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Zbo traded to Memphis for QRich; Return of the Headknock!
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Topic Started: Jul 1 2009, 05:06 PM (75 Views)
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mj_shoefanatic
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Jul 1 2009, 05:06 PM
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Clippers to trade Randolph for Quentin Richardson
The move clears the way for No. 1 pick Blake Griffin and frees up salary-cap space for the 2010 season.
By Mark Heisler, L.A. Times
July 2, 2009
Clearing the way for No. 1 pick Blake Griffin, the Clippers have agreed to trade power forward Zach Randolph to Memphis for former Clipper Quentin Richardson, The Times learned today.
Because of salary-cap rules, the deal can't be completed until next week.
A Clippers spokesman said the team would have no comment on the report.
Randolph played 39 games for the Clippers last season after being acquired from New York, averaging 20.9 points and 9.4 rebounds, both team highs.
He was a core member of the team, right up until the Clippers won the lottery that enabled them to draft Griffin, considered one of the top power forward prospects in recent years.
Beyond that, the Clippers are intent on turning up the pace, which didn't fit Randolph, a half-court low-post player, but is perfect for the speedy Griffin.
It also works for the Clippers' bottom line, and their salary cap. With Richardson under contract for only this season, the deal gets them out from under Randolph's contract, which has two seasons, worth $33.3 million left on it.
This will have the effect of putting the Clippers far under the salary cap after the upcoming season, which may make them major players for the big 2010 free agent class.
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KDClippy
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Jul 2 2009, 08:20 PM
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Hey...QRICH is back! If for only a year. Man...the guy left for Phonix had a good year went to N.Y. and fell off. Even Memphis didn't want him. Hasn't he spent one year under Dunleavy? I hope he can get his spark back and learn to take smart shots. This team dare I say...could be ok next season if everything falls right.
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Jul 13 2009, 12:45 PM
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Q will be a bench guy.......... no big deal. Losing your #1 scorer is a problem though but does open up space for younger guys and no doubt BD needs to have a mobile running team as he is no good at the half court over coached game. Lets see if Griff, Gordo, Thor and Diddy can make things more fun at least.....
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Jul 18 2009, 05:08 AM
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Clippers Announce Randolph For Richardson Deal
Jul 17, 2009 6:57 PM EST
The Los Angeles Clippers today acquired guard/forward Quentin Richardson from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for forward Zach Randolph.
Richardson, who averaged 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 26.3 minutes in 72 games with the Knicks in 2008-09, is returning to Los Angeles where he played four successful seasons with the Clippers from 2000-01 to 2003-04 after being drafted with the 18th pick of the 2000 NBA Draft out of DePaul.
One of the most popular Clippers players of all-time during his first stint in Los Angeles, the 29-year old Richardson has played for three NBA teams (Clippers, Phoenix, New York) and was acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies on June 25, 2009 in exchange for Darko Milicic.
Via Press Release
It's official now 
Welcome Back Q and your expiring contract!!!
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mj_shoefanatic
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Jul 20 2009, 03:56 PM
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nvm 
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