AP Source: Marc Gasol re-signs with Grizzlies for max deal
In this May 11, 2015, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of a second-round NBA basketball Western Conference playoff series in Memphis, Tennessee. AP
Marc Gasol is staying right at home in Memphis.
A person with direct knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that the All-Star center has agreed to terms on a five-year max deal worth more than $100 million to stay with the Grizzlies. The person spoke Monday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced.
The 7-foot-1 Spaniard is coming off the best season of his seven-year NBA career, earning a starting spot in the NBA All-Star game. He also became the first Grizzlies’ player voted to the All-NBA first team .
Gasol averaged 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.62 blocks this past season.
The contract cannot be signed until Thursday.
