Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Norman Powell

Los Angeles Clippers Receive: F/C Christian Wood 

Of course, that’s why typically, employers are weary of handing out contracts in the first place. 

If they’re lucky, they’ll get a trial run. Often, a job will have a probation period. If an employee does well during it, they’re likely to be brought in more permanently. 

On the other hand, what if that employee can only perform with their job on the line? You can’t know if that’s the case until they have job security. It’s a conundrum. 

It’s one that NBA teams deal with too. For example, look at Christian Wood.

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After developing a reputation as a defensive liability, he’s made great strides for the Mavericks on that end of the floor. Will that effort wane once he gets his money? 

Should the Clippers find out?