(OT) looks like Gay to Toronto awaiting owner approval

[Nikolokolus]

I'm so jealous of this deal. Calderon would have been a perfect back-up guard for us. I would have took Alan or Calderon.

If you're jealous of the deal then root for Olshey to get this team a lot of cap flexibility and a lotto pick this summer; it opens up a lot of avenues for a lopsided trade.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Mags, how would you feel about going after Jarrett Jack as a free agent capable of playing as a back-up 1/2?

I know I'd be down.

 

[KingSpeed]

I never wanted Jack gone.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I never wanted Jack gone.

Writing was on the wall after Roy started handling the ball so much.

 

[illmatic99]

Deal makes absolutely 0 sense for TOR. Lose a terrific big prospect and cap flexibility for yet another average and inefficient wing. Colangelo is an idiot.

 

[PapaG]

Deal makes absolutely 0 sense for TOR. Lose a terrific big prospect and cap flexibility for yet another average and inefficient wing. Colangelo is an idiot.

Well, Gays can marry in Canada.

 

[illmatic99]

uh what?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Deal makes absolutely 0 sense for TOR. Lose a terrific big prospect and cap flexibility for yet another average and inefficient wing. Colangelo is an idiot.

I can't believe he's still wedded to Bargnani as some kind of franchise cornerstone.

His dad must be so proud.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Deal makes absolutely 0 sense for TOR. Lose a terrific big prospect and cap flexibility for yet another average and inefficient wing. Colangelo is an idiot.

Small error, really. Colangelo thought James Harden's nickname was Rudy Gay.

 

[drexlersdad]

i wish we could have jarrett jack off the bench

 

[RR7]

I can't believe he's still wedded to Bargnani as some kind of franchise cornerstone.

His dad must be so proud.

I think he made mention today, or recently, about the possibility of moving Bargs.

 

[illmatic99]

Bargs + Fields for Gasol.

This is gonna happen.

 

[magnifier661]

Mags, how would you feel about going after Jarrett Jack as a free agent capable of playing as a back-up 1/2?

I always loved jack and still love him. I would be really for it!

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think he made mention today, or recently, about the possibility of moving Bargs.

'Bout fuckin' time.

 

[NOVoodoo]

I am ecstatic right now. I would have been okay giving up Gay for far less. His contract was an albatross and whatnot, but really, he was killing our offense too.

Whenever they'd interview Z-Bo or Gasol after a good win, they'd always reference ball movement, a subtle jab at Rudy Gay. He never fit in with the core and was really a blackhole that looked for his own shot first. These past two seasons, he's been like Joe Johnson from the ISO-Joe days.

I'm also hoping that playing for a contender might breath a little life into Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye. I'm concerned with what speeds was saying about Ed Davis being distraught with the deal though. If anything, I was expecting him to be excited to play for a contender as well. Maybe it's just shell shock from being involved in his first NBA trade, but what could you tell me about his mental state, speeds?

 

[Te'o'sGirlFriend]

I am ecstatic right now. I would have been okay giving up Gay for far less. His contract was an albatross and whatnot, but really, he was killing our offense too.

Whenever they'd interview Z-Bo or Gasol after a good win, they'd always reference ball movement, a subtle jab at Rudy Gay. He never fit in with the core and was really a blackhole that looked for his own shot first. These past two seasons, he's been like Joe Johnson from the ISO-Joe days.

I'm also hoping that playing for a contender might breath a little life into Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye. I'm concerned with what speeds was saying about Ed Davis being distraught with the deal though. If anything, I was expecting him to be excited to play for a contender as well. Maybe it's just shell shock from being involved in his first NBA trade, but what could you tell me about his mental state, speeds?

You are happy that they traded arguably their best player and only got that in return?

 

[NOVoodoo]

You are happy that they traded arguably their best player and only got that in return?

"Arguably their best player?" I don't think that anyone who's gotten a chance to watch the team would actually argue that Gay was their best player, or even close to it.

I'd argue he was one of their worst. He's addition by subtraction.

This also means that the Grizzlies can resign Tony Allen in the offseason, a player that's been far more important to the team's success.

