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Popovich said he watched replays of the sequence that led to Mayo’s shot, which followed a basket by Spurs guard Gary Neal with 2.1 seconds left in the quarter. His conclusion: The clock did not start until after guard Greivis Vasquez took a full dribble after taking the in-bounds pass that followed Neal’s basket. “You can’t do that in 2.1 seconds,” Popovich said of a play that involved an in-bounds pass from the baseline under the Spurs’ basket, two dribbles, one pass and a shot. “The clock didn’t start until after one dribble and back in his hand, and then the clock started. There was no way that it was good. But that’s the breaks of the game, and it’s what happened. It’s not a referee’s call. The clock started slow.” San Antonio Express-News

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Mike Prada: #Terps say Jordan Williams has put his name in to the NBA Draft, but hasn't hired an agent. Remember: Greivis Vasquez did this too. Twitter

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For four years, Vasquez went through many ups and downs before finally becoming one of the most beloved players in Maryland basketball history. On Friday night, Vasquez's Memphis Grizzlies visited the Washington Wizards for the only time this season. In a couple hours, Vasquez will check in off the bench and be greeted by an audible cheer of friends, family and Maryland alumns or fans that did not travel with the current edition of the team to New York. But as Vasquez sits in his locker, tickets in hand, the realization hits him. "I was here during my whole NBA Draft process, but since then, I haven't been back," he says. "This is actually my first time back." SB Nation

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez 

Vasquez rode that momentum all the way to the NBA Draft. Few were sure he would ever be a first-round pick, but Wizards coach Flip Saunders, for one, was impressed. The Wizards worked out Vasquez, and Saunders admitted yesterday that he thought about taking him with one of their two late picks. "Going into the lottery, we knew we had some high picks, but we knew we also had some picks in the middle of the draft. We were thinking of taking a point guard with that second pick, and he was a guy that could be very valuable for us," Saunders says. SB Nation

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez 

The summer turned into the fall, and eventually, into Grizzlies training camp. This is the time when rookies make their biggest impression on their head coaches. But for Vasquez, it was a time when he still was trying to get healthy. He ended up sitting out of all of training camp, preseason and the beginning of the regular season. "You're behind while other guys are getting looks. I missed the whole training camp, and training camp is when an NBA team practices the most," he says. "Throughout the season, you don't practice as much because you have so many games. I missed the whole time, so coach [Lionel] Hollins can't take a look at me. I didn't play one preseason game either. So basically I'm just getting back to the court, and it's hard. But that's part of being a professional." SB Nation

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez 

Greivis Vasquez: What a great team win! We played well... Now we have to build from this one.. My bro is an all star player for sure @Rudy Gay.. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez 

Wizards head coach Flip Saunders revealed prior to the game tonight that Washington had its eyes on Vasquez prior to the NBA Draft Lottery last May. "We liked him," said Saunders. "Going into the lottery, we knew we had some high picks, early pick, the late first round. Not knowing that we thought that we’d probably look for a point guard with our second pick, and that he was guy that would be very viable for us." Washington Examiner

Washington Wizards, Greivis Vasquez, Flip Saunders 

Greivis Vasquez sat with his back pressed against a wall near the entrance to the trainer's room. He didn't practice Wednesday. The Grizzlies' rookie guard will end training camp on the sidelines. Vasquez, the 28th overall pick in this year's NBA draft, was expected to return before Friday when the Grizzlies' play their preseason finale at Detroit. But his ankle hasn't completely healed from offseason surgery so Vasquez will start the regular-season out of the rotation. "It has to be disappointing for him," Griz coach Lionel Hollins said. "Training camp was a chance to establish himself. (The injury) delayed his opportunity. It definitely puts him behind the eight ball in terms of getting in the rotation. The train is down the track. He's on a push cart behind it." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez, Lionel Hollins 

Rookie guard Greivis Vasquez has been cleared for non-contact practices beginning today. Vasquez hasn't participated in camp due to his recovery from offseason ankle surgery. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez 

Marc J. Spears: Grizzlies announce signing of first round picks Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez to multi-year contracts. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry 

It has been a week since Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley cleared the way for his rookies to sign contracts. But Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez have yet to officially sign, despite Heisley's decision to remove performance incentives from the team's offer. General manager Chris Wallace said Thursday that both contracts will be finalized by Monday when the team hosts media day. Training camp practices begin Tuesday in Memphis. "It's a procedural thing," Wallace said. "I'm confident it'll get done. There are I's to dot and T's to cross in every contract. There's nothing adversarial right now. It just has to do with language. And we didn't get started on it until earlier this week." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Michael Heisley, Chris Wallace 

Heisley eventually relented, saying he was on the wrong side of the issue. Wallace reiterated that the Griz have not changed their stance. "The heavy lifting is behind us," Wallace said Thursday. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Michael Heisley, Chris Wallace 

The Grizzlies removed performance-based bonuses from contract offers to Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez, and the first-round draft picks could sign deals as soon as Thursday. Team owner Michael Heisley said Wednesday night that he was on the wrong side of the issue and made his decision after NBA officials provided an in-depth explanation with regards to the spirit of the collective bargaining agreement. Henry and Vasquez have been in a contract stalemate with the Grizzlies since the June draft. Henry even refused to play for the Grizzlies' summer league squad. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Draft, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Michael Heisley 

Heisley said both players will be offered 120 percent of the rookie salary scale without performance requirements. "In the general spirit of the way it (the CBA) was put together I felt we should relent and not have a performance situation," Heisley said. "I don't think I was on the right side of the issue." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Draft, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry, Michael Heisley 

The Grizzlies report for Media Day Sept. 27 and begin training camp practices the next day, and still there is no movement on contract stalemates between the team and rookies Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez. There have been little-to-no conversations between the sides since the Griz participated in Summer League in July. And while armchair NBA executives and agents have spent a lot of time talking about Henry's impasse and how unjust it is, the real victim arguably is Vasquez. When, and if, the Grizzlies continue dialogue in an attempt to get the rookies signed, sealed and delivered to training camp, the team should consider lightening the incentive load Vasquez must meet in order to receive a 20-percent bonus. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Greivis Vasquez, Xavier Henry 

Greivis Vasquez: I learned soo much this past week abt life in general. The RTP program was so fun and helpful. Twitter

Greivis Vasquez 

The Memphis Grizzlies say rookie guard Greivis Vasquez underwent surgery on his right ankle to remove a bone spur. The team said in a news release Tuesday night that the surgery was successful and he is expected to return for training camp in late September. ESPN.com

Rookie point guard Greivis Vasquez didn't have a good showing at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. It turns out that the 6-6 player out of Maryland might have somewhat of an excuse. Vasquez is dealing with an ankle injury that the team's doctors are expected to evaluate this week. It is possible that Vasquez might require surgery. Vasquez struggled with running the team's offense and other NBA nuances during summer league play. The Griz remain optimistic about his competitive spirit, ability to score and the size he brings to the position. Memphis Commercial Appeal

"I wanted him to play," Vasquez's agent, Herb Rudoy, said in a telephone interview, adding that the language of the contract still needs to be worked out. "I think [an agreement] is going to happen pretty shortly." Vasquez said his contract situation was the least of his concerns last week. "It's nothing bad, but it's going to get done soon. Right now, I'm trying to be very professional." Washington Post

Pete Pranica: Greivis Vasquez wins the punctuality award. In the lobby at least 20 minutes early for bus to shootaround. Twitter

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