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

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Wood's contract range will be real interesting.  I don't think we have a full answer yet.    A few weeks ago, I would have said he has been a known quantity that teams weren't very interested in the past.   Would a bad team with cap space prioritize a 28 year old who has not moved the needle on bad teams?  Would a good team prioritize him?

Recently, he has begun impacting games outside of scoring and appears to be fitting in doing a lot of the boring things well.   Does that perk up the ears of other teams?

Does Dallas coaching staff deserve any credit for his improved play?

I still don´t think it does. His perceived character flaws mean rebuilding teams don´t want him, especially after the Houston chaos. And contenders don´t have the capspace to pay him.

Let´s not forget that last summer Malik Monk was the highest paid free agent outside of Brunson that changed teams at 20/2. I honestly rather overpay Wood on a two year deal than trying to figure out what a fair price is for him on a four year deal. Plus how does he behave with less incentive to do so aka a McGee retirement fund contract.