Marc Gasol is expected to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies this summer even though no final decision has been made, according to Yahoo Sports.
Marc Gasol expected to stay with Grizzlies, per report
Bringing the center back remains the biggest concern of the offseason for Memphis.
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Gasol enters free agency as one a target for a number of teams, including the San Antonio Spurs. He’ll command a max contract this offseason after putting up a career-high 17.5 points per game last season, his eighth in the league. He’s a defensive stalwart who is also one of the best passing big men in the league.
The star center has the full attention of the Grizzlies after Jeff Green exercised his player option to remain with the Grizzlies for the 2015-16 season, according to Yahoo Sports.
By passing on free agency this summer, Green will make $9.2 million next season.
The 28-year-old forward was traded from Boston to Memphis in a three-team deal with New Orleans in January. He averaged 13.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his 45 games with Memphis.
Now, Memphis will turn it's full attention to resigning Gasol, who helped take the Grizzlies to the second round of the playoffs, where they lost a six-game series to the eventual NBA Champion Golden State Warriors.
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