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The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1995 in Vancouver, British Columbia, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. The Grizzlies relocated to Memphis in 2001. The team's majority owner is Michael Heisley, who controls a 95% share of the franchise; the remaining 5% is controlled by several local owners, including AutoZone founder J.R. ("Pitt") Hyde, equity manager Staley Cates, and former NBA player and University of Memphis point guard Elliot Perry.

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Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, congratulates guard J.R. Smith after Smith hit one of his seven three-point baskets during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Smith scored a game high 30 points. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith celebrates after he hit one of his seven three-point baskets during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Smith scored a game high 30 points. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo (32) shoots against the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro (27), of France, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley (11) shoots agaisnt the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro, left, of France, and Chris Anderson, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro (27), of France, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Denver Nuggets forward Chris Anderson (11) is fouled by Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet, left, of Tanzania, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith (5) shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo, left, forward Sam Young, center, and center Hasheem Thabeet, right, of Tanzania, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Smith scored a game-high 30 points. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Denver Nuggets forward Chris Anderson (11) shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet, left, Tanzania, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. No foul was called on the play.

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Denver Nuggets forward Chris Anderson (11) shoots defended by Memphis Grizzlies center Hasheem Thabeet, left, Tanzania, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. No foul was called on the play.

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Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony (15) drives to the basket defended by Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups (1) works against Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Denver Nuggets center Nene, left, of Brazil, loses the ball as he runs into the defense of Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots under pressure by New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010 in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies beat the Knicks 119-112.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Sam Young, right, shoots under pressure by New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies defeated the Knicks 119-112.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) shoots under pressure by New York Knicks forward Al Harrington (7) and forward Tracy McGrady (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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New York Knicks forward Bill Walker (5) shoots under pressure by Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies defeated the Knicks 119-112.

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New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) picks off a rebound under pressure by Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies defeated the Knicks 119 - 112.

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New York Knicks forward (7) Al Harrington tips a rebound away from Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Williams (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 12, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn.

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BOSTON - MARCH 10: Sheldon Williams #13 of the Boston Celtics tries to get around Hasheem Thabeet #34 of the Memphis Grizzlies on March 10, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Grizzlies defeated the Celtics 111-91.

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"I was just trying to be aggressive ... First half, Shane was playing a game with my face. Once I figured that out, it was just my natural rhythm."

Carmelo Anthony Mar 16 2010 5:28 AM from CBS Sports

"The way he can shoot the ball, attack, spread the court out - that's something we need, and he's been giving it to us ... He's a starter coming off the bench."

Carmelo Anthony Mar 16 2010 1:33 AM from Denver Post

"He can come in and hit five in a row and all of them could be 3s, or he can attack the basket and dunk on you ... He's a young kid who's maturing into what a lot of people expected him to be when he came into the league."

Lionel Hollins Mar 16 2010 1:33 AM from Denver Post

"Bottom line is you have to do it on the court ... You have to play and keep battling."

Vinny Del Negro Mar 15 2010 9:25 PM from Sporting News

"We still have to get from here to Memphis"

Vinny Del Negro Mar 15 2010 7:03 PM from Daily Herald

"Gar (general manager Gar Forman) was telling me don’t rush it ... If anything, wait for this weekend or this Friday’s game. I want to play definitely because it’s Memphis. But if they tell me to wait, I’ll wait."

Derrick Rose Mar 15 2010 7:03 PM from Daily Herald

"It's tough just sitting there, but at the same time, I'm out there just trying to support my teammates as much as they support me ... I'm just trying to be professional about it."

Chris Duhon Mar 15 2010 1:40 PM from NBA.com

"I control my playing time by producing"

Toney Douglas Mar 15 2010 1:40 PM from NBA.com

"He ran today, and it was good to see him out there"

Vinny Del Negro Mar 15 2010 5:33 AM from Chicago Sun-Times

"Unless there's a big [improvement] overnight, probably not. But we'll just take it day by day, see who's healthy and get the guys out there healthwise that can help us."

Vinny Del Negro Mar 15 2010 5:33 AM from Chicago Sun-Times

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Melo lights up Rockets
— Mar 16 2010 5:28 AM from CBS Sports
Billups can't get in 20's
— Mar 16 2010 5:28 AM from CBS Sports
Smith in double figures again
— Mar 16 2010 5:28 AM from CBS Sports
Del Negro: 'It's not fun right now'
— Mar 16 2010 5:28 AM from Chicago Sun-Times
NBA Rankings - Final 16 in Place?
— Mar 16 2010 2:05 AM from Hoopsworld

Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, congratulates guard J.R. Smith after Smith hit one of his seven three-point baskets during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Smith scored a game high 30 points. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith celebrates after he hit one of his seven three-point baskets during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. Smith scored a game high 30 points. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo (32) shoots against the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro (27), of France, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley (11) shoots agaisnt the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro, left, of France, and Chris Anderson, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against the defense of Denver Nuggets center Johan Petro (27), of France, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 125-108.

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