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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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Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry waves a flag before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry waves a flag before a game against the Washington Wizards in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Atlanta Hawks

After giving up Kyle Korver for nothing, everyone thought the Atlanta Hawks would go into sell mode. Then, they kept it together and made it to the No. 4 seed of the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, they did not make it past the first round of the playoffs. They are currently deciding how to keep Paul Millsap, but Rudy Gay actually makes sense here.

The Hawks have several frontcourt holes, and on paper, they could actually be in the top-4 discussion next year in the East with a move like this. Signing Gay to play along Schroder, Hardaway, Howard, and Millsap gives Atlanta a solid starting lineup, and they maintain some depth with guys who they signed through this season. While Atlanta likely earns another four seed making this move, adding Gay could be what they need to do to get back to the Conference Finals.

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