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The Grizzlies traded O.J. Mayo to Indiana for power forward/center Josh McRoberts and a first-round draft pick while moving Hasheem Thabeet and a future first-round selection to Houston in exchange for forward Shane Battier just as the NBA’s trade deadline expired at 2 p.m. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Chris Vernon: BREAKING: Grizzlies trading H. Thabeet and 1st Rdr for Shane Battier Twitter

Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet, Shane Battier 

Here's the problem with the whole 'Olajuwon will help Thabeet' theory: Hakeem isn't interested in a full-time gig involving basketball, and trying to get Thabeet to care about basketball is a full-time gig. If the Rockets are going to trade Battier they should send him to LA, Boston, Chicago, San Antonio . . .somewhere he can compete for a championship. Sending him to Memphis is a disservice, and Thabeet is hardly worth Battier. HoopsWorld

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The Grizzlies had serious discussions Wednesday with the Houston Rockets regarding a proposed deal that would swap second-year center Hasheem Thabeet for forward Shane Battier. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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A deal would hinge on Memphis’ willingness to also include a future first-round draft pick in its bid to reunite with Battier. The Griz failed in their initial attempt to acquire Battier earlier this year and may try to enlist a third team to avoid sending the Rockets a pick. Battier, who was Memphis’ first draft pick in 2001, played five seasons for the Griz, averaging 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. He was traded to the Rockets in July 2006 in the deal that brought Rudy Gay to the Grizzlies. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Chris Vernon: Everybody askin me for team w/ Thabeet... Houston Rockets. in a deal for Shane Battier. been talked about/ hopefully happens Twitter

Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet, Shane Battier 

Chris Vernon: Don't know details on Thabeet but was told there are actually a bunch of possible suitors , they will get to choose from deals (shock) Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

While it's "unlikely," according to a Jazz source, that Utah makes a big trade involving Millsap and/or Kirilenko, there are other, smaller moves possible as well. For instance, sources say the team has interest in Memphis big man Hasheem Thabeet. ESPN.com

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Sean Deveney: Source says deal for H. Thabeet "not likely," because Heisley doesn't want to concede a mistake and wants leverage for Gasol's free agency. Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

Chris Mannix: Oklahoma City looking for center, sources say. Have inquired about Thabeet, Nene, two players who fit go-young plan. Twitter

Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet, Nene 

You know I'm desperate when I report this rumor: I hear the Cavs have a mild interest in Hasheem Thabeet, the No. 2 pick in the 2009 draft who has been a major disappointment for Memphis. The UConn product is 7-3, 270 pounds and extremely raw on offense. But he can block shots and perhaps can be a factor on defense. Memphis wants to dump his contract, which is worth about $5 million annually over the next three years. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

Chris Vernon: Sonny Vaccaro is making it sound like Thabeet is gonna be moved by tomorrow. hmm. brought up OKC + Miami as possibles Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Oklahoma CIty is taking a careful look at Memphis center Hasheem Thabeet, but only for a modest price, league executives tell Y! Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

The player the Grizzlies have been peddling the most is Thabeet, the former No. 2 pick who has been a bust. "He's got no value, in my opinion," an NBA personnel scout said. "But it only takes one team to like him." SI.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

Second-year center Hasheem Thabeet remains the only piece Griz management is including in aggressive trade talks. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

Eli Savoie: Lionel on going to Haddadi over Thabeet "I wanted somebody who was a little better offensive player." That says it all on Hasheem Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Hasheem Thabeet, Hamed Haddadi 

The Knicks have been willing to move Anthony Randolph and Memphis has gauged interest in Hasheem Thabeet, but the Rockets have sought more immediate help. Memphis' Marc Gasol will be a restricted free agent, but the Grizzlies have so far said they will keep him through the deadline. Houston Chronicle

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The Griz continue to comb the league for a deal involving Hasheem Thabeet. They aren't getting any offers compelling enough to give away the 7-3 project center. Right now, it's J-will or bust. The Griz aren't planning to to sign any players to a 10-day contract. Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

He may have been the second-overall pick of the 2009 NBA Draft, but Thabeet almost seems unwanted. Just don't tell that to him. "I'm definitely getting better," Thabeet told HOOPSWORLD. "I'm doing all of the little things the coaches want me to do. I'm getting better every day." HoopsWorld

Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Hasheem Thabeet 

The biggest area for improvement in Thabeet's game is undoubtedly offense. He hasn't been able to use his 9-5 standing reach near the hoop, and, as a result, Thabeet has shot only 44% from the field this season. To remedy this problem, Lionel Hollins' staff is pushing the second-year center to get the ball as high as possible. "The hook shot," Thabeet said. "That's my go-to move. I've been working on it for better timing. "It's way better," he continued. "I'm at it every day. Every year I've progressed. Mostly [I'm shooting] right-handed, but a lot of times I'll shoot it with my left hand. At my best though, I'm shooting it with my right." HoopsWorld

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