If you’ve got someone under contract, you’d better hope that you’re happy with their performance. The same principles apply to the NBA.

Otherwise, you’re stuck. A contract is a contract. You’re committed to that person now – unless you’re willing to jump through hoops. 

Once a player is under contract, a team is paying them. They can release them, but they can’t move them off the salary sheet without trading them. 

We’re not saying the Los Angeles Clippers should be dissatisfied with the deal they gave Norman Powell. He’s making good on what he’s earning.

At the same time, they may wonder if they could get more bang for their buck. 

Could Christian Wood of the Dallas Mavericks give it to them?