Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Josh Richardson, G/F Andre Igoudala
San Antonio Spurs Receive: C James Wiseman
Golden State Warriors Receive: F/C Christian Wood
Meanwhile, some players are just easier to pay than others.
Low-usage role players will always have a clear price point. Teams don’t mind paying them a middling contract – it’s safe to assume they’ll earn it.
Some players are more complicated. They may have some star qualities that could entice a team to really pony up. On the other hand, they could have deficiencies that make a team apprehensive.
Again. this applies to Wood. He’s an outstanding offensive player. He’s also looked like a defensive liability at times in his career, and his attitude has come into question.
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To be fair, Wood has been professional during his Mavericks stint and has been a great fit with Luka Doncic. There’s a scenario where he ends up staying, but again, there are plenty where he does not get another contract in Dallas.
Should the Warriors really target such a player?