03-08-2020, 01:56 PM
(03-08-2020, 12:52 PM)DanSchwartzman Wrote: Agree. I could see Phoenix or Charlotte going above the MLE. That's actually a good thing as you have to have the threat of losing Wood for nothing in order to motivate Detroit to do a S&T with a player they'd like to keep.
I surely agree he has an excellent half of season. However, I don't really see a contender splashing anything more than MLE for him, as it is a risk if his production is sustainable. One thing are nice stats on a tanking team the other is contributing for a contender. Have a look at Powell stats second half of last season, for example. Or Wright 26 games in Memphis.
I am not saying Wood is bad or anything. Perhaps he will continue with his games and become a star. However, I don't think any contender will risk it above MLE. Another example is Beasley - do you see any contender splashing THJ like money for him? That being said, it is up to Wood. If he wants to play for a contender, he takes the MLE. If he prefers money, he will stay in Detroit or sign for someone similar. If Phoenix would be the one bidding for him, I rather take Saric for MLE from them.