mademan wrote:JujitsuFlip wrote:He very easily could've changed his mind but initially he was fine with sitting out.bbalnation wrote:
Clearly hes not fine with it, hes complaining about it on social media. It's not like he was given many options? If he complained about it, especially with the Ben Simmons saga going on, it wouldn't look so great. People would tell him to take a buyout if he wanted to play, which is absurd.
My speculation is that John has gone to the Rockets and asked to play. Im not sure from what point. They've rejected his attempt to play basketball: fulfill his contractual obligations.
My speculation is based off the tweet... hes saying he wants to play. If he can't be traded (which hes accepted), and he can't be bought out for the amount he want (which hes accepted), then he wants to play the sport he loves and showcase his talent (whether to increase his value or prove the haters wrong: there are so many incentives for him to play right now versus sitting on the bench).
You can call me speculative. But hes expressed his frustration and displeasure. Thats how I read the situation, with the facts that are in front of us right now. When John leaves Houston, whether via trade or contract expiration/buyout, well learn more if he wants to share.
https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2021/09/14/the-rockets-have-reportedly-agreed-to-sit-john-wall-until-they-find-him-a-new-team/
"John Wall and the Rockets front office have reportedly agreed that the 5x All-Star will not again suit up for the franchise".
I mean, the report could also just be wrong. On the one hand, you have reported news and on the other you have Wall speaking (tweeting) directly. At the end of the day, Wall is not ok with this right now, and thats what matters. The Rockets have a player on their roster who is objectively better than the guys playing in front of him and they're depriving him of playing basketball. Thats not cool
He's being paid $40+ million to do nothing, I don't feel bad for him. Doubly he agreed to do nothing, wasn't without his consent, so again, don't feel bad for him.
All he has to do is give up money and he can play within 48 hours of that buyout clearing.