TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[omahen]

So you are saying that Wood wants $___ today that he knows is the most the Mavs can offer in an extension, but a week later (during which he won't play any games) he won't be satisfied by being offered the very same amount? Unless he has some secret agenda to get out of here, that makes no sense to me.

Wood might feel insulted Mavs are trying to see if there is anything better out there. Same way Brunson did. Wood might feel he could get more in FA, but is willing to take a bit of a paycut for a team that sees him as a cornerstone. Wood might value relationship highly and most important thing for him could be appreciation. I am not sure it is smart to take those risks unless you have something more or less lined up. All of it is just too much similar to Brunson situation for me to be comfortable.

Mavs message to Wood is totally the same as the message they gave to Brunson - you are ok, but we are not really sure if you are the right one.