Kings’ Rudy Gay declines player option, decides to hit free agency
After declining to exercise his $14.3 million player option, Kings forward Rudy Gay will hit the open market this summer.
ESPN’s Zach Lowe confirmed the move on Monday morning. The Bee’s Jason Jones reported last month that Gay informed the Kings of his plan to opt out.
Can confirm this -- Gay has made official what many reported in May he planned to do. He's a free agent. https://t.co/IQwYpfiCG7
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) June 12, 2017
Gay played in 30 games this past season before rupturing his left Achilles’ tendon in January, which effectively ended his season. He averaged 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
Gay has said that his rehab from his Achilles’ injury is on schedule, according to Sports Illustrated.
This story was originally published June 12, 2017 at 5:54 PM with the headline "Kings’ Rudy Gay declines player option, decides to hit free agency."