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Newly acquired big man Marc Gasol will make his Toronto Raptors debut on Saturday against the New York Knicks, but he will come off the bench. The Raptors acquired Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for C.J. Miles, Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and a 2024 second round draft pick. Marc Gasol will play tonight. Off bench tonight — Blake […]

All-Star big man Marc Gasol is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors, ending his storied run with the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis traded Gasol to the Raptors on Thursday. The Spaniard is no doubt excited to play for a Toronto team which can win the championship this season, but Gasol wanted to say his final […]

New Toronto Raptors acquisition Marc Gasol is hoping to make his debut in a different uniform for the first time in his 11-year career against the New York Knicks on Saturday, according to Ryan Wolstat of The Toronto Sun. Gasol naturally missed Thursday’s game, as the trade with the Memphis Grizzlies was being processed by […]

The NBA trade deadline loosed the petty child in all of the NBA — perhaps for good reason — and the Toronto Raptors were no exception. ESPN has the scoop about the situation with the Raptors, which has been a bit off since the trade deadline began looming: The vibes out of Toronto over the […]

Despite being shipped off to the Toronto Raptors on deadline day, three-time All-Star big man Marc Gasol remains to be one of the prominent figures of the Memphis Grizzlies organization. According to team owner Robert Pera, the Grizzlies intend to retire Gasol’s No. 33 jersey once the 34-year-old calls it a career. "The impact @MarcGasol […]

The Charlotte Hornets came mightily close to acquire Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, as they were previously considered the frontrunners to trade for him before the NBA trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The Toronto Raptors, however, wound up wooing the Grizzlies by offering Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, and 2024 second-round pick in […]

Via a press release from the Toronto Raptors, Marc Gasol is officially a Raptor. The Memphis Grizzlies had dealt Gasol for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, and a future second-round pick. Raptors president Masai Ujiri said in the press release: “Marc brings significant playoff experience to our team, which along with his savviness and […]

Without question, Marc Gasol is a seamless fit with the Toronto Raptors. First-year head coach Nick Nurse rejuvenated Jonas Valanciunas’ career this season by bringing him off the bench, allowing the seven-foot behemoth to wreak havoc in the post against opposing second-unit big men. Gasol, at 34, is more similar to Valanciunas than their disparate […]

Memphis Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff had a strong response to the team deciding to trade Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors. While speculation had centered around Marc Gasol possibly being dealt to the Charlotte Hornets, it was the Raptors that swooped in and landed the Grizzlies veteran in hopes of taking another step forward […]

The Toronto Raptors acquired All-Star big man Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in a blockbuster trade, and the Spaniard is reportedly very excited about joining the team. Toronto traded Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles and a 2024 second round pick to the Grizzlies for Marc Gasol, who is a three-time All-Star and a […]

Marc Gasol is on the move after all – just not to the team anyone anticipated. In a shocking bit of deadline-day drama, the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies are finalizing a deal that will send the three-time All-Star north of the border, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In exchange, the Grizzlies will get Jonas […]

It appears that Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol’s potential move to the Charlotte Hornets is still very much alive and kicking as negotiations extend into trade deadline day. Two highly reliable sources have confirmed the news that the Grizzlies and Hornets remained locked in talks to try and bring the veteran center to Charlotte: […]

With the Feb. 7 trade deadline just around the corner, the Washington Wizards have inquired about the availability of Mike Conley and Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies. Per Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, the Wizards might be looking to trade for the two All-Stars. However, the Charlotte Hornets reportedly have the upper hand […]

Marc Gasol received a hero’s welcome at FedEx Forum on Tuesday night, when the three-time All-Star emerged from the arena’s gallows to join his Memphis Grizzles teammates on the bench. He hurt his hand in a win over the New York Knicks two days earlier, but that was not the reason for Gasol’s absence. Instead, […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been trying to acquire Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Hornets are in the lead for Gasol’s services: The Grizzlies, meanwhile, continue to press in their efforts to move Marc Gasol (Charlotte in the lead) and Mike Conley (Detroit and Utah are deeply interested but are yet to meet […]

The Memphis Grizzlies wanted Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings for Marc Gasol, league sources say, but he isn’t being made available to the team. According to FantasyPros, while Bogdanovic was initially doing well for this season, he’s been struggling over these last few games. “Bogdan Bogdanovic struggled from the field once again on Monday […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly discussed a trade with the Houston Rockets, but it did not involve either Marc Gasol or Mike Conley, whom they are trying to move before the trade deadline on Thursday. The Rockets are trying to unload Brandon Knight’s contract, and the Grizzlies are said to be interested in him. However, […]

Memphis Grizzlies veteran big man Marc Gasol has emerged as one of the top targets as the NBA trade deadline draws closer. As detailed by Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Detroit Pistons are one of the teams who have tabled an offer to the Grizzlies for Gasol. Detroit was reportedly willing to part ways […]

