<div class="quote_poster">Quoting PlaTsanity:</div><div class="quote_post">You guys need a PG badly how about getting atkins to replace damon?</div> We could do with an some extra help at the 1, we certainly don't need a PG "badly". Would be disappointed if Chucky Atkins was where we went.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The New York Post is reporting that Chucky Atkins will soon become the newest member of the Memphis Grizzlies in a pre-arranged deal</div> http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives..._arranged_deal/
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Barring an unforeseen turn of events, veteran point guard Chucky Atkins will join the Grizzlies in a move that could be final as soon as today. Atkins is expected to clear waivers this afternoon after agreeing to a buyout Wednesday with the Washington Wizards. Atkins essentially becomes a free agent -- able to sign with any team -- if no squad claims him during the 48-hour waiver period. He'll likely sign for the veteran's minimum salary. "We haven't had a final discussion about his options," Atkins' agent, Andy Miller, said Thursday night. "But Memphis is under serious consideration." Miller and Grizzlies president Jerry West have spoken. The Grizzlies had Atkins on their short list after Damon Stoudamire's season ended with knee surgery. Initially, the Griz absorbed the loss of Stoudamire and kept winning. But they arrived at Philadelphia for tonight's game with the 76ers on a three-game losing streak -- their second of the season. Although they have yet to lose as many as four in a row, the Griz made it clear that adding point guard help was a priority. So they tried unsuccessfully to trade for Atkins. But there seemingly are no more roadblocks given the reasonable economics and Atkins' expressed desire for playing time. Atkins, who is in his seventh year, was in the final year of a contract that would have paid him $4.5 million this season. He would earn less than $1 million with the Griz but he'll be afforded significant playing time to share with an aging and injury-prone Bobby Jackson. "That's a factor," Miller conceded. "(His interest) also speaks to the stability of the organization and the on-going success it will have. The chemistry of the team is important because he's a veteran that's been in winning situations. It's important for him to experience winning and be an active participant in that." Miller said at least six teams expressed interest in Atkins. Atkins was uncomfortable with his backup role with the Wizards from the start of the season when his playing time fluctuated. He eventually told The Washington Times that he wanted to be traded. The Grizzlies' situation offers a win-win solution for both parties. As the minutes piled on Jackson, it was fair to wonder how much longer the Grizzlies could afford to wait to add another experienced point guard. Jackson played 37 minutes in Oklahoma City after playing 39 and 40 minutes in the previous two games. That's a lot to ask of a 20-something point guard. Jackson turns 33 in March and has had hamstring problems this season. "He's doing a great job, playing all the minutes he's played and not exactly 100 percent (physically)," Eddie Jones said. "You have to take your hat off to Bobby for doing that. He's a great team guy. A lot of veteran guys I've played with would have already said (it's too much)." </div> Source Here's an update. Griz fans should track the defensive numbers for their team pre-Atkins v. with-Atkins.
