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But Spain has righted the Armada. The team won its final two games in Group D and then defeated Greece 80-72 to open the knockout round at the Sinan Erdem Dome. "We were worried because we didn't feel like we were playing our game,'' Gasol, who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies, said of the early losses. FanHouse.com

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It's too early to say that Spain and the Americans, who met in an exhilarating 2008 Olympic gold medal game won by Team USA, are on a collision course to face off Sept. 12 in the final. But it's probably good for the tournament that Spain and the Americans won't meet in the quarterfinals. That looked as it would happen entering Thursday's final day of group play, with the Americans having clinched the No. 1 seed in Group B and Spain looking likely to be No. 3 in Group D. But New Zealand upset France to allow Spain to move up to No. 2 and be placed on the other side of the bracket from Team USA. "We're here now and everything that happened already is forgotten,'' Gasol, whose team also got 14 points Saturday from Portland swingman Rudy Fernandez, said of Spain's two early losses. FanHouse.com

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Rudy Gay, who suffered a slightly strained groin in the first half of Thursday's win over Tunisia, went through the entire practice session on Saturday. "It was tight more than sore," Krzyzewski said. "He did everything. We came into the practice saying if it's just tight, it will loosen. If it gets sore, take yourself out. He never took himself out." And Gay has no plans of resting over the next eight days. "I plan to play through it during the Championship," he said, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for me, so I can't miss it." NBA.com

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But the one that counts still looms, and it had Gasol and his Grizzlies teammates talking last season. O.J. Mayo, who was cut from the final roster, and Gay were "trying to tell me they were going to win it and all that, but we are the world champions." While Gay is likely to be the next Grizzly Gasol sees, he's trying to keep in touch with others. He's catching Iranian center Hamed Haddadi's games on television, andhe reached out to one of the newest Grizzlies. "I talked to Tony Allen for a second. I texted him to welcome him to Memphis. "I can't wait to see the guys, honestly. I can't wait to see O.J., Mike (Conley), everybody -- Rudy, Zach (Randolph), Hamed ... Sam (Young), DeMarre (Carroll) -- even the staff." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Could it be that Spain is missing three starters from the 2008 Olympics more than expected? After all, you don't find players the caliber of Carlos Jimenez, Jose Calderon and Marc's big brother, Pau Gasol, every day. While Spain missed former Grizzly and current L.A. Laker star Pau in the 2006 worlds gold medal game against Greece because of injury, it had Jimenez and Calderon. And although Calderon was injured during some of the team's run to silver in Beijing, Jimenez and Gasol played. No problem, Marc Gasol said. "It means somebody else has to step up. There's no excuse. We've been here long enough and I think everybody knows their role pretty well. "(Rudy) Fernandez moved from the two to the three. (Juan Carlos) Navarro's at the two, and Ricky (Rubio) is ready for the point." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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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

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It doesn't seem Vasquez will get a fair shot at earning 15 minutes a game in 70 appearances or make the rookie/sophomore game or all-rookie team. Griz general manager Chris Wallace's response to this is Vasquez has the incentive to compete and beat out the competition. That sounds good. But starting point guard Mike Conley has a long leash and Law signed with the Griz because he likely was promised playing time. Vasquez starts as the third-string PG and that's where he'll finish the season barring injury. This incentive package just isn't fair bargaining for the situation Vasquez is in. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Griz forward Rudy Gay, a reserve on USA Basketball's World Championship squad, sat out the second half of a 92-57 victory over Tunisia on Thursday. Gay reportedly suffered a slightly pulled right groin. He is expected to be OK for the next game. UPDATE (11:25 a.m.): Just received a text from Rudy: "I'm good man." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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More than 80 billboards featuring Griz players were unveiled Wednesday in the Mid-South as the team attempts to generate more enthusiasm for the upcoming season. "We started out with an aggressive television campaign that is fun. We've really gotten a positive response from that, and it set the tone for introducing our 10th year in Memphis," said John Pugliese, senior director of marketing communications. "But we know it's about our basketball team and what coach (Lionel) Hollins is putting on the court. Our ad campaign will start to shift to a focus on our players and coaches. We know we'll have something special on the court this season." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Pugliese pointed out that the organization made a few tweaks designed to build on the "Grizz Nation" and "Grizz Country" slogans it introduced last year. The billboards, which feature action shots of players instead of the customary stoic poses, will carry more than 40 "We believe ..." mottos, such as: "We believe in the name on the front of the jersey." "We believe underdogs bite harder." "We believe great towns deserve great teams." "We believe in showing the world what Memphis means." "We believe in jerseys with blue collars." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Jorge Sierra: Since Mickael Gelabale is playing so well at the Worlds, I asked his agent Bill McCandless about his contract situation. Gelabale is under contract with ASVEL in France, but McCandless says a release could be negotiated. Only NBA team to express interest in Gelabale before the Worlds was Memphis, according to his agent. Twitter