The end of a great era is closing in on Beale Street, as Mike Conley and Marc Gasol have likely played their last game together in a Grizzlies uniform. Knowing the devotion he has given to the organization, fans inside FedExForum decided to give Gasol a hero’s sendoff during Tuesday night’s home game against the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets got awfully close to a potential trade for veteran center Marc Gasol, but the trade could easily fall off the rails due to a minute discrepancy. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, a trade that would send Bismack Biyombo, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, and a protected first-round pick to the Grizzlies […]

The Toronto Raptors trade offer of Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol did not appeal to the Memphis Grizzlies, lacking the youth they expected in return. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, the Grizzlies wanted a player like OG Anunoby in return to make the trade happen — a […]

There is increasing skepticism that the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets can complete a Marc Gasol trade before the Feb. 7 trade deadline, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. The Hornets and Grizzlies do not have an agreement in place. Gasol didn’t play on Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, making people around […]

According to Brendan Smart of Off the Glass, the Memphis Grizzlies might be close to trading Marc Gasol to the Charlotte Hornets for Malik Monk, a first round pick and an expiring contract. Sources close to the Grizzlies front office have told me that Memphis is trading Marc Gasol to Charlotte for Malik Monk, a first […]

The No. 33 above All-Star center Marc Gasol’s locker has been removed by the Memphis Grizzlies, according to David Cobb of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. This likely means Marc Gasol is going to be traded soon. Reports came out on Tuesday stating that the Charlotte Hornets and Memphis were in advanced discussions on a Gasol […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is just days away, and all signs are pointing to the very strong likelihood that Marc Gasol will be traded away from the Memphis Grizzlies. Mike Conley opened up to Omari Sankofa of The Athletic about the potential of his long-time teammate Gasol being traded: “Knowing what’s possible after tonight, it’s […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol won’t play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, according to Grizzlies head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. A report surfaced on Tuesday stating the Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets were in advanced discussions on a Marc Gasol trade. As a result, Memphis is sitting Gasol so the Spaniard doesn’t get hurt versus Minnesota. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly strongly considering trading center Marc Gasol to the Charlotte Hornets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Memphis is in strong talks to move franchise star Marc Gasol to Charlotte, league sources tell @TheAthletic @WatchStadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2019 Memphis made both Marc Gasol and […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is only hours away, with Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET cutoff point inching closer and closer before teams take their best shot at making some big-time acquisitions before the window closes for good until free agency in July 1. From buyers to sellers, the league will see plenty of player movement, whether […]

With the NBA trade deadline inching closer, the Toronto Raptors are surprisingly trying to get involved in some big-name acquisitions. According to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer, the Raptors have called the Memphis Grizzlies and inquired about acquiring stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in a trade. Per Fischer, the Raptors have reportedly […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline now just a few days away, the league’s rumor mill continues to churn at rapid speeds. This time around, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol remains at the forefront of rumors with the veteran big man currently gearing up to join a new team, or so it appears. While it remains […]

Marc Gasol did not exactly get along with David Fizdale during their time together with the Memphis Grizzlies, but on Sunday afternoon when the Grind City visited Fizdale’s New York Knicks, it was nothing but love. Marc Gasol and David Fizdale talked and hugged outside the locker room just now. pic.twitter.com/AgiliQhNmC — David Cobb (@DavidWCobb) […]

It’s finally time for the Memphis Grizzlies to stop gritting and grinding altogether. The Grizzlies have made Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, the last remaining pillars from its hallowed playoff teams of the mid-2010s, available via trade. But shipping either player out of Memphis won’t be as easy as it seems on the surface, and […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol decided to pay a little visit to the Minnesota Timberwolves during their matchup on Wednesday night, plopping down on the Timberwolves’ bench during the first quarter. It’s not clear what was going on here or why Gasol decided to join Anthony Tolliver and Co. for a quick conversation. Was […]

If the Memphis Grizzlies do in fact trade center Marc Gasol, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly the team most likely to acquire him, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. The Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Marc Gasol with the Feb. 7 trade deadline approaching, and the Blazers could make a move […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol is reportedly not in the Sacramento Kings’ current plans, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee. The Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley. The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 7. League sources tell me, as of now, Marc Gasol of […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol has been put on the trade block along with his franchise partner Mike Conley Jr., and while it’s tough to endure the swirling rumors, the 7-foot-1 behemoth still sees the fun on playing what if he was traded for his brother Pau Gasol. “I know, that’s pretty crazy, this whole […]

There are reportedly no ongoing conversations taking place between the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies regarding All-Star big man Marc Gasol, according to James Edwards III of The Atheltic. The Grizzlies are listening to trade offers for Marc Gasol for the first time since he has been with the team. Memphis has the second-worst record […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley Jr. has gotten mostly crickets upon hitting the trade block, besides the Utah Jazz’ reported interest in trading for him, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Despite being the younger of two between him and soon-to-be 34-year-old Marc Gasol; Conley, 31, is an unnecessary commodity in today’s market, […]

The Sacramento Kings and the Detroit Pistons are among a few teams to express interest in Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. According to the report, it is Gasol generating more chatter on the trade market than his teammate Mike Conley Jr. The Grizzlies are trying to included the exiled […]