NBA Trade Rumors: Rudy Gay Still in Kings' Trading Block; Thunder, Pacers, Rockets Interested
Cristian Andal | | Dec 14, 2016 11:37 PM EST |
(Photo : Getty Images) Rudy Gay could soon leave the Kings.
Rudy Gay is still in the Sacramento Kings' trading block and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers, and Houston Rockets are all interested in dealing for the offensive-minded small forward, according to latest trade rumors.
Gay, 30, is the subject of a lot of trade speculations since the recent summer after he admitted in an interview that he is "unhappy" in Sacramento.
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The 10-year veteran even mentioned Paul Pierce and Jamal Crawford's status with the Los Angeles Clippers as the ideal "career stability" he is looking for in a ball club. He had also told reporters in a separate interview that he would love to join the Miami Heat if there would be an opportunity.
Just before the season began, Gay disclosed that he had already advised the Kings that he will not re-sign with the club and look for opportunities elsewhere when he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2017. This development said to have forced Sacramento to start finding a suitable trade partner to deal Gay in or before this season's February trade deadline.
However, the Kings are reportedly being discreet about shopping Gay as they do not want to decrease his trade value.
Currently, Gay is having an above average season with averages of 18.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.6 steals in 33.5 minutes per game in 23 games so far as the secondary option for the Kings behind DeMarcus Cousins. His performance is said to be rising his trade value as the deadline draws nearer.
With that, RealGM reported that the Thunder, Pacers, and Rockets are all interested in trading for Gay. The report also said that the Kings should not make the same mistake the Pelicans had with Ryan Anderson during the recent free-agency. New Orleans lost their stretch four for nothing despite Anderson giving indications that he will not re-sign with the Pelicans.
Sporting News indicated that the Thunder "looks like the best fit for Gay" as Russell Westbrook is badly needed offensive support in OKC.
However, it remains to be seen what assets are the Thunder prepared to give up to acquire Gay from Sacramento.
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