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One of these days, when he finally signs his NBA rookie contract, former Kansas University guard Xavier Henry will be a millionaire at the ripe young age of 19. In the interim — as Henry’s agent, Arn Tellem, and Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley haggle over about $300,000 — the former Kansas University guard is “working out” and “chilling out” on KU’s campus. “It’s not really stressful. I just get anxious. I’m just waiting for something to happen,” Henry said Wednesday in Allen Fieldhouse. “It’s been awhile (since June 24 NBA Draft) so I’m just hoping every day something new pops up so we know where I’m at. All I can do is keep working out and getting better. “I’m going to let my agent handle it. He’s one of the best. I know he knows what he’s doing way more than what I do (so), I’m letting him handle it.” Lawrence Journal-World

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He hopes Grizzlies fans don’t hold this contract impasse against him. “I would hope they don’t think it’s me trying to hold out to play like I’m a stingy person or anything,” said Henry, a 6-6 guard from Oklahoma City. “The basic principle is if everybody gets what they are supposed to get, then there’s no problem. They are trying to change it a little this year (adding incentives). I respect that, so I’m just going to do what I have to do — me and my agent.” Lawrence Journal-World

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Chris Vernon: Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins blasted me for Heisley interview. I will be on FOX 13 on 10 pm news to talk about that, Heisley, etc. Twitter

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I would hope you would stop talking to whoever told you to take Thabeet. Heisley: Oh, so now we're going to talk about how bad Thabeet was? I would love for you to go back and do a little research, partner. In the front page of the Commercial Appeal, do you remember what they advised me about Rubio? They told me if I didn't everybody in Memphis would run me out of Memphis. Read [Geoff] Calkins' article. Some of the people who told me to go with Thabeet are supposedly some of the best basketball minds in the NBA. Use your imagination. Memphis Flyer

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Heisley: I'll tell you something. In 10 years I've been in Memphis, we've made the playoffs three times, okay? Go back and look at all of the small market teams in the NBA and see how many over the last 10 years have been in the playoffs three times. I think you'll find out we're in the middle of the list. … The hardest thing I ever did in my life was try to make a winner out of a small-market team in the NBA. Not many places have done it. Memphis Flyer

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Heisley: [You say] everybody I've got is a yes man. I'm sure Lionel Hollins would love to hear that you called him a yes man. Because I'll tell you one thing, you don't know Lionel Hollins. He's definitely anything but a yes man. I just don't believe that to cast these people who are working for the Grizzlies as a bunch of yes men, I don't think it's the case. They do not have the authority that Jerry West had. That's very true Memphis Flyer

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All of your basketball guys wanted you to resign Hakim Warrick. Heisley: That's not true at all. … We tried to sign Hakim Warrick and he wouldn't sign the contract. If we hadn't have withdrawn the offer, he could have held us to it until December, the trade deadline. I hated to get rid of Hakim Warrick. We didn't try to get rid of Hakim Warrick. We tried to keep Hakim Warrick. Memphis Flyer

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On the Xavier Henry contract situation, which takes up a large portion of the interview: Heisley: The facts are that in the collective bargaining agreement for draft contracts, there is 40% available [for negotiation]. So we put in some performance criteria and the agent for Xavier, Arn Tellem, he thinks that's not right and not fair and he's advised his client not to sign. Vernon: And you admit this is not the way business is usually conducted with rookies and their contracts and this is why Xavier Henry and Greivis Vasquez are the only two rookies still unsigned? You understand that you're the ones doing this and you're fine with that? Heisley: What do you mean? We're the ones doing what? Vernon: You are adding the performance bonus. It is typically customary to give the player the 120% of their rookie scale, and, in fact, that is what you've done in the past. Heisley: I'll be very honest with you, I have not handled this in the past. And, quite honestly, I wasn't even aware that was in the collective bargaining agreement until this year. Memphis Flyer

