Thunder Waive Rudy Gay

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:50 am

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived Rudy Gay.

The Thunder acquired Gay via the Atlanta Hawks, who previously traded for him as part of the John Collins trade with the Utah Jazz.

Gay appeared in 56 games last season, averaging 5.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.6 minutes with the Jazz.

Via Shams Charania/The Athletic

elmdawgg69 · Post #2 » by **elmdawgg69** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:29 am

Thunder are going to be good this year. They could’ve used Gay for leadership and locker room presence… maybe moved his contract as a part of a bigger trade closer towards the deadline.

DoItALL9 · Post #3 » by **DoItALL9** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:36 am

Warriors, Suns, Nuggets, Bucks, or Grizzlies

TimeisIllmatic · Post #4 » by **TimeisIllmatic** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:50 am

I figured they'd keep him for veteran presence but I can understand there's too many guys on their roster right now.

tyler_rex · Post #5 » by **tyler_rex** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:59 am

I think the Lakers need to jump on him

NBA4Lyfe · Post #6 » by **NBA4Lyfe** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 7:49 am

Next stop “THE BIG THREE”

Anthoine · Post #7 » by **Anthoine** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 1:56 pm

I’m assuming he’ll end up a sun but I hope that’s not the case.

thebuzzardman · Post #8 » by **thebuzzardman** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:51 pm

He should join the Raptors

POLI · Post #9 » by **POLI** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:03 pm

With the Bol Bol signing, we the Suns have a complete roster.
We would have to waive a player.

Pickled Prunes · Post #10 » by **Pickled Prunes** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:07 pm

DoItALL9 wrote:Warriors, Suns, Nuggets, Bucks, or Grizzlies

Would love to see him back in MEM. If he wants playing time, DAL, ATL and PHI need depth at PF.

Salty1 · Post #11 » by **Salty1** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:07 pm

I suppose it depends on what he wants to do with his career now.. but I think him and Chris Paul would play very well together in a slow paced half court setting. Warriors should look into it.

Boogie_Smooth · Post #12 » by **Boogie_Smooth** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:13 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:He should join the Raptors

Bring him home

ChuckChilly · Post #13 » by **ChuckChilly** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:05 pm

Should go to Houston. They need all the vets they can get to balance out their youth.

Palefox · Post #14 » by **Palefox** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 11:57 pm

tyler_rex wrote:I think the Lakers need to jump on him

Yes they should sign every washed free agent that is out there, then start them all over their youthful talent, and get some LA style adult diaper sponsors for the arena instead of crypto.

Anthoine · Post #15 » by **Anthoine** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:51 am

ChuckChilly wrote:Should go to Houston. They need all the vets they can get to balance out their youth.

Agreed.