Memphis is a little short on wings I wonder if they'd be interested in AA
Memphis is a little short on wings I wonder if they'd be interested in AA
Here we go. Raptors covet Gay. Trade centres around Calderon and Davis. Source
“The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.” - Martin Luther King
Really would rather trade Johnson over Davis, but that wouldn't get it done. I'm kind of torn on this one. If it's essentially Calderon and Davis for Gay and Arthur (i.e. we don't give up picks or other assets other than filler material), then it's hard to argue against, though.
It is worth the listen to the interview with Stein in the link. Essentially he acknowledges yeah, nothing much going to happen until after the season and Memphis just taking calls doing due diligence. There is no way Calderon and ED gets it done.
The Memphis Grizzlies continue to field calls from teams interested in Rudy Gay and are engaged in active trade discussions with the Toronto Raptors, sources with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com.
Although the framework of a workable trade has not yet been established, sources told ESPN.com that Toronto -- known to be perhaps Gay's most determined suitor -- has continued to make a hard push for the swingman.The last paragraph is key. Any deal bringing Gay to Toronto is going to include numerous teams and more than Calderon and ED for Memphis.But sources say that the Raptors, undaunted by that stance, continue to pursue Gay and also covet Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur. Toronto, sources said, has made veteran point guard Jose Calderon and blossoming young forward Ed Davis available as the two cornerstones of its offer.
Other teams remain engaged with the Grizzlies as well, as Memphis officials continue to weigh whether it is best to trade Gay or keep together the core of a team that has ranked among the top four in the Western Conference.
If talks with the Raptors do progress, according to sources, it's possible that a trade with Memphis could expand to include other teams and players. NBA front-office sources have maintained for weeks that Calderon (who has an expiring contract), fellow Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (only $1 million in guaranteed salary next season) and former No. 1 overall pick Andrea Bargnani all are available.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
Are you then saying that if the only thing that it requires is Calderon and Davis, then it's a good deal for the Raps?Matt52 wrote:
“The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.” - Martin Luther King
I really wonder how these convo's go.
Toronto: Ed and Caldy and fillers for Gay and fillers
Memphis: for the hundredth time, no
Not this guy!
I said this before i'd trade ANYONE on this team for Gay EXCEPT T-Ross and JV.
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Yes.
Assumptions:
1) Lowry comes back like a mother fucker in the starting job,
2) Gay thrives out of Memphis,
3) cap space is pretty much useless to Toronto.
Talent is the issue and Gay is talented.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
LOL
Memphis: Bryan, you need to stop. No, Bryan. Bryan, you are not listening. Bryan.... Bryan.... Bryan.... Bryan.... No, Bryan.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
agree with Matt that lowry will thrive once Jose is moved. let's get that done. let's get bargs out and get growing as a franchise.
we can't move forward when irrelevant pieces are playing such a major role.
on a side. we used to have a favorite at each position thread and bout is one of my two favourite centers to watch. happy he is back and hope he can stay healthy.
also wish we won the coin toss. Harrison is the better prospect.
Toronto is in the Friendzone when it comes to deals.
I don't think that's really the case.
Realistically, the Grizzlies seem determined to trade Gay, for whatever reason. The fact that they are claiming they "likely won't do anything" is a method of trying to drive up the price.
If they're really decided on getting rid of Gay (as I think they are), then they'd at least consider an offer for a promising young big and an expiring $11M, I'd say.
My work here is done:
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=a2nddwe
Milwaukee: DeRozan
Utah: Calderon
Memphis: Dunleavy, Harris, Davis, Williams, Lamb, 1st from Utah, 2nd from Toronto
Toronto: Gay, Arthur
Hollinger's analysis just gave the Grizz 5 more wins.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
Hang on, you've got Memphis acquiring its own draft pick?
Anyways, as massive and unlikely as that seems, I'd be good with that. We're taking on $19.5M over 3 years, but getting rid of $10M / year for the next 4 years, and with Ross seeming more and more capable of taking over Demar's spot, I could go for that.
Last edited by KHD; Mon Jan 28th, 2013 at 10:09 PM.
Caught that mistake. Utah sending a pick.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
who comes off the bench? demar or ellis?
DeMar starts at SF for now.
Ilysova starting PF with Sanders at C.
"Championships are what we live for, now lets go win them."Tim Leiweke
Best shit I've seen ALL NIGHT. I've always wanted to have DD out of our payroll as well. He gets to partner up with his buddy in Jennings. Don't know what to do with Monta though. Oh well, who cares!
“The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.” - Martin Luther King
I think that the upshot of all of this speculation is this: Raptor fans desperately want to see SOMETHING done. I don't know if Gay is the right move for the future, but I'm damn sure that sitting tight with what we've got is only going to lead to several years of frustration and disappointing results. We need to either get good, or get really bad, and soon.
And then ship Bargs and Kleiza to LA for Gasol? What???
“The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority.” - Martin Luther King
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