He’d have to be traded for, but hopefully with a free agency class that has a few young stars, the Spurs wouldn’t mind dumping his contract without much return.Ī lengthy, consistent forward that can double down as a three-point threat as well is something Golden State will be in the market for. He’ll be owed $14 million, enough to get covered under the trade exception. Every year since, the former star has averaged double figures, eclipsing 20 points per game in three of his 14 seasons.Īfter a few above-average seasons with the Spurs in which the 33-year-old, 6-foot-8 forward proved his worth, Gay signed a contract that’ll expire at the end of next season, a perfect timetable for the Warriors. Gay came into the league as a lottery pick for the Memphis Grizzlies, selected eight overall. Gay has been a staple of consistency for the Spurs over the last several years, spending the bulk of his career with Grizzlies and Kings. To complement Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors should look into adding Spurs’ forward Rudy Gay.
