BREAKING: Golden State Warriors Release 17-Year NBA Veteran

According to Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors will release Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder.

UPDATE: The Golden State Warriors have officially waived Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder.  

Warriors waive Rudy Gay & Rodney McGruder: pic.twitter.com/N8phe2eHV8

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) October 21, 2023

Rudy Gay is coming off a year where he played 56 regular season games for the Utah Jazz.  

The 37-year-old averaged 5.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 38.0% from the field.   

This summer, Gay signed a deal with the Golden State Warriors, but Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic have now reported that he will be released.  

Via Charania: "The Golden State Warriors are releasing Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. This trims Warriors’ standard deals to 13 players, giving extra roster/financial flexibility, and they will add the 14th spot within first two weeks of season."

The Golden State Warriors are releasing Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder, sources tell me and @anthonyVslater. This trims Warriors’ standard deals to 13 players, giving extra roster/financial flexibility, and they will add the 14th spot within first two weeks of season. pic.twitter.com/tWRPSrFpYH

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 21, 2023

In addition to the Jazz, Gay has also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings. 

Over 17 seasons in the NBA, he has career averages of 15.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.6% from the three-point range. 

The former UConn star has also played in 19 NBA playoff games with the Grizzlies and Spurs. 

Now that Gay will be a free agent again, he will be a name to watch, as he could be an excellent addition to many teams. 

Spurs broadcast loses it over this Rudy Gay dunk 😨 pic.twitter.com/FHsWZ5neKO

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 3, 2019

As for McGruder, he is coming off a year where he played in 32 regular season games for the Detroit Pistons. 

The seven-year veteran averaged 5.7 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.8% from the field and 42.3% from the three-point range. 

The Warriors will enter the season with 13 roster players. Trims a little tax. A 14th must be added within two weeks. McGruder/Gay both among candidates to fill 14th when time comes. https://t.co/QWngPNOYl2

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 21, 2023

The Warriors will play their first regular season game on October 24, when they host the Phoenix Suns.