One of the top priorities for the Grizzles this offseason will be to sign forward Rudy Gay to a contract extension.

Gay has made it known that he'd prefer to remain in Memphis for the long haul.

"As a player and a person, I want to be set going into next season," Gay said. "I want to be comfortable and work on trying to be an All-Star. So yeah, (an extension) is important to me."

Gay, who is putting the finishing touches on a strong third season, will become eligible to negotiate an extension beginning on July 1.

If no extension is reached, Gay would become a restricted free agent in summer 2010.