Nevertheless, Gay could potentially make a good sixth-man-type scoring option off the bench. Its been two months since Joe Buck jumped from Fox to ESPN. A deal with Chicago would reunite him with Rondo, who ran the point for the Kings last summer, but the Bulls already have enough questions as it is in terms of how Rondo, Jimmy Butler and Wade will mesh together on the court. Rudy Gay will not opt into his player option with the Spurs worth 8.8. The Chicago Bulls, sources said, are among the teams that have engaged the Kings on exploratory discussions on Gay before the Bulls’ big moves this week to sign Chicago native Dwyane Wade away from the Miami Heat as well as former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo.Īfter being relentlessly maligned for his inefficiency during his stints with the Grizzlies and Raptors, Gay certainly rehabilitated his reputation during his time with the Kings, to an extent. His mother is quoted in an ESPN profile about the 4-time All-Star as saying 'The madder he got, the better he played.'. Sources told that the Kings are actively seeking to move Gay as well as big man Kosta Koufos and guard Ben McLemore.
So what you're saying is Vlade has had virtually zero misses when it comes to FA signings and draft picks Huh. But knowing the landscape of how the NBA has changed is essential to understanding the 'economical' aspects of this deal. I guess I'm still pissed cause he cost us the Bulls game after the 20 something point comeback. Marc Stein of confirmed that news and offered some context on potential destinations for the veteran forward, too. He wanted to keep his core and he wanted to keep Gay on the team. The Grizzlies, Raptors and Pistons agreed to a six-player trade Wednesday that sent star swingman Rudy Gay to Toronto. Kings attempting to trade Rudy Gay (per his request), but adamant that they have no interest in Monta Ellis. Veteran forward Rudy Gay and the Jazz have agreed to a two-year deal worth 12.1 million, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Salt Lake Tribune.