July 1st: Grizzlies/Clippers Trade Review

THE TRADE:

To Los Angeles:
Quentin Richardson

To Memphis:
Zach Randolph

What it does for the Clippers:
The main purpose of the deal was to get rid of Randolph. He has a huge contract for the next two seasons. He is a solid player but has attitude problems. The Clippers also had a glut of big men so at least one had to go. Quentin Richardson comes back to the Clippers, he can score that is all.

What it does for the Grizzlies:
Memphis gets another big man to play along side Thabeet and Gasol. Unlike Thabeet and Gasol, Randolph can score. I wonder why the Grizz do this with Randolph's attitude and huge contract.

Winner of the Deal:
Los Angeles

Final Remark:
The deal Can't be done until next week supposedly.
Memphis makes another odd move but who really cares about Memphis. Great move for LA, they dump randolph and save over $7 million this year and over $17 million next year.