And he's no bargain himself, with two years and $34-plus million remaining on his contract (assuming he exercises his 2014-15 player option). Randolph has logged plenty of NBA mileage, along with a history of knee injuries. Rather, it should be a clear sign about which player is the better option to structure their franchise around. That shouldn't fuel the Grizzlies' fire to move Gay, though. Randolph won't bring back the same kind of return as Gay would. His 40.8 field-goal percentage has done nothing to cement his future with the franchise, and his blend of size (6'9', 220 pounds) and athleticism has kept him near the most desirable trade commodities on the market.īut moving Gay has the potential to set back a franchise still trying to leave their mark on the NBA landscape. Not surprisingly, he's emerged as the more likely trade candidate for a Memphis front office not yet convinced that Gay can live up to his contract (which has two years and over $37 million remaining after the 2012-13 season). His six-plus-year career has seemingly included an annual pass to the rumor mill.