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Title: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: CelticsElite on June 18, 2018, 02:54:22 PM
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23832829/rudy-gay-opting-contract-san-antonio-spurs

Wonder what team might want him
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: celticinorlando on June 18, 2018, 02:57:15 PM
I put Rudy Gay up there with Jeff Green. Just existing in the NBA to get a paycheck.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Monkhouse on June 18, 2018, 03:00:27 PM
I put Rudy Gay up there with Jeff Green. Just existing in the NBA to get a paycheck.

Eh, the injuries to Rudy Gay in the past would scare me. But he's still a solid player that can score 12-15 PPG, or come off the bench as a sixth man candidate. He's going to certainly get some offers.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: rondofan1255 on June 18, 2018, 03:12:58 PM
Wonder if Danny Green’s next with his 10M option
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: PickNRoll on June 18, 2018, 03:17:48 PM
This is the first domino.  This puts the Spurs at 90M heading into next year, assuming Green opts in, with a projected cap of 108.  He knows Kawhi is gone.  He can still get still get 8.8M on the open market.  This opens up the possibility of signing on a super team at a discount.  It could also allow SA to absorb salary in a deal.  Tons of flexibility for the 3-team, Kawhi to the Lakers deal that's coming.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Fafnir on June 18, 2018, 03:23:47 PM
I don't think he wants to be there for another season without Kawhi.

Can't blame him at this point of his career.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: CelticsElite on June 18, 2018, 03:30:58 PM
Its not going to happen but it would be awesome if he came ring chasing for us at the minimum
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: saltlover on June 18, 2018, 03:32:03 PM
An alternative way to look at it is if the Spurs can move Gasol, they’re entering LeBron territory for cap room.  Maybe LeBron and Kawhi team up in San Antonio, with Gay having opted out so he can rejoin them later as a Spur.

Highly unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility.  The Spurs have often been mentioned as a potential LeBron destination.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: CelticsElite on June 18, 2018, 03:33:35 PM
An alternative way to look at it is if the Spurs can move Gasol, they’re entering LeBron territory for cap room.  Maybe LeBron and Kawhi team up in San Antonio, with Gay having opted out so he can join them later as a Spur.

Highly unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility.  The Spurs have often been mentioned as a potential LeBron destination.
kawhi isn't staying in SA. Kawhi hates pop and lebron can't be coached
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Birdman on June 18, 2018, 03:36:34 PM
I take Gay on a cheap contract
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Sophomore on June 18, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
An alternative way to look at it is if the Spurs can move Gasol, they’re entering LeBron territory for cap room.  Maybe LeBron and Kawhi team up in San Antonio, with Gay having opted out so he can join them later as a Spur.

Highly unlikely, but not out of the realm of possibility.  The Spurs have often been mentioned as a potential LeBron destination.
kawhi isn't staying in SA. Kawhi hates pop and lebron can't be coached

Trying to imagine Pop and LeBron having a polite difference of opinion on play selection...
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: hodgy03038 on June 18, 2018, 08:13:29 PM
I put Rudy Gay up there with Jeff Green. Just existing in the NBA to get a paycheck.

Yeah and he gave up I think an 8M option. I doubt he can get that from anyone as a free agent.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Beat LA on June 18, 2018, 08:19:35 PM
This should probably be a separate thread/poll, but I wonder as to how many, if any, people would prefer to have Rudy Gay over Marcus Morris.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: saltlover on June 18, 2018, 08:31:30 PM
This should probably be a separate thread/poll, but I wonder as to how many, if any, people would prefer to have Rudy Gay over Marcus Morris.

At the same salary, hopefully no one.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: hodgy03038 on June 18, 2018, 08:32:10 PM
I'll keep Morris over Gay.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Beat LA on June 18, 2018, 08:41:15 PM
This should probably be a separate thread/poll, but I wonder as to how many, if any, people would prefer to have Rudy Gay over Marcus Morris.

At the same salary, hopefully no one.

May I ask as to why not?

Don't get me wrong, I've really come to like Morris as a player and am certainly not hoping that he's moved, or anything, but at least Gay's shot selection is noticeably better, although, granted, there's not exactly much of a bar, there, lol ;D.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: CelticsElite on June 19, 2018, 02:09:59 AM
Another board was speculating that he is indeed ready to ring chase because his market is probably not above $8 mill. I wonder if smart leaves and we replace him with gay
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: SparzWizard on June 19, 2018, 02:37:06 AM
Lakers will probably go after him once they sign LeBron James, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard.

Great, another SF added to their collection!
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Surferdad on June 19, 2018, 07:09:31 AM
Watch Gay sign with the GSW as part of their annual revolving door of vet ring chasers.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: hodgy03038 on June 19, 2018, 08:23:12 AM
Lakers will probably go after him once they sign LeBron James, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard.

Great, another SF added to their collection!

Scalabrine just said on NBA Radio that he expects the Lakers to sign Gay. The 8.8 M that he gave up is basically the MLE which Scal said he should easily get or more.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: SHAQATTACK on June 19, 2018, 08:34:35 AM
I put Rudy Gay up there with Jeff Green. Just existing in the NBA to get a paycheck.

yup

making laps    9-5 job
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: hodgy03038 on June 19, 2018, 08:41:53 AM
I put Rudy Gay up there with Jeff Green. Just existing in the NBA to get a paycheck.

JJ Hickson says there is nothing wrong with an NBA paycheck and I don't need any competition at home invasions.
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: mef730 on June 19, 2018, 08:57:46 AM
Another board was speculating that he is indeed ready to ring chase because his market is probably not above $8 mill. I wonder if smart leaves and we replace him with gay

If he’s ring-chasing, he should go to Cleveland. Not only would he have a decent shot at a championship but Cavs would also be making a powerful social statement by pairing him with Kevin Love.

Mike
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: hodgy03038 on June 19, 2018, 09:00:31 AM
Another board was speculating that he is indeed ready to ring chase because his market is probably not above $8 mill. I wonder if smart leaves and we replace him with gay

If he’s ring-chasing, he should go to Cleveland. Not only would he have a decent shot at a championship but Cavs would also be making a powerful social statement by pairing him with Kevin Love.

Mike

It took me twice to figure it out but I got it. I am a little slow but that is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh. TP
Title: Re: Rudy Gay opts out, becomes Unrestricted free agent
Post by: Monkhouse on June 19, 2018, 01:53:23 PM
Another board was speculating that he is indeed ready to ring chase because his market is probably not above $8 mill. I wonder if smart leaves and we replace him with gay

If he’s ring-chasing, he should go to Cleveland. Not only would he have a decent shot at a championship but Cavs would also be making a powerful social statement by pairing him with Kevin Love.

Mike

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

TP for the laughs.