Marc Gasol Contends He Won't Ask For Trade From Grizzlies

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:39 pm

Marc Gasol contends he will never ask for a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies regardless of how badly the team may fall off.

While the Grizzlies have been one of the NBA's most consistent playoff teams during Gasol's tenure, they have fallen off so far in 17-18.

"I have a responsibility to this city," Gasol said. "I'm not gonna quit, no matter what."

Gasol was asked whether that would stay the same if the Grizzlies fell 30 games under .500.

"I would want to see how we got there -- what the process is," Gasol said.

"But as long as [owner] Robert [Pera] wants me here, my teammates want me here, they think I'm part of the solution -- and not part of the problem -- that's all I need."

Gasol is due $24.1 million due in 18-19 and $25.6 million on a player option in 19-20.

Via Zach Lowe/ESPN

warren weel im · Post #2 » by **warren weel im** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:33 pm

I would welcome him to the Lakers.

Brook Lopez + something?

gordoncatrell · Post #3 » by **gordoncatrell** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:08 pm

warren weel im wrote:I would welcome him to the Lakers.

Brook Lopez + something?

too early for LAL to make moves on secondary stars. they need the poss cap space/assetts in case of S&T with young superstars.

Donnyxc · Post #4 » by **Donnyxc** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:30 pm

warren weel im wrote:I would welcome him to the Lakers.

Brook Lopez + something?

Memphis would want young assets if they commit to a rebuild. Not a trade for a worse center approaching his 30s.

spree2kawhi · Post #5 » by **spree2kawhi** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:04 pm

Spurs will make an offer.

mastermixer · Post #6 » by **mastermixer** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:41 pm

Donnyxc wrote:
warren weel im wrote:I would welcome him to the Lakers.

Brook Lopez + something?

Memphis would want young assets if they commit to a rebuild. Not a trade for a worse center approaching his 30s.

Lopez is a large expiring contract. Like the ones they got in Kawame Brown and Aaron Mckie for Pau Gasol.

Cookin Baskets · Post #7 » by **Cookin Baskets** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:45 pm

Marc Gasol is showing some loyalty, but at some point Grizzlies have to blow it up which means probably moving him. You have to like the attitude, he is very grateful to the organization.

Pickled Prunes · Post #8 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:17 pm

But will he get one none the less?

PDXKnight · Post #9 » by **PDXKnight** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:21 am

Idk what he contends but I contend he won't contend anytime soon on the grizz..

MitchB3 · Post #10 » by **MitchB3** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 1:27 am

The Grizzles should really just move on and start a rebuilding process.

Fresh360Waves · Post #11 » by **Fresh360Waves** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:59 am

warren weel im wrote:I would welcome him to the Lakers.

Brook Lopez + something?

No thanks.

Fresh360Waves · Post #12 » by **Fresh360Waves** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 3:59 am

basketboule wrote:Spurs will make an offer.

they'd need help from a third team.

bobobolas10 · Post #13 » by **bobobolas10** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:53 am

Nice words from him. As a Grizzfan, I cant picture a grizzlies without Marc. However, if it is time to part ways I would accept it as I accepted parting ways with Tony Allen and Zbo. This season is over, no chance we can get into playoffs.

Even with Conley we would need somethin like a 36-18 run to get a chance of finishing with a positive record. Not gonna happen... :nonono:

macNcheese3 · Post #14 » by **macNcheese3** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:06 pm

should have kept Fiz 'take that for data'.