IMO it's not that hard to trade guys with short term contracts, even if they are overpaid. Especially if they possess any skill at all and are at all marketable to the casual fan.
I get why TOR did the move, but they didn't get some haul. No really great prospects or picks. Just cap space. It's not that amazing of a deal, although it's a good one. The Bargs trade was better because he got a first rounder, but Bargs contract isn't a long one either. I will wait to see what he does with the cap space/picks before really lauding him. But as of now, he's done a very smart and disciplined job.
Not giving up any picks/notable prospects is pretty impressive considering most teams would demand that when taking on a bloated contract.
Not even a bad deal for the Kings at first glance IMO but Boogie and Gay on the same team should be interesting to say the least tbh. Also, Rudy strikes me as the type of guy dumb enough to decline the option for next season and chase a long term contract from a team like the Lakers tbh.
That's my point - it's really not bloated when it's just for one year and especially when it's possible he could opt out. If he opts out, that's a huge win for the Kings. They would have actually cleared more cap space than TOR if Gay opts out (I cannot imagine he would do that though). Usually, when you are salary dumping "the better player" you don't have to give up picks as well. You normally get them (like in the Bargnani trade).
i doubt cousins would put up with a ballhog...
I actually think the Kings are being unfairly on for this trade. It actually works out pretty well for them.
Construction of their new arena will probably happen twice as fast with Rudy Gay providing so many bricks.
@DuranSports: #Raptors Aaron Gray told hes traded & came back on court to finish his workout "what am I going to do? Sit in locker room & pout?"
Everyone up here in Toronto is worshiping Ujiri.
I really like the trade. I know Vasquez is overrated but I don't mind the guy. Hopefully he plays when I see the Spurs on Tuesday.
In 2009 Gay's side wanted 5 years $60 million, the Grizzlies wanted to pay 5 years $50 million so no deal was done that year.
One year later when he was a restricted free agent, and for some reason Heisley and company panicked and gave him 5 years and i think $84 million (don't remember the exact number, but I do know it was in the 80s) before there was even an offer from another team. I thought Rudy played alright in 09-10, but it's not like the guy played out of his mind or anything.
FWIW I think that Rudy peaked in 2008 tbh.
Sacramento has no idea, they just making trades for names like a 14 year old running a fantasy team.
when rudy gay was the best player in memphis, many people thought he would join the Lakers (following Pau's path) since the grizzlies were widely considered a feeder team to the Lakers. Lakers can still get Rudy gay imho, as a plan B if their plan A (Melo) fails. Melo and Gay play similar styles of game imho, never play D and can't pass for .
why get gay, when they have kobe 2.0 LTE
People are making this out to be some steal by TOR & awful for the Kings. It's fine for both teams with the potential to be better for the Kings.
Man I still remember when rockets drafted gay and traded him for battier.... bullet dodged
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