02-02-2023, 02:44 PM
(02-02-2023, 01:44 PM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: I completely agree that he's worth more to the Mavs than what we would get in trade, but I'm beginning to sense 1) either the post above is right that he just doesn't want to be here, which 100% gives the lie to his wanting to play for a winning team (and he did a great job of fooling me), or 2) he wants to test the market this summer and make more than the max extension in any event, and 3) the Mavs should be able to get him for less than market value this summer if he really wants to play for a winner, but they don't have a lot of interest in that kind of bidding war because they just don't value Wood.
Sucks in any event.
Even players that want to "win" won't take significant discounts for that pleasure. Players are securing their future financial security and I don't blame them for that at all. Everyone wants to feel valued at their job. I full expect Wood to get above his current max extension offer if he makes it to the offseason. He's put up really good numbers and been a good teammate all season. He has a size/skill set that few have.