The Grizzlies are discussing a possible contract extension with Rudy Gay, but they remain far apart on an agreement.

Memphis has until Oct. 31 to extend Gay's contract. If they don't, the forward will become a restricted free agent next summer.

"We've had our discussions. We'll have more with two weeks left to see if there is any common ground," general manager Chris Wallace told the Memphis Commercial Appeal. "I don't want to put any measurement on it. We've had periodic discussions through the summer. But you either have a deal or you don't.

"Things can break at any time. Take Allen Iverson. Early in the summer it wasn't very likely we'd sign him and we eventually did. Every negotiation, whether it's small or large in nature, sort of takes a course of its own."

Gay insists that he isn't worried about his contract situation.

"I'm just letting them handle it," he said. "I'm further and further away from worrying about it. Whether or not it happens, I'm still going to play to the best of my ability this season."