Friday, January 13, 2012

Nets, Grizzlies in Trade Talks

     New Jersey Nets are exploring options not named Dwight Howard as an attempt to satisfy point guard Deron Williams. Rumor has it that New Jersey is currently in talks with the Memphis Grizzlies about one of their current big men. 
     Yahoo! Sports claimed that the Nets have offered Anthony Morrow to the Grizzlies in exchanged for small forward O.J. Mayo. However, New Jersey is reluctant to add a first round draft pick to satisfy Memphis. This could be the deal breaker. 
     O.J. has been reduced to bench play and is looking for a change of scenery where he can get a fresh slate and a chance to start. Although Mayo would automatically increase productivity and scoring for the Nets, is he really an answer to keep Deron Williams long term? I could easily see the point guard and small forward running a back door pick and roll, but could a tandem of Williams and Mayo entice Howard to jump ship?

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