Rudy Gay

Golden State Warriors, Power Forward
Age: 38y-4m-7d (Aug 17, 1986)
Exp: 17 Years
Country: US
College: Connecticut
Drafted: Round 1 (#8 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Jeff Austin
RETIRED

2023-2023 exhibit-9

Rudy Gay signed a 1 year , $3,196,448 contract with the Golden State Warriors, including an average annual salary of $3,196,448.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $3,196,448
Average Salary:
$3,196,448
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Signed Using:
Minimum
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2023 Free Agent

Rudy Gay signed a 3 year , $18,553,500 contract with the Utah Jazz, including $18,553,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,184,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $18,553,500
Average Salary:
$6,184,500
GTD at Sign:
$18,553,500
Total GTD:
$18,553,500
Signed Using:
taxpayer-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2019-2020 Free Agent

Rudy Gay signed a 2 year , $32,000,000 contract with the San Antonio Spurs, including $28,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,000,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $32,000,000
Average Salary:
$16,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$28,000,000
Total GTD:
$28,000,000
Signed Using:
Early Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2018-2018

Rudy Gay signed a 1 year , $10,087,200 contract with the San Antonio Spurs, including $10,087,200 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $10,087,200.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $10,087,200
Average Salary:
$10,087,200
GTD at Sign:
$10,087,200
Total GTD:
$10,087,200
Signed Using:
Non-Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2017-2018

Rudy Gay signed a 2 year , $17,232,300 contract with the San Antonio Spurs, including $17,232,300 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,616,150.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $17,232,300
Average Salary:
$8,616,150
GTD at Sign:
$17,232,300
Total GTD:
$17,232,300
Signed Using:
non-taxpayer-mid-level-exception
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2017 Veteran Extension

Rudy Gay signed a 3 year , $40,000,000 contract with the Sacramento Kings, including $40,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $13,333,333.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $40,000,000
Average Salary:
$13,333,333
GTD at Sign:
$40,000,000
Total GTD:
$40,000,000
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
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2010-2014

Rudy Gay signed a 5 year , $82,302,690 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including $82,302,690 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $16,460,538.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $82,302,690
Average Salary:
$16,460,538
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$82,302,690
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
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2006-2009 Rookie

Rudy Gay signed a 4 year , $10,513,847 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including $10,513,847 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,628,462.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $10,513,847
Average Salary:
$2,628,462
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$10,513,847
Signed Using:
Free Agent:
2010 / RFA
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Seasons

17 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$181,260,320

Earnings w/ Different Teams

6 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 20
Active
$2,242,290
$2,242,290
2007 21
Active
$2,411,160
$4,653,450
2008 22
Active
$2,579,400
$7,232,850
2009 23
Active
$3,280,997
$10,513,847
2010 24
Active
$13,603,750
$24,117,597
2011 25
Active
$12,099,043
$36,216,640
2012 26
Active
$16,460,538
$52,677,178
2013 27
Active
$17,888,932
$70,566,110
2014 28
Active
$19,317,326
$89,883,436
2015 29
Active
$12,403,101
$102,286,537
2016 30
Active
$13,333,333
$115,619,870
2017 31
Active
$8,406,000
$124,025,870
2018 32
Active
$10,087,200
$134,113,070
2019 33
Active
$14,093,750
$148,206,820
2020 34
Active
$14,500,000
$162,706,820
2021 35
Active
$5,890,000
$168,596,820
2022 36
Active
$6,184,500
$174,781,320
2023 37
Retained
$6,479,000
$181,260,320
Total
$181,260,320

