Scase wrote:Tor_Raps wrote:TimeForChange wrote:hope he comes back on a cheaper deal
I get that Brown didnt play great for us but there were many contending teams after him on his 23M a year contract. The only way we decline his option is if we re-sign him to a multi year deal. Letting him go for nothing is not an option.
Worst case, we pick up his option and then look to trade him to the same teams that wanted him this past deadline. He's already proven to be a big part of a championship team, contenders will go after him again 100%.
And yet, Masai couldn't find a single trade partner? Contenders may want him, but if they aren't willing to pay the absurd asking price of a FRP that Masai was reportedly looking for, let him walk. The knee injury sounds like BS, dude didn't/doesn't want to be here, you can see by his body language, so holding onto him another year if we can't find a partner is just a waste of money.
Pretty sure Masai was able to get a 1st rounder (Knicks) but it was only in the 2024 draft and he didn't want anymore picks in this draft. We also know hes a hard ass for making trades as has been evident with Lowry, Fred, OG, Siakam, etc.
He can definitely revisit this in the offseason and I would bet a lot of money that's exactly what we'll do. There's also a chance that both sides agree to a long term deal even though I think that's doubtful.