Memphis Commercial-Appeal - The Grizzlies have negotiated with point guard Chucky Atkins over the past few days and the free-agent could re-sign with the team as soon as today, the Memphis Commercial-Appeal is reporting. Atkins will likely agree to a two-year deal, with the Grizzlies expected to use part of the mid-level exception to retain his services. Atkins repeatedly said that he wanted to remain in Memphis. "Of the teams that wanted me, I felt this was best the situation for me," Atkins said in January. "It was more conducive to the style of basketball that I play. Plus, they're one of the top teams in the West, and I know you can't win without good chemistry and without having good players."
Smart move by Memphis though they will need more than just Atkins to be successful in the playoffs. Rudy Gay will have to have a breakout year for them.
It seemed like only Mavericks gave him feelers, and when Mavs acquired Johnson, it looked a sure bet Atkins would return. He's needed definately with the loss of B-Jax, I don't think Kyle Lowry is ready for heavy minutes with only Damon at pg.
