UPDATE: Gay to Raptors agreed in principle MERGED

[Jace]

Originally Posted by Bogg

Cool. Now, getting back to the Rudy Gay trade rumors, word is the Wizards are in early talks with the Grizzlies, but it's unclear what's actually being offered(essentially, if Beal's on the table). If Memphis can get Beal I think it's worth taking back whatever contracts to make the deal work, but I hate that trade for Washington. If it's lesser players and cap relief going Memphis' way the trade still only leaves me lukewarm for Washington. I actually feel like they're in worse shape than Charlotte is right now.

Not a wise trade for Memphis, horrible trade for Washington. Do they think they're in win-now mode? Gay sure wants to be. He'll go all-Rashard Lewis/Nene over there.

I'm not sure I'll take the agent's word 100%, but regardless I think this deal is rubbish. Makes no sense.

[TucsonClip]

If anything, Washington needs to find a way to dump contracts like Nene, Ariza, Okafor and focus on actually building a team via the draft. 2014 is the year to land a top 5 pick, not this one.

[Jace]

Yup. They should try to bottom out at least two more drafts and go for Wiggins. He's probably the next LeBron/Durant-stratosphere-ish-type. They need to dump and avoid all vets. Embrace the suck. Crazy thing is they may play better without disinterested vets.

[Bogg]

Well, they're going to get a high draft pick this year anyway, but I want to see if John Wall is healthy and if Beal is really having a break out month or is just on a bit of a hot streak before pouring dirt on any foundation they might have.

[NOFX22]

The Toronto Raptors are active in trade talks with the Memphis Grizzlies for Rudy Gay, according to sources.

The Raptors are believed to be the team most serious for Gay.

The framework of a workable trade has not been established.

Sources say the Raptors have made Jose Calderon and Ed Davis as the core of a trade offer for Gay.

Sources also believe that a trade involving the Raptors and Grizzlies could expand to other teams.

The Grizzlies are motivated to trade Gay due financial concerns even though they made a cap-friendly trade last week with the CAvaliers.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

[Jace]

Really again?

[kbdullah]

How is Calderon's expiring a centerpiece for Rudy Gay? He isn't valued any more than that?

[Jace]

Gay? No.

[TucsonClip]

Originally Posted by kbdullah

How is Calderon's expiring a centerpiece for Rudy Gay? He isn't valued any more than that?

Ed Davis is the obvious centerpiece of this deal. Seems to be leading towards getting Davis and moving ZBO this summer.

[AllRim]

I would be very sad to lose Ed for Rudy Gay. Stupid move by the Raptors if they do this.

[Diable]

Seems like a dumb move for both teams honestly

[AllRim]

It would be a huge win for Memphis. Dump that awful contract for an expiring 10 mil and Ed Davis who, when playing starters minutes is an easy double double guy every night. And he is still soooo young. This is the worst thing the Raptors could do at this point.

Stop sending out picks and great prospects for mid level talent. BOOOOOOOOOURNS

[kbdullah]

I wasn't aware that Ed Davis was an impact player yet, but then again I don't follow Toronto too closely.

[AllRim]

Wouldn't call him an impact player yet. But since the injuries and we are free from Bargnani, Davis has received a decent amount of minutes per game. And he has shown the team that he deserves to start over Bargnani and coach Casey has even said Davis will start when Bargnani gets back.

It's just giving up to much for Gay

[Bogg]

Ed Davis' main selling point to some is that he's the latest guy that's "Not Bargnani". Decent young big, might make a good roleplayer/starter down the line.