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Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on his left shoulder today, which revealed a left shoulder subluxation.  Gay will begin rehab in one week and be re-evaluated in four weeks.

The 6-8, 240-pound forward originally suffered the injury in last night’s 102-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers when he was fouled with 5:31 remaining in the second quarter.

Currently in his fifth NBA season, Gay is averaging 19.8 points and 6.2 rebounds while posting career highs in assists (2.8), steals (1.69, 9th in the NBA), blocks (1.07), field goal percentage (.471), three-point field goal percentage (.396), free throw percentage (.805) and minutes (39.9, 2nd).  The 24-year-old holds career averages of 17.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists on .457 shooting in 36.0 minutes, playing in 372 of a possible 385 games.

The Memphis Grizzlies have announced their pricing structure for the 2011-12 season, and as a way to thank MVP Season Ticket Holders for their dedication over the last 10 years there will be no increase in ticket prices, with price cuts set for over 2,000 seats in the Plaza Level, 600 of which will be lowered to $25 per game per seat.

In addition to a freeze in ticket prices for the sixth straight season, MVP Season Ticket Holders will also receive 2011 Playoff Priority and incredible “Early Bird Rebate Rewards” for renewing their Season Ticket Plans.  Rebate Reward No. 1 gives fans that renew and pay in full by March 11, 10 percent off their total Season Ticket purchase.  Those who renew by March 11, 2011 and pay in full by April 10, 2011 will get five percent off the cost their total Season Tickets as part of Rebate Reward No. 2.  A two percent discount will be taken off Season Tickets purchases that are renewed by March 11 and paid in full by June 15 as part of Rebate Reward No. 3.

Fans who make their initial renewal payment prior to March 11 but would prefer to pay in three installments or on a 10-month plan will be entered to win one of dozens of great prizes in the annual Reward Lottery.  The first reward lottery drawing deadline on Feb. 11 gives fans the opportunity to win two floor seats for the remainder of the 2010-11 season.  The second reward lottery deadline on Feb. 15 includes the opportunity to win a Hospitality Suite for the March 9 game vs. the Knicks and $200 in Grizz Bucks.  Free parking in the Toyota Garage for the 2011-12 season highlights the second reward lottery deadline.  The reward lottery deadline on March 1 includes a one price code upgrade on 2011-12 Season Tickets and the chance to win a $200 Ashley Furniture HomeStore Gift Certificate.

With twice as many chances to win, the fifth reward lottery deadline on March 4 includes at 32-inch Sharp Television and a $200 Kroger Gift Certificate.  Fans who renew by March 7 will be in the sixth reward lottery drawing that will include the chance to win $200 in Malco Theater Movie Tickets and lunch for four with Grizzlies’ General Manager Chris Wallace.  The final drawing on March 9 will end the reward lotteries with a bang, as fans will have a chance to win 50 percent off a 2011-12 Season Ticket package, a $200 Jason’s Deli Gift Certificate, a $200 Neely’s Gift Certificate or a $200 Gould’s Day Spa Gift Certificate.

“With almost a decade under our belts in this great city of Memphis, we understand now more than ever that our Season Ticket Holders are the pulse of our organization.  Every day that we step into FedExForum we strive to give them the rewards that they deserve,” said Greg Campbell, Memphis Grizzlies President of Business Operations.  “Each year we try to add more rewards for our Season Ticket Holders to help represent the growing relationship amongst organization, Grizzlies fans and the city of Memphis.”

While purchasing tickets by the March 11 deadline offers a host of rewards as the team looks forward to the 2011-12 season, renewing season ticket purchasers also gives the members of Grizz Nation a big incentive this season.  All renewing Season Ticket Holders will continue to receive MVP Express concession lines, MVP entrance, MVP only events and recognition and more.

Ronald Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports:

Free-agent point guard Jason Williams has agreed in principle to sign with the Grizzlies, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Barring an unforeseen development, the 35-year-old will join the team by Monday.

Williams informed Griz management of his decision Wednesday night while the team played on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Orlando Magic waived Williams on Jan. 26. Williams and the Magic agreed to part ways over a lack of playing time. He became a fourth-string player after Orlando acquired Gilbert Arenas in a trade with Washington.

The NBA announced today that O.J. Mayo of the Memphis Grizzlies has been suspended without pay for 10 games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program.  His violation of the program involved a positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).

Mayo’s suspension will begin with tomorrow night’s game between the Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Statement from Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo regarding the suspension: “I’m extremely disappointed that I’m going to miss the next 10 games, particularly as our team is making a push for the playoffs. I had no idea that the over-the-counter supplement that I took was a substance banned by the NBA. It was an honest mistake, but I take full responsibility for my actions. I apologize to my fans, teammates and the Grizzlies organization for regrettably not doing the necessary research about what supplements I can put in my body.”

Statement from Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley regarding the suspension: “O.J. had a lack of judgment but has shown complete accountability.  We will continue to support O.J. during this time as we have from the moment he joined the team in 2008.  He has unselfishly done everything we have asked of him, and we expect him to grow as a player and a person from this experience.  He will continue to contribute to the organization during this suspension, as he will practice with the team leading up to his return on Feb. 15 vs. Philadelphia prior to the All-Star break.”

Mayo has mostly come off the bench for the Grizzlies this season, starting just 15 of their 46 games. He is averaging 12.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 28.8 minutes per game.

It’s been a down year on the court for O.J. As a rookie he averaged 18.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3.2 apg. As a second-year player he put up 17.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 3.0 apg. He received 38.0 minutes per game in both those seasons.

The 22-24 Grizzlies are currently 9th in the Western conference.

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The Memphis Grizzlies waived guard Acie Law, Grizzlies General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Chris Wallace announced today.

The 6-3, 202-pound guard averaged 1.1 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists on .158 shooting in 8.5 minutes in 11 games this season for the Grizzlies after signing with the team as a free agent on Aug. 5, 2010.

The four-year pro holds career averages of 3.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists on .394 shooting in 11.8 minutes in 148 games (11 starts) with the Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Charlotte Bobcats and Chicago Bulls.  The 25-year-old was drafted 11th overall by Atlanta in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft after a four-year career at Texas A&M University.