Larry Brown Sports

Best part of the news I will tell you: Darko has a new team. Worst part: Darko will be making a lot of money. Something about the words “Darko” and “coveted” makes me a bit uneasy. And I’m talking about these words being uttered since the 2003 draft, just to clarify. That 8 point a game scoring, soft defense playing, no good waste of 7 feet Yugoslavian beef, has reportedly signed a deal with the Grizzlies. Just how much is the question. One thing, there is no question that it’s sure to make you laugh.

[Agent Marc] Cornstein refused to disclose the amount of the deal, but the starting salary is believed to be for substantially more than the $5.3 million mid-level exception.

ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher, citing anonymous sources, is reporting that the deal is for three years and $21 million. A formal team announcement could take place as early as Thursday.

Look at that! $21 million for the Dark man. Well, I guess if Jason Kapono got around the same amount, ditto Luke Walton, then I can’t really complain too much about Darko. Wait a tic, it is Darko, of course I can complain. Now, the Grizzlies look a heck of a lot better every bit as bad as they were last year. Even if Pau Gasol is healthy this year it will still be tough for the Grizz to make the playoffs in the Western Conference. They could use quite a few good draft picks to turn things around (could Conley Jr. be the guy?). I doubt it.