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I broke down the Rudy Gay situation on Wednesday, but there's another potential team to add to the mix: the aforementioned Clippers. While it remains unclear how determined the Memphis Grizzlies and their new management group are to move their star small forward before the Feb. 21 deadline, a package involving Clippers backup point guard Eric Bledsoe and veteran small forward Caron Butler, picks and other players to make the money work could be just what the Grizzlies are looking for. It's clear they are on the lookout for an upgrade over reserve point guard Jerryd Bayless, and Butler would fill Gay's small forward spot – albeit not nearly as well. The Clippers, I'm told, would consider Gay but are also justifiably wary of doing anything to affect the chemistry that has played such a big part in their season. USA Today Sports

Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Trade, Rudy Gay, Eric Bledsoe, Jerryd Bayless, Caron Butler 

Memphis Grizzlies. West scout: “They play defense. That’s the thing with these guys. I like what they’ve done with their bench; they have a much better set of role players and everyone sort of fits in. They have the thing you need in the playoffs—guys who can create points when things are not going good. Rudy Gay can do that, Zach Randolph can do that, Jerryd Bayless can do that. That, with their defense, it makes them dangerous as a playoff contender.” Oregonian

Memphis Grizzlies, Rudy Gay, Zach Randolph, Jerryd Bayless 

As part of the Memphis Grizzlies Season of Giving, Grizzlies guard Jerryd Bayless will distribute school uniforms and toys to students at Douglass Optional School (1650 Ash Street, Memphis 38108) on Monday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. (following practice). Media is invited to attend. Bayless will distribute 380 uniform tops and embroidered fleece cardigans along with a polo shirt and gift for all students. The Memphis Grizzlies Season of Giving has included Grizzlies players, coaches, family members and staff teaming with community partners to make a difference in the lives of children and families by hosting several charitable events throughout November and December. NBA.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Jerryd Bayless 

Although backup Jerryd Bayless hit a clutch jump shot and made two free throws down the stretch, he went in the wrong direction on consecutive possessions. "I've got to give a shoutout to Mike Conley and all the haters of Mike Conley," Hollins said. "He's one of the most valuable players we have on this team. He's not a flashy guy, not a big scorer, not a big name, but he helps makes us go and we missed him big time. Jerryd did an admirable job. … (But) you limit what you can do when you don't have a guy that knows all of the nuances of what you're trying to do." Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis Grizzlies, Jerryd Bayless, Mike Conley 

The 6-foot-2 Bayless shoved Smith in the face and then tried to get after the Knicks guard. A livid Bayless had to be restrained by teammates while Smith backpedaled away, laughing at the scene. “Other than me trying to get the ball, I don’t know what he could’ve been mad at,’’ Smith said after the Knicks’ 105-95 loss to the Grizzlies, their first defeat of the season. “Some small guards have a little man’s complex. They got to work that out.’’ New York Post

Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Jerryd Bayless, JR Smith 

Ronald Tillery: Griz announce they've officially signed Bayless and Wroten Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Jerryd Bayless, Tony Wroten 

Ronald Tillery: Source confirms @ESPNSteinline report. Griz agree to sign Jerryd Bayless to contract that starts at $3 million. CA story coming... Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

The Memphis Grizzlies have reached terms on a contract with free-agent guard Jerryd Bayless to help fill the void created by O.J. Mayo's imminent departure, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. ESPN.com

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, OJ Mayo, Jerryd Bayless 

Marc Stein: New free-agent development: G Jerryd Bayless has reached an agreement to sign with Memphis. Deal on course to be finalized later Wednesday Twitter

Memphis Grizzlies, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

Snubbed by Allen and Terry, and unable to get an audience with several other established players, the Grizzlies' road in free agency has narrowed with guards Willie Green, Jodie Meeks and Jordan Farmar now in their sights, according to sources. The Griz are said to also have interest in guards Sonny Weems and Jerryd Bayless. Russian point guard Alexey Shved was off the Grizzlies' radar as of Monday with a source close to the situation insisting that a deal wouldn't get done. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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KC Johnson: Add two names to Bulls' free-agent possibles: Michael Redd and Jerryd Bayless, who just became a UFA after Toronto pulled qualifying offer. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Free Agency, Michael Redd, Jerryd Bayless 

Ryan Wolstat: Had been told Raptors would not match any decent offer on Bayless, but not that they'd make him unrestricted. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

Tim Chisholm: The biggest problem for Bayless was he only saw himself as a PG, and the team didn’t share his confidence he could play the pos full time. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

John Hollinger: Follow-up to Stein's Tweet: With Bayless QO off books, no strong need to amnesty Calderon unless blockbuster deal materializes. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon, Jerryd Bayless 

Marc Stein: Raps G Jerryd Bayless is now unrestricted free agent, agent Jeff Schwartz tells ESPN. Raps have pulled qualifying offer to make Bayless UFA Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

Eric Koreen: As for qualifying offers to Bayless and Weems: no word yet. My guess is they are in danger. JUST AN EDUCATED GUESS. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless, Sonny Weems 

Eric Smith: Colangelo just confirmed that within moments he'll be extending qualifying offers to Jerryd Bayless and Sonny Weems. #Raptors #SN590 Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless, Sonny Weems 

Eric Koreen: DeRozan, Bayless, Davis at Raptors draft workouts today. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Draft, Ed Davis, Jerryd Bayless, DeMar DeRozan 

Bayless doesn’t seem to agree, but maintains he’ll do whatever it takes in order to stick around in Toronto long-term. He said he’ll spend much of his summer in town and though he’s “not 100% comfortable” playing off of the ball, “whatever they want me to do, I’m going to do. “I’m still searching, whatever they want me to do here I’m willing to do, but I think I’m still searching.” The Phoenix native said his agent has talked with Colangelo and “I kind of have an idea” (of what the future holds). Toronto Sun

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Jerryd Bayless 

Ryan Wolstat: Jerryd Bayless out for season: Torn oblique muscle Twitter

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