The Memphis Grizzlies will begin listening to trade offers for center Marc Gasol and guard Mike Conley for the first time since the pair developed into franchise building blocks a decade ago, ESPN reported Tuesday.
According to the report, the Grizzlies are prepared to consider trading one or both veterans before the Feb. 7 deadline, or perhaps after the season. Gasol and Conley met with team owner Robert Pera recently, though neither expressed interest in being dealt.
Sitting at 19-28, Memphis is motivated to reshape its roster around rookie forward Jaren Jackson Jr.
Gasol, who turns 34 on Jan. 29, could become a free agent this summer by declining a $25.6 million option for 2019-20. His salary for this year is $24.1 million. Conley, 31, is making $30.5 million this year and is under contract for $32.5 million in 2019-20.
Gasol and Conley both have the potential to be difference-makers on any contender willing to take on their contracts.