Woj: Grizz and Raps deal could be done tonight

[Blitzbolt]

The Radio in Memphis says they want Vince Carter for calderon.

[day_gun]

Wonder what they got back

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/sta...47993200197632

[dalton749]

so did it happen?? wtf

[Johann]

The Radio in Memphis says they want Vince Carter for calderon.

lol why?

[jon32]

espn is saying ( from sources ) that the deal is done

[phlp_bj]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors have agreed in principle on a trade that will send leading scorer Rudy Gay to the Raptors, according to sources with knowledge of the deal.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Grizzlies will acquire forward Ed Davis and veteran guard Jose Calderon from the Raptors and then move Calderon on to a third team to ultimately make this a three-team deal.

The Detroit Pistons, sources said, are one of the prime options to take on Calderon, having pursued the Spanish floor leader all season.

The Grizzlies want a small forward out of the trade and Detroit has two on its roster in the final year of their contract: Tayshaun Prince and Corey Maggette. But Memphis, sources said, is talking to at least one other team about taking on Calderon and is expected to receive a second-round pick from Toronto as part of the deal.

The Raptors, sources said, are expected to take on Grizzlies reserve center Hamed Haddadi in addition to Gay.

The Dallas Mavericks are the other most likely landing spot for Calderon, but sources said Dallas is resistant to parting with Vince Carter, Memphis' prime target on the Mavs' roster

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/88...oronto-raptors

[Johann]

Sounds good.

And the Raptors will certainly lose tonight without Davis + Calderon vs the Hawks

[Chronz]

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.

Maybe they feel they can flip those assets easier? But yea they have a giant hole at the 3 if they lose Gay.

[xxplayerxx23]

Lowry is better then Jose damn. Calderon can't defend to save his life and is 31. Lowry has been hurt, but no doubt his defense is ten times Calderon. Lowry has good offensive pot and is way younger. It's a good move to get rid of Jose if you had to choose one of the PGs to go.

[jon32]

not a huggggge fan of getting Gay but its gonna happen so screw it........if it doesnt work out then hopefully when bennett and wiggins make it to the NBA and become stars theyll go to Toronto at FA

[rocket]

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Memphis officials spent day calling around to do background on Detroit's Tayshaun Prince, sources tell Y!

[Chronz]

Gay will be more efficient and have more points a game in Toronto because he will be the #1 option and not jack up shots because he knows the offense runs through Randolph and Gasol

Ex: Look at OJ Mayo after he left, ballin

Rudy Gay will average 22 PPG next season with Raptors quote me

Mayo has improved but wouldn't you expect that of a player his age? I think you overrate the difference in their statistical contributions. Its prolly his best year as a player but I would hope Gay experiences a bigger growth for him to be of use to Toronto.

[Raidaz4Life]

I'm surprised Memphis doesn't try to flip Calderon for a younger player...

[Chronz]

lol why?

Because they have no swings

[shep33]

If Memphis gets Prince wtf is the point of this deal?