Gay declines player option

[SuperCam]

1008763775678205952

[cutewizard]

Wow0

[MannyIsGod]

I think this was expected. Probably best for everyone to have flexibility right now.

[SuperCam]

D-league green next, tbh

[lmbebo]

Not sure what it does for our cap situation right now ....

[spurraider21]

this is good news. hopefully green follows suit

[HarlemHeat37]

Really hope he doesn't re-sign with any Spurs cap space:(

[cutewizard]

Hope he returns

[SuperCam]

Hope he returns

PATFO preparing to use cap space to re-sign fat head to max contract, tbh

[NASpurs]

Really hope he doesn't re-sign with any Spurs cap space:(

That cap space is going to Jamal Crawford. :lol

[Drewlius]

Hopefully we don’t pull a Pau and re-sign him for even more money.

[RD2191]

Everyone jumping ship. PATFO :lol

[daslicer]

I could see him going to the Warriors.

[spurraider21]

:lol "hope he returns"

we had a season where kawhi didnt play and the guy still barely mustered 20 mpg. he's not worth that much money for such a limited role, and he's not good enough to play a much larger role anyway tbh

[DPG21920]

Fantastic. SA is still has some level of control but flexilbity is the key right now and I would imagine Danny follow suit. SA is setting up very nicely for flexilbity whether Kawhi is back or not. Especially if Danny opts out.

IF Danny does opt out, SA is simply a Pau trade away from making serious cap space and if Kawhi is moved it might make SA one of the off season leaders in cap space.

[JFK]

PATFO preparing to use cap space to re-sign fat head to max contract, tbh

I think it doesn't matter at this point. Everything is out the window now and it is time to plan for a rebuild. This team was never and will never contend with building around just LaMarcus.

How ironic now that LaMarcus gets what he wants, which is to be the man night in and night out with nobody stealing his limelight. I'm sure he won't mind putting up numbers and just getting bounced in the early rounds.

The biggest winners in all this, in the end, are the old Spurs that can now come back to get their last payday and end their careers here. Tony, Manu, Danny Green, and now Kyle Anderson. Nobody will want to come here as long as Leonard is not here and we are not contending.

[marinoman]

It’s part of CIA Pops genius plan to surprise everyone with a LBJ and kawhi signing, next green will opt out and Pau will be traded

[Pavlov]

His production per minute was actually comparable to all his years before. Can't see his improving much beyond corporate knowledge at this point. Better teammate than I thought he would be. Just don't overpay.

[HarlemHeat37]

Fantastic. SA is still has some level of control but flexilbity is the key right now and I would imagine Danny follow suit. SA is setting up very nicely for flexilbity whether Kawhi is back or not. Especially if Danny opts out.

IF Danny does opt out, SA is simply a Pau trade away from making serious cap space and if Kawhi is moved it might make SA one of the off season leaders in cap space.

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

[Spurs da champs]

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

Lmao

[TimDunkem]

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

:lmao No shit.

[DPG21920]

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

You’re smarter than this. It’s not about just free agents. It’s about flexilbity. What if SA can get another top 20 pick for taking on Faried from DEN for one year knowing free agents won’t want SA next season anyways?

Then you have all that cap space again with whatever haul you can get. I remember people saying LMA would never consider SA :lol

[JFK]

You’re smarter than this. It’s not about just free agents. It’s about flexilbity. What if SA can get another top 20 pick for taking on Faried from DEN for one year knowing free agents won’t want SA next season anyways?

Then you have all that cap space again with whatever haul you can get. I remember people saying LMA would never consider SA :lol


It can possibly work that way.

You are correct RE: LMA. You can never discount the Spurs as long as Popovich is here.

This could also work out another way too like when they had space and money to get either Jermaine O'Neal or Jason Kidd and in the end got neither. These are uncharted waters and times for this organization.

[ducks]

what do you think gay should be paid

[spurraider21]

LMA joined san antonio at a time where we not only had a max slot available (through splitter trade), but were one of the top teams in the NBA with a talented roster, an up and coming star in kawhi who was not seen as a lillard-like attention hog, and an aging tim duncan who would be a great partner to LMA in the paint. a lot of stars aligned on that one. and aldridge is a guy from texas which probably helped him look past the issue that plagues our general attractiveness to other teams

[SupremeGuy]

Everyone jumping ship. PATFO :lolThat's what it feels like, my dog. At least I got to live through our Golden Years.

