Rudy Gay has been traded to the Kings today. In return the Raptors will receive John Salmons, Vasquez, Patterson and Hayes. Along with Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy and Aaron Gray will be traded to the Kings too. The deal was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
Rudy Gay was sent to the Raptors from the Grizzlies last season in a three team deal with the Pistons for Ed Davis, Jose Calderon and Tayshaun Prince. Gay is averaging 19.4 PPG and 7.4 RPG so far this season off an atrocious 18.6 FG attempts per game. He has been a consistent 19-20ppg guy throughout his career and a high volume shooter.
Kings plan on using Rudy Gay as a stretch power forward & see Gay & Derrick Williams as interchangeable guarding either forward. Kings Potential Starters: PG Thomas, SG McLemore, SF Gay, PF Thompson, C Cousins with Derrick Williams and Carl Landry to come off the bench. They look like a solid team now however they will need to play perfect to make the Playoffs in the West as they have a 2nd worst 5-13 record.
The Raptors look like they will be tanking for Wiggins now and yes this means Rudy will not be playing in Kobe's return tonight. Vasquez is a nice pick up averaging 9.8 PPG and 5.3 APG, Patrick Patterson a 6.9 PPG and 5.8 RPG player and in his 6th NBA season. Salmons and Hayes are veterans, one has to wonder why the Raptors didn't attempt to get a pick in this trade.
Who won the trade?
Who won the trade?
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