NBA Trade Rumors: Teams That Should Target Rudy Gay
3. Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have been actively pursuing a trade for Rudy Gay. The unfortunate reality is that, as previously alluded to in Ailene Voisins’ report, the Sacramento Kings aren’t interested in receiving Monta Ellis as the return in a trade.
If the Indiana can round out what’s already been a brilliant offseason by pairing Gay with Paul George, however, it would solidify its place as a Conference Finals favorite.
Along with Draymond Green and Kawhi Leonard, George is one of the Top 3 defensive players in the NBA. He’s already made three appearances on the All-NBA, All-Defensive, and All-Star teams, and he’s only 26.
It was recently reported that the Kings and Pacers have entered discussions on this trade possibility.
ESPN sources say Sacramento and Indiana have had recent trade discussions involving Kings F Rudy Gay potentially sending him to the Pacers
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 2, 2016
That’d be one heck of a get for the Pacers.
George is a dynamic offensive player, and his supporting cast of Jeff Teague, Myles Turner, and Thaddeus Young will alleviate pressure. All three are capable of scoring, but adding Gay would give Indiana a true and established No. 2 scoring threat.
Indiana is reluctant to give up Rodney Stuckey instead of Ellis, but if Larry Bird can work his trade magic, Gay and George would be one heck of a duo under Nate McMillan.
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