[Chinook]

LMA joined san antonio at a time where we not only had a max slot available (through splitter trade), but were one of the top teams in the NBA with a talented roster, an up and coming star in kawhi who was not seen as a lillard-like attention hog, and an aging tim duncan who would be a great partner to LMA in the paint. a lot of stars aligned on that one. and aldridge is a guy from texas which probably helped him look past the issue that plagues our general attractiveness to other teams

Yeah, SA was deservedly the favorite going into free agency to anyone who wasn't biased toward LA. If anything it was a failure that it took a second meeting to distinguish them for the fucking Suns.

[HarlemHeat37]

You’re smarter than this. It’s not about just free agents. It’s about flexilbity. What if SA can get another top 20 pick for taking on Faried from DEN for one year knowing free agents won’t want SA next season anyways?

Then you have all that cap space again with whatever haul you can get. I remember people saying LMA would never consider SA :lol

:lol I was just fucking with you, I know what you meant about flexibility..

Realistically, though, they won't get any notable FAs..Aldridge was the only marquee name that they ever acquired and he asked for a trade less than 2 years later..the current situation is nowhere near as attractive as it was at that time..whether you agree with Kawhi's actions or not, this entire situation has undoubtedly hurt the reputation of the Spurs franchise to an extent(simply by questioning their actions, which is something nobody would have done in the past)

The Spurs only chance at a relevant future will be acquiring high-level young talent(Tatum, Fultz, etc) or high lottery picks for Kawhi..they MUST play this trade correctly, they can't afford to take a trash deal..this team isn't going to bottom out while Pop and Aldridge are still here, this will be their only shot at franchise-level potential..

[RD2191]

That's what it feels like, my dog. At least I got to live through our Golden Years.

Sucks bruh. Spurs should just blow it up and go for the full rebuild tbh

[Mugen]

Great news.

[Spurtacular]

Probably wants to David West it for a ring.

[SpursDynasty85]

Gay was even more likely to decline with the Kawhi news. More leverage to seek more and longer.

[DPG21920]

It can possibly work that way.

You are correct RE: LMA. You can never discount the Spurs as long as Popovich is here.

This could also work out another way too like when they had space and money to get either Jermaine O'Neal or Jason Kidd and in the end got neither. These are uncharted waters and times for this organization.

Spurs rarely had equal money. The point is having flexilbity allows you to do a lot. If you are a team that doesn’t attract free agents and you rely on the draft, then it stands to reason you should get as many shots in the draft as possible which space allows you to do.

[DPG21920]

Also, if this is Danny’s last moments with SA hat’s off to one of the best role players we have ever had. Love Danny and I understand if it’s time for him to move on and honestly it’s probably best for both if Danny does move on if Kawhi is indeed traded.

[DPG21920]

:lol I was just fucking with you, I know what you meant about flexibility..

Realistically, though, they won't get any notable FAs..Aldridge was the only marquee name that they ever acquired and he asked for a trade less than 2 years later..the current situation is nowhere near as attractive as it was at that time..whether you agree with Kawhi's actions or not, this entire situation has undoubtedly hurt the reputation of the Spurs franchise to an extent(simply by questioning their actions, which is something nobody would have done in the past)

The Spurs only chance at a relevant future will be acquiring high-level young talent(Tatum, Fultz, etc) or high lottery picks for Kawhi..they MUST play this trade correctly, they can't afford to take a trash deal..this team isn't going to bottom out while Pop and Aldridge are still here, this will be their only shot at franchise-level potential..

If SA does well in a Kawhi deal, gets young talent or picks and nail them, having the cap space will be attractive like a PHI if it looks like a great young core.

It’s all relative and having flexiblity is like Gold even if it can’t be used yet for big time free agents. If they are likely to build through the draft anyway like nearly all good sustainable teams, free agency is used to fine tune and not about landing stars since that opportunity is few and far between normally.

[Gordy58]

Spurs gonna resign him to a long deal worth 12 mil tbh a year

[Russ]

Great news.

Just as long as Joffrey opts out I'm okay with it . . .

[BillMc]

Hope this isnt' a 2013 Mavs situation where they have tons of cap space and no on will sign with them. Always thought Cubes did Dirk wrong by breaking up the '11 team to pursue free agents who would never sign.

[baseline bum]

Also, if this is Danny’s last moments with SA hat’s off to one of the best role players we have ever had. Love Danny and I understand if it’s time for him to move on and honestly it’s probably best for both if Danny does move on if Kawhi is indeed traded.

