As the Rudy Gay trade talks continue to percolate and the Grizzlies work to raise his trade value, having made clear that they're not just clearing space, a new name has popped up. The Memphis Commercial-Appeal reports that the Wizards brought a prized asset to the table in an attempt to obtain the wingman.

Griz have entertained the Washington Wizards' offer for Gay. The crux of that exchange would have the Griz receiving rookie shooting guard Bradley Beal in a larger package. According to a person with knowledge of those conversations, Gay is likely to remain a Grizzly through the end of this season. The message to Gay at the moment is that if he is dealt by the league's Feb. 21 trade deadline, then the Griz will have been offered a no-brainer scenario.
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