I could envision some drama in NY over this.
Something like he wants to come back this season, while they want him to sit. He wants to prove he’s healthy and get his full max, they want to keep him out to keep teams from bidding.
If he returns and looks like the Zinger again, I could see another team throwing a contingency-free max at him, forcing the Knocks to match.
If he sits out the entire season and some doubt is cast, maybe he gets the Embiid-type of contract.