 

[drexlersdad]

dont feed the troll

 

[Nikolokolus]

"Arguably their best player?" I don't think that anyone who's gotten a chance to watch the team would actually argue that Gay was their best player, or even close to it.

I'd argue he was one of their worst. He's addition by subtraction.

This also means that the Grizzlies can resign Tony Allen in the offseason, a player that's been far more important to the team's success.

He's a T-pups fan, they breed 'em kind of slow up there in the North Woods.

 

[Te'o'sGirlFriend]

He's a T-pups fan, they breed 'em kind of slow up there in the North Woods.

Hey, just because I'm new doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking about. You probably couldn't even break down the triangle offense like I can.

 

[Te'o'sGirlFriend]

You just got Te'oed!

 

[drexlersdad]

yawn

 

[NOVoodoo]

One concern I do have for the Grizzlies now is their lack of a perimeter scoring threat. Gay may have been detrimental, but at the end of the day, the farce of his 17 ppg kept defenses honest. It should be interesting to see how much more defenses key on our post and ignore our wings.

Tony Allen can't score unless he's at the rim, and even then, it's iffy. Quincy Pondexter was on the way to a breakout season, but he's probably out for another 2-3 weeks on the IR. Right now, the only wing scorer the Grizzlies have is Chris Johnson, a D-League call-up on a 10-day contract, who has been great, but at the end of the day is still a D-Leaguer on a 10-day contract playing for a team that wants to be a contender.

Hopefully the Grizzlies can finally bring in Bill Walker or make one last minor deal to bring in a decent shooter to keep the opposing defenses honest.

 

[Te'o'sGirlFriend]

I heard ZBO and Gasol are happy Gay is gone.

 

[axs88]

One concern I do have for the Grizzlies now is their lack of a perimeter scoring threat. Gay may have been detrimental, but at the end of the day, the farce of his 17 ppg kept defenses honest. It should be interesting to see how much more defenses key on our post and ignore our wings.

Tony Allen can't score unless he's at the rim, and even then, it's iffy. Quincy Pondexter was on the way to a breakout season, but he's probably out for another 2-3 weeks on the IR. Right now, the only wing scorer the Grizzlies have is Chris Johnson, a D-League call-up on a 10-day contract, who has been great, but at the end of the day is still a D-Leaguer on a 10-day contract playing for a team that wants to be a contender.

Hopefully the Grizzlies can finally bring in Bill Walker or make one last minor deal to bring in a decent shooter to keep the opposing defenses honest.

Daye and Prince are decent from outside.

 

[magnifier661]

One concern I do have for the Grizzlies now is their lack of a perimeter scoring threat. Gay may have been detrimental, but at the end of the day, the farce of his 17 ppg kept defenses honest. It should be interesting to see how much more defenses key on our post and ignore our wings.

Tony Allen can't score unless he's at the rim, and even then, it's iffy. Quincy Pondexter was on the way to a breakout season, but he's probably out for another 2-3 weeks on the IR. Right now, the only wing scorer the Grizzlies have is Chris Johnson, a D-League call-up on a 10-day contract, who has been great, but at the end of the day is still a D-Leaguer on a 10-day contract playing for a team that wants to be a contender.

Hopefully the Grizzlies can finally bring in Bill Walker or make one last minor deal to bring in a decent shooter to keep the opposing defenses honest.

Consider yourself truly blessed. Your team came out like champs on this deal. Gay was truly your only crutch. He was just a glorified outlaw that was always suspect on the offensive flow. I really think prince will be re energized and do well there. He is a proven winner and has great playoff stats and experience. Calderon would have been nice too; but I understand why you let Detroit take him.

Only negative is your outside shooting did take a hit. But that year they beat sas and made it to the wcf; they had some of the worst perimeter scoring. Good luck to your team; as long as they don't meet us in the first round!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Hey, just because I'm new doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking about. You probably couldn't even break down the triangle offense like I can.

You bore me.

 

[Te'o'sGirlFriend]

You bore me.

You are intimidated by me.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Shaq and Kenny Smith don't like the trade saying Memphis got worse.