VOISIN RUDY GAY TRADE FREE
Considering the interest those two should draw and the relatively low cap holds their qualifying offers would command ($7.7 million for Patterson, $5.3 million for Vasquez), attempting to retain their restricted free agency rights wouldn't be a bad place holder while they get their plan into place. Vasquez and Patterson are both restricted free agents this summer if they receive qualifying offers from the Raptors.
Salmons makes $7 million in 2014-15 but only $1 million of it is guaranteed if he's waived before J( per ShamSports). Of the four players they've acquired in this deal, only Hayes is definitely signed through next season. By moving the big money owed to Rudy Gay over this season and next season ($37.2 million total), the Raptors have seemingly punted on competing for the Atlantic division title (or have they?) and will begin setting themselves up for the future. Ever since Masai Ujiri took over during the summer, undoing the moves of Bryan Colangelo to find a light at the end of the tunnel that isn't an oncoming salary cap train has been the goal for this organization. We've been wondering if the Toronto Raptors would start clearing the roster and begin the rebuilding process. Toronto Raptors acquire Greivis Vasquez, Patrick Patterson, John Salmons, and Chuck Hayes With the reported trade that the Sacramento Kings have moved four players to acquire Rudy Gay and two other players from the Toronto Raptors, we're taking a look at all of the moving parts and salary implications in the deal. If you can defend the basket and the ball, you have a great, great chance.Can Rudy Gay regain the level of play that got him the max contract money? (USATSI) I really like Houston's makeup.They have to make steps defensively. I think the Rockets will come out and play in the Finals and I think the Rockets will win the championship. Speaking with 95.7 The Game Radio (transcribed by Sports Illustrated), he boldly predicts the Rockets to go all the way: Former New York Knicks coach now notorious ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy thinks the Rockets launch will lead them to a stellar path. Meanwhile, one team whose direction is clear is the Houston Rockets. The loss of Rudy Gay could result in a quality free agent and the next franchise player.įor now, though, Ujiri refuses to answer. There is a wealth of assets on sale next summer, and they could get lucky in the lottery if they lose enough games.
Rudy Gay would want the maximum, and Ujiri isn't one to overpay. However, trade talks continue to fly and the Ujiri's phone keeps on ringing. The Toronto Raptors promptly refused, with GM Masai Ujiri boldly stating they are not trading Rudy Gay for peanuts. The Detroit Pistons, who have decided to retool now, with the current free agents instead of next year (a wise move), offered their expiring contracts (Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva) for Rudy Gay. With a new GM in place, most observers thought they will tank. Now, that conundrum is in Toronto's hands. Rather than let him walk away, they took whatever assets they can take in exchange. They acquired Rudy Gay, a borderline NBA superstar from the Memphis Grizzlies when it became clear that Memphis is not interested in extending his contract. The Toronto Raptors are not one of them.yet. However, with the best draft haul in over a decade looming in the horizon, as well as the biggest free agency frenzy in history, some teams have already called 'shotgun' this early.
In other years, that happens in February before the trade deadline. Most of the teams have already decided on which path they will take. The Toronto Raptors are one of the teams on the crossroads. This early, trade rumors are making the rounds. However, nothing is final until February in the NBA. The NBA has opened and the official rosters have been finalized.