I'm not with Hollinger now probably calling the shots. Gay's PER is barely above benchwarmer level this year. And is owed 16, 17, 18 million coming up (I think)
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
The can have Monta's expiring deal for him.. it would make sense for both Milwaukee and Memphis.. the Bucks would have gay for 3 more years when its likely that Ellis will opt out and Memphis would get a guy that can come in and score and keep them right in contention this year and then let him walk after the season.
I agree. He is, apparently, a close personal friend of Rondo. Combine a moody ball dominator with an equally moody volume shooter buddy and I'll show you a team going nowhere fast.
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
The Grizz feel like they didn't miss Gay last year and and Gay makes a lot of money for a long time. All he really does is hit shots. He doesn't defend or handle the ball or drive much. He makes more than Gasol and about the same as Zach and he isn't nearly the player they are.
Laker will be rebuilding in two years to they won't take any deal that extends beyond that. Some team back east will take Gay. Lots of dumb teams back there.
The Grizz feel like they didn't miss Gay last year and and Gay makes a lot of money for a long time. All he really does is hit shots. He doesn't defend or handle the ball or drive much. He makes more than Gasol and about the same as Zach and he isn't nearly the player they are.
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
That Cavs deal was ****ing awful. Expirings, late pick(s) and cap space. It doesn't make em any better now. Even made a WCF run after so.
And Hickson was never make or break. Suns wanted a viable vet PF to stay in playoffs which is why they tried to get Boozer from Utah in a 3 way in Cavs deal.
I remember Suns asked for Gay, pick, and Conley for Amare previously. I also remember reading Memphis GM was interested but owner overruled him saying it was too much. Which it was.
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
Oh, god, I had forgotten about that. I think I did my best to block it out. We all agreed at the time, ship Amare out get KG. It made sense too upgrade wise. As well as scheme, instead of sending out Marion. You have 3/4 coverered defensively. But Kerr just got the job so he pussied out. Marion did screw himself not agreeing to C's near MAX extension though.
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
Only way to trade Gay is to do a straight up salary dump. His salary is just not in line with the impact that he makes and no one is going to be willing to part with much of value to get him.
re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
This would certainly be Hollinger putting his stamp on this franchise. He's been saying for the past three years that they play better without Rudy than they do with him. Hope he has the chance to put his money where his mouth is by dumping him for nothing but draft picks and future prospects.
Re: TWITTER UPDATE: Phoenix, Memphis in Rudy Gay Trade Talks
Seems as though Gortat to Boston or some other team that needs a center would have to be a part of any realistic deal
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