I wonder what happens now.

Man.... Pretty sad "Happy New Year" surprise for Sam.

I hope a team who really wants him can sign him now. Problem is, he's injured.

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Now he can go find a spot in Europe.

NVAggie wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 10:01 pm

Now he can go find a spot in Europe.

Hell no! Keep the NBA dream alive as long as you can. It's a great time to be high-level FA; teams are scrambling to find guys who can play. Assuming he's close to recovering from the bum ankle, he might have a chance to make a name for himself with a team that needs him.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/329 ... llion-deal

It looks like Sam is having a procedure done on his ankle and will be out 3-4 months so it’s not looking good.

Yeah the ankle injury would suck no matter what, but really sucks this year when he would have got his chance to play with covid ravaging rosters throughout the league. Him being waived isn't surprising. Memphis has really found their groove with their current rotation and is playing great ball. However, a healthy Merrill would have found a spot on numerous other rosters right now. Too bad.

A borderline player with a history of ankle injuries is going to have a tough time finding an NBA job with each passing year and a new crop of younger players coming up.

OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 10:44 pm

NVAggie wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 10:01 pm

Now he can go find a spot in Europe.

Hell no! Keep the NBA dream alive as long as you can. It's a great time to be high-level FA; teams are scrambling to find guys who can play. Assuming he's close to recovering from the bum ankle, he might have a chance to make a name for himself with a team that needs him.

He can try to keep it alive, but I don’t think that dream will be alive much longer. The ankle has really robbed it from him. Too bad because I think he could have found a place in the NBA.

Be interesting to see if a team picks him up late this season. Normally is say no, with COVID though...

Yossarian wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 11:18 pm

A borderline player with a history of ankle injuries is going to have a tough time finding an NBA job with each passing year and a new crop of younger players coming up.

This is the year for borderline players. That is why it sucks he is injured. Had he been healthy, him being waived by the Grizz would have been a good thing since he would have quickly found a spot on another roster. If it is true he is out for several months, there is a good chance he has played his final NBA game.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 2nd, 2022, 10:19 am

Yossarian wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 11:18 pm

A borderline player with a history of ankle injuries is going to have a tough time finding an NBA job with each passing year and a new crop of younger players coming up.

This is the year for borderline players. That is why it sucks he is injured. Had he been healthy, him being waived by the Grizz would have been a good thing since he would have quickly found a spot on another roster. If it is true he is out for several months, there is a good chance he has played his final NBA game.

There is a good chance we will still have some of the same issues next year at this time. He may have another chance.

slcagg wrote: ↑

January 2nd, 2022, 10:34 am

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 2nd, 2022, 10:19 am

Yossarian wrote: ↑

January 1st, 2022, 11:18 pm

A borderline player with a history of ankle injuries is going to have a tough time finding an NBA job with each passing year and a new crop of younger players coming up.

This is the year for borderline players. That is why it sucks he is injured. Had he been healthy, him being waived by the Grizz would have been a good thing since he would have quickly found a spot on another roster. If it is true he is out for several months, there is a good chance he has played his final NBA game.

There is a good chance we will still have some of the same issues next year at this time. He may have another chance.

Maybe, but the covid rules won't be as strict next year. They already limited the quarantine period from 10 to 5 days. There is a chance there just isn't testing at all next year, especially for vaccinated players. (Obviously depending on the state of the world).

It also depends on what Merrill wants to do this offseason. He can make more money in Europe than in the G League. If he goes to Europe, being an NBA replacement player for a few games with the hope that he balls out is a big risk and not likely.

Every single player who made it to the NBA will eventually be a former NBA player. Just to get drafted and make the NBA is a remarkable feat. If this is the end for Merrill he still has that on his life resume.

nvspuds wrote: ↑

January 2nd, 2022, 11:26 am

Every single player who made it to the NBA will eventually be a former NBA player. Just to get drafted and make the NBA is a remarkable feat. If this is the end for Merrill he still has that on his life resume.

Also he'll forever be a champion.

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 1:46 pm

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 2:29 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 1:46 pm

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Don't read the Des News? There is an article in there about him every other week or so.

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:02 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 2:29 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 1:46 pm

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Don't read the Des News? There is an article in there about him every other week or so.

Nope, just mainstream media (e.g., NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, ESPN, Time, Newsweek, New Yorker, NYT, Vox, Atlantic, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Huffington Post, USA Today, Slate, Colbert Report, Politico, Buzzfeed, NPR, etc.) and occasionally the Salt Lake Tribune.

I take it that you read the Des News frequently?

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

tipitup wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:22 pm

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

How about we discuss more successful individuals, like Jaycee Carroll?

