Marc Gasol Marc Gasol is trying to avoid talk about his free agency next summer. This is what he told the Memphis Commercial Appeal when asked:
“That’s so far down the line that it’s not on my mind. I just want to do my freaking job every day,” Gasol said. “You never know what might happen in seven or eight months. The franchise might go in a different direction. We’re going to see how we all feel in July. All of the talk now won’t change that fact.”
Good luck with that Marc. Rumors are already out there that the Celtics and Lakers are going to target Gasol and try to lure him out of Memphis. You can now add the Knicks to the mix, according to Ronald Tillery at the Commercial Appeal.
The New York Knicks don’t appear positioned to be a championship contender in the near future. But could that change by pairing Gasol with Carmelo Anthony? There already is a strong belief that Knicks boss Phil Jackson will target Gasol because of his belief that Gasol is the quintessential center to play in the triangle offense.
Gasol would be perfect in that offense. He has the elbow jumper, he can score in the post, he’s a high IQ player and a very good passer. Plus he’s a former Defensive Player of the Year who would be a big upgrade for New York.
Gasol will have options, but in the end he will probably choose not to go anywhere. Memphis remains the front runner.
In theory the Grizzlies and Gasol can start talking extension in December, but under the current CBA his extension can only be for three years, if he becomes a free agent he can get four years from another team or five from Memphis. So he’s not signing.
Which means the rumors are just going to keep on coming.
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- andrewwiggins22 - Oct 27, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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To operate the triangle effectively, I think they should focus in getting a quality PG. J Calderon should be ok though.
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- alcazarpr - Oct 27, 2014 at 10:01 AM
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If Calderon plays like he did last season, he will be great for the knicks.
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- truehooper1421 - Oct 27, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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A quality pg is the last thing needed for the triangle offense. John Paxson, BJ Armstrong, Steve Kerr, Derek Fisher…all average at best pg’s who won rings with the triangle. Calderon can hit open 3s all day and is a good passer so he will be fine.
A passing big man would sure help so sounds like they are on the right track going after Gasol.
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- bougin89 - Oct 27, 2014 at 11:44 AM
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The triangle offense doesn’t have a tradition PG. Or at least the PG doesn’t play a traditional PG role of initiating the offense.
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- msky22 - Oct 27, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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Calderon will also help a lot in recruiting Gasol to the Knicks given how well they play together for Spain.
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- unfrozencavemanlawyer2 - Oct 27, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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The new CBA really stacks the deck in favor of the home team being able to retain their players. I’d think Gasol is a long shot to move- unless the Grizzlies have a really bad year.
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- csbanter - Oct 27, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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This will be a huge mistake but it’s probably as good as done. Calderon connection with the Gasol brothers. Every time the knicks get a star elsewhere he comes to ny then the foot problems or bad back issues come too. Go after LaMarcus Aldridge and get a center that is defense only.
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- tashkalucy - Oct 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM
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The Knicks are now like the Red Sox…..
If there’s a name player out there in free agency or available in trade with the buyer taking on money – then the national media will start the rumor machine.
One of the great myths in NBA basketball is the “tradition” of the NY Knicks. They had terrific teams in the early 70’s, but not much before, or since. They can’t remotely hold up to the “tradition” of the San Antonio Spurs.
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- stayhigh_247 - Oct 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM
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Brooooooooklyn!!!!!
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- mackcarrington - Oct 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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