Batum provided negative production in just two categories last season: points and assists. He's a depth piece of Utah's loaded roster and should only be drafted in deeper fantasy leagues.īatum goes the dynamite! The former Hornet enjoyed a career resurgence in his first season with the Clippers, and that success should carry over into 2021-22. Although Utah opted to start Danuel House in the previous game, because of Houses injury status, the Jazz may have to look at starting Rudy Gay at small forward. Nicolas Batum pitched in 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3PT, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, and two steals in Tuesday night's defeat versus Golden State.Įven heading into his 16th season, Gay can still be counted on for the occassional double-double and a couple of triples per contest. Nicolas Batum scored two points on 1-for-6 shooting with three rebounds, three assists, and one steal over 26 minutes as the Clippers beat the Pistons by a 106-102 score on Sunday.Īccording to Eric Walden, Rudy Gay didn't practice on Thursday for the Utah Jazz with a non-COVID illness. Gay has all the hallmarks of a star a big contract, lots of shots per game, and the perfect. Rudy Gay (non-covid illness) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Rudy Gay and Kyrie Irving are the respective stars for the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. For too long he felt the nagging bite come from his right heel an endless reminder of the injury he first sustained in late. Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay was seen today shooting around at practice with Eric Paschall.Ĭlippers G Nicolas Batum is available for Thursday's game in Chicago as reported by The LA Times' Andrew Greif. SALT LAKE CITY At the end of last season, Rudy Gay was done. 18, 2017, was considered a key player for the Sacramento Kings, but his. Nicolas Batum provided 17 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks over 38 minutes in the Clippers 135-130 overtime loss to the Bulls Thursday night. Small forward Rudy Gay, who suffered a season-ending injury in a game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, Jan. Nicolas Batum is off the injury report ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Timberwolves.Īccording to the NBA Injury Report, Rudy Gay is listed as questionable to play Sunday vs the Suns. LAS VEGAS Over the last week, Jazz coach Quin Snyder has joked that the team needs to find a nickname for Rudy Gay to help distinguish him from Rudy Gobert. Rudy Gay (non-covid illness) will be available to play in Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns.