Some teams have been unclear with what exactly Sacramento wants in return, and others say the asking price is too unreasonable. Several teams have engaged the Kings in trade talks, but teams say those conversations have yet to find traction. Sacramento has shown no inclination to move Gay without a substantial package in return, league sources told The Vertical. Forward Rudy Gay has informed Sacramento Kings management that he plans to use his 2017 player option to become an unrestricted free agent and considers himself unlikely to negotiate a new deal to return to the franchise, league sources told The Vertical.
