and is second on the team in scoring (15.0 PPG) behind forward Rudy Gay and assists.
#UTAH JAZZ REPORTEDLY SIGN FORWARD RUDY GAY PROFESSIONAL#
He was drafted by the Kings in 2010, then spent a few years between the G-League and overseas professional leagues before returning to the NBA. NBA roundup: New Orleans reportedly will host 2014 All-Star Game. Veteran forward Rudy Gay has agreed to a two-year, 12.1 million contract with the Utah Jazz in free agency, agents Raymond Brothers and Sam Permut told Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Whiteside played for the Sacramento Kings in the most recent season. The deal has not been officially confirmed, and no further details on what it includes were given. The Jazz trading away Derrick Favorsas an apparent "salary dump" left fans wondering who would fill in when Gobert, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Star, needs some rest.Īccording to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski Tuesday night, Utah has agreed to a deal with free-agent center Hassan Whiteside.įree agent C Hassan Whiteside has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz, agent Sean Kennedy tells ESPN. SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will have some backup next season, according to reports.