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Suddenly, another power forward has become available on the unrestricted free-agent landscape -- and it could impact Allen Iverson's chances of possibly playing for the Memphis Grizzlies next season.

That power forward is Hakim Warrick, who was taken by surprise Thursday night when the Grizzlies rescinded their $3 million qualifying offer to him to give themselves more flexibility on the free-agent market.

The 27-year-old former Syracuse standout averaged 11.6 points and five rebounds last season when he shared time with Darrell Arthur at power forward, but Memphis acquired Zach Randolph earlier this summer to play that position, making Warrick both expendable and expensive.

Warrick will remain on Memphis' cap for the time being at $6.2 million -- 300 percent of his salary last season -- but the Grizzlies could move about $9 million below the cap if they formally renounce their rights to him or move him in a sign-and-trade deal.

basketballwacko2 wrote:I'd say he should get about the same kind of money as Channing Frye got from the Suns. I'd be glad to sign him for 3yrs $2 mill per, but I don't think we can afford that unless we can move out some salary, maybe if we were to move Diener but then were still talking about a s & t deal with the Celts for Daniels which is gonna add some salary too. According to how that works out there might not be roster spot.

Dunthreevy wrote:

basketballwacko2 wrote:I'd say he should get about the same kind of money as Channing Frye got from the Suns. I'd be glad to sign him for 3yrs $2 mill per, but I don't think we can afford that unless we can move out some salary, maybe if we were to move Diener but then were still talking about a s & t deal with the Celts for Daniels which is gonna add some salary too. According to how that works out there might not be roster spot.

Are you actually referring to the same Hakim Warrick?? Same kind of money as Channing Frye? Look at their production and then tell me that statement makes even a little bit of sense. Warrick is definitely worth more than Frye. He averaged nearly 12ppg and 5rpg off the bench last year and has had similar numbers every year of his career so far (except his rookie season). The comparison is way off.

Indy4Life wrote:decent fit talent wise, I would take him at a reasonable price. He can contribute in a limited role with out needing the ball in his hands. Don't know too much about his character...is he a fit in that sense?

Is the son of Kenneth Nichols and Queen Warrick • Has two brothers, Bill and Tyrell, and a sister, Ciera • Majored in retail management and consumer studies and finished his degree in three and a half years • Participated in the Grizzlies’ Tickets For Kids program last year with Hakim’s Hang Out • Regularly participated in Grizzlies reading programs • Appeared at numerous Grizzlies youth basketball camps • Met with students who successfully completed the Stay in School Challenge • Attended the Staxtacular fundraiser organized by Brian Cardinal and former teammate Shane Battier, an event to benefit the Stax Music Academy • Has done public service announcements for Memphis City Schools Reads, and Memphis City Schools Fight Free Fifty, which encourages MCS students to go 50 days without fighting in school • Participated in the Lift Up America Food Drive last season, and helped distribute food to area non-profit organizations around Thanksgiving • Made numerous appearances at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Grizzlies Academy in his first season in Memphis • Lists Coming To America as his favorite movie, and Rudy as his favorite sports movie • Lists winning the NCAA Championship with Syracuse in 2003 as his greatest accomplishment in basketball • Favorite pre-game meal is spaghetti • Favorite athlete outside of basketball is NFL receiver Randy Moss.