Pau Gasol is prepared to finish his career with the Grizzlies, but wouldn't be opposed to a trade; he simply wants to win.

"I don?t know how long this thing is going to last," Gasol said. "I love being in Memphis. I?m still here and I?m still competing. For people to second guess my professionalism and my willingness to work is a real shame. I?ve been here the longest. I?m loyal to my team. I?m a loyal person. But from what I hear, I?m getting (lambasted). It?s unfair.

"Everyone has a right to their opinion, right or wrong. But I?m going to continue to be a professional. I?m a competitor and I like to win. It?s been a hard year. It?s frustrating but I guess I?m the easy target. Why not blame your franchise player who hasn?t said a word about anything? But then some article comes out and now everything changes."