Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (Achilles) plans to opt out of his contract in order to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, according to his agent Roger Montgomery.
It's a surprising move, as Gay could have guaranteed himself $14.3 million by opting in for another season in Sacramento. Turning 31 in August, Gay is reportedly "ahead of schedule" in his recovery from a ruptured left Achilles tendon. He's eyeing a mid-June return to the court.
Gay averaged 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 3-pointers in 30 games this season. His .559 true shooting percentage was a new career high while he finished fourth on the Kings with a -0.5 nERD.
Source: Rotoworld.com