:bobo

[Gordy58]

Just need Danny to opt out and sign elsewhere pleaseeee

[sasaint]

Just as long as Joffrey opts out I'm okay with it . . .

Not a chance. We stuck with him.

[Namundy]

Yeah, SA was deservedly the favorite going into free agency to anyone who wasn't biased toward LA. If anything it was a failure that it took a second meeting to distinguish them for the fucking Suns.

:lmao

[Namundy]

Also, if this is Danny’s last moments with SA hat’s off to one of the best role players we have ever had. Love Danny and I understand if it’s time for him to move on and honestly it’s probably best for both if Danny does move on if Kawhi is indeed traded.

Danny Green should have his goddamn jersey in the rafters.

[Mugen]

Danny Green should have his goddamn jersey in the rafters.

:lol He probably will, the bar is low tbh

[NASpurs]

Not a chance. We stuck with him.

https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Spurs-target-Villanova-s-Spellman-others-for-12994749.php

"On the Joffrey Lauvergne front, the belief is he will not opt into his $1.6 million player option, while more lucrative offers he'll consider to play overseas. If Lauvergne doesn't return, it leaves LaMarcus Aldridge and Davis Bertans, who is considered stretch-four, as the other big men on the roster."

[RD2191]

:lol He probably will, the bar is low tbh

:lmao

[Poolboy5623]

Not sure why he’d come back to this mess?!

[spurraider21]

Also, if this is Danny’s last moments with SA hat’s off to one of the best role players we have ever had. Love Danny and I understand if it’s time for him to move on and honestly it’s probably best for both if Danny does move on if Kawhi is indeed traded.
we should want Danny to move on regardless of whether or not kawhi comes back imo. if he's not shooting reliably north of 40%, we have no room for him tbh

[DPG21920]

Hope this isnt' a 2013 Mavs situation where they have tons of cap space and no on will sign with them. Always thought Cubes did Dirk wrong by breaking up the '11 team to pursue free agents who would never sign.

SA isn’t that. They are still respected and draft well and should have good assets. SA didn’t do anything wrong; Dallas did by burning the players that won them a title. SA has been loyal.

[cool cat]

This was completely expected.

He was only going to opt-in if he got injured again and knew he wasn't going to get another contract. The guy played well and can cash in with a bigger contract from someone else or get a longer deal with the Spurs. It's good for the Spurs too if they want to go full rebuild mode they don't have his contract on the books.

[BackHome]

Fantastic. SA is still has some level of control but flexilbity is the key right now and I would imagine Danny follow suit. SA is setting up very nicely for flexilbity whether Kawhi is back or not. Especially if Danny opts out.

IF Danny does opt out, SA is simply a Pau trade away from making serious cap space and if Kawhi is moved it might make SA one of the off season leaders in cap space.


And who the hell you getting cap space for just curious what players do u think we can actually signs?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

This was completely expected.

He was only going to opt-in if he got injured again and knew he wasn't going to get another contract. The guy played well and can cash in with a bigger contract from someone else or get a longer deal with the Spurs. It's good for the Spurs too if they want to go full rebuild mode they don't have his contract on the books.

It also reiterates to players around the league the Spurs will take care of them and help their game.

[gambit1990]

joffrey declines, gay declines :tu

hopefully green declines and the spurs decline tony.

[DPG21920]

And who the hell you getting cap space for just curious what players do u think we can actually signs?

What if I said you don’t get any player, but you trade for Faried (one year left on his deal) and you get a top 20 pick for that. Then you get the cap space again next year as you build and other free agents become available?

[BillMc]

SA isn’t that. They are still respected and draft well and should have good assets. SA didn’t do anything wrong; Dallas did by burning the players that won them a title. SA has been loyal.

I don't know this whole Kawhi thing has (unfairly) hurt their rep.

[DPG21920]

joffrey declines, gay declines :tu

hopefully green declines and the spurs decline tony.

Where did you see news of Joff actually declining?

[DPG21920]

I don't know this whole Kawhi thing has (unfairly) hurt their rep.

I think Kawhi’s rep is the one taking the hit. look at the relationships sa has throughout the league with agents/players/coaches.

[Chinook]

I don't know this whole Kawhi thing has (unfairly) hurt their rep.

I think it has. Simmons wanting out. Dedmon leaving. LMA asking for a trade. Lee saying the camaraderie wasn't very strong. There have been signs for a while. I don't think the Spurs are too hurt through official channels, but within player-to-player networks, I think they're losing face. Murray's their best hope of getting something going at this point.

