But even teams such as the Lakers and Bulls will likely have to be more responsible with their spending under the new deal, where repeat offenders are taxed at rates that multiply with each consecutive year they go over the cap. No matter what Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley says, teams are going to continue to make trade offers for Rudy Gay. Playing in a smaller market, the Grizzlies don't have the extra revenue from lavish television contracts like teams in Los Angeles or New York, which makes it that much more difficult to go over the cap. The collective bargaining agreement negotiated after last year's lockout makes the penalties for exceeding the salary cap far more punitive, and the system begins in earnest next season. The Raptors do run the risk of upsetting the chemistry on a tight-knit group, even if there were some questions of how Gay's scoring fit in with the ball-dominant frontcourt of Gasol and Randolph.īut there may be more deals like this one coming in the new NBA economy. Team officials said that move put the Grizzlies in position not to have to make a move this season. For a team that is lost in the cellar of the Western Conference standings, the New Orleans Pelicans. Just over a week ago, the Grizzlies sent valuable reserve Marreese Speights and two other players to Cleveland in a move that cleared $6.4 million in salary and avoided a $4 million luxury tax hit this season. NBA Trade Rumors: The New Orleans Pelicans want Rudy Gay from Kings have offered Eric Gordon. Obviously they feel strongly centering the team around their outstanding interior duo of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol, but removing Gay from the equation eliminates probably their best isolation perimeter scoring option." "What's curious about the deal," says 's Royce Young, "is that the Grizzlies currently are fourth in the West at 29-15, and very much a legit contender. That's a big number for new owner Robert Pera, who took over the franchise last November and has quickly started addressing the team's salary situation. The 6-foot-8 small forward is due $16.5 million this season with $37 million more over the next two years.
Gay, averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, signed a five-year, $82 million maximum contract in July 2010 with Memphis. My better late than never thoughts on the seven player trade where the Toronto Raptors traded Rudy Gay to the Sacramento Kings: What the trade means to the Kings: The Kings take a bold step to add an above average wing player who is a significant upgrade over their existing options. A recent article from The Athletic cited the Hawks as a potential landing spot for the multi-time DPOY. Since Utah’s elimination, reports have already begun to surface regarding the possible trade market for Gobert.
We also appreciate everything that Austin Daye has done for our team both on and off the court over the past three-plus years." It’s clear a Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert-led team has a ceiling and splitting the pair up seems like an inevitable outcome. "We want to thank Tayshaun for his professionalism and contributions over the last 10 years. "Trading a player like Tayshaun Prince, who has meant so much to our organization and contributed to our championship success, is never easy," Pistons president Joe Dumars said in a statement. Prince and Daye have both spent their entire careers with Detroit, and Prince was the last link to the proud championship team of 2003-04.