The 6-foot-8 former first-round pick joined the Spurs in 2017 after spending four seasons with the Sacramento Kings. Later, Ujiri made moves like trading Greivis Vsquez to. Over the last two seasons, Gay tops Morris in box plus/minus, true shooting percentage. Here is the reasoning they gave for why Gay to Los Angeles would be the perfect move. Because he's 'unlikely to negotiate a new deal to return to.
Bleacher Report took a look at the perfect trade target for the Clippers and they believe that would be Gay. Rudy Gay has reportedly informed the Sacramento Kings that he'll decline his 2017 player option to become an unrestricted free agent. Trade value on the open market is 13.52 which ranks him 42nd among small forwards and 195th overall. Gay, 34, is averaging 11.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game during the 2020-2021 season. There was the Rudy Gay trade to Sacramento that helped jump-start the 201314 playoff push. Rudy Gay might end up being a potential trade target for L.A. Open to landing both.”įollow the Heavy on Heat Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Aldridge, 35, was mentioned as a possible trade piece linked to the Heat because he’s also a. Rudy Gay #22 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Novemin San Francisco, California.Īfter weeks of rumors and contesting reports, it appears the Miami Heat has narrowed down their numerous prospective trade deals to focus on obtaining San Antonio Spurs star Rudy Gay.įive Reasons Sports Network tweeted on March 11, “While the Heat have expressed interest in LaMarcus Aldridge, as first reported yesterday by 2 sources confirm that Miami’s primary frontcourt target on the Spurs remains Rudy Gay. Getty LaMarcus Aldridge (L) and Rudy Gay (R), both have expiring contracts with the San Antonio Spurs.