NBA Rumors: Marc Gasol Ruling Out Knicks In Free Agency?
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

This summer’s free agency class may lack the major superstars of last year’s, but there are still some very good players available and one of the best is Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol. An unrestricted free agent, Gasol will be sought after by numerous teams this off-season.

— Think You Know Everything About Kobe Bryant? Take The Ultimate Kobe Quiz! —

The New York Knicks are expected to be one of Gasol’s biggest suitors this summer, but according to Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops, Gasol has already ruled out playing for them:

A little birdie who knows of what he speaks tells me Gasol has already ruled out playing for the New York Knicks. It’s nothing personal with Phil Jackson or that consummate New Yorker, Jim Dolan (gag). It’s a matter of money. He can get a five-year deal to stay in Memphis, where he attended high school. After taxes, that will be worth more than twice what he would get from New York.”

The chances of Gasol leaving Memphis were always slim. The Grizzlies are currently second in a ridiculously difficult Western Conference, can offer him the most money, and it is his home. Many teams will pursue, but it is likely to be an unsuccessful attempt.

Of course this is a rumor, but the reasons for ruling out the Knicks could also be applied to the Los Angeles Lakers as well. That likely won’t stop the Lakers and others from pursuing him, but Gasol is staying in Memphis in all likelihood.

[divide]

LKN Lakers Ed Davis On Upcoming Road Trip


Please enable Javascript to watch this video

You May Also Like

NBA Rumors: Lakers Discussed Russell Westbrook For Buddy Hield Trade With Kings Earlier In Season

Leading up to the NBA trade deadline, one thing that became clear according to numerous reports was that…

Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo Will Be Given Opportunity To Win Starting Role As Point Guard

The Los Angele Lakers made their big splash in free agency on Sunday evening by agreeing to terms with LeBron…

Lakers Rumors: Dan Hurley Meeting With Organization To Be Offered Head Coaching Position

The Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching search took an interesting turn on Monday morning with the report that they are…

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Interested In Wayne Ellington, Terrence Ross

Come Saturday, the Los Angeles Lakers and all 30 NBA teams will be able to trade players who signed a new contract during this past summer’s free agency…