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Forward Rudy Gay acknowledged that he'll gladly shift into recruitment mode. "Hopefully, whoever we decide to go after will see the progress we made as a franchise and want to be a part of that," Gay said. "If it comes to me talking to somebody into coming, I'll do it. I've done it before." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Memphis moved below the NBA’s luxury-tax threshold by getting rid of Young’s $948,000 salary. Sanchez, who is playing in Argentina, will never wear a Grizzlies uniform. “Sam preferred another location because he wasn’t playing,” Griz general manager Chris Wallace said. “Sam earned his keep around here and is clearly an NBA player. He was a guy who was a big part of us being able to be successful when Rudy Gay went down last year. But teams evolve.” Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Last year, the Grizzlies figured out how to win without Rudy Gay. This year, they’ve figured out how to win without Zach Randolph. Tuesday, though, was something new altogether: No Zach or Rudy. “We don’t make excuses,” said Marc Gasol. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay has a mild concussion and could miss Tuesday’s home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Team doctors confirmed Gay's condition today after re-evaluating him. Gay left Sunday’s win at Denver with concussion-like symptoms after he received an inadvertent elbow to the head from Denver center Nene. Under the terms of the NBA’s new protocol for concussions and other head injuries, Gay will have to satisfy a strict set of criteria before being allowed back on the floor. Any player diagnosed with a concussion will have to complete a series of physical challenges with increasing stages of exertion to confirm he is healthy. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Ronald Tillery: Rudy Gay officially diagnosed with mild concussion. Now must pass league mandated tests to play tomorrow against Lakers. CA story coming... Twitter

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There was some talk a few weeks ago that Rudy Gay was unhappy in Memphis, but sources close to Rudy say he has cooled off and is having fun winning after sitting out last season. HoopsWorld

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The Memphis Grizzlies are inviting fans from across the Mid-South to join them as they take their moves from the hardwood to the dance floor for the Third Annual Grizz Gala, presented by Gold Strike Casino Resort and First Tennessee Bank. The event will take place at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica on Friday, April 13 from 6-11 p.m. All proceeds from this event benefit Memphis Grizzlies House at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The blue tie affair will give fans a chance to take part in an evening that brings the class and excitement that the Memphis Grizzlies represent on the court and in the community. Gold Strike Casino Resort’s world-class culinary team will prepare a delectable menu of heavy hors d’oeuvres that attendees can enjoy with Rudy Gay, Tony Allen, O.J. Mayo and other team members. Throughout the evening an open bar will be available to guests who will also have an opportunity to meet and participate in interactive games with Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley and the rest of the Grizzlies roster and coaches. NBA.com

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An injury that hit the pause button on Rudy Gay's fast-forwarding career isn't defined by a surgical scar. There's a carefully drawn logo -- Gay's Flight 22 Foundation -- covering the Grizzlies forward's entire back. And it's all of his new body art that will forever remind Gay of the left shoulder separation that required surgery and ended his fifth NBA season nearly a year ago today. "I tried not to get depressed but it happened," Gay said. "I was doing stuff I normally wouldn't do and I've got tattoos to show for it." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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OK, what do you remember thinking when the shoulder injury occurred? Rudy Gay: I knew I was done. It just felt like one of those things that you just don't come back and play. I mean I went home and couldn't sleep. The first couple of weeks I couldn't sleep. That's how I knew it was something I couldn't just bounce back from. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Did you hear the whispers that the Grizzlies didn't need you because of the playoff run? If so, what's your reaction to that? Rudy Gay: I heard it and I thought it was crazy. I'm the one who has been here the longest and kind of started the whole youth movement around here. It's crazy that people actually think like that. But it is what it is. That's just more motivation for me. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Rudy Gay: Jeremy Lin is killing right now, I'm always rooting for the underdogs Twitter

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A year later, Gay is again healthy and has resumed his leading role with the team. He’s also on a mission to prove the Grizzlies can be even better with him in the lineup. “People were saying they did it without me,” Gay said. “It would mean a lot for me to make the playoffs to show how good this team is – not just me – and how much of an impact I could have on it.” Yahoo! Sports

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After beating the Spurs, the Grizzlies lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a tough seven-game series in the second round. Their success had people questioning Gay’s value to the franchise. “I heard all of it,” Gay said. “It was to be expected because this was the furthest the team had gone in their existence in Memphis. I’m out, and they’re doing good. So, of course, they would think they would do better without me since I’ve been there the whole time. “That just motivated me. I know what I can do and I know what I helped this team get to, up to this point. And from talking to some of my teammates, they said, ‘We wouldn’t have got here if it wasn’t for some of the games that you won and some of things you’ve done.’ ” Yahoo! Sports

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Eight 2008 Olympic gold medalists, 10 members of the 2010 USA World Championship gold medal winning team, one national team player and one newcomer to the USA Basketball National Team were among the 20 finalists named today for the 2012 U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team by USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo. The official 12-man U.S. Olympic team roster will be announced later this year. Named as a finalist for the 2012 USA team were: LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers); Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks); Chauncey Billups (Los Angeles Clippers); Chris Bosh (Miami Heat); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Tyson Chandler (New York Knicks); Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder); Rudy Gay (Memphis Grizzlies); Eric Gordon (New Orleans Hornets); Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia 76ers); LeBron James (Miami Heat); Kevin Love (Minnesota Timberwolves); Lamar Odom (Dallas Mavericks); Chris Paul (Los Angeles Clippers); Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls); Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat); Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder); and Deron Williams (New Jersey Nets). Griffin was also officially added to the USA Basketball National Team roster. USA Basketball

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Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay received some good news amid his recent struggles. Gay has been told that he will be among 19 players vying for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, according to an NBA source. Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Pete Pranica: Addressing who's "the man" on the Grizzlies, @Rudy Gay says, "me and Zach are brothers and nothing will come between us." Twitter

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But, as things stand today, it seems a new mentality is taking hold in Memphis, perhaps a product of the incredible excitement the team generated with its postseason run. It sounds as though a maximum offer may be in the offing for Gasol, and that the next obvious cost-saving move – trading Rudy Gay – is not an option. It actually seems that the Grizzlies will come back even better than last season, with a healthy Gay in the starting lineup and Gasol locked up long-term. It might be somewhat of a nightmare for NBA commissioner David Stern, who prefers to see the bigger markets going deep into the playoffs, but the Memphis Grizzlies just might be one of the teams to beat in the West . . .not just this season, but for years to come. HoopsWorld

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Wallace on rumors that he's discussed trading Rudy Gay to Golden State for Monta Ellis: "We're committed to this core. It's obvious. We've stepped up and extended three of them so far. What could we have done if Rudy was healthy (last season)? You're going to see Rudy Gay. We have no interest in trading Rudy Gay. We see Rudy as a cornerstone for this franchise." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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Is there any chance Marc Gasol might not be back in Memphis? Wallace: "It's not in my wildest dreams." Where is Rudy Gay going to fit back in with the team? Hollins: "He's going to be the starting small forward." What's the situation with Shane Battier? Wallace: "Shane's going to be a guy who is in great demand by a wide variety of teams." Memphis Commercial Appeal

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A team source confirmed the Warriors have had talks with Memphis. Reports surfaced Wednesday that Golden State and the Grizzlies had discussions involving Monta Ellis and Rudy Gay. The source wouldn't confirm or deny who was involved, but said a trade involving Monta is extremely unlikely. The Warriors do have Memphis restricted free agent center Marc Gasol on their free agent wish list. San Jose Mercury-News

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