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $36,216,640 - - $36,216,640
1 $16,460,538 - - $16,460,538
4 $62,942,692 - - $62,942,692
4 $46,086,950 - $1,000,000 $47,086,950
2 $12,074,500 - - $12,074,500
1 $6,479,000 - - $6,479,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
20
$2,242,290
$2,242,290
$2,242,290
2007
21
$2,411,160
$2,411,160
$4,653,450
2008
22
$2,579,400
$2,579,400
$7,232,850
2009
23
$3,280,997
$3,280,997
$10,513,847
2010
24
$13,603,750
$13,603,750
$24,117,597
2011
25
$12,099,043
$12,099,043
$36,216,640
2012
26
$16,460,538
$16,460,538
$52,677,178
2013
27
$17,888,932
$17,888,932
$70,566,110
2014
28
$19,317,326
$19,317,326
$89,883,436
2015
29
$12,403,101
$12,403,101
$102,286,537
2016
30
$13,333,333
$13,333,333
$115,619,870
2017
31
$8,406,000
$8,406,000
$124,025,870
2018
32
$10,087,200
$10,087,200
$134,113,070
2019
33
$13,593,750
$500,000
$14,093,750
$148,206,820
2020
34
$14,000,000
$500,000
$14,500,000
$162,706,820
2021
35
$5,890,000
$5,890,000
$168,596,820
2022
36
$6,184,500
$6,184,500
$174,781,320
2023
37
$6,479,000
$6,479,000
$181,260,320
Total
$180,260,320
$1,000,000
$181,260,320

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
6 $36,216,640 - - $36,216,640
1 $16,460,538 - - $16,460,538
4 $62,942,692 - - $62,942,692
4 $46,086,950 - $1,000,000 $47,086,950
2 $12,074,500 - - $12,074,500
1 $6,479,000 - - $6,479,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 UTA Mar 24, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 10 Back
2022-23 UTA Feb 15, 2023 - Feb 15, 2023 1 Illness
2022-23 UTA Jan 14, 2023 - Jan 15, 2023 1 Back
2022-23 UTA Nov 15, 2022 - Dec 06, 2022 11 Finger
2022-23 UTA Oct 28, 2022 - Nov 01, 2022 3 Health Protocols
2021-22 UTA Feb 25, 2022 - Feb 26, 2022 1 Illness
2021-22 UTA Feb 07, 2022 - Feb 24, 2022 5 Knee
2021-22 UTA Jan 19, 2022 - Jan 20, 2022 1 Heel
2021-22 UTA Jan 10, 2022 - Jan 15, 2022 2 Health Protocols
2021-22 UTA Jan 07, 2022 - Jan 07, 2022 1 Heel
2021-22 UTA Oct 20, 2021 - Nov 17, 2021 14 Heel
2020-21 SAS May 15, 2021 - May 15, 2021 1 Heel
2020-21 SAS Apr 24, 2021 - Apr 25, 2021 1 Back
2020-21 SAS Mar 24, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021 1 Foot
2020-21 SAS Feb 24, 2021 - Mar 09, 2021 5 Health Protocols
2020-21 SAS Feb 03, 2021 - Feb 05, 2021 1 Hip
2019-20 SAS Jan 17, 2020 - Jan 21, 2020 3 Illness
2018-19 SAS Mar 10, 2019 - Mar 14, 2019 2 Illness
2018-19 SAS Feb 09, 2019 - Feb 11, 2019 1 Ankle
2018-19 SAS Jan 07, 2019 - Jan 15, 2019 5 Wrist
2018-19 SAS Dec 31, 2018 - Jan 02, 2019 1 Wrist
2018-19 SAS Nov 04, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018 3 Heel
2017-18 SAS Dec 30, 2017 - Feb 22, 2018 23 Heel
2017-18 SAS Dec 03, 2017 - Dec 03, 2017 1 Heel
2017-18 SAS Nov 27, 2017 - Nov 28, 2017 1 Heel
2016-17 SAC Jan 20, 2017 - Apr 12, 2017 41 Achilles
2016-17 SAC Dec 28, 2016 - Jan 05, 2017 4 Hip
2016-17 SAC Dec 14, 2016 - Dec 25, 2016 6 Hip
2016-17 SAC Nov 05, 2016 - Nov 05, 2016 1 Ribs
2015-16 SAC Feb 29, 2016 - TBD 0 Shoulder
2015-16 SAC Feb 07, 2016 - Feb 07, 2016 0 Ankle
2015-16 SAC Jan 21, 2016 - Jan 24, 2016 0 Heel
2015-16 SAC Nov 21, 2015 - Nov 22, 2015 0 Shoulder
  • Oct 29, 2024 Retired from Professional Basketball
  • Oct 21, 2023 Waived by Golden State (GSW)
  • Sep 29, 2023 Signed a contract with Golden State (GSW) - Exhibit 9
  • Jul 19, 2023 Waived by Oklahoma City (OKC); leaves behind $6.48 million in dead cap
  • Jul 12, 2023 Traded to Oklahoma City (OKC) from Atlanta (ATL) with TyTy Washington Jr. , Usman Garuba and future 2nd-round pick for Patty Mills
  • Jul 07, 2023 Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Utah (UTA) with 2026 2nd round pick [MEM pick, if 31-42] for John Collins
  • Jun 26, 2023 Exercised $6.48 million Player Option with Utah (UTA) for 2023-24 as part of the ATL-UTA trade
  • Aug 06, 2021 San Antonio renounced their free-agent exception rights
  • Aug 06, 2021 Signed a 2 year $18.55 million contract with Utah (UTH) - includes 2023-24 Player Option
  • Apr 21, 2021 Fined $20,000 for role in on-court altercation during SAS-IND game
  • Jul 08, 2019 Signed a 2 year $32 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
  • Jul 11, 2018 Signed a 1 yr $10 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
  • Jun 18, 2018 Declined $8.8 million option with San Antonio (SAS) for 2018-19
  • Jul 06, 2017 Signed a 2 year $17.2 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
  • Jun 12, 2017 Declined $14.3 million Player Option with Sacramento (SAC) for 2017-18
  • Nov 18, 2014 Signed a 3 year $40 million veteran extension with Sacramento (SAC)
  • Jun 25, 2014 Exercised $19.3 million option with Sacramento (SAC) for 2014-2015
  • Dec 08, 2013 Traded to Sacramento (SAC) from Toronto (TOR) with Aaron Gray and Quincy Acy for John Salmons, Greivis Vasquez, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes
  • Jan 30, 2013 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Memphis (MEM) with Hamed Haddadi for Ed Davis, Jose Calderon and 2013 2nd round pick
  • Jul 08, 2010 Signed a 5 year $82.3 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
  • Jun 29, 2010 Memphis (MEM) extended a Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
  • Oct 31, 2008 Memphis (MEM) exercised $3.28 million option for 2009-2010
  • Oct 25, 2007 Memphis (MEM) exercised $2.6 million option for 2008-2009
  • Jul 12, 2006 Traded to Memphis (MEM) from Houston (HOU) with Stromile Swift for Shane Battier
  • Jul 12, 2006 Signed a 2 year $4.65 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
  • Jun 28, 2006 Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#8 overall)

