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HoopsWorld On Deng, Lowry, Gay, Gasol, Draft

June 25th, 2012 at 9:51am CST by Luke Adams

Luol Deng's decision to play in this summer's Olympics rather than immediately undergoing wrist surgery has created some tension between the player and his NBA team, and Deng said this weekend that he wouldn't be shocked if the Bulls traded him. Both Alex Kennedy and Steve Kyler of HoopsWorld looked at the possibility of a deal, with Kennedy noting that the Bulls would "love to add a young star" in the draft lottery. Kyler adds that Deng's trade value takes a bit of a hit since he's expected to miss the start of the season, but says the Raptors and Warriors have shown "more than a passing interest."

Here are a few more Monday morning notes from the pair of HoopsWorld scribes on potential trades that could be consummated this week:

Southwest Notes: Gay, Rockets, Mavs, West, Green

June 11th, 2012 at 3:34pm CST by Luke Adams

The day's biggest news so far came out of the Southwest Division, when ESPN.com's Marc Stein reported that Michael Heisley had found a buyer for the Grizzlies. While we wait to hear whether an agreement between current ownership and prospective buyer Robert Pera will be finalized, let's check in on a few more Southwest updates, including the latest Rudy Gay trade rumors….

Grizzlies Owner: No Plans To Move Rudy Gay

June 8th, 2012 at 12:01pm CST by Luke Adams

Recent reports have suggested the Grizzlies are open to shopping Rudy Gay, perhaps for a lottery pick, but owner Michael Heisley insists that's not the case.

"We’re not looking to trade Rudy Gay," Heisley told Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "We’re not shopping him around. Period. Do we sit around and say ‘What if we traded Rudy, who could we get?’ No. Right now, Rudy is part of the future of this team."

Raptors Shopping First Round Pick

June 6th, 2012 at 9:21pm CST by Michael Pina

9:21pm: According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, the asking price reported by ESPN is a little steep in comparison to what his sources have told him. Wolstat writes that the Raptors are willing to deal the No. 8 pick, but that they aren't willing to package a young talent like Ed Davis in it.

Grizzlies Expected To Shop Rudy Gay

June 5th, 2012 at 6:47pm CST by Luke Adams

TUESDAY, 6:47pm: Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio confirms that "talk around the league" indicates the Grizzlies are shopping Rudy Gay. According to Amico, Memphis seems to be seeking a lottery pick in return.

"He won't be an easy move," one team executive told Amico. "It's hard to imagine them getting back what they want for him, based on what I'm hearing."

Southwest Notes: Grizzlies, Gay, Hornets, Mavs

June 2nd, 2012 at 5:01pm CST by Chuck Myron

The Spurs are two wins away from the NBA Finals. The Mavs are courting Deron Williams in an attempt to get back into championship contention. The Rockets want to make a splash by going after a star player this summer. The Grizzlies have been a playoff team for two years in a row. The Hornets have the No. 1 and the No. 10 picks in the draft. The Southwest Division could be the league's toughest next season, particularly if the Hornets can re-sign Eric Gordon. Here's what's happening around the Southwest now.

Warriors Rumors: Draft, Iguodala, Gay, Batum

May 31st, 2012 at 9:17am CST by Luke Adams

The Warriors were one of a few teams to benefit from Wednesday night's draft lottery results, hanging onto their lottery pick for another year. According to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle, GM Bob Myers doesn't intend to use all four picks the Warriors hold, but views them as valuable trade assets. Myers also aims to land a starter with the seventh overall pick, pointing out that "I don't think anyone would accept the thought of drafting a backup" with a top-10 pick. Here are a few more of the morning's Warriors updates:

Grizzlies Notes: Hollins, Mayo, Gay, Conley

May 15th, 2012 at 8:34am CST by Luke Adams

Although Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley was disappointed that his team lost its opening round series to the Clippers, he tells Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal that he's not "moping."

"I remember I went nine years without winning a playoff game," Heisley said. "I'd like to have more, but I feel pretty good about this team. I'm looking at the big picture."

The big picture for the Grizzlies will include a number of roster decisions this summer, so let's check out a few updates on those upcoming moves….

Heisley tells Tillery the franchise isn't in position to add much salary, and that "we can't be in the luxury tax business." The owner also added that Lionel Hollins will return to coach the team and sounded baffled by the criticism and blame Hollins received after the first round loss.
O.J. Mayo would like to remain in Memphis, but given the salary he'll command as a restricted free agent, the Grizzlies probably won't have the flexibility to bring him back, Tillery writes in a separate piece.
The Grizzlies' limited room under the tax threshold may preclude any major free agent signing, but if the opportunity arises, Rudy Gay is willing to recruit players: "Hopefully, whoever we decide to go after will see the progress we made as a franchise and want to be a part of that. If it comes to me talking to somebody into coming, I'll do it. I've done it before."
Hollins would like to add a point guard to complement starter Mike Conley.
Geoff Calkins of the Commercial Appeal previews the Grizzlies' offseason, noting that he thinks the club should explore trades involving Gay.