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Marc Gasol Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers, NY Knicks, Boston Celtics Free Agent Options With Spurs Targets If Tim Duncan Retires?



Marc Gasol is set to be one of the top free agent targets this offseason in the NBA and while many speculated he will stay in Memphis with the Grizzlies, teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, NY Knicks, Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs are some of the teams that could be interested in going after him if he opts to sign elsewhere.

Gasol is in the middle of one of his best seasons as a professional and he did it at the right time, as he is about to hit the free agent market this summer. Gasol spoke about his future ahead of a matchup with the Knicks on Monday, saying that he is focused on helping Memphis make a run in the playoffs. According to the NY Daily News, Gasol said that he has not crossed off any teams from his "wish list" for the summer and denied a report that stated he would not be interested in signing with the Knicks.

The Knicks have been terrible this season and that is why many expect Gasol not to consider them this summer, but he refuted that notion. Gasol said that he has "not ruled" anything out yet for the summer and that his main concern is the playoffs and he will think about free agency once the season ends. The Knicks and Lakers are reportedly the top teams looking to chase Gasol with a max contract, while the Boston Celtics also could be an option, according to Pro Basketball Talk.

The Knicks have cleared out a ton of cap space and they are setting themselves up to try and sign two or three major free agents next summer. The Knicks reportedly will have over $30 million in cap space next summer and that puts them in contention for Gasol. The Grizzlies can offer a larger max deal than other teams, but with the Lakers and Celtics also clearing out cap space, there is a good chance he gets some competitive offers.

Gasol is coming in after winning the defensive player of the year award in the past and he has also been on two All-Star teams including this season. Gasol made the All-Star team this year and he is averaging 18.8 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season. Those are both career highs for Gasol, who is currently 30-years-old and still in the prime of his career. The Grizzlies are in position to make a run in the wide open West and that could factor into his decision once free agency arrives.

According to Pro Basketball Talk, Sean Deveney of Sporting News writes that the San Antonio Spurs could be a wild card in the Gasol chase this summer. The team does not usually go after big name free agents, but every once in a while they make a splash move, like trading George Hill for Kawhi Leonard. The team reportedly will be interested in Jimmy Butler also, but Gasol is the main target if players like Tim Duncan or Manu Ginobili decide to retire, according to Deveney.

The Grizzlies are looking to make a run in the playoffs and if they get through to the west finals (one win from this) or the NBA finals, there is a good chance Gasol could stay. The Lakers, Celtics and Knicks likely will try their best to make sure that doesn't happen this summer.

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Posted on May 12, 2015 | Gasol had big double double 16p/17r but it wasn't enough but still lead series, 3-2
The Warriors Are Still In Game For WCF.


MVP: K. Thompson

MEM 17-24-21-31
GSW 19-24-34-25

Memphis Grizzlies (3-2)
M. Conley - 10 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 3-6 FG, 2-3 3PT, 2-2 FT
C. Lee - 17 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 7-14 FG, 3-7 3PT
J. Green - 11 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 3-10 FG, 1-4 3PT, 4-4 FT
Z. Randolph - 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 TO, 5-13 FG, 2-2 FT
M. Gasol - 16 points, 17 rebounds, 2 steals, 8-19 FG, 0-1 3PT
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K. Koufos - 6 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3-5 FG


Golden State Warriors (2-3)
S. Curry - 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 8 TO, 5-19 FG, 2-5 3PT, 3-3 FT
K. Thompson - 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 8-14 FG, 2-4 3PT, 6-6 FT
H. Barnes* - 16 points, 3 rebounds, 6-10 FG, 1-1 3PT, 3-4 FT
D. Green - 11 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 4-9 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT
A. Bogut - 9 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 3-5 FG, 3-4 FT
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J. Holiday - 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3-5 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-4 FT

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WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
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GAME 1: GRIZZLIES 96, WARRIORS 106 - S. CURRY - 30 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 10-22 FG
GAME 2: GRIZZLIES 112, WARRIORS 99 - J. GREEN - 25 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 9-20 FG
GAME 3: WARRIORS 95, GRIZZLIES 100 - J. GREEN - 43 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks, 13-26 FG, 5-9 3PT, 12-13 FT
GAME 4: 2OT WARRIORS 127, GRIZZLIES 134 - M. CONLEY - 28 points, 2 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals, 12-20 FG, 0-2 3PT, 4-4 FT
GAME 5: GRIZZLIES 93, WARRIORS 102 - K. THOMPSON - 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 8-14 FG, 2-4 3PT, 6-6 FT