Fines

Date Reason Fine Amount
Feb 28, 2023 for technical foul during SAS-UTH game $2,000
Dec 22, 2022 for technical foul during WAS-UTH game $2,000
Mar 14, 2022 for technical foul during MIL-UTH game $2,000
Jan 16, 2022 for technical foul during UTH-DEN game $2,000
Apr 21, 2021 for role in on-court altercation during SAS-IND game $20,000
Apr 19, 2021 for technical foul during SAS-IND game $2,000
Mar 02, 2020 for technical foul during IND-SAS game $2,000
Nov 13, 2019 for technical foul during SAS-MIN game $2,000
Apr 07, 2019 for technical foul during SAS-CLE game $2,000
Oct 27, 2018 for technical foul during LAL-SAS game $2,000
Dec 12, 2017 for technical foul during SAS-DAL game $2,000
Nov 18, 2016 for technical foul during LAC-SAC game $2,000
Jan 04, 2016 for technical foul during SAC-OKC game $2,000
Mar 04, 2015 for technical foul during SAC-SAS game $3,000
Jan 23, 2015 for ejection (two technical fouls) from SAC-GSW game $2,000
Jan 23, 2015 for two technical fouls during SAC-GSW game $6,000
Jan 17, 2015 for technical foul during LAC-SAC game $2,000
Dec 21, 2014 for technical foul during LAL-SAC game $2,000
Dec 16, 2014 for technical foul during OKC-SAC game $2,000
Dec 11, 2014 for technical foul during HOU-SAC game $2,000
Nov 09, 2014 for technical foul during SAC-OKC game $2,000
Feb 05, 2014 for technical foul during TOR-SAC game $2,000
Jan 19, 2014 for ejection (two technical fouls) from SAC-OKC game $2,000
Jan 19, 2014 for two technical fouls during SAC-OKC game $4,000
Nov 16, 2012 for technical foul during NYK-MEM game $2,000
Nov 02, 2012 for technical foul during MEM-GSW game $2,000
Fines: 26 $77,000