[DPG21920]

I think it has. Simmons wanting out. Dedmon leaving. LMA asking for a trade. Lee saying the camaraderie wasn't very strong. There have been signs for a while. I don't think the Spurs are too hurt through official channels, but within player-to-player networks, I think they're losing face. Murray's their best hope of getting something going at this point.

Simmons and Dedmon are showboat not that good of players. They have no power or sway.

LMA asked for a trade but then signed a deal. So nothing to that. People, even ex-players are still usually pretty glowing and even urging Bron to choose SA.

They are good IMO.

[gambit1990]

Where did you see news of Joff actually declining?
oh, i thought it was official. i guess it's not yet.

[cd98]

oh, i thought it was official. i guess it's not yet.

I think it's assumed he will decline because he isn't paid that much, doesn't play much, and can get more money and playing time in Europe.

[DPG21920]

I think it's assumed he will decline because he isn't paid that much, doesn't play much, and can get more money and playing time in Europe.

Well he may be looking at more playing time now depending on how things go :lol

[r0drig0lac]

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

[Brazil]

great news... we have to make room to sign dat new Tony contract tbh

:bobo

[Mugen]

great news... we have to make room to sign dat new Tony contract tbh

:bobo

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7jhjeGtI1qhhxd4o1_250.gif

[tmtcsc]

great news... we have to make room to sign dat new Tony contract tbh

:bobo

Oh for fuck's sake. Don't even joke about that.

[Brazil]

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7jhjeGtI1qhhxd4o1_250.gif


Oh for fuck's sake. Don't even joke about that.

:lol

[LkrFan]

I'm sure the top FAs will be lining up to join the Spurs:lol

:lol

[DeRozan m8]

Why wouldn't he, never got the minutes he deserved, shouldn't come back

[DeRozan m8]

:lol

You haven't made the playoffs in 5 years...clinging to bron rumours even though it goes against everything Laker fans stand for....just to be competitive again

Sell those morals out because your team drafts garbage

[DPG21920]

Some math for Spurs fans on potential cap space scenarios (assuming that is what SA was aiming for - which is unknown. I personally think they will try to stay a playoff team):

With Rudy declining his player option and assuming Danny and Joff do as well:

If SA renounces all free agents/cap holds except for Bertans, waives BP3 while also deferring Milutinov then SA would have 16M in cap space. This would be very easy as SA would control their destiny in this scenario completely since it would be the players declining options and SA can do the renouncing with no other work.

If you remove Bertans cap hold as well, you go to 16.9M.

If you trade just Pau and take back no salary, you go to 32M.

If you trade just Mills and take back no salary, you go to 26M.

If you trade Mills, waive and stretch Pau, you go to 39M.

If you do nothing but the first part of this to get to 16M in cap space, but trade Kawhi for less money than he makes, you get all of that in cap space. So for example with not needing any other trades other than Kawhi to let’s say PHI for Fultz, Saric & #10, Sa would go from 16M in space to 23M.

So lots of ways, starting with Rudy and then Danny/Joff as well declining their options where SA can immediately have at least 16M in cap space all the way up to 50M depending on Mills/Pau/Kawhi trades/stretching

[DPG21920]

:lol

They haven’t been lining up for LA either my friend :lmao.

[cd98]

They haven’t been lining up for LA either my friend :lmao.

After getting rejected by Dwight Howard, you'd think LA fans would be over themselves.

[Mugen]

:lol Fuck, RC is going to give Fathead 10mil a year isn't he?

[shaq_h8ter]

Spurs rarely had equal money. The point is having flexilbity allows you to do a lot. If you are a team that doesn’t attract free agents and you rely on the draft, then it stands to reason you should get as many shots in the draft as possible which space allows you to do.

100% Agree
That and DG was looking pretty gimpy near the end.

[TimDunkem]

:lol Fuck, RC is going to give Fathead 10mil a year isn't he?

This is turning out to be the Summer of Fathead. :lol

[MoSpur02]

Trade Gasol and Mills. Sign Boogie and Aaron Gordon and LeBron.

[DPG21920]

:lol Fuck, RC is going to give Fathead 10mil a year isn't he?

If it’s a one-year deal who cares. Pay someone 20M if you have the space but don’t commit more than one year unless you believe they are a foundational piece as you are building the best team you can.

[Mugen]

If it’s a one-year deal who cares. Pay someone 20M if you have the space but don’t commit more than one year unless you believe they are a foundational piece as you are building the best team you can.

