Woj: Brandan Wright Signs With Memphis For 3yrs/18 Million

mademan · Post #21 » by **mademan** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:03 pm

I thought they spent their MLE on Mo will? Did they have cap space?

Hindenburg · Post #22 » by **Hindenburg** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:04 pm

how do likes of Aminu and Kyle Singler get $30 and $25 million contracts

and a guy like Wright gets $18 million?

Effigy · Post #23 » by **Effigy** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:04 pm

That is just such a Memphis move. Great move!

DaddyCool19 · Post #24 » by **DaddyCool19** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:04 pm

Thats a steal.

urgal · Post #25 » by **urgal** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:09 pm

Don't get how free agency works sometimes.
This guy will only make a little bit more money than 34 year old Mike freaking Dunleavy :crazy:

Great bargain for Grizzlies, not sure about the fit in their offense though.

Mavs2theFinals · Post #26 » by **Mavs2theFinals** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:17 pm

They said he took less money to play in Memphis, wonder what his highest offer was

jcsunsfan · Post #27 » by **jcsunsfan** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:40 pm

Suns fan here. Great signing. Fantastic. Very efficient player for us. Hate to see him go. We just need a more vocal, take charge leader in the locker room. Wright is quiet and goes about his business.

Congrats.

Post #28 » by **lilfishi22** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:43 pm

Bargain pick up for the Grizz.

SF_Warriors · Post #29 » by **SF_Warriors** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:51 pm

The grizz have had great frontcourt depth these past few seasons, good to see them shore it up once more.

Prospect Dong · Post #30 » by **Prospect Dong** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:57 pm

Very happy about this - I'd said I wanted him as a Koufos replacement just a couple of days ago. I can't imagine we can afford both, so Koufos is probably out. I would like to pick up one more big, maybe a stretch 7 footer, but that's a pretty big ask with the money we've got left.

Kevin Johnson · Post #31 » by **Kevin Johnson** » Wed Jul 1, 2015 11:57 pm

Not only the $Money but this is a great signing for the Grizzlies just to have a front court player who can play a different style (FAST) and can actually beat your bigs up and down the floor

saintEscaton · Post #32 » by **saintEscaton** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 12:04 am

Suns royally screwed up. Let Wright go and have now burdened themselves by signing an aging Chandler to a expensive long term contract because he could represent the delegation to recruit LMA. Putting all your eggs in one basket

TroubleS0me · Post #33 » by **TroubleS0me** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 12:23 am

good move but
where are the shooters for this team tho....

NaturalBuns · Post #34 » by **NaturalBuns** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 1:33 am

Best cheap pickup so far.

DrCoach · Post #35 » by **DrCoach** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 1:37 am

Solid pick up, this is how you mange your team and cap

dyl15 · Post #36 » by **dyl15** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 1:52 am

I think Carter more than anybody will benefit from this, he played at his best when he and Wright were playing together.

Scalabrine · Post #37 » by **Scalabrine** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 1:54 am

whats Koufos go for then? Similar deal?

Chuck Everett · Post #38 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 2:19 am

The upgrade of Wright and Martin over Leuer is tremendous. Koufus is a loss, but Memphis recently has had a good eye for backup centers.

Prospect Dong · Post #39 » by **Prospect Dong** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 2:19 am

Scalabrine wrote:whats Koufos go for then? Similar deal?

I'd been assuming a little higher for Koufos, since he's more of a true C and has pedigree as a starter on a decent team. I reckon closer to 8 per.

TheFuture23 · Post #40 » by **TheFuture23** » Thu Jul 2, 2015 3:14 am

Im surprised he didnt get like 3 years, 30 million.

The new era contract are ridiculous. Role players getting paid $12 mil+.

Great deal

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