Is a restricted free agent worth waiting the 7 day freeze on the MLE?

[Mr October]

For those (like myself) that are intrigued by the idea of chasing a restricted free agent like Tyrus Thomas, Josh Childress, etc, are you also prepared to have that offer tied up in limbo for 7 days while other top MLE guys like Miller, Harrington and Outlaw sign elsewhere?

Don't forget that the matching team has 7 days to decide if they will match the Celtics offer, and possibly wacking those first 7 days of free agency from 7/8-7/15.

Let me know your thoughts...

[Mr October]

I had been gung ho about throwing an offer out to Thomas or Childress, but now I'm having cold feet. Those 2 players are talented enough, that I have to think that Charlotte and Atlanta might retain them or sign and trade them elsewhere...

[JSD]

If you can land Tyrus Thomas with the MLE it's worth the risk. Just not sure that's possible.

[Mr October]

I'll tell you one thing, its dilemmas like these that make me glad I don't have the pressure of an NBA GM. This is a very important summer.

[Mr October]

I trust Ainge to get the right info on players during the negotiating period. (Whats my alternative? haha) And I think I'm still cool with the 7 day freeze.

I also think that there should still be plenty of interesting talent available after those first 7 days.

[snively]

I would risk it for Tyrus Thomas.  The most enticing MLE option by a fair margin.  He's already good with potential to be very good and he's a great fit for a pass-happy guy like Rondo.