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Memphis’ biggest issue right now is depth. Garcia is on an expiring contract and all three would cost a couple million less than Gay this season, but with Sacramento currently embroiled in the sale of the team to a group looking to move the franchise to Seattle, it’s tough to see the Kings doing anything until their off the court matters are settled. No specifics have been published but the Kings do present the Grizzlies with the most options as they could receive former Rookie of the Year Tyreke Evans, wingman Francisco Garcia and a point guard to back up Conley in the form of Aaron Brooks. Sacramento is the other team rumored to want to snag Gay, but talks have already broken down. Memphis could take on one of those contracts and proceed to amnesty it in the offseason, but would it be worth it? The answer is maybe, but only if the Warriors are willing to part with their 2012 first round pick Harrison Barnes. Golden State wants to a deal but only if the Grizzlies take on a junk contract in the form of Richard Jefferson’s $10.5 million a year over the next two seasons or Andris Biedrins and the $18 million he is owed. In truth, the Raptors would have to look to involve a third team to make it work. Calderon gives them someone to back up Conley, but in the long term it’s not a solution to anything. The problem with that offer is that the Grizzlies would lose their leading scorer and essentially be without a replacement at the small forward position. Toronto stole headlines a few days ago by reigniting interest in Gay that they had over the summer by putting on the table Jose Calderon and his $10.6 million expiring contract along with center Ed Davis and a draft pick. Looking at the four and what they could offer the Grizzlies in return, the decision for management won’t be easy, but it should still lead to Gay staying in Memphis until the summer. Amongst the most heavily touted suitors are the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.