MICHAEL HEISLEY RUMORS

Memphis Grizzlies moving to San Jose?

According to recent story from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corp. and the third richest man in the U.S., is interested in buying the Memphis Grizzlies and is intending to move the team to San Jose if he acquires the team. Said the story: Team owner Michael Heisley on Saturday downplayed the possibility of a sale — and of a relocation, citing...
Via Speculative Sports  |  March 18, 2012

Billionaire Ellison trying to purchase Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies soon could be under the control of the world’s sixth-most richest man.Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle Corp., is in negotiations with Memphis owner Michael Heisley to purchase the team, according to multiple sources. Two of the sources say the parties have a “handshake agreement” on the sale of the Grizzlies.“I can’t downplay it enough,” Heisley...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  March 18, 2012

Memphis Grizzlies Preparing To Move To California?

The third richest-man in the United States -- Larry Ellison -- has inquired about buying the Memphis Grizzlies, as an apparent attempt to move the team to San Jose, CA.The Commercial Appeal is reporting that majority owner Michael Heisley is downplaying the possibility of the team leaving the City of Memphis and the possible sale of the team. The lease -- between the Grizzlies and...
Via Media Daily LA  |  March 17, 2012

Heisley, Ressler join to jump back into Dodgers bidding

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley and Los Angeles investor Tony Ressler have joined forces and re-entered the bidding for the Dodgers, a person familiar with the sale process said Monday. Ressler, a minority investor in the Milwaukee Brewers, is believed to be the only remaining bidder currently involved in MLB. The Heisley-Ressler bid would be the eighth submitted to Major...
Via Fox Sports West  |  March 05, 2012

Two out; Dodgers bidders cut to seven

Michael Heisley and Tony Ressler were eliminated from the Dodgers bidding on Monday, leaving seven parties in contention to buy the team, according to multiple people familiar with the sale process but not authorized to discuss it. St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke, Beverly Hills-based real estate developer Alan Casden and a group led by Stanley Gold and the family of the late Roy...
Via Fox Sports West  |  February 27, 2012

Michael Heisley, Tony Ressler out; Dodgers bidders cut to seven

Michael Heisley and Tony Ressler were eliminated from the Dodgers bidding on Monday, leaving seven parties in contention to buy the team, according to multiple people familiar with the sale process but not authorized to discuss it.
Via LA Times  |  February 27, 2012

Memphis Grizzlies owner a bidder for Dodgers

Michael Heisley, the billionaire owner of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, has emerged as one of the remaining bidders for the Dodgers. Heisley, 75, leads one of 11 bids that survived the initial cut in the Dodgers' ownership derby. His bid, which had not previously surfaced publicly, was confirmed Wednesday by three people familiar with the sale process but not authorized to...
Via Fox Sports West  |  February 08, 2012

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley is a bidder for Dodgers

Heisley is a Chicago businessman who bought the Grizzlies in 2000. His is one of 11 bids that survived the first cut in the Dodgers sale process.Michael Heisley, the billionaire owner of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, has emerged as one of the remaining bidders for the Dodgers.
Via LA Times  |  February 08, 2012

Michael Heisley and Memphis Grizzlies statements on the passing of Gene Bartow

MEMPHIS, January 4, 2012 — The Memphis Grizzlies issued the following statements on the passing of President of Hoops L.P. and basketball icon Gene Bartow earlier today.
Via NBA.com  |  January 04, 2012

Q & A: Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley

Outside expectations have finally caught up with owner Michael Heisley's, meaning the team's outlook for the 2011-12 season is pretty darn good.
Via Memphis Commercial Appeal  |  December 06, 2011
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