JDLAW wrote:I do not think a buyout is likely either, but not saying it could not happen, just seems unlikely for a variety of reasons - not the least of which is that they probably do not want to pay him to play for another team The savings from a buy-out is likely to be de minims. There is really no reason for him to give up $$. If he is cleared to play at all and it is late in the season, I would guess he will not force his way out because a very rusty Okafor may damage his free agent value in the off season. My guess is that he and the Suns will keep their options open and re-evaluate the situation in February, which appears to be the earliest he would be cleared, if at all.
I still maintain he is more likely than not to be on the roster through the season, but will not play this year.
I'd say it's unlikely because there's no indication that Okafor is disgruntled and wants out. But if it's the case that Okafor wants to play for a contender, which is what I was addressing based on the article, then the best way to get it done is through a buyout. We don't want the crap from contenders so a trade is highly unlikely, so a buyout is really the only option and it's beneficial to both parties.
I do think it's likely that we'll get him on the court in the 2nd half of the season and run with it.
