AUGUST 6: Gay has officially signed his contract with the Jazz, the team announced today in a press release.
“Rudy brings a valuable veteran presence to the Jazz which will only enhance our group as it continues to evolve,” Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said in a statement. “He’s proven to be one of the most consistent players in the NBA over his 15-year career and we’re thrilled for him to join our club.”
AUGUST 3: The Jazz have reached an agreement with veteran forward Rudy Gay, tweets Shams Charania of The Athletic.
It will be a two-year deal worth $12.1MM with a player option for the second season, according to his agents, Raymond Brothers and Sam Permut (Twitter link). Utah will use its taxpayer mid-level exception, adds John Hollinger of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Gay, who will turn 35 this month, spent the last four seasons with the Spurs, where he was a reliable contributor off the bench for Gregg Popovich. He averaged 11.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 63 games last season, which was his 15th in the NBA.
Gay will join Utah’s big man rotation in place of Derrick Favors, who was traded to the Thunder last week. He also reunites with re-signed point guard Mike Conley, a former teammate with the Grizzlies.
The Jazz will be limited to minimum-salary contracts for any further free agent signings.
Is Rudy Gay too young for Lakers?
Next season age
Marc Gasol is 37
Lakers acquired nba 4 top 10 old men yesterday
Ariza is 37
Howard is 36
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melo is the better grandpa
You are right
Lakers are not done yet
THT and Davis will be the only players in their 20s…
jazz are doing their push. Why is the west always getting better?
When you’re at the bottom you can only move up
Ugh, how does he always avoid joining GSW? They are linked to him literally every time he’s available because he’s a perfect fit.
No cap room lil dood
lmao I’m 6’3″ with a 6’8″ wingspan, only online would I ever get called “lil dood” LMAO this is how you get MUTED champ!
Now everyone post their size
I’m 6’5 280. Mostly fAt and out of shape tho
Same here except I’m 6’3 lol
Ok, Lil dood
That wing span comes in handy grabbing the Doritos off the top shelf for McBurger
Heat are linked to him all the time for fit as well…its been several years at this point
:-(
Sorry to see Rudy go … he was a great player and teammate for the SASpurs
Very offensive
Name!
Good signing for Utah .
Very nice. Go Jazz
I like this move for both parites
Literally amazing fit for Utah. They get a piece they’ve badly needed at the 4 for a long time.