Suspensions

Date Reason Games Suspended Fine Amount
Dec 18, 2010 Flagrant Foul against Luis Scola (HOU) 1 $123,670
Suspensions: 1 $123,670
Year Team GP GS Min/Gm Pt/Gm Reb/Gm Ast/Gm Stl/Gm Blk/Gm FG% 3PT% FT%
2022 UTA 56 14.6 5.2 2.9 1.0 0.3 0.3 .380 .254 .857
2021 UTA 55 1 18.9 8.1 4.4 1.0 0.5 0.3 .414 .345 .785
2020 SA 63 1 21.5 11.4 4.8 1.4 0.7 0.6 .420 .381 .804
2019 SA 67 5 21.8 10.8 5.4 1.7 0.5 0.5 .446 .336 .882
2018 SA 69 51 26.7 13.7 6.8 2.6 0.8 0.5 .504 .402 .816
2017 SA 57 6 21.6 11.5 5.1 1.3 0.8 0.7 .471 .314 .772
2016 SAC 30 30 33.7 18.7 6.3 2.8 1.5 0.9 .455 .372 .855
2015 SAC 70 70 34.0 17.2 6.5 1.7 1.4 0.7 .463 .344 .780
2014 SAC 68 67 35.4 21.1 5.9 3.7 1.0 0.6 .455 .359 .858
2013 SAC 73 73 34.7 20.0 6.0 2.9 1.3 0.8 .455 .330 .822
2012 MEM 72 35.7 18.0 6.1 2.6 1.5 0.7 .413 .309 .809
2011 MEM 66 36.9 18.9 6.3 2.3 1.5 0.9 .456 .316 .792

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TRANSACTIONS

Oct 29, 2024
Retired from Professional Basketball
Oct 21, 2023
Waived by Golden State (GSW)
Sep 29, 2023
Signed a contract with Golden State (GSW) - Exhibit 9
Jul 19, 2023
Waived by Oklahoma City (OKC); leaves behind $6.48 million in dead cap
Jul 12, 2023
Traded to Oklahoma City (OKC) from Atlanta (ATL) with TyTy Washington Jr. , Usman Garuba and future 2nd-round pick for Patty Mills
Jul 07, 2023
Traded to Atlanta (ATL) from Utah (UTA) with 2026 2nd round pick [MEM pick, if 31-42] for John Collins
Jun 26, 2023
Exercised $6.48 million Player Option with Utah (UTA) for 2023-24 as part of the ATL-UTA trade
Aug 06, 2021
San Antonio renounced their free-agent exception rights
Aug 06, 2021
Signed a 2 year $18.55 million contract with Utah (UTH) - includes 2023-24 Player Option
Apr 21, 2021
Fined $20,000 for role in on-court altercation during SAS-IND game
Jul 08, 2019
Signed a 2 year $32 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
Jul 11, 2018
Signed a 1 yr $10 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
Jun 18, 2018
Declined $8.8 million option with San Antonio (SAS) for 2018-19
Jul 06, 2017
Signed a 2 year $17.2 million contract with San Antonio (SAS)
Jun 12, 2017
Declined $14.3 million Player Option with Sacramento (SAC) for 2017-18
Nov 18, 2014
Signed a 3 year $40 million veteran extension with Sacramento (SAC)
Jun 25, 2014
Exercised $19.3 million option with Sacramento (SAC) for 2014-2015
Dec 08, 2013
Traded to Sacramento (SAC) from Toronto (TOR) with Aaron Gray and Quincy Acy for John Salmons, Greivis Vasquez, Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes
Jan 30, 2013
Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Memphis (MEM) with Hamed Haddadi for Ed Davis, Jose Calderon and 2013 2nd round pick
Jul 08, 2010
Signed a 5 year $82.3 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
Jun 29, 2010
Memphis (MEM) extended a Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free Agent
Oct 31, 2008
Memphis (MEM) exercised $3.28 million option for 2009-2010
Oct 25, 2007
Memphis (MEM) exercised $2.6 million option for 2008-2009
Jul 12, 2006
Traded to Memphis (MEM) from Houston (HOU) with Stromile Swift for Shane Battier
Jul 12, 2006
Signed a 2 year $4.65 million contract with Memphis (MEM)
Jun 28, 2006
Drafted by Houston (HOU): Round 1 (#8 overall)

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