On July 11, 2018, Gay re-signed with the Spurs. and since hes a free agent who is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury. On December 28, 2017, Gay suffered a right heel injury and was subsequently ruled out for at least two weeks. The recovering Rudy Gay could provide just that at a decent price. Taking a gamble on him no longer makes any sense for the Pelicans organization so be sure to place your free agent focus elsewhere. On July 6, 2017, Gay signed with the San Antonio Spurs. Sorry, no, the time has passed on trying to get Rudy Gay to New Orleans in more ways than one. Outside of Michael Jordan, I can’t recall another player who has been known to attack offseason workouts and rehabilitations as fiercely as Kobe, yet his body failed to accomplish the task. Worse, he only lasted six games before fracturing a bone in his knee, causing him to miss the rest of the 2013-14 campaign. In July 2010, Gay was among the NBA's top free agents, and after being chased by multiple teams re-signed with the Grizzlies for a max-level contract worth 82 million over five years. Kobe Bryant was 34, took close to eight months to return to the court following the same injury and still struggled upon his return (13.8 points and 5.7 turnovers in 29.5 minutes a game). Making matters worse is that Gay was limited to just 57 games due to injury and he only started six of the games he appeared in. The man obviously thinks he’s on the verge of a new contract with plenty of years and cash! While he should be ready to go by next October, it is important to remember Gay will no longer be a spring chicken at age 31. He missed four more games because of soreness in the heel and another six in February due to illness and knee pain. Gay just said no to over $14.2 million for the 2017-18 season despite in the midst of rehabbing a torn Achilles. Gay signed as a free agent over the summer, but offseason heel surgery kept him out of action through the first 14 games of the season. Wants years, big payday- Ailene Voisin May 8, 2017 The 16-year NBA veteran claimed that he’s been. According to multiple reports, Rudy Gay to opt out of final year of his contract post Achilles-surgery. The Jazz’s latest signing in Rudy Gay may be a sneaky great addition for the team next season, particularly because of his latest injury admission.