Marc Gasol and the Grizzlies continue negotiations in Barcelona

Last details of a contract that will allow the Spanish player to continue for the next five seasons in Memphis are being discussed. Marc Stein from ESPN assures that 'Big Spain' will sign for the maximum and will earn over $100 million (some sources suggest it could reach $108 million). The NBA market opened on Wednesday and it was expected that the agreement would be official in less than 48 hours. However, it is still unknown when both parties will reach the long-awaited verbal agreement.

ESPN latest on Grizzlies and Marc Gasol

ESPN latest on Grizzlies and Marc Gasol continuing to progress on five-year deal worth in excess of $100 million: http://t.co/w6ej6P9erE

Marc's intentions are clear: the Grizzlies are the only franchise he will meet with. In response to this, the Grizzlies' owner, Robert Pera, has arrived in Barcelona to lead the negotiation process. If the agreement is announced before July 9th (which would be a surprise if it doesn't happen), it will not be official until that date when the salary cap for the next season is established.

One thing that is certain is that Marc will have a new teammate in the paint if he signs with Joerger's team. The Grizzlies signed Brandan Wright on Wednesday for 18 million dollars for the next three seasons.