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Report further links Golden State Warriors with free agent forward

By Peter O'Keefe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Rudy Gay #8 of the Utah Jazz shoots a three-point shot over Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 23: Rudy Gay #8 of the Utah Jazz shoots a three-point shot over Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 23, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors continue to be linked with veteran forward Rudy Gay, with the 36-year-old having officially been waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this week.

There’ll be no shortage of suitors for Gay who projects as a vastly experienced forward option for championship contenders. That includes the Warriors who remain with two available roster spots ahead of next season.

Rudy Gay is expected to draw interest from the Golden State Warriors, according to Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto.

Gay averaged 14.6 minutes per game with the Utah Jazz last season, and although his shooting percentages took a hit, there’s optimism they could revive back within a playoff team. Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto revealed Golden State as one of five teams who may have interest in the 16-year veteran.

"“Veteran forward Rudy Gay is expected to draw interest from several playoff-caliber teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Chicago Bulls, and New Orleans Pelicans, league sources told HoopsHype.”"

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors drives into Rudy Gay #8 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 01, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors drives into Rudy Gay #8 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 01, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

The Warriors made another roster move on Friday, officially signing young guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract. It’s an underrated and important move for the franchise after the 22-year-old’s form in Summer League led many to believe he’d warrant a standard deal.

That could still eventuate, with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater reporting that “there’s a strong chance they (Golden State) have a camp competition for the 14th spot”. If that’s the case, the likelihood of Gay being a part of the Warriors’ setup appears slim.

Other veterans have previously competed in training camp for a contract — take Avery Bradley for example two years ago. However, Gay will almost assuredly receive a guaranteed contract with a team well before training camp.

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The Warriors are all but certain to leave their 15th roster spot vacant as they did last season before ultimately converting Anthony Lamb’s two-way contract on March 17.

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