Rudy Gay Unsure About $19.3M Option For 14-15

[PDXKnight]

EVERYBODY knows Rudy will accept that option. You can attempt to fool us all you want Rudy

[JazzMatt13]

He seems like he is more happy with cruddy organization that isn't winning but with big money, rather than good organization that is winning but with little money.

Obviously the Kings have made a big stride in their fan base, and have have brought in big talent. But the fact is, they got 2 guys who would be All-Stars, but are at bottom of West, turrible.....Key word "would", not could or should. Had Kings had a good record, Cousins or Gay would have made All-Star.

[Fresh360Waves]

He should exercise the option like he will do. Quit the games lol. "Talk to my people."

[Sam195]

He's not going to opt out. He's played for three different teams in 2013, players who are in demand in free agency don't bounce around like that. JR Smith before he lost his mind, out played rudy gay coming off the knicks bench and winning the sixth man award. The most JR got was 3 years 18M. Kevin Martin who also came off the bench but played starters minutes and had a better season than gay got 4 years 28 million from the timberwolves. Monta Ellis who many believed was snubbed from last season's all star game in the east got 3 years 24 million. The most rudy would get as a ufa especially with his inconsistent play the last two seasons is probably 10M/year from a GM of a basement team. He's better off opting in playing the 2014-15 season out with the kings who he's played his best basketball for this season and than taking the most money he can in a new contract in 2015 free agency. Rudy Gay ain't lebron james, he can't risk leaving money on the table to hope for more security.

[brownbobcat]

He's not going to opt out. He's played for three different teams in 2013, players who are in demand in free agency don't bounce around like that. JR Smith before he lost his mind, out played rudy gay coming off the knicks bench and winning the sixth man award. The most JR got was 3 years 18M. Kevin Martin who also came off the bench but played starters minutes and had a better season than gay got 4 years 28 million from the timberwolves. Monta Ellis who many believed was snubbed from last season's all star game in the east got 3 years 24 million. The most rudy would get as a ufa especially with his inconsistent play the last two seasons is probably 10M/year from a GM of a basement team. He's better off opting in playing the 2014-15 season out with the kings who he's played his best basketball for this season and than taking the most money he can in a new contract in 2015 free agency. Rudy Gay ain't lebron james, he can't risk leaving money on the table to hope for more security.

The money on the table is $19 million for 1 year or ~$30 to $40 million for multiple years. You take the bigger money and years every time. Gay is significantly younger than Martin, not a headcase like JR and has a defined position unlike Ellis.

[zeebo]

Its a tough choice but with him being 27 he could easily get 10 million plus for 5 years. At the same time he could get that next year too but what if some freak injury happens. I think that if I were him I would probably explore free agency and get out of the cloud of being a 19 million dollar player. Everyone can say that's great money, which it is, but at the end of the day these guys are just people and stress and expectations have to get to you. I'm sure if you ask guys like Vince Carter, Jamal Crawford, etc..., the biggest obstacle is the money and expectations. Its much easier to play with a smaller contract value and be in control of your destiny. No team wants a non all-star making 19 million.

[gold0259]

There is no way in hell that he walks away from 19.3 million bucks point period blank. This article is a waste. He can collect his near 20 mill next year, and then sign wherever 15-16. Because he's not going to go anywhere in the 30 team league and get a contract like that. No way he opts out, none.

[rockmanslim]

that must be nice

[Nify]

As irrelevant as it may be, I really think Rudy Gay would be a really great fit for the Celtics.

Gay has fled from team to team recently because he simply isn't as efficient as GM's would like him to be. However, the C's are the team that really need a go-to scorer because Jeff Green will never be that "consistent" player. With Rondo back and seeing how well he's been playing from his injury, it would be an interesting duo to pair together who's skill sets compliment each other in respect to their personal game.

Yea, we could get in to details about Gay's streaky and sometimes questionable shot selection but he really is a bonafide all-star; with proper guidance and staffing, Gay can flourish on a rebuilding team alongside Rondo with a strong core of young guns. #imo

[jroane]

He's not going to opt out. He's played for three different teams in 2013, players who are in demand in free agency don't bounce around like that. JR Smith before he lost his mind, out played rudy gay coming off the knicks bench and winning the sixth man award. The most JR got was 3 years 18M. Kevin Martin who also came off the bench but played starters minutes and had a better season than gay got 4 years 28 million from the timberwolves. Monta Ellis who many believed was snubbed from last season's all star game in the east got 3 years 24 million. The most rudy would get as a ufa especially with his inconsistent play the last two seasons is probably 10M/year from a GM of a basement team. He's better off opting in playing the 2014-15 season out with the kings who he's played his best basketball for this season and than taking the most money he can in a new contract in 2015 free agency. Rudy Gay ain't lebron james, he can't risk leaving money on the table to hope for more security.

The money on the table is $19 million for 1 year or ~$30 to $40 million for multiple years. You take the bigger money and years every time. Gay is significantly younger than Martin, not a headcase like JR and has a defined position unlike Ellis.

It's not quite that simple. He will probably be able to receive a multiple year contract either year. He's young and has NBA skills. If he opts in, he'll make as much in one year as he will in two years (probably) under the new CBA. There's some injury concern but to date that hasn't been much of an issue for him. Plus he's in a situation that's a good fit so it increases his overall value. In addition to that, he's been on, what, 3 teams in 2 years. A little stability might be in order and would put him back in control of his career.

[brownbobcat]

It's not quite that simple. He will probably be able to receive a multiple year contract either year. He's young and has NBA skills. If he opts in, he'll make as much in one year as he will in two years (probably) under the new CBA. There's some injury concern but to date that hasn't been much of an issue for him. Plus he's in a situation that's a good fit so it increases his overall value. In addition to that, he's been on, what, 3 teams in 2 years. A little stability might be in order and would put him back in control of his career.

When injury concerns start to happen, it's already too late to do anything about it. The number of good players opting out early to sign a long term contract far outweighs those who stay to make a higher salary for one year.