He just can't trade Gay. Think about it logically, if you were one of the other 29 teams in the league, why the hell would you trade for Rudy Gay with one of the best drafts ever coming up (if you're a bad team), and better 3s available in free agency (if you're a big market)?
Atlanta - Currently have no way of matching Gay's deal w/o trading more than 1 key player. Korver's 3 point shooting at the 3 is better for their team anyway, they'd rather Millsap and Horford be taking efficient shots than Gay chucking.
Boston - They are tanking, no need to add Gay to the roster.
Brooklyn - No room for Gay, have two starting caliber 3s already anyway.
Charlotte - They COULD decide to contend, and have the contracts to match Gay's deal, but I'm sure they see the value in this draft just like every other team in the league does. Strapping themselves with Gay when they already have a young MKG, and losing their cap flexibility would be silly.
Chicago - Have Deng already
Cleveland - Could use a scorer like Gay, but not for that price tag, also trying to save money for LBJ potentially in 2014 FA
Dallas - No use for a player like Gay right now, Marion is giving them better defense, more rebounding and higher efficiency at the 3. Maybe down the road they may want him to supplement Dirk/Monta, but for now at 19M? No.
Denver - Have Gallinari and Chandler on the books for a lot of money right now, no.
Detroit - One of the few teams that COULD actually want Gay down the road, but again if they're not even willing to extend Monroe, why would they want to pay 19M for a highly inefficient SF. Just because we saw rumors that they made an offer for him doesn't mean they're actually true or they really want him.
Golden State - Iggy > Gay
Houston - Parsons > Gay and costs like 4% as much.
Indiana - George >>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Los Angeles Clippers - Couldn't match his salary if they wanted to, and Dudley/Redick/Barnes are better on the wings because they can play off-ball and aren't ball stoppers.
Los Angeles Lakers - Lining themselves up for 2014 FA, plus the only way they could trade for Gay would be to send us Pau, which doesn't even help the tank.
Memphis - LOL
Miami - LeBron >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Milwaukee - Could want Gay, and have the expirings to deal for him, but doesn't it make a lot more sense for them to just tank for a star wing? Why trade for an overpaid chucker?
Minnesota - Can't really match salary without sending a lot of pieces our way, and I'm not sure they're ready to have 3 huge contracts on the roster with Rubio's extension coming up in a year or so. Kevin Martin is giving them higher volume and vastly more efficient scoring than Gay anyway for 1/3 the price.
New Orleans - Would have to send Tyreke or EG our way... no thanks on those deals.
New York - Have no way of acquiring him really unless we want STAT. Melo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
OKC - Durant >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Orlando - Clearly tanking using cheap, young prospects. Why the hell would they trade for Gay?
Philadelphia - See Orlando explanation
Phoenix - See Orlando explanation
Portland - Batum fits their team way better, is younger and cheaper.
Sacramento - Clearly tanking.
San Antonio - Would never be stupid enough to trade for Gay
Utah - See Orlando explanation
Washington - Might be our best/only bet since they seem to be trying to win now, don't really have any picks to send us though. Plus if you were them, wouldn't it make more sense to maintain flexibility and try to get someone cheaper/younger in free agency? Especially with a guy like Hayward potentially available.
Atlanta - Currently have no way of matching Gay's deal w/o trading more than 1 key player. Korver's 3 point shooting at the 3 is better for their team anyway, they'd rather Millsap and Horford be taking efficient shots than Gay chucking.
Boston - They are tanking, no need to add Gay to the roster.
Brooklyn - No room for Gay, have two starting caliber 3s already anyway.
Charlotte - They COULD decide to contend, and have the contracts to match Gay's deal, but I'm sure they see the value in this draft just like every other team in the league does. Strapping themselves with Gay when they already have a young MKG, and losing their cap flexibility would be silly.
Chicago - Have Deng already
Cleveland - Could use a scorer like Gay, but not for that price tag, also trying to save money for LBJ potentially in 2014 FA
Dallas - No use for a player like Gay right now, Marion is giving them better defense, more rebounding and higher efficiency at the 3. Maybe down the road they may want him to supplement Dirk/Monta, but for now at 19M? No.
Denver - Have Gallinari and Chandler on the books for a lot of money right now, no.
Detroit - One of the few teams that COULD actually want Gay down the road, but again if they're not even willing to extend Monroe, why would they want to pay 19M for a highly inefficient SF. Just because we saw rumors that they made an offer for him doesn't mean they're actually true or they really want him.
Golden State - Iggy > Gay
Houston - Parsons > Gay and costs like 4% as much.
Indiana - George >>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Los Angeles Clippers - Couldn't match his salary if they wanted to, and Dudley/Redick/Barnes are better on the wings because they can play off-ball and aren't ball stoppers.
Los Angeles Lakers - Lining themselves up for 2014 FA, plus the only way they could trade for Gay would be to send us Pau, which doesn't even help the tank.
Memphis - LOL
Miami - LeBron >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Milwaukee - Could want Gay, and have the expirings to deal for him, but doesn't it make a lot more sense for them to just tank for a star wing? Why trade for an overpaid chucker?
Minnesota - Can't really match salary without sending a lot of pieces our way, and I'm not sure they're ready to have 3 huge contracts on the roster with Rubio's extension coming up in a year or so. Kevin Martin is giving them higher volume and vastly more efficient scoring than Gay anyway for 1/3 the price.
New Orleans - Would have to send Tyreke or EG our way... no thanks on those deals.
New York - Have no way of acquiring him really unless we want STAT. Melo >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
OKC - Durant >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gay
Orlando - Clearly tanking using cheap, young prospects. Why the hell would they trade for Gay?
Philadelphia - See Orlando explanation
Phoenix - See Orlando explanation
Portland - Batum fits their team way better, is younger and cheaper.
Sacramento - Clearly tanking.
San Antonio - Would never be stupid enough to trade for Gay
Utah - See Orlando explanation
Washington - Might be our best/only bet since they seem to be trying to win now, don't really have any picks to send us though. Plus if you were them, wouldn't it make more sense to maintain flexibility and try to get someone cheaper/younger in free agency? Especially with a guy like Hayward potentially available.
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