SWedd523 wrote:BigSlam wrote:Robot Rock wrote:While this development is very disappointing, it is in no way surprising. The Hornets have always been committed to letting their best players walk, whether the owner is named Shinn, Johnson or Jordan. It’s a tradition which cannot be changed. Like the Panthers and long losing streaks every year.
Hang on - we don't know what discussions have taken place. This might not be a reflection of the FO at all.
Bridges isn't obligated to accept any offer in front of him. He might be willing to bet on himself this season and look to seriously cash in next summer.
Is your expectation that the FO just break the bank and give him a max offer to ensure he stays?
this is always my take when folks chicken little respond to personnel moves
It takes two to tango.
I'm nervous even paying Miles $20mil per year. I have no problem trading his ass or letting him walk if he wants a max contract or anything much higher than that.
He's basically a borderline All-Star, assuming he can play a full season at the same production as last year's purple patch. Otherwise, it's an easy way to lock into a bad contract.
It's also an admission that Miles is not a cornerstone player for the team. I'm sure that's how the players take this sort of thing.
