June 25th: Grizzlies/Knicks Trade Review

THE TRADE:

To New York:
Darko Milicic

To Memphis:
Quentin Richardson
Cash Considerations

What it does for the Knicks:
Word is head coach Mike D'Antoni really likes Darko. He feels that he would work really well in his running offense. Darko is capable of hitting a jumper or two. This move may also be to add some protection up front in the event that David Lee doesn't come back to New York next season.

What it does for the Grizzlies:
Memphis was another failed experiment on the on going Darko saga. Darko was relegated to a backup role after being beaten out for the power forward job by rookie Darrell Arthur last season. Richardson is past his prime at the ripe old age of 29 (not really old, more funny how far he has fallen since his days with Darius Miles in LA. Horns any one) but still has the ability to hit the three fairly well. (36.5% last year) Plus Memphis got some cash out of the deal and we all like money, especially if we are a failing franchise that should just be disbanded due to are ineptitude over our life. (That's right euthanize the Griz)

Winner of the Deal:
New York

Final Remark:
I only say that New York wins this deal because I actually think Darko could succeed in D'Antoni's system. He'll be able to play more the way he was accustom to back in Serbia (where he played just as much as he did as a piston). I'm probably wrong be it's possible