The lack of versatility was partly responsible for Utah losing in the second round in the last postseason. Gay, 34, will lilkely slot in primarily as a stretch four but can play as many as three frontcourt positions, depending on matchups, which helps the team gain some positional versatility. He can defend multiple positions and should give the Jazz an entirely different look defensively if they deploy him as a small-ball center - something they haven't really had in the Rudy Gobert era. Gay checks off a lot of boxes Utah was looking for in a new player. The deal is expected to be worth $12.1 million with a player option in the second season. Utah as agreed to a two-year deal with free agent forward Rudy Gay, ESPN and The Athletic reported Tuesday. SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz have found a new wing.
