In Hoops Rumors' live chat yesterday, I picked Rudy Gay as the biggest name I think will be on the move before this year's trade deadline. With nearly six weeks still remaining until February 21st arrives, I don't expect anything to be finalized soon, but that doesn't mean the rumors aren't continuing to swirl around Gay. Here's the latest:
- Sam Amick of USA Today adds a new team to the mix for Gay: the Clippers. According to Amick, a package that includes Caron Butler, Eric Bledsoe, and picks could provide exactly what the Grizzlies are seeking. The Clippers are "justifiably wary" of making a move that would affect their chemistry, and are reportedly not looking to move Bledsoe before the deadline, but the club would at least consider Gay, says Amick.
- The Nuggets, Kings, and Rockets, three teams that have been mentioned as potential suitors, don't appear to have any interest in Gay at the moment, according to Amick.
I am not sure why the Grizzlies are interested in a package of Butler/Bledsoe/picks. They are pretty good players and Butler would probably take over the starting job. Bledsoe is a very intriguing player who may be able to develop into a poor man’s Dwayne Wade. The picks are going to be low 1st round picks. Finding a good/star player at that position is difficult (unless your the Spurs they found some very good players late). Gay however is a player who can help the Grizzlies go deep in the playoffs. They are built to win know and have been building to this point for a long time. No reason to break it up after just a 2 year window. Randolph is not getting any younger….