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**talula** · 06-30-2004, 04:49 PM

**talula** · 06-30-2004, 10:18 PM

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The Grizzlies' biggest target in free agency won't be too difficult to locate.

At the moment, they can practically hear him coming.

Erick Dampier sounds as though he's as interested in the Griz as they are in him. All that stands between the Mid-South native and a deal are the correct terms, which can be negotiated beginning today when NBA teams allowed to talk to - but not sign - free agents.

They likely will seek to acquire Dampier in a sign-and-trade transaction with the Warriors.

Dampier said Wednesday that while becoming an unrestricted free agent affords him several options, he'd liked to play for Memphis - close to his Jackson, Miss., home.

"I could be a very important piece for them," Dampier said by telephone Wednesday.

"I came and checked the team out," Dampier said, referring to his visit to The Pyramid during the playoffs in April. "I have a lot of friends there, and it will be close to home. Plus, I like the fact that they're an up-and-coming team. If they had a center, maybe they would have advanced in the playoffs."

Dampier is coming off his best professional season. He averaged 7.3 defensive rebounds in 74 games. Overall, Dampier averaged 12.3 points, 12 boards and 1.8 blocks - statistics only rivaled by his second (1997-98) NBA season.

Such inside work has compelled Bonzi Wells, Jason Williams, Lorenzen Wright and James Posey to try recruiting Dampier since the season ended.

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Blue Bear · 07-01-2004, 10:30 AM

Is Damp worth $10 Million a year? Good question, but what other options are there? Does $30 million for Shaq sound better? It at least puts things in perspective. Damp is probably the best big man available in our price range. Additionally, he is probably also the best big man that we have a realistic chance to sign.

Besides that, he'd look really cool in Beale St Blue.

Knicksbiggestfan · 07-01-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by Blue Bear!
Is Damp worth $10 Million a year? Good question, but what other options are there? Does $30 million for Shaq sound better? It at least puts things in perspective. Damp is probably the best big man available in our price range. Additionally, he is probably also the best big man that we have a realistic chance to sign.

Besides that, he'd look really cool in Beale St Blue.

He isn't , I have high suspciouns of him, but, like you say, not a lot of options, so I'd take the risk. Him next to pau is just awesome.

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