Deeps, you know Fathead isn't getting signed to a 1 year :lol

[DPG21920]

Deeps, you know Fathead isn't getting signed to a 1 year :lol

I can see him taking a big one year deal for sure. Especially if it’s a gutted team with no expectations - he gets a big annual year, shows his stuff with more PT and can sign a longer deal next off season.

[raybies]

This is turning out to be the Summer of Fathead. :lol
In b4 12:01 happens again

[NASpurs]

In b4 12:01 happens again

:lol I hate you. Only because it's happened once, it'll happen again and the possibility seems too real.

[BillMc]

I think it has. Simmons wanting out. Dedmon leaving. LMA asking for a trade. Lee saying the camaraderie wasn't very strong. There have been signs for a while. I don't think the Spurs are too hurt through official channels, but within player-to-player networks, I think they're losing face. Murray's their best hope of getting something going at this point.

David West grumbled about his time here too.

[BillMc]

great news... we have to make room to sign dat new Tony contract tbh

:bobo

If its a one year loyalty "thank you Tony" contract and we have nothing else to spend it on, I have no problem with that actually. The Kawhi thing has shown me how really valuable Tim, Tony and Manu were to this organization beyond just on the court play. Let 'em get paid.

[K...]

In b4 12:01 happens again

He's not A free agent though, the last news was that they tendered the qo and I think he could accept it, but will probably test the market.

Now Parker otoh

[raybies]

:lol I hate you. Only because it's happened once, it'll happen again and the possibility seems too real.
It’s gonna happen... they gon do it for da culture

[raybies]

He's not A free agent though, the last news was that they tendered the qo and I think he could accept it, but will probably test the market.

Now Parker otoh
Well... somebody from the Spurs is gonna be twelve-oh-oned

[tholdren]

This was completely expected.

He was only going to opt-in if he got injured again and knew he wasn't going to get another contract. The guy played well and can cash in with a bigger contract from someone else or get a longer deal with the Spurs. It's good for the Spurs too if they want to go full rebuild mode they don't have his contract on the books.

Someone with a brain on spurstalk. Refreshing

[K...]

Well... somebody from the Spurs is gonna be twelve-oh-oned

Leeeebbrrrrrrroooooonnnn

[LkrFan]

They haven’t been lining up for LA either my friend :lmao.

It still hurts :cry

[DaBears]

Until PAFTO really muck things up with this roster, i believe we should Give R.C. & POP the benefit of the doubt here, as to how they are going to make this is best team possible and put a truly competitive product on the court.

[BSfromTX]

Until PAFTO really muck things up with this roster, i believe we should Give R.C. & POP the benefit of the doubt here, as to how they are going to make this is best team possible and put a truly competitive product on the court.


Likewise.

Whatever happens will most likely NOT be anything suggested in here or anywhere else either

[cjw]

If its a one year loyalty "thank you Tony" contract and we have nothing else to spend it on, I have no problem with that actually. The Kawhi thing has shown me how really valuable Tim, Tony and Manu were to this organization beyond just on the court play. Let 'em get paid.

I don’t agree if they’re operating under the cap. Operating under the cap gives, as some have pointed out, an opportunity to take on salary other teams want to dump and get some draft pick compensation back. An infusion of youth is desperately needed and I’d rather use cap space this way unless trying to contend.

Very different than the Manu “thank you” contract when the Spurs were over the cap anyway in the summer of 2016.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Until PAFTO really muck things up with this roster, i believe we should Give R.C. & POP the benefit of the doubt here, as to how they are going to make this is best team possible and put a truly competitive product on the court.

We shall see, trying to stay positive as well especially since nothing has been official by any means, all rumors. That being said, where there's smoke....

[cutewizard]

Doncic is our Saviour.....now and forever.....

[cutewizard]

Amen lol

[Atl Spur]

Likewise.

Whatever happens will most likely NOT be anything suggested in here or anywhere else either

This. I totally agree with you. I actually think something is up

[phxspurfan]

Good luck to him. I think SA can do better/younger if in rebuild mode.

[J_Paco]

https://www.expressnews.com/spurs-nation/article/Spurs-target-Villanova-s-Spellman-others-for-12994749.php

"On the Joffrey Lauvergne front, the belief is he will not opt into his $1.6 million player option, while more lucrative offers he'll consider to play overseas. If Lauvergne doesn't return, it leaves LaMarcus Aldridge and Davis Bertans, who is considered stretch-four, as the other big men on the roster."

