THE CRUCIFIX: Cato: Wood isn't thrilled w/ his role...Will depart in the summer

[Kammrath]

The opposition hasn't been the strongest — and the consistent signals emanating from Dallas leading up to this surge have suggested that an extension is unlikely — but Wood has had some encouraging moments on D. Dallas' defensive-minded coaching staff was previously reluctant to play Wood without Kleber as his frontcourt sidekick, given that the Mavericks allowed 106.2 points per 100 possessions when they were on the floor together through Dec. 12. Wood’s defensive rating without Kleber at his side over the same span: 120.7 points per 100 possessions. Since Dec. 14, Wood’s defensive rating without Kleber next to him has improved to 110.5 points per 100 possessions.

Yeah, I don't know. I don't see hope in that wording.