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Rudy Gay opts out

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

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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%
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  1. AFS

    AFS Member

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    "No! Not this guy!"
     
    #21 AFS, May 8, 2017
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  2. 713

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    No he's still training in the hyperbolic time chamber, he's about to show the world he's on Durant's level next season.
     
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  3. jayfree

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    Lowry is opting out. He would be a better option right now than Gay
     
    #23 jayfree, May 8, 2017
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  4. Buck Turgidson

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    So Rudy Gay will show us he's on D-Mo's level?
     
    #24 Buck Turgidson, May 8, 2017
  5. mfastx

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    Yes but not for very much money.
     
    #25 mfastx, May 8, 2017
  6. JayZ750

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    IF:

    1. Gay is definitively 100% healthy

    2. Rockets can't attract and find cap room for an obviously better pick-up.

    3. And therefore Gay comes cheap and fits into their current cap room right now (eg. $12 million a year or less ... he's opting out of $14 million but with the guarantee of a 2nd/3rd year might take less coming off that injury)...

    THEN... he's a surprisingly interesting option. Can play both forward positions, can rebound, can score, has decent efficiency that you could convince yourself might get better - that is I can see him scoring less but on better efficiency on this squad with a known and not to be deviated role.

    He doesn't exactly scream NBA Finals addition, but it is what it is.
     
    #26 JayZ750, May 8, 2017
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  7. RedRedemption

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    I'm going to bet people saw what happened with Wes Matthews + Kobe after their achilles injuries and his market value will tank. Still don't see him going cheap enough to where he'd be a valuable pickup for us, but if his price gets low I can see Morey taking a flyer on him.
     
    #27 RedRedemption, May 8, 2017
  8. YOLO

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    Wes Matthews got a huge pay raise despite tearing his Achilles. And Dallas added extra when Deandre Jordon got scared and backed out on his commitment
     
    #28 YOLO, May 8, 2017
  9. RedRedemption

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    I know and look how his career has turned out so far. Overpaid trash.

    I doubt Rudy Gay gets the same benefit of the doubt.
     
    #29 RedRedemption, May 8, 2017
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    No homo-phobic one-liners? Clutchfans, you disappoint me.
     
    #30 Nimo, May 8, 2017
  11. Garner

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    Should tell you how bad life is as a member of the Kings.
     
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    Why the hell is this in the GARM? Did Gay play for us at some point? Is he from Houston? Is this the off-season? Have Morey or anyone of importance made comments about Gay making his way over here?
     
    #32 jsingles, May 8, 2017
  13. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    There will be a lot more mediocre players becoming available. Can't jump at the first one you see.
     
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    Watch Morey go after Melo via trade
     
    #34 Fulgore, May 8, 2017
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    Yeah I don't expect Rudy to unless he just finds the right situation where someone is desperate but then again that spot would likely be a losing one
     
    #35 YOLO, May 8, 2017
  16. BigMaloe

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    Give me ingles for 12m instead.
     
    #36 BigMaloe, May 8, 2017
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    I heard he was about to show the world he's on the same level as Durant.
     
    #37 CCorn, May 8, 2017
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    Lets beat the Spurs and then steal Jonathan Simmons
     
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    If we cannot sign a top player, Gallo >>> Gay
     
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    Maybe as a backup 3 or a small ball backup 4. Would only get him for a low cost, even if he'd play Dekker's role. Though still a little inconsistent, I like his rebounding, athletic ability as a 4, and he's not a bad shooter for a 4, and can get hot.
     
    #40 Lightsnowaction, May 8, 2017
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