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DeMar DeRozan is expected to carry a tremendous chip on his shoulder after being blindsided in a trade to the San Antonio Spurs, as his former team of nine years, the Toronto Raptors, made him expendable by swapping him with Kawhi Leonard. Rudy Gay, his longtime friend, warned he is not the only one on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to take a step back without a top-five player like Kawhi Leonard in their lineup, but the newly re-signed Rudy Gay is puzzled by the sheer disrespect oddsmakers in Las Vegas are giving his team. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has gone as far as predicting the Spurs […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay promptly opted out of the last year of his contract with the team this summer. Having signed a two-year, $17.2 million deal with the Spurs in 2017, the 6-foot-8 forward netted a raise from the $8.8 million he was bound to make to a swift $10.1 million. “I always […]

Time is ticking for San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay, and he admits this season is crucial for him as it could determine the future of his career. As relayed by Spurs beat writer Tom Orsborn, Gay is finally healthy and he feels better than ever. #Spurs' Rudy Gay, with his health finally fully restored […]

Rudy Gay was having none of Stephen Jackson’s criticism after the latter called him a “brown-noser” for coming into the defense of the San Antonio Spurs following their trade of Kawhi Leonard for DeMar DeRozan. While Gay gave an answer that could have been suited for a Spurs public relations handout, his words were actually […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay has seen what “The Spurs’ Way” is all about in only a season of being in the organization, getting the full effect of the spectrum even in an oddball season like 2017-18 was for the Western Conference powerhouse. Kawhi Leonard’s nightmare is finally a wrap in San Antone, but […]

A forecast by ESPN placed the San Antonio Spurs 10th in the Western Conference — effectively ruling them out of the playoffs. The news reached Rudy Gay and the forward blasted the forecast. Below is the projected standings for the 2018-2019 season. As observed, the Spurs are nowhere to be found. In his yearly standing […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Denzel Valentine did not exactly have a spectacular Drew League debut. In fact, he got pretty much destroyed in the highly-competitive pickup game. Unfortunately for him, there is some video proof of the mauling. https://twitter.com/MusikFan4Life/status/1023304166272323595 On top of getting in an intense workout during the summer, Valentine probably thought playing in […]

One could only imagine how tough the past several days has been for San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan. The All-Star guard was the centerpiece of a package that the Toronto Raptors sent to the Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green last week. DeRozan, however, looks to be coping just fine. In […]

The Golden State Warriors have brought aboard another All-Star caliber talent in center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million for next season. However, there are questions about what type of player he will be once he returns from a torn Achilles tendon that has historically changed careers for many NBA players. With that in […]

Rudy Gay and the San Antonio Spurs have reportedly agreed to a one-year extension, per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Free agent forward Rudy Gay has committed on a one-year, $10 million deal to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2018 According to Charania, the […]

Puma is by no means a basketball brand, but the sports apparel giant is signing players with the same aggressiveness of an NBA team with robust cap space. After reportedly partnering with incoming NBA rookies like Michael Porter Jr., Deandre Ayton, and Marvin Bagley III, Puma has added a veteran to their fold in the […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay has declined his $8.8 million option for the 2018-19 season, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. This comes only days after teammate Kawhi Leonard reportedly wants out of San Antonio, which could spell either another discontent within the organization or a massive opportunity for Gay to lock down a long-term […]

Rudy Gay has an $8.8 million player option for the 2018-2019 season. For all its worth, the 31-year-old is taking his time on whether or not to accept it or not. According to Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Gay expressed that he has not given thought to it. Instead, Gay said that he’s preparing to go […]

Rudy Gay’s first season with the San Antonio Spurs was perhaps the most tumultuous in the organization’s history in the last two decades. A plethora of injuries, a star’s indecision, and an end of family tragedy with a quick postseason exit in the first round. The Kawhi Leonard saga dominated headlines throughout the season, ranging […]

Back in July of 2017, when the San Antonio Spurs signed veteran forward Rudy Gay to a two-year deal, there was a player option worth $8.8 million which allows him to opt out of his contract this summer to become an unrestricted free agent. Gay says that he needs some time to think about what […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves The San Antonio Spurs’ season is finally over and they have to feel a sense of relief about it. After keeping their playoff streak alive and avoiding a sweep, there was nothing more this team could accomplish in the postseason. Lowered expectations were […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili has made his potential farewell season a fairly memorable one, having found the fountain of youth, even at 40 years old, impressing both teammates and opponents with his play. The Argentinian shooting guard pulled back the clock once again on Monday, dropping 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay is not doing a good job of masking his resentment for his former team, the Sacramento Kings, though he really does not seem to care at all. Following the Spurs’ huge 116-105 win at home against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Gay caught up with reporters and was […]

Originally the eighth overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft, Rudy Gay has had a solid career, averaging 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 801 games. However, at this stage of his career, the 31-year-old is pursuing team success in the playoffs. Coming off a ruptured Achilles injury, Gay signed a two-year, $17 […]

