Price for O.J. Mayo Just Too High

by Net Income on Jan 25, 2012 7:51 AM EST

The Grizzlies' "win-now" strategy, O.J. Mayo's acceptance of a Sixth Man role and a high asking price all combined to thwart the Nets' pursuit of the 6'3" guard.

Although reports out of Memphis and elsewhere had the Nets offering Anthony Morrow or Jordan Farmar, an unspecified draft pick and cash, Chris Mannix reports that, first and foremost, the Grizzlies want a first round pick, and a high one at that. The Nets are unwilling to give up much until their quest for Dwight Howard becomes more settled.

But the biggest impediment, reports that Memphis Commercial Appeal, is the Grizzlies' "win-now" strategy and how Mayo fits into that.

"Yes, it's true that the Grizzlies had serious talks with the New Jersey Nets about sending Mayo there for Anthony Morrow. A separate Nets deal on the table was Mayo for Jordan Farmar, a pick and cash," writes Ron Tillery. "But none of those trade proposals are the nobrainers that it would take to pry away Mayo from the Griz this season".

Trading O.J. Mayo doesn't seem likely this season - Ron Tillery - Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Whatever

It would make a mess at the SG position anyway

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by netsareboss on Jan 25, 2012 7:55 AM EST reply actions

if they think that OJ Mayo is gonna be the reason they win a chip they are out of their minds.

by njnets2010 on Jan 25, 2012 8:00 AM EST reply actions

You could say the same for Farmar or Morrow

by mytoemytoe on Jan 25, 2012 8:02 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

OJ Mayo is a pedestrian player and entirely overhyped

His PER this year is the first time he has ever made the league average and just a couple of points above Morrow’s.

And as for Jordan Farmar, do any Nets fans realize that he is playing at an extremely efficient level? He has a whopping PER of 21.43, while shooting 47% from the field as a point guard.

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by BrooklynNets on Jan 25, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions

Plus

The Grizzlies desperately need shooting. Morrow would create so much more room for the bigs to operate. If the Griz traded Mayo/Gay for Amo/Pierce they would be a legit championship contender. Much better spacing would also help with Conley’s slashing game.

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by BrooklynNets on Jan 25, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions

“The future is now,” a Griz insider said. “That sums us up more than anything. We’re taking this thing year by year. We’ll let the future take care of itself. We definitely don’t want to sell this season short.”

They did a great job to be in this position. Getting the younger Gasol when Pau clearly wanted out was a nice step in the right direction. People thought the Lakers got away with murder but they gave up a couple nice assets to Memphis. The Grizz also played their chips right with ZBo, Conley, and Gay. People questioned whether the Grizz overpaid for these players, but it turns out that this is a really nice core, almost comparable to OKC’s core. They can risk losing Mayo at the end of the season if they truly are in win-now mode. And it makes sense. If he’s not the guy to help compete from a depth perspective, then they can just plug in other cheap FAs who might be better fits down the road. Simply put, the Grizz are in a nice position with the corp of youth they have right now.

by Versifiervt on Jan 25, 2012 8:04 AM EST reply actions

TAllen is a great fit for them too...

Nice vet guard that is a good solid on AND off the ball defender….

by Whoop Dee Damn Doo on Jan 25, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions

+1

Hopefully Billy can pull out a gem like Tony Allen with all those end of first draft picks the Brooklyn Nets will be receiving.

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by BrooklynNets on Jan 25, 2012 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

Gay is expendable

I thought the idea floated on ESPN yesterday of Gay for Paul Pierce was an intriguing idea. They way overpaid for a player that isn’t really that good. You might be right about Conley as he is having a breakout year. Thought Gasol got too much but I can’t really argue with the Z-Bo contract. That team does have something to worry about when the new salary cap restrictions are phased in as they have essentially overpaid for every big contract on the roster.

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by BrooklynNets on Jan 25, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

And this is how confident Billy King is in his plan

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by eLonepb on Jan 25, 2012 8:54 AM EST reply actions

Asking for too much i they want a high pick.

Mayo is a free agent in a few months after all and is a good player at best.

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by shea23 on Jan 25, 2012 10:36 AM EST reply actions

Anybody thought bout Beasley?

Pretty decent swing man when he is healthy.

by meeks973 on Jan 25, 2012 12:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Please

They are just trying to HYPE up his value.

They wanted to trade him last year for nothing. Now they want Picks just because they know we have VERY GOOD ASSETS. Just like UTAH knew that our package for MELO was good.

F them and ORL. Keep what we have and wait for FA to get Howard.

by SIC One on Jan 25, 2012 12:29 PM EST reply actions

Unless

We are forced to give up Brooks in order to get Howard, There is ZERO point in us acquiring another SG who can create his own shot. I would rather have Brooks on My team then Mayo any day of the week, and I am sure Dwight Howard would agree as well.

by King Of Russia on Jan 25, 2012 1:56 PM EST reply actions