Unless we're talking about a 4x or 5x difference, I'd take less money to live and play in Europe over more money to live and play in China without a second thought.

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:01 pm

tipitup wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:22 pm

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

How about we discuss more successful individuals, like Jaycee Carroll?

Has he retired or is he still playing?

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:08 pm

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:01 pm

tipitup wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:22 pm

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

How about we discuss more successful individuals, like Jaycee Carroll?

Has he retired or is he still playing?

He retired, I believe. Last year was his last, despite fans asking him for one more. He was at a USU home game earlier this season.

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:21 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:08 pm

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:01 pm

tipitup wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:22 pm

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

How about we discuss more successful individuals, like Jaycee Carroll?

Has he retired or is he still playing?

He retired, I believe. Last year was his last, despite fans asking him for one more. He was at a USU home game earlier this season.

Awesome. If he could be as good of a shooting coach as he was a shooter, he would be a great addition to the staff.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:42 pm

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:21 pm

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:08 pm

Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 5:01 pm

tipitup wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:22 pm

This was a good thread, let's not drag it into a fredette thread.

it's got to be frustrating to have an injury that gets you waived. i hope he still gets his money.

How about we discuss more successful individuals, like Jaycee Carroll?

Has he retired or is he still playing?

He retired, I believe. Last year was his last, despite fans asking him for one more. He was at a USU home game earlier this season.

Awesome. If he could be as good of a shooting coach as he was a shooter, he would be a great addition to the staff.

Not sure if he has any interest in coaching, but I'd be all for it. I can see his advice now: "Shoot 24,000 shots in the off season. That's what I did."

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:11 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:02 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 2:29 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 1:46 pm

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Don't read the Des News? There is an article in there about him every other week or so.

Nope, just mainstream media (e.g., NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, ESPN, Time, Newsweek, New Yorker, NYT, Vox, Atlantic, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Huffington Post, USA Today, Slate, Colbert Report, Politico, Buzzfeed, NPR, etc.) and occasionally the Salt Lake Tribune.

I take it that you read the Des News frequently?

It was a joke.

Timing is everything for fringe players like Merrill trying to stick in the NBA.

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑

January 4th, 2022, 8:36 am

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:11 pm

Mr. Sneelock wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 3:02 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 2:29 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

January 3rd, 2022, 1:46 pm

In addition to Europe, Could he go to China?

Jimmer Fredette and other former NBA players seem to have made good money over there.

Don't read the Des News? There is an article in there about him every other week or so.

Nope, just mainstream media (e.g., NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, ESPN, Time, Newsweek, New Yorker, NYT, Vox, Atlantic, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Huffington Post, USA Today, Slate, Colbert Report, Politico, Buzzfeed, NPR, etc.) and occasionally the Salt Lake Tribune.

I take it that you read the Des News frequently?

It was a joke.

That's what I figured. That's why I responded the way that I did.

All the articles I have read stated that Memphis is fond of Sam and he is on their radar. Is it possible that he was waived, due to the roster crunches around the league and will be back with Memphis after surgery?

AgsRock wrote: ↑

January 4th, 2022, 1:08 pm

All the articles I have read stated that Memphis is fond of Sam and he is on their radar. Is it possible that he was waived, due to the roster crunches around the league and will be back with Memphis after surgery?

I think so. They had to convert the other player from a two way contract to a guaranteed contract. They had to clear a spot to do that. They chose Sam as the player to waive because they think the risk of losing Sam to another team, with Sam out for a few months with surgery, is low.

brownjeans wrote: ↑

January 4th, 2022, 1:28 pm

AgsRock wrote: ↑

January 4th, 2022, 1:08 pm

All the articles I have read stated that Memphis is fond of Sam and he is on their radar. Is it possible that he was waived, due to the roster crunches around the league and will be back with Memphis after surgery?

I think so. They had to convert the other player from a two way contract to a guaranteed contract. They had to clear a spot to do that. They chose Sam as the player to waive because they think the risk of losing Sam to another team, with Sam out for a few months with surgery, is low.

He's having surgery? I haven't read that anywhere. Can someone confirm?

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baske ... ry-waived/

"Merrill (ankle) will undergo surgery to address the ankle injury he's been dealing with, which will keep him out 3-4 months. As a result, he's been waived by the Grizzlies, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports."

It was also mentioned earlier in this thread.

The stress of getting up and dunking the ball was too much for his ankle.

Yossarian wrote: ↑

January 4th, 2022, 3:04 pm

The stress of getting up and dunking the ball was too much for his ankle.

Slam Merrill brought low by his attaining of higher heights.