A restricted free agent this summer, Jackson hasn't been shy about his desired role. He's made it abundantly clear over and over again that he wants to be a starter. He wants the captaincy of a team, the responsibility of being the primary option.
The money is important for Jackson, but not because he wants to be rich. It's because it could be his ticket out of town, his way to get to the role he so badly wants.
But Jackson's increasing attitude issues, and the fact that Waiters could fit better with Durant and Westbrook in closing lineups, the Thunder have the option to pull the plug.
With teams knowing Jackson wants a way out, the Thunder will have a hard time getting good value in return.
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