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2017 NBA Free Agency: 5 potential destinations for Rudy Gay

By Duane Rohrbacher

Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay will execute player option and become free agent. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay will execute player option and become free agent. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A view of the Chicago Bulls logo on a pair of game shorts at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 102-91.Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Chicago Bulls

Rudy Gay is still a starter in the NBA today. He definitely could come off of the bench as the primary scoring option for a contender, but it makes more sense to slot him along some veterans and see what happens. In this case, the Chicago Bulls could be a great option for Rudy Gay. After struggling to find outside shooting, the Bulls nearly pulled it together during the playoffs.

With Rajon Rondo, Dwayne Wade, and Jimmy Butler, Gay could turn into a power forward who can score along those three, adding a nice balance of physicality and scoring. Gay is by no means a 3-point specialist, and he has spent the majority of his career as a small forward, but as the NBA shifts, Gay must shift with it. If Gay has interest in playing in the weaker Eastern Conference on a playoff team as a starter, the Chicago Bulls are a perfect fit for him.

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