Handicappers at the sports book in basketball betting noted that the Memphis Grizzlies re-signed their biggest competitor on Thursday, signing Rudy Gay to a big five-year deal. Gay is anticipated to make more than $13 million per season for the Grizzlies. The offer also contains annual raises of 10.5 percent. The five-year, $50 million offer he turned down last season definitely pales in comparison. Gay, an unrestricted free agent, was considering meetings with a variety of squads including the Knicks and the Nets. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley promised to meet any deal that Gay was offered on the open market.

There was no surprise on the list of top selections in the 2010 NBA Draft as buffs at the sports book observed Washington take John Wall while Philadelphia took Evan Turner.