if we can flip him for a 1st, it will make the rondo trade that much sweeter.
Amen. Aaaammmeeenn. We could really use a first rounder right now
Really though, giving money to a role player like crowder potentially cuts into our cap space this summer. We actually need to try and free up more cap space by this summer (dumping Bradley, for instance) so we can keep our opens wide open with max contracts.
As slim as the the possibility is, I think having space to sign two max deals is a higher priority than giving crowder money. If he was locked up next year at his current contract id keep him... But do you really want to risk having a team give him 5-7 mil and having to either match or watch him leave? Not worth it. Trade him now for a pick