Report: Grizzlies, Raptors discussing Gay


Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) puts up a shot under pressure from Philadelphia 76ers forward Thaddeus Young (21) and guard Damien Wilkins (8) during the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Sixers 103-100. (Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports)

The Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors are actively discussing a trade involving forward Rudy Gay, according to an ESPN.com report.

No framework has been established, however, and the Grizzlies maintain that they feel no pressure to deal Gay or another high-salaried player before the Feb. 21 trade deadline.

“We really like our team,” Grizzlies CEO Jason Levien told reporters late last week, adding that the team is more likely to “do nothing” regarding seperating the quartet of Gay, point guard Mike Conley, forward Zach Randolph and center Marc Gasol.

The Raptors remain in pursuit, sources told ESPN.com, and have made point guard Jose Calderon and forward Ed Davis available.