's development and honestly, breathes a bit of light into a franchise that's on unstable ground as it enters the season.