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

[DanSchwartzgan]

I was extremely surprised Wood didn't start yesterday. I took it as an indication how Mavs see him. I might be wrong, but I really expect he gets traded by Thursday

It might be simply a matter of easing him back in the rotation coming off an injury.  It could also be for balance in the rotation to give the bench a little offensive punch.

But, this is the role I’ve always seen as his highest and best use.  It is a valuable role, but it isn’t a $17mm role.  The $13mm number would be a hair high for this role.  I also expect him to be traded and for the value to be surprisingly small.  I’ve mentioned the other Morris brother from LAC and as the means of moving Bertan’s money for expiring but out of the rotation Love and maybe another player.  I don’t see it being much more than that unless we add a pick.