September 26
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Looking to add maturity and defensive intensity on the wing, the Grizzlies are expected to sign free agent Quinton Ross today, increasing their roster to 14 players with training camp set to begin Tuesday. Ross, 27, was among the many Griz participants during an informal workout/pick-up game Thursday in FedExForum. The 6-6, 193-pound swingman will sign a minimum, non-guaranteed deal. He must first earn a roster spot and then avoid being cut by several key dates to remain for the rest of the season. Griz general manager Chris Wallace said adding Ross is a win-win deal for both sides. Ross gets an opportunity after the Los Angeles Clippers opted not to re-sign him. And the Griz get an ..."
September 25
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Looking to add maturity and defensive intensity on the wing, the Grizzlies will soon sign free agent Quinton Ross. The 6-6, 193-pound swingman is expected to officially ink a minimum, non-guaranteed deal Friday. The Grizzlies open training camp Tuesday on their FedExForum practice court. Ross, 27, played the past four seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. He dangled in free agency after the Clippers opted for more offense by acquiring Ricky Davis. The Griz, though, aren't interested in Ross being an explosive scorer. Ross is being brought in because of his strong perimeter defense. He's effectively guarded the opponent's best shooting guard or small forward throughout a career in which ..."
July 22
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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Will he play in Memphis next season?
That appears to be a 50-50 proposition as Crittenton, a 6-5 combo guard, is
likely the odd man out in the five-way guard conundrum facing the Grizzlies.
Crittenton, whom Memphis acquired in the Pau Gasol trade with the Los Angeles
Lakers in February, is expecting to have another address fresh off his summer
workout and the realization of where he fits in the pecking order. Reportedly, the Griz and Orlando Magic were engaged in trade talks regarding
Crittenton soon after the summer league schedule. But Wallace said Monday that
nothing was imminent on any front."