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Vernon: Did this way of conducting business regarding the rookie contracts just come to you after reading the collective bargaining agreement? It appears as if you had this epiphany after reading the collective bargaining agreement — 'Oh my god, why are we conducting our business this way. Here I am reading the collective bargaining agreement and we don't have to do it this way.' Heisley: I've never seen the collective bargaining agreement. Vernon: What? Heisley: I've never seen it. Vernon: How is that possible? Heisley: It's very possible. Are there things you haven't seen in your life? Vernon: Well, I don't own an NBA franchise. Heisley: What would you do, study the collective bargaining agreement? Vernon: Absolutely. Memphis Flyer

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But it's distressing that, despite personally demanding the inclusion of the performance bonuses and despite giving several interviews on the subject, Heisley seems less aware of the status of the team's negotiations relative to the rest of the league than most fans. Yes, Mr. Heisley, it is true the Henry and Vasquez are the only domestic first-round picks still unsigned. "I will tell you point blank son, the press doesn't influence me one iota." One of my favorite one-liners of the interview. If you listen to the whole thing, you'll find that, on this issue, Heisley seems to protest too much, given how often he brings up the media. Memphis Flyer

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The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Xavier Henry, the 12th pick in the June draft, still have not reached an agreement. The sides are at odds over a performance clause that would allow Henry to earn $336,700 more this season. Rookies are paid according to a scale, and the figure for a No. 12 pick is $1.685 million this season. However, teams can pay first-round picks 20% more or 20% less than the scale. Memphis wants Henry to earn the extra 20% through incentives such as being selected to play in the rookie/sophomore game, making the all-rookie team or averaging 15 minutes a game in 70 games. Owner Michael Heisley took an active role in negotiations. "I decided we should put in not difficult performance criteria but criteria which we consider reasonable that the person would be able to make," he said. "We're very happy we drafted him. We think he'll be a big part of our plans for this year." USA Today

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In a live interview with Chris Vernon on 730 Fox Sports in Memphis, Heisley abrasively made the case for his decision to hold off on signing Henry unless the Kansas product agrees to fairly unprecedented performance-based incentives. When Vernon asked why Heisley is taking a stand with Henry's contract despite giving maximum rookie-scale contracts to 2009 draft picks Hasheem Thabeet and DeMarre Carroll, Heisley answered that he just found out about the rule allowing negotiation in rookie contracts this summer when employees in the Grizzlies' front office made him aware of it. "I've never seen the collective bargaining agreement," Heisley said. "Would you sit down and read it?" Vernon answered in the affirmative; I imagine many Grizzlies fans listening at home have indeed read the CBA. And they don't own $250-million NBA franchises. FanHouse.com

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Heisley maintained that he hopes to bring Henry into the fold before training camp begins in five weeks. "I've got plenty of time to sign the rookies," Heisley said. "We're negotiating." The owner also defended the trade of Pau Gasol, the pick of Thabeet and the attempt to bring Allen Iverson into the program. To this listener, he came off incredibly defensive and juvenile, calling Vernon "son," "kid" and "partner." I can only imagine one other NBA owner speaking publicly like this, and, well, there we go with the Sterling comparisons again. FanHouse.com

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Chris Herrington: When Heisley says none of his basketball people were bothered by losing Warrick either he's lying or he was lied to. Twitter

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Chris Herrington: Michael Heisley: "Lionel Hollins is not a yes man." Agreed. Funny he doesn't bring up other names. Twitter

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Now, does any of this matter to Heisley? Is he questioning himself in any way? Doubtful. "I will tell you point blank, son," he said to Vernon, "the press doesn't influence me one iota." ESPN.com

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Iran's 7'2" Hamed Haddadi said that they feel no pressure in the 2010 FIBA World Championship. The 2010 FIBA World Championship will be held in Turkey from August 28 to September 12. Iran is in Group B along with the U.S., Slovenia, Tunisia, Croatia and Brazil. "The 2010 World Championship will be an introduction for us. It's a big experiment for Iran playing with great teams such as the U.S, Brazil and Croatia," Haddadi said. "There will be no pressure on us. The U.S is the world's best team. Brazil is South America champion while Slovenia has four NBA players. However, we can beat Tunisia in our group," the Memphis Grizzlies center added. Payvand Iran News