The injury bug continues for the San Antonio Spurs. This time, it’s apparently hit Rudy Gay when he reportedly blew out his left eardrum during Monday night’s 100-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Luckily, according to Spurs beat reporter Michael C. Wright of ESPN, Gay’s eardrum injury is said to only be minor and he’s going […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been hit by the injury bug badly this season, as injuries to their key players have prevented them to play at full strength for the majority of the campaign. With Kawhi Leonard still injured, and Pau Gasol hurting his shoulder on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, they also saw Rudy […]

Things have simply not been going very well for the San Antonio Spurs (36-26) as of late. During last night’s 121-116 loss to the surging New Orleans Pelicans at AT&T Center, the Spurs had their luck get even worse with injuries this season when All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge was unable to return for the […]

In January 2017, then-Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay suffered a full tear of his left Achilles in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. After a successful surgery, the former 8th overall pick (2006) was forced to miss the remainder of that season. Now a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Gay recently joined Uninterrupted to […]

According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN, the San Antonio Spurs will finally get back the services of small forward Rudy Gay for Friday night’s road game against the Denver Nuggets. The good news is Rudy Gay is back, per Pop. — Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) February 21, 2018 The 31-year-old forward has been out […]

This weekend, it was revealed that the San Antonio Spurs (32-19) will be without the services of small forward Rudy Gay a bit longer than expected. According to an article written by Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News, Gay is not expected to return to the Spurs’ lineup until after the All-Star Break. The […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran forward Rudy Gay suffered what appeared to be a right foot injury against the New York Knicks on Thursday night. According to Cody McCrary of the San Antonio Express-News, Gay will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks with a heel injury. Rudy Gay has started a rest and rehab program […]

San Antonio Spurs veteran forward Rudy Gay was able to recover in time from a torn Achilles tendon to take the court to start this season. Gay has only missed just two games this season for rest purposes, but he recently voiced that it is still an uphill battle for him mentally to get past […]

The San Antonio Spurs have maintained their stronghold amongst the Western Conference elite despite the absence of superstar forward Kawhi Leonard to start the 2017-18 NBA season. One of the reasons has been the solid play of veteran forward Rudy Gay. However, Gay’s seamless fit with the Spurs thus far did not come without a […]

Rudy Gay has officially drank the San Antonio Spurs Kool-Aid. While Gay has largely been considered an isolation player throughout his career, he seems to be finding his way with the Spurs, who signed in as a free agent in the offseason. Early on, there was some concern over how Gay would fit in San […]

With San Antonio Spurs dealing with injuries to two of their key players in Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker, much of the focus has shifted to the play of veteran forward LaMarcus Aldridge. There has been much talk that his best days may be past him after he experienced a noticeable drop in his performance […]

Veteran forward Rudy Gay finally took another major step forward in his recovery from a ruptured Achilles by taking the court for the first time with the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Following the game, Gay voiced relief about playing his first game since suffering the injury, according to Jeff McDonald of the San […]

Forward Rudy Gay is slated to make his debut in a San Antonio Spurs jersey on Friday, when they take on his former team, the Sacramento Kings — coach Gregg Popovich told ESPN’s Michael C. Wright. The perennial scorer will debut in front of the home fans, but the coaching staff will monitor his minutes […]

The new addition to the San Antonio Spurs, forward Rudy Gay has been sued by a St. Louis luxury car company claiming he and another dealership, Pro Motorsports) conspired to hide damage to a Rolls-Royce vehicle, according to Joe Holleman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. per Holleman: STL Motorcars of Chesterfield has sued Gay and Pro Motorsports […]

Newcomer Rudy Gay is anxious to make his debut with the San Antonio Spurs, but it might take a bit longer than he expected to make his return to the court. The former Sacramento Kings forward tore his Achilles, ending his 2016-17 season prematurely — an injury head coach Gregg Popovich has made sure to […]

One of the key additions the San Antonio Spurs made over the offseason was signing veteran forward Rudy Gay to a two-year, $17.5 million deal after he opted out of his previous deal with the Sacramento Kings. The 31-year-old is coming off a torn Achilles that he suffered back in January and has been steadily […]

The San Antonio Spurs only made a few moves this offseason, as they felt that keeping their core and adding some key pieces are enough for them to possibly win a championship. One of the additions they made is to bring in Rudy Gay to bolster their forward rotation. Despite suffering an Achilles injury that […]

It’s clear there’s a disparity in talent between the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conferences, and new San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay has a perfect, albeit funny, analogy to highlight it. This offseason featured a number of trades which greatly altered the balance between the two conferences. All-Star players like Jimmy Butler, Paul George, and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and San Antonio Spurs are all expected to be top title challengers to the defending champion Golden State Warriors this season. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has weighed in on some of those three teams’ offseason moves, and he was fairly complimentary of them, as Anthony Slater of The Athletic […]