The Rockets are already expected to start Patrick Beverley, James Harden and Ariza on the perimeter with Anderson and Clint Capela on the inside. None of this matters if Gay can’t find a productive spot with Houston. He offers the Rockets a great fit in Mike D’Antoni’s system as a player who brings great defense and can knock down shots in transition or run a fast break himself. In addition, Ariza has been consistent for Houston over the last two years, shooting over 40 percent from the field and last year hit 37% percent from beyond the arc. Everyone knows Ariza is one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league. While Ariza, 31, isn’t getting any younger, he still brings several assets to the team, and will continue to do so entering his 13th season.
Ideally Houston would rather not lose starting small forward Trevor Ariza for Gay. But, he still has the ability to slash to the basket which the Kings are looking to add to their squad.
His shooting was less than desired, connecting on less 40% percent from the field (38 percent) and 30% percent from deep (27 percent). He averaged 7.2 points per game while appearing in all 82 games on the Rockets bench. McDaniels figuring most likely What McDaniels has shown is promising: an explosive attacker at the rim, a lock-down defender at times and, if nothing else, a jolt off the bench who could jump start a team with his energy.īrewer’s past season for the Rockets is one to forget. Houston would also have to throw in one of their top prospects, with K.J. The Rockets would likely have to trade Corey Brewer, who is owed over $15 million through the next two seasons. The Rockets know what Gay can do, but what will it take to get him here? At the time the Rockets were in win-now mode vs. Houston then traded the Connecticut swing man to the Memphis Grizzlies for Rockets fan-favorite Shane Battier. In 2006, the Rockets selected Gay with the eighth overall pick. It’s not like the Rockets organization is unfamiliar with Rudy Gay. The Timberwolves defeated the Pelicans 112-110. Houston already made big moves in adding power forward Ryan Anderson and shooting guard Eric Gordon, and adding Gay would continue to push the Rockets in the right direction.New Orleans, LA, USA New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) celebrates with teammates guard Jrue Holiday (11) and guard Eric Gordon (10) after scoring against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. What a trade for Gay would look like?Ī trade for Gay could add a lot of upside to a Rockets team that is desperately looking to return to their 2014-2015 form in which they won 56 games on way to the Western Conference Finals. The Rockets have a few players that the Kings may be willing to take, while not dismantling their roster for a player who has what many consider to be a low value of return.
Players signed this month in free agency cannot be traded until Dec. But Miami likely lacks the tradable assets to acquire him if it wanted to and his $14.2 million player option for 2017-18 is worrisome. "According to an associate, the Heat is among teams that very much appeal to Sacramento forward Rudy Gay, who has been available in trades. Notably the problem arising is for Sacramento to get valuable assets in return. As per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Sport Buzz, Gay has made it known he would prefer to go the the Miami Heat. With the Kings in a rebuild mentality Gay has been a target of several teams, specifically the Rockets. He averaged over 20 points per game in his first two seasons and finished last year registering per game averages of 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.4 steals while shooting 46% percent. Despite playing on a team that has gone 84-142 in his time there, Gay has consistently put up solid numbers. The Kings hoped to see one of the best two-way players in the game live up to his potential. Sacramento acquired Rudy Gay in an eight-player trade with the Toronto Raptors. With one-year, $13.3 million left on his three-year extension, the Kings are looking to move the 10-year veteran. The Sacramento Kings front office has been trying to move versatile small forward, Rudy Gay for sometime now. If the Rockets were to trade for Rudy Gay, who would they give up and more importantly, where would he fit in the new D’Antoni-system?