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NBA Rumors: 5 trade destinations for Rudy Gay

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 1, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) in the game against the Miami Heat in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Miami won 112-106. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) in the game against the Miami Heat in the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. Miami won 112-106. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
May 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat still have some good players on their roster, but they got hit hard in free agency with Dwyane Wade leaving after 13 seasons and other players moving on as well.

They were able to keep Hassan Whiteside, which is huge and the team still has the likes of Goran Dragic, Chris Bosh, Justise Winslow and others on the roster.

However, there are uncertainties about Bosh’s health and his future, which means the Heat should give a serious look at Rudy Gay. With Wade leaving the team, the Heat are going to need to go in on someone who can provide a scoring punch.

With free agency pretty much dried up, the Heat will have to turn their attention to the trade market. Pat Riley isn’t going to standby and not make a move and let his team play out as is.

He’s going to make sure he can get some players in Miami that can help his team out and help provide some of the spark that they are going to lose with the departure of Wade and Luol Deng.

The Heat are in need of some help and calling Sacramento up could go a long way in keeping them competitive in the Eastern Conference.

Next: 2. Toronto Raptors

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