'What's curious about the deal,' says 's Royce Young, 'is that the Grizzlies currently are fourth in the West at 29-15, and very much a legit contender. That's a big number for new owner Robert Pera, who took over the franchise last November and has quickly started addressing the team's salary situation. The 6-foot-8 small forward is due $16.5 million this season with $37 million more over the next two years. Gay, averaging 17.2 points and 5.9 rebounds, signed a five-year, $82 million maximum contract in July 2010 with Memphis. We also appreciate everything that Austin Daye has done for our team both on and off the court over the past three-plus years.' 'We want to thank Tayshaun for his professionalism and contributions over the last 10 years. 'Trading a player like Tayshaun Prince, who has meant so much to our organization and contributed to our championship success, is never easy,' Pistons president Joe Dumars said in a statement.
Prince and Daye have both spent their entire careers with Detroit, and Prince was the last link to the proud championship team of 2003-04.
