1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Rudy Gay opts out

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BigSquirm, May 8, 2017.

?

Should we try to get him in free agency

Poll closed Oct 5, 2017.
  1. Yes

    31 vote(s)
    30.7%
  2. No

    70 vote(s)
    69.3%
  1. BigSquirm

    BigSquirm Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2016
    Messages:
    255
    Likes Received:
    76
    I know the playoffs are still on but should we go after another scorer like Rudy?
     
  2. riko

    riko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 30, 2014
    Messages:
    9,634
    Likes Received:
    16,083
    Yes....instant upgrade over Trevor
     
  3. BigSquirm

    BigSquirm Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2016
    Messages:
    255
    Likes Received:
    76
    i was thinking him as a back up 3/4
     
    HakeemOnlyFan likes this.
  4. Astrodome

    Astrodome Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2015
    Messages:
    12,967
    Likes Received:
    14,908
    Not if you consider salary. I couldn't imagine Gay playing 40 minutes of playoff defense.
     
    Pen15clubber likes this.
  5. HR Dept

    HR Dept Member

    Joined:
    May 31, 2012
    Messages:
    6,792
    Likes Received:
    1,223
    I think it's painfully obvious at the moment that this team's main offseason goals should be adding quality front court bigs.

    And as you said, the Rockets are tied 2-2 in the Conference Semis. This topic is neither here nor there.
     
  6. larsv8

    larsv8 Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2007
    Messages:
    21,663
    Likes Received:
    13,916
    He would be a great min pickup.
     
  7. Fyreball

    Fyreball Member

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2009
    Messages:
    15,167
    Likes Received:
    12,818
    Is this a joke? Gay is a worse 3 point shooter, and a worse defender than Ariza. He is NOT an "instant upgrade." Also, Ariza's leadership is insanely valuable. How many times has Gay even made the playoffs?
     
  8. Baqui99

    Baqui99 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2000
    Messages:
    11,495
    Likes Received:
    1,231
    Highly paid, volume chucker who has lost his athleticism.
     
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2008
    Messages:
    47,493
    Likes Received:
    19,604
    No. This ship hasn't sailed as far as the Danny Granger fantasy.
     
  10. MrButtocks

    MrButtocks Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2005
    Messages:
    7,544
    Likes Received:
    5,769
    Didn't we already get rid of Michael Beasley? I don't think we need the poor man's version of him coming off an injury.
     
  11. durvasa

    durvasa Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2006
    Messages:
    38,892
    Likes Received:
    16,449
    Rudy Gay -- I forgot he was still an NBA player.
     
    wouldabeen23 and macho GRANDE like this.
  12. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    52,310
    Likes Received:
    143,944
    Gay is also coming off a torn Achilles...if he's willing to accept a bench role and come here for peanuts then I'd think about it, but if not then I'd Harden bounce pass on him
     
    Ozzy likes this.
  13. c1utchfan925

    c1utchfan925 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2006
    Messages:
    1,942
    Likes Received:
    323
    Pretty wild move there Rudy, I can't see many teams offering him a contract worth more than 14 million yearly.. well maybe the Knicks but he's coming off the Achilles injury so it's doubtful he'll get a great contract. At this point, I'd rather go for another F/C. With Nene out we're pretty lacking in that position.
     
    jayfree likes this.
  14. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2003
    Messages:
    11,323
    Likes Received:
    4,119
    Eh, not so hot on him. Can we go after Shane Battier instead?
     
    macho GRANDE likes this.
  15. Matt78777

    Matt78777 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2005
    Messages:
    1,509
    Likes Received:
    1,240
    coming off an injury? no thanks. Wesley Matthews and Chandler Parsons have shown where that kind of decision-making can lead you...
     
  16. BigMaloe

    BigMaloe Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2012
    Messages:
    15,166
    Likes Received:
    18,153
  17. Tom Bombadillo

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2006
    Messages:
    29,091
    Likes Received:
    23,991
    Exactly. Not looking very Daryl Morey with all the other SFs on the board.

    I'd be much happier with Iguodala, Roberson, Tucker, etc. (You get the idea)
     
  18. scolandry1

    scolandry1 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2010
    Messages:
    3,904
    Likes Received:
    3,601
    Rudyard didn't feel comfortable walking with Kings for another season -- especially with a torn Achilles.
     
  19. DudeWah

    DudeWah Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2007
    Messages:
    9,643
    Likes Received:
    3,523
    All of these. It'll never cease to amaze me how much the GARM is obsessed with this bum.

    So many threads on this guy.

    Give it up dorks, it will never happen.
     
  20. FTW Rockets FTW

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    27,724
    Likes Received:
    21,397
    Depends. I haven't seen gay in a long time. Is he still on the level of Durant?
     

Share This Page