This is the best news all Spring! Now, the team can either draft a prospect with more upside, sign Nikola or find a better diamond in the rough.

Joffrey sucked donkey dicks, TBH.

Hopefully they can find a suitor for Pau's contract too.

[cutewizard]

:lma

[cutewizard]

May the Spurs rebuild!!!!!

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2VLO6AaiUo

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI0CQIlDPsU

[TheGreatYacht]

Let's pray to Buddha that Fathead gets none of that money....

[ace3g]

1009582888956784640

[bklynspursfan]

1009583693562875906

[ace3g]

1009583693562875906

[Mugen]

:lol Who's rushing to their local Big 5 to pick up a new pair of Gay Pumas?

[Mr. Body]

This year could have been so cool if Kawhi hadn't been such a bitch.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgLvgZPWkAAFDQR.jpg:large

[sasaint]

When he signed here didn't Rudy proclaim that he was "a Spur for life" or some such?

[DJR210]

:lol further proof that San Antonio is holding players back from signing endorsement deals:

Rudy Gay signs endorsement deal with Puma 2 days after opting out :lol

https://uproxx.com/dimemag/puma-rudy-gay-nba-signing-sneaker-deal-clyde-court-video/

[Dverde]

The kids are all scrambling to get the new Gays!

[dbestpro]

The Gay Puma will be hot sellers in Warrior land.

[r0drig0lac]

:lol further proof that San Antonio is holding players back from signing endorsement deals:

Rudy Gay signs endorsement deal with Puma 2 days after opting out :lol

https://uproxx.com/dimemag/puma-rudy-gay-nba-signing-sneaker-deal-clyde-court-video/

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[SAGirl]

1008763775678205952
I expected this, but thanks for sharing. I think the Spurs will still have interest in re-signing him but it's up to Rudy right now and the market.

[SAGirl]

Fantastic. SA is still has some level of control but flexilbity is the key right now and I would imagine Danny follow suit. SA is setting up very nicely for flexilbity whether Kawhi is back or not. Especially if Danny opts out.

IF Danny does opt out, SA is simply a Pau trade away from making serious cap space and if Kawhi is moved it might make SA one of the off season leaders in cap space.

Danny rumored to opt in...

[Spurs da champs]

:lol Who's rushing to their local Big 5 to pick up a new pair of Gay Pumas?
:lol

[DPG21920]

Danny rumored to opt in...

I’m mildly surprised. Danny is loyal to SA though so I’m happy with contract year Danny or great trade piece Danny. I guess he probably thought he could get full MLE next year too so why opt out now and not take the 10M

[SAGirl]

I’m mildly surprised. Danny is loyal to SA though so I’m happy with contract year Danny or great trade piece Danny. I guess he probably thought he could get full MLE next year too so why opt out now and not take the 10M
I thought he was really going to test the market because he was looking for a multi-year deal. I also thought he'd want to have control of his career this summer since the rumors of trades around his name have been swirling for a couple of seasons now. But, bottom line, it seems he got word from his agent he's likely not getting $10 mill a season again and he can't afford to let this check go.

I was out of the loop for about a month or so, so I am not otherwise well informed. Does it look to you like standing pat again? The news coming out from the Kawhi-gate don't look good either right?

[DPG21920]

I don’t think it was that. More that even if he’s traded it’s just one year so no big deal. If he opted out this year and signed full MLE it would be 40M. He can get that next year too most likely so he’s getting 5 years 50M by opting in essentially

[BackHome]

You only opt out if your a good player

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8MJp09j5vs

[tholdren]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8MJp09j5vs

Is that the monopoly iron on his necklace?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I wouldn’t be surprised to see him resigned.

[SpursDynasty85]

What do you guys think?

I think he should the Spurs #1 target outside of this Kawhi fiasco. If so what price? 2 or 3 years at $12M sounds fair.

[cd98]

Spurs should have some money once they trade Kawhi for peanuts.

[cutewizard]

:bobo

[8FOR!3]

I'd be cool with a short cheap deal, I like Rudy Gay but I don't know if he's worth what his market value might be. AKA he's definitely a good piece to have but I wouldn't consider him one of the main few pieces. Dude's a pro's pro though I'd like to see him back in a Spurs jersey and hopefully in a bit bigger role..I know this post is a bit all over the place..

[stu scotts eye]

Still pissed we didn't get more run with Gay as a starter, during last year's regular season. No excuse when Pop knew it may be needed

[duncan2k5]

I want gay back on the team, but no way he resigns to be on the vench behind fathead