FEBRUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
RUDY GAY
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Brings end to 17-year career Gay announced his retirement from professional basketball Tuesday in an essay posted on The Players' Tribune.
Impact After being cut by the Warriors during training camp last October, the 38-year-old Gay had been a free agent for the past year before he decided to officially close the books on a 17-year NBA career. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, Gay finished third in the Rookie of the Year balloting and went on to average 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 1,120 career games across stops with the Grizzlies, Raptors, Kings and Jazz. With 17,642 career points, Gay ranks 91st on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Golden State The Warriors waived Gay on Saturday.
Impact Gay averaged 2.0 points and 3.5 rebounds in 7.5 minutes across two preseason appearances for the Warriors. The veteran forward will look to join a new team ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks send John Collins to Jazz, acquire Rudy Gay The Hawks dealt John Collins to the Jazz Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. In exchange, the team acquired Jazz forw...
JUNE 26, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Hawks clear cap room, trade Collins to Jazz for Gay, future 2nd rounder, AP source says
The Atlanta Hawks have cleared significant salary cap space by agreeing to trade forward John Collins to the Utah Jazz for veteran forward Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft...JUNE 26, 2023 • Associated Press
Report: Hawks' John Collins heading to Utah for Rudy Gay The Atlanta Hawks and Utah are finalizing a trade that will send John Collins to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round...
JUNE 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Traded to Atlanta Gay exercised his $6.4 million player option for the 2023-24 campaign Monday and was traded to the Hawks, along with a future second-round pick, in exchange for John Collins, Adria...
Impact Per Wojnarowski, the Hawks aren't done making moves yet this offseason, so Gay's future in Atlanta remains unclear. The 2016 first-round pick averaged at least 10 points, four rebounds and 20 minutes per game in each of his first 15 NBA seasons, but his production took a hit after moving to Utah ahead of the 2021-22 season. The veteran faces stiff competition for playing time in Atlanta, given De'Andre Hunter, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson and AJ Griffin will presumably all garner significant roles next year, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Gay involved in another trade this summer.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for finale Gay (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Lakers.
Impact As expected, Gay will miss a 10th straight game to end the 2022-23 campaign. Across 56 appearances, the veteran forward averaged 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.6 minutes per game.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Gay (back) is out Friday against the Celtics.
Impact Gay will miss a fifth straight game with back spasms. It wouldn't be surprising if the veteran sat out the remainder of the season.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Gay (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Suns, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Gay will be unavailable for a third consecutive matchup due to back spasms, and he doesn't yet have a clear timetable to return. His next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday against the Spurs.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Gay (back) will not play in Saturday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Gay exited Wednesday's game with back spasms and will remain sidelined throughout Saturday's contest. With Lauri Markkanen (hand) also sidelined, Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson should see extended run. Gay will have another chance to suit up Monday against the Suns.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Gay (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Impact Gay exited Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a lower back issue, and his injury will force him to miss the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson are candidates to see increased run against Milwaukee.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return Wednesday Gay has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to lower back spasms, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Gay will finish Wednesday's tilt with seven points, one rebound and one assist in 10 minutes of play. Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson could pick up some extra minutes in the remainder of the contest. Gay should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks until we get further updates on his status.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rare night in double figures Gay racked up 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 loss to Dallas.
Impact Gay scored in double digits for the first time in almost a month with the help of an efficient night from the field. While he's typically not a threat to take over a game, he's added some value off the bench of late, averaging 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over his last five appearances.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Saturday Gay (nose) will play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Gay sustained a broken nose in Thursday's game against Oklahoma City but has received the green light ahead of Saturday's tilt. In the five games prior to the injury, Gay averaged 8.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 15.7 minutes.
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Gay (nose) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Impact Gay broke his nose after colliding with Lauri Markkanen during Thursday's matchup against Oklahoma City and will attempt to tough it out, presumably with a mask, moving forward. If Gay is ultimately sidelined for a few games, Juan Toscano-Anderson and Simone Fontecchio could see slightly increased roles off the bench.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will not return Thursday Gay has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against Oklahoma City after suffering a broken nose.
Impact Gay collided with Lauri Markkanen and appeared to catch a shot to the face. He will finish Thursday's tilt without recording any statistics in four minutes of action. His next opportunity to play will come Saturday against the Spurs, but it's unclear if the injury will force him to miss time.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left off injury report Gay (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Thunder.
Impact Gay missed Utah's last game before the All-Star break due to a non-COVID illness but is available Thursday. The veteran forward is averaging 8.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 15.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Gay (illness) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Gay typically only logs minutes in the teens, so his absence from the active roster won't make many ripples in fantasy hoops. Perhaps Simone Fontecchio will get a handful of extra minutes on Monday.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Under the weather Wednesday Gay is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID illness, Ryan Miller of KSL.com reports.
Impact Gay was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday morning and may miss his first contest since Jan. 14. Lauri Markkanen (knee) is also questionable, so Ochai Agbaji, Talen Horton-Tucker, Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson would all be candidates for increased run if Gay and Markkanen are ultimately ruled out.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 10 points in 15 minutes Gay chipped in 10 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two assists in 15 minutes during Monday's 124-111 loss to the Mavericks.
Impact Gay saw a marginal uptick in minutes on Monday night with Jarred Vanderbilt (back) watching from the sidelines, but he still didn't receive enough playing time to make a fantasy impact in most leagues.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Raptors Insider: Masai Ujiri better off retooling rather than taking a big swing at NBA trade deadline Toronto GM faced a similar situation in 2013 when he moved Rudy Gay to Sacramento for a very uninspiring group of backups that somehow helpe...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Dud game in return Gay provided zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 10 minutes during Monday's 126-125 victory over the Timberwolves.
Impact Gay saw the floor for 10 minutes after sitting during Utah's last game due to back spasms but didn't score a single point, going 0-for-4 from the field. He is still part of the rotation but doesn't get the minutes or usage to have much fantasy value this season.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Monday Gay (back) will be available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Impact The veteran forward has been battling back spasms of late, but he'll be available as the Jazz tip off a three-game week. Gay typically sees 12-to-18 minutes off the bench, though he could see a slight uptick in playing time Monday with Lauri Markkanen (hip) and Kelly Olynyk (ankle) both sidelined.
JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Monday Gay (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay was unavailable Saturday against the 76ers due to lower back spasms, but he'll have a chance to return to action against Minnesota. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 5.0 points and 3.4 rebounds in 13.2 minutes per game.
JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
