Grizzlies Won’t Pounce on Gordon

It’s almost impossible to imagine the Memphis Grizzlies, the only team with significant cap space, extending an offer for Bulls restricted free agent Ben Gordon.  It appears more and more likely by the day that Gordon and the Bulls will not reach an agreement on a long term deal, thus leaving Gordon without many options.  Gordon is overvaluing his skill set and his importance to the team and the Bulls appear to be standing pat with their offer of six years for approximately $60 million.

Memphis wasn’t expected to use any of their cap space this summer, as they’re right on the threshold of the minimum team salary in ratio to the salary cap.  But the club surprised everyone last week by offering nearly $60 million to Hawks restricted free agent Josh Smith, a sheet which the Hawks matched.  Do not think that because the Grizz decided to throw some money Smith’s way that they’ll do the same with Gordon.  The Grizzlies have a ton of guards on their roster and Smith would have provided an inside presence that the team sorely lacks.  In Memphis Gordon would find himself in a backcourt more crowded than the one he’s currently in with the Bulls.  This upcoming season will probably be Gordon’s last with the team, as the roster already includes Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich and Larry Hughes.

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