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NBASportsAgents: Xavier Henry's team trying to tie 20% of salary ($350K) to performance bonuses.120% of slotted $1.7 million salary. #NBA #Grizzlies Twitter

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Rudy Gay said he texted his Memphis teammate Marc Gasol after USA’s sloppy game and told him, “Don’t think that’s going to happen tomorrow.” New York Times

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The Grizzlies have fielded several trade offers from teams looking to acquire the rights to unsigned rookie Xavier Henry — interest mostly derived from a contract stalemate between the team and the NBA's 12th overall draft pick. But Griz owner Michael Heisley insisted Wednesday that the team is only interested in signing Henry to a deal that will have him play in FedExForum this season. "I'm not looking to trade him just to trade him," Heisley said. "I'm not angry with him. I expect him to play. He's going to have an opportunity to play a lot, and we need him. So my reaction to this is I'm expecting we'll get something done and he'll play for us this season." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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The counter-argument Heisley makes is that he's working within the rules of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the league and its players' union that stipulates rookie bonuses are negotiable. "Isn't it reasonable to think that the 12th pick in the NBA draft can make the rookie team?" Heisley asked. "I think what we're asking for is reasonable." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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An NBA executive said Wednesday that Memphis has exclusive rights to negotiate with Henry until 2013 if he doesn't play basketball this season. If Henry signs overseas or with any other league, the Grizzlies' rights continue in perpetuity provided that they tender Henry qualifying offers in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. "I'm not trying to make an example of (Henry)," Heisley said. "I'm not trying to make an issue of this, either. We drafted him because we think he can help us. I'm expecting him to play." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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So the swingman from Kansas remains unsigned, saying Tuesday he is working out, but otherwise just waiting for a call and isn’t sure what will happen. “I’m letting my agent take care of the contract situation so I’m just sitting here waiting for the word,” Henry said at the New York Knicks’ training facility, where he was photographed for his Panini trading card. “I talk to my agent all the time, he just calls and checks up on me, sees how I’m doing, and just says ‘we’re still working on it, we’re sending them letters, they’re talking to us, but nothing happening yet.’ So I’m not sure what’s going to happen.” Yahoo! Sports

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The agent, Arn Tellem, said the Grizzlies are trying to make Henry meet performance bonuses, such as making the rookie challenge at All-Star weekend or being named to one of the all-rookie teams. He says only one player out of more than 450 since the rookie salary scale was instituted in 1995 has agreed to a performance bonus. “Basic fairness and equality are fundamental aspects of every positive organization-player relationship, and those concepts are totally absent from the Grizzlies’ current proposal to Xavier,” Tellem said. Yahoo! Sports

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Henry has done nothing to deserve “disparate treatment” and that no player wants to be singled out. He merely wants Henry to be treated “in a manner commensurate with his peers and the value the Grizzlies associated him as the No. 12 pick. No better, no worse.” While Wallace and Tellem try to work it out, Henry continues to wait. And he seems to have no anger toward the Grizzlies organization. “Whatever team I go to, I’m going to try to bring my best,” he said. “If it is Memphis, I’m still going to try to bring my best even though this contract thing is going on, because I know the coaches have called me, they’re saying it’s just like the owner and the organization, so it’s not them saying we don’t want to pay you 120 percent. So I still know my coaches and my teammates want me there, so I’m going to give them my best effort.” Yahoo! Sports

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Zach Randolph instantly became the Grizzlies' most beloved player, but will he be motivated to deliver an encore following his first all-start season? If Randolph fails to convince the Griz to sign him to a contact extension before the start of the season -- and there are no signs that's imminent -- will his incentive shift to showing the rest of the league that he's deserving of another lucrative deal? Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Henry, the first-round pick out of Kansas, taken 12th overall by the Grizzlies, missed all of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas because he hadn't yet signed his rookie deal, and still doesn't have his signature on a contract. And no one seems to know exactly when this is going to get done. The holdup concerns a little-known feature of first-round contracts; the 20 percent rule. After Glenn Robinson's $68 million rookie contract in 1994, owners got the Players' Association to agree to a rookie wage scale that severely cut back the amount of money new Draft picks could make. The new deal ended the astronomical salaries rookies were getting -- the very problem the NFL now faces -- and redistributed the money toward veterans, in the form of salary cap exceptions. One of the features of the new scale was a provision that allows teams to pay as much as 20 percent more or 20 percent less than the agreed-upon scale figure for the player in that Draft slot. If Player Jones is due $1 million next season, for example, his team could pay him as little as $800,000 or as much as $1.2 million. NBA.com