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EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
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GAME 1: RAPTORS 108, CAVALIERS 112 - L. JAMES - 35 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists, 15-24 FG
GAME 2: RAPTORS 113, CAVALIERS 92 - K. LOWRY - 13 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals, 4-11 FG
GAME 3: CAVALIERS 112, RAPTORS 108 - L. JAMES - 35 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks, 14-26 FG, 2-5 3PT, 5-8 FT
GAME 4: CAVALIERS 110, RAPTORS 106 - L. JAMES - 36 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, 12-15 FG, 4-4 3PT, 8-11 FT
GAME 5: RAPTORS 102, CAVALIERS 139 - 8 of 10 Cavs' players scored above 14 points
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INJURY REPORT - update
H. Barnes, GS - Concussion | 1-2 weeks

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Posted on May 13, 2015 | Green guarded by Justin Holiday scored the last points in the SEMIS
Conley Has Big Night With 39/6/14 Helps Grizzlies Join To The Houston Rockets In The Western Conference Finals.


MVP: M. Conley

GSW 23-24-36-30
MEM 28-22-27-37

Memphis Grizzlies (4-2)
M. Conley - 39 points, 6 rebounds, 14 assists, 2 steals, 11-17 FG, 1-2 3PT, 16-16 FT
C. Lee - 7 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3-5 FG, 0-2 3PT, 1-1 FT
J. Green - 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 8-18 FG, 1-4 3PT
Z. Randolph - 20 points, 7 rebounds, 9-15 FG, 2-2 FT
M. Gasol - 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 4-14 FG, 6-6 FT
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B. Udrih - 6 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists, 2 TO, 3-4 FG


Golden State Warriors (2-4)
S. Curry - 47 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 TO, 17-31 FG, 4-9 3PT, 9-9 FT
K. Thompson - 25 points, 5 rebounds, 8-15 FG, 1-5 3PT, 8-9 FT
J. Holiday - 10 points, 6 assists, 4-13 FG, 2-3 3PT
D. Green - 2 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1-5 FG, 0-1 3PT
A. Bogut - 9 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 3-3 FG, 3-5 FT
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M. Speights - 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3-6 FG, 2-2 FT

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WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
PROJECTED LINEUP





EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
PROJECTED LINEUP

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Posted on May 17, 2015 | J. Harden strong finish, 10 points in the 4th.
Beverley, Harden And Rockets Too Much For Grizzlies, Win 101-96. Houston Leads 1-0 In WCF.

MVP: P. Beverley

MEM 22-23-25-26
HOU 21-32-22-26

Memphis Grizzlies (0-1)
M. Conley - 11 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 TO, 3-11 FG, 0-2 3PT, 5-5 FT
C. Lee - 17 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, 5-13 FG, 3-8 3PT, 4-4 FT
J. Green - 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 6-12 FG, 4-6 3PT, 6-6 FT
Z. Randolph - 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4-6 FG, 8-10 FT
M. Gasol - 14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals, 6 FLS, 7-13 FG
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B. Udrih - 8 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, 3-4 FG, 2-2 FT


Houston Rockets (1-0)
P. Beverley - 23 points, 7 assists, 4 steals, 4 TO, 6-10 FG, 3-4 3PT, 8-12 FT
J. Harden - 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 8-19 FG, 1-8 3PT, 3-3 FT
T. Ariza - 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 6-13 FG, 0-3 3PT, 3-5 FT
J. Smith - 9 points, 5 rebounds, 5 FLS, 3-4 FG, 3-4 FT
D. Howard - 7 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3-7 FG, 1-1 FT
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C. Brewer - 10 points, 2 rebounds, 4 rebounds, 3-6 FG, 0-2 3PT, 4-4 FT

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Cavaliers Handle The Bulls 84-80, At Home. James With Almost A Triple Double 28/9/8

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Butler Helps The Bulls Take Down The Cavaliers 104-101. Jimmy Butler Finished With 34 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Steals And 2 Blocks