Chandler Parsons Articles - Page 5

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki assured he meant no disrespect to former teammate Chandler Parsons while giving praise to his replacement, Harrison Barnes. It was perceived that the German international slyly insinuated Parsons’ poor dedication to staying in the gym while raving about Barnes’ work ethic. “There’s been tons of guys that told me that they […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have faced a myriad of big-time injuries — the loss of Marc Gasol, then Mike Conley Jr. who returned heroically for the playoffs and now their new signing, Chandler Parsons. Parsons’ last season was cut short as he dealt with an injury that required season-ending surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. […]

After missing the last two months of the NBA season and barely missing the window for an Olympic appearance with Spain, Marc Gasol is ready to return. The Memphis Grizzlies center talked about his recovery from injury with Catalan newspaper L’Esportiu (translated by Jorge Sierra of HoopsHype). On his foot injury: “I’m really well and […]

Deron Williams is back with the Dallas Mavericks and excited about his team’s new look. After a sports hernia surgery that cut his playoff run short, Williams, who signed a one-year $10 million contract to return, is looking forward to playing with his new teammates. “We’re definitely going to miss Chandler (Parsons), but Harrison (Barnes) stepping […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons is not ashamed to admit that he is a huge Adele fan. He recently purchased tickets to see her in a live performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Parsons was so anxious to see Adele that he accidentally flew to Los Angeles one week early, before realizing that he was […]

On Monday, the Memphis Grizzlies‘ new small forward Chandler Parsons held an interactive Q&A with his fans on Twitter. The session lasted for almost an hour where he was able to answer more than 30 questions that varied from his favorite shoe to how it’s been for him so far in Memphis. Let’s kick things off […]

Despite his strong relationship with Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the people of Dallas, Chandler Parsons decided to leave town in free agency for a bigger pay day with the Memphis Grizzlies. In the end, the uncertainty with the health of Parsons’ knee was too big of a concern for the Mavs. They opted to […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a very busy off season this summer trying to lure big name free agents but stuck out for the most part. They finally got to sign one of their targets to a max contract by acquiring promising small forward Harrison Barnes. In exchange, team owner Mark Cuban had to see their […]

Even after leaving his former team and signing with the Memphis Grizzlies on a four-year, $94 million contract in this year’s free agency, Chandler Parsons still maintains a good relationship with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, During a recent appearance on 105.3 FM The Fan’s Ben and Skin Show,the charismatic owner talked about what the team did to keep Parsons […]

Newly signed Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons is attempting to shed a reputation that he has picked up during the five years he has played in the NBA. The former Florida Gator believes that there is a perception of him as a “pretty boy” and in order to apply the “Grit ‘n Grind” ethos of […]

Chandler Parsons found himself a max-contract this free agency, despite everyone’s doubt. After an injury-riddeled time with the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzles organization felt they could utilize Parsons as a much more valuable asset to the team. “This is the guy we’ve been seeking for a number of years,”  commented Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace. […]

As the NBA free agency kicked off in full swing last Friday, lucrative contracts around the association have begun to make waves across other American sports with NFL players watching this insanity unfold. From Chandler Parsons 4-year, $94 million max-contract to Mike Conley’s 5-year $153 million contract, other athletes have expressed both jealousy and disbelief in these new […]

It seems like the Dallas Mavericks are not the free agency destination they were years ago. They were able to get quality players like Chandler Parsons, J.J. Barea and Monta Ellis in the past, but some of the more recent star players the Mavericks pursued are gone, such as Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley, Nic Batum, and Dwight Howard. […]

In an interesting twist of events, ex-Mavericks free agent Chandler Parsons agreed to a 4-year, max-contract deal with the Memphis Grizzlies valued around $94 million. While the small forward had no lack of suitors this free agency despite coming off season-ending knee surgery this past season, many around the association did not expect Parsons to […]

Chandler Parsons had to confront a memory he would rather forget at the Moda Centre, the same place where the Houston Rockets went down to the Blazers 4-2 in the 2014 Western Conference playoff series. He trolled himself standing next to a poster of Damian Lillard’s game-winning shot where he is the unfortunate outstretched defender. […]

With NBA free agency in full swing, there are many players making big decisions. Yes, there are important players looking to sign with teams who aren’t named Kevin Durant, and yes, where they land has some amount of importance too. One such player is Chandler Parsons, currently on the Dallas Mavericks. He is looking to get out […]

Free agent Chandler Parsons looks like he’ll be heading somewhere other than Dallas, after reports saying there’s “no chance” he stays with the Mavericks surfaced. Parsons met with the Blazers early Friday morning in Los Angeles, and the interest was high on both sides. According to ESPN’s Mark Jones, the Blazers are offering Parsons a near […]

Former Dallas Mavericks player Chandler Parsons has finished his visit with the Portland Trail Blazers reportedly very impressed with the club’s presentation. Via Tim MacMahon Of ESPN: A source described Chandler Parsons as “really impressed” with Portland’s presentation, which included a four-year max offer and emphasized the Trail Blazers’ vision for him. Owner Paul Allen, […]

Less than a year after Chandler Parsons famously called out DeAndre Jordan for taking back his word to sign with the Dallas Mavericks and build a core with him, Parsons is apparently leaving the franchise as well. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, a source said that there is “no chance” that Parsons re-signs with […]

Chandler Parsons declined his $15.3 million dollar player option to become a free agent this summer in hopes of gaining a better contract for more money. Parsons is now an unrestricted free agent, but it’s not clear whether he will return to the Dallas Mavericks. Parsons spent a bulk of games injured playing only 66 and […]

The Dallas Mavericks better hope for a miracle his offseason with draft picks, trades, and free agents. Their starting small forward seems likely to jump ship this summer, so their player options are certainly slimming. Chandler Parsons has reportedly opted out of his final year with the Mavs. Despite Mark Cuban‘s urging to remain on the team […]

Once upon a time, Chandler Parsons was a key contributor for the Houston Rockets when Dwight Howard hit free agency. Howard, who had a strenuous year with the Los Angeles Lakers, was intrigued by Parsons’ friendly personality and the opportunity to build a winner by his side long-term. Howard later said that Parsons was a […]

With the salary cap set to boom this offseason, it seems like a foregone conclusion that every quality player with an opt-out clause will utilize it in order to make more money on the open market. However, Chandler Parsons of the Dallas Mavericks doesn’t seem too sure just yet. “That’s something that we’ve got to […]