If he chooses to opt out of his $19.3 million contract next season, Rudy Gay will become a free agent. While some players choose the big pay day for one season, most opt out to secure a more long term deal. Well if Gay decides to opt out there’s at least one team that’s willing and ready to pay him.
The Sacramento Kings small forward has a player option for next season worth $19.3 million, and the Suns are expected to have serious interest if he decides to opt out. While second-year Suns general manager Ryan McDonough is clearly open to a star player of any kind, it’s believed that he would prefer it to be a perimeter player.
Nearly $20 million for one year is a lot to leave on the table but Gay is known as a high-volume, low-efficiency scorer; lowered production along with the possibility of injury might hurt his chances to secure a long term deal. It would probably be in his best interest to sign one as soon as possible. Gay is playing well with the Kings right now which will help his possible offers.
