The Grizzlies are trying to move Gay to get under the luxury tax this year and in the future, but they also want to take back a reasonable amount of talent, including young talent. I think he's earned at least some trust here.Īt the same time, I'm really not sure what the Wizards can offer Memphis. Not clear on what the Wizards' offer might be but was told it was 'a good one.'īefore you dismiss this offhand, Bucher was the first to report that Nene would return to game action against the Atlanta Hawks. Via former ESPN reporter and current CSN Bay Area anchor Ric Bucher.Īdd the Washington Wizards to the list of teams that are in the mix for the services of Grizzlies small forward Rudy Gay, according to a league source. Apparently, you can add the Washington Wizards to that list. Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay is the hot name on the trade market this year, and there have been a number of teams linked to him thus far.