Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff
The Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting today that Chris Wallace, the general manager of the Boston Celtics, has been hired to take over for Jerry West as the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies.
The announcement could come as soon as today, according to the report.
Wallace, who served as the general manager of the Celtics for the past 10 year, has worked under Danny Ainge since Ainge's arrival as director of basketball operations. Prior to his tenure in Boston he was the director of player personnel for the Miami Heat. Wallace has also worked in various capacities for Portland, Denver, the Los Angeles Clippers and the New York Knicks.
Dateline: June 29,2007
The Memphis Grizzlies trade Pau Gasol and the #4 pick in the first round for Vin Baker.