Woj: Grizz and Raps deal could be done tonight

[shep33]

Memphis and Toronto pushing closer on deal to send Rudy Gay to the Raptors, sources tell Y! Sports. Raps would part with Calderon and Davis.

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7 mins ago

There have been scenarios today that include third teams, and also where Grizzlies and Raptors could do deal straight up, sources tell Y!

[shep33]

deal could be done tonight according to Woj

Raptors and Grizzlies are discussing framework of trade with respective ownership groups now, sources tell Y! Deal could be done tonight.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA

[Hawkeye15]

Hmm, seems like they are hell bent on getting rid of that deal. Interested to see what they get in return. I really don't think the loss of Gay will be that big of a deal honestly, he is not having a very good year.

[RealLiveBear]

The idea of Lowry, DeMar, Gay and Ross makes me smile. Will miss Ed Davis though who is undoubtably gone in this deal.

[Raidaz4Life]

I find it hard to believe the Griz can't find a better offer.

[idrinkpepsi]

Colangelo desperate to keep dat job.

[Hawkeye15]

I find it hard to believe the Griz can't find a better offer.

he makes a lot of money to be a high volume, below average efficiency scorer.

[OceanSpray]

Toronto is basically getting a deal of a lifetime. They have a playoff team with Gay.

[Johann]

Toronto is basically getting a deal of a lifetime. They have a playoff team with Gay.

Not so sure about that, but I appreciate the optimism.

[LTBaByyy]

Dang I wish Mavs would make a trade to get excited again

[LTBaByyy]

Lowry
Derozan
Gay
Arthur
Valuncianas

6th: Ross
Bargs
Fields

5-8 seed next season guaranteed (it's the East remember)

[nycericanguy]

Toronto is basically getting a deal of a lifetime. They have a playoff team with Gay.

Derozan has been much better than Gay this year, and actually Derozan this year is comparable to Gay's prior 5 years. The upgrade TOR is getting at the wing is minor if any.

But they lose their starting PG and a budding 23 year old PF and get to pay Gay $18m per when Derozan costs them only $10m? Those 2 don't compliment each other at all... its the same player at SG & SF.

I don't get this deal for TOR. They will now be paying over $25m per for Gay & Fields... think about that for a second. Almost 50% of your cap space tied up on 2 players that really aren't stars, let alone superstars.

[bucketss]

Toronto is basically getting a deal of a lifetime. They have a playoff team with Gay.

no they don't davis/calderon >> gay, as a matter of fact calderon>gay

[Raidaz4Life]

he makes a lot of money to be a high volume, below average efficiency scorer.

I don't necessarily mean better talent, more a long the lines of filling needs. I can't see Calderon or Davis really contributing all that much towards the Grizz competing for a title. Conley and Randolph are pretty good at their positions so giving them both high end back ups doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

[Hawkeye15]

Toronto is basically getting a deal of a lifetime. They have a playoff team with Gay.

you overrate Rudy Gay. The guy takes 16.4 shots to score 17.2 ppg, his free throw drawing ability continues to drop by the year, he is an average defender, with a TS% of 48 (league average is 53), and an offensive rating of 98 (good starter hovers from 100-107, star from 111+). And yet he is signed for another $8 million this year, and $37 million over the next 2 years.