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Good for him, he's a good enough player that can really help a playoff type team. Hope he gets to play for one.

I'm just confused with the direction this Grizz teams headed. It's like they're half rebuilding and half contending (or at least attempting to).

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Originally posted 07:59 AM ET  11.03 by McHoopster

Good for him, he's a good enough player that can really help a playoff type team. Hope he gets to play for one.I'm just confused with the direction this Grizz teams headed. It's like they're half rebuilding and half contending (or at least attempting to).

I understand your comment on rebuilding (that's a constant for that franchise) but I can't get "contending" and "Grizz" in the same sentence.

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Originally posted 08:02 AM ET  11.03 by Cheesy Texan

I understand your comment on rebuilding (that's a constant for that franchise) but I can't get "contending" and "Grizz" in the same sentence.

Hahhaha!! I get what you mean. I would have given them the benefit of the doubt regarding wanting to at least be competetive . But signing AI, and having him play along with Zach Randolph? Are they for real?!!!

It'll definitely affect the growth of that budding young core they have there. What a waste!

I don't think Rudy Gay is worth 13M a year-maybe 11M like Rondo...

The grizz are playing hard ball. They are taking a lesson out of the knicks playbook on how the handled David Lee and Nate Robinson. They know that the big money that is going to be available this summer is going to the major stars first. Rudy Gay is a second or third trier player. He shouldn't ge paid more than $7.5 to $8.5 a year.

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET  11.03 by midnightbomber

I don't think Rudy Gay is worth 13M a year-maybe 11M like Rondo...

I don't think he is either- but it's the Griz-
not sure if they have a choice.....

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  11.03 by In The Know

. Rudy Gay is a second or third trier player. He shouldn't ge paid more than $7.5 to $8.5 a year.

He's young, has proven he can score in the league.
I'd agree he isn't a #1- but he absolutely looks like
he's growing into a solid #2 guy.....

Some team will offer much more on the open market (IMO) and
Memphis will match- so they'll retain him...

No surprise, playing on a terrible team his value is blown up and he thinks he's worth more then he is.

Rudy Gay isnt worth even the $10 MILL he turned down. HEs the type of signing that will handcuff a team in the future so let him leave if $50 MILL isnt enough to "feed his dam family."

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Originally posted 09:32 AM ET  11.03 by Harry Bush

Rudy Gay isnt worth even the $10 MILL he turned down. HEs the type of signing that will handcuff a team in the future so let him leave if $50 MILL isnt enough to "feed his dam family."

its all about relative worth..he may not be worth that much money to a smart GM but as we know in the NBA...there are not many smart GMs!

I don't think Rudy is worth max money but someone is going to offer him at least close to the 5 year 65 million next summer and it's going to be up to the Grizz to match.

Funny thing is I bet they won't. Rudy Gay is going to be wearing a new jersey next season.

So the Grizz were about 15 mil off of Rudy's hoped-for salary. I am sure that he'll glady take 50 mil and be on a team that actually matters. Hopefully we'll see Rudy on a team that can win (Go Spurs).

Gay is not worth it, hes too inconsistent

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Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  11.03 by In The Know

knicks playbook

that is funny in itself.....since when has anything in that playbook worked?

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Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  11.03 by I_hate_paying_taxes

Gay is not worth it, hes too inconsistent

Still young with loads of ability and promise...Look what the rest of the legue is getting...

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Originally posted 10:24 AM ET  11.03 by Nashty1

that is funny in itself.....since when has anything in that playbook worked?

Knicks have a playbook?!! Wow, now I've seen it all!!

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET  11.03 by midnightbomber

I don't think Rudy Gay is worth 13M a year-maybe 11M like Rondo...

Both are absurd numbers..the pay is just insane

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Originally posted 10:25 AM ET  11.03 by Matrix

Still young with loads of ability and promise...Look what the rest of the legue is getting...

Agreed. He's getting better, and he would be an upgrade for a lot of teams next season. Also in his favor is that a lot of teams will have the cap space necessary to bring him in. I won't be surprised if he is offered the max and the Griz wont match that.

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Originally posted 11:20 AM ET  11.03 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

Agreed. He's getting better, and he would be an upgrade for a lot of teams next season. Also in his favor is that a lot of teams will have the cap space necessary to bring him in. I won't be surprised if he is offered the max and the Griz wont match that.

I am not sure about the max, but he has Amare type potential offensively and is probably a better defensive player...I wouldn't be surprised if he comes in in the 15-16 million per year range

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Originally posted 11:20 AM ET  11.03 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

Agreed. He's getting better, and he would be an upgrade for a lot of teams next season. Also in his favor is that a lot of teams will have the cap space necessary to bring him in. I won't be surprised if he is offered the max and the Griz wont match that.

he's 23, has scored 20 pts & is a 18-20 pt scorer- andhas kept up
his scoring on a team that added Mayo and Zach.....
Plus his rebounds have increased also....
you're right- he'd help ALOT of teams-

Funny you say he may end up in NJ- cause hee reminds me of
Richard Jefferson- maybe a little more athletic(stronger)-
though not as good defensively