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Most teams generally give the player the 20 percent as a sign of good faith, or at least make it easy for him to earn it through incentives like workout bonuses. But a few don't. Memphis has become one of those few. The Grizzlies are offering Henry the exact amount he's due under the CBA -- $1,683,500, according to the union's own numbers. And they're giving him a chance to earn the extra 20 percent --$333,700 -- by playing a certain number of minutes next season. NBA.com

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That Henry's agent is the high-powered Arn Tellem only adds to the tension. Tellem is not one to be trifled with, and while the Grizzlies may win the battle by playing hardball, they risk losing much more by annoying one of the league's biggest players. NBA.com

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The Grizzlies won’t be among a select group of NBA teams traveling to Europe for exhibition games this season. Instead, they will play host to a foreign friendly. An Oct. 14 game against the Spanish basketball club, Caja Laboral, in FedExForum highlights the Grizzlies’ eight-game preseason schedule released today. Caja Laboral’s visit is part of the Euroleague American Tour 2010. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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A huge disappointment in the NBA, Connecticut’s Marcus Williams is headed across the pond. Williams signed with Russia’s BC Enisey Krasnoyarsk despite appearing in 62 games with the Grizzlies last season. He was considered a steal when the Nets took him 22nd overall in the 2006 NBA Draft; maybe scouts knew something we didn’t. Lost Lettermen

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Hasheem Thabeet's late father, Thabit Manka, instilled in his son the belief that if he was good to others, he would grow up to do great things. That explains why the Grizzlies' second-year center from Tanzania is proud to be taking part in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders Africa camp in Dakar, Senegal. Thabeet, Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins and several other NBA players arrived in Africa Thursday and will be there until Monday. While in Senegal, they will help coach the top 60 19-under players from Africa, as well as participate in several community-service events. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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"I'm doing this for (my dad) right now," Thabeet said. "I don't have words to explain it. "Several years ago, I was invited to this camp and I ended up coming to the U.S. to pursue my high school education. I'm happy, and I'm excited. This is a great opportunity. I'm from the same lifestyle these kids are coming from. Right now, giving back is just great. Hopefully, I'll get to come out here for the next one and more to come." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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The Grizzlies signed Law to a one-year contract Thursday, bringing their roster to 14 players. Terms were not announced. "We think Acie can not only help us now, but maybe we'll be fortunate there's a little upside we can reach because he's still young," Wallace said. "He hasn't had major injuries. We're excited to see what he can bring." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Acie Law, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. My FOX Memphis.com

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Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace said Wednesday night that the team intends to sign former Texas A&M point guard Acie Law. Wallace, who attended the public memorial service for Lorenzen Wright on Wednesday at FedExForum, said the Griz hope to complete a deal with Law, the Aggies' third-leading career scorer, in the coming days. "We've been in discussions with Acie's representatives and hope to enter into a contract with him soon," Wallace said. HoopsWorld.com reported Wednesday that Law, 25, a career backup entering his fourth NBA season, has agreed to a one-year deal with Memphis. Law, who was traded twice last season, worked out for the Griz earlier this week. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Jorge Sierra: Acie Law's deal with the Grizzlies is for one year and $885,120, we're told. Twitter

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They then heard three hours of spiritual hymns and speeches of inspiration from clergy and dignitaries who spoke of Wright’s courage, tenacity and spirit. There were former teammates, team owners and the casual fan who watched Wright play in the city from Booker T. Washington High, to the University of Memphis to the Memphis Grizzlies. Michael Heisley, the Grizzlies’ majority owner, recalled that Wright was the spiritual and physical leader for the team during the most successful five years in franchise history. "He was an inspiration to the young team we had," Heisley said. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Sources close to the situation are telling HOOPSWORLD that guard Acie Law has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies. HoopsWorld

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