David West Opting out

[Masterofreality]

At, this point, it's all about getting paid apparently for DFW.

Near the end of the line, so cash in one more big chip, then maybe sign a minimum deal (Ala Mike Miller) to hopefully scarf onto a ring.

[XU 87]

At, this point, it's all about getting paid apparently for DFW.

Near the end of the line, so cash in one more big chip, then maybe sign a minimum deal (Ala Mike Miller) to hopefully scarf onto a ring.

I don't know about the payment part. I read an article, probably posted here, that said he was being overpaid. If the article was accurate, that would suggest by opting out he's willing to play for less.

Maybe he's more looking for a ring. I hear the Cavs might need a power forward.

[D-West & PO-Z]

At, this point, it's all about getting paid apparently for DFW.

Near the end of the line, so cash in one more big chip, then maybe sign a minimum deal (Ala Mike Miller) to hopefully scarf onto a ring.

I don't know about the payment part. I read an article, probably posted here, that said he was being overpaid. If the article was accurate, that would suggest by opting out he's willing to play for less.

Maybe he's more looking for a ring. I hear the Cavs might need a power forward.

Yeah I dont think it has to do with money at all, that is why I was so surprised to hear he opted out and thought it was maybe a team option. He wont make near as much next year as he would have. And the Knicks wouldnt spend a lot on him at all so if he goes there it isnt about money. Also if he goes to the Knicks it isnt about rings either. I would think it would be all about location for D-West if he goes to NY.

[Masterofreality]

I don't know about the payment part. I read an article, probably posted here, that said he was being overpaid. If the article was accurate, that would suggest by opting out he's willing to play for less.

Maybe he's more looking for a ring. I hear the Cavs might need a power forward.

Nah, not the Cavs. They still have Varejao under contract and Tristan Thompson will be going nowhere else. Kevin Love will re-sign too, despite his opting out. Cavs are loaded at forward.

All these guys opting out is about money. The salary cap is going up and there is more $ available for salaries. I cannot believe that DWest would opt out from the Paces to go to.......The Knicks? That really makes no sense unless they are going to pay him. If his agent advised him to opt out, it had to be for money...or he had indications that someone like Houston, Golden State, OKC, Memphis, the Clippers or maybe even Atlanta- contenders- wanted his services. That would be for the ring.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Nah, not the Cavs. They still have Varejao under contract and Tristan Thompson will be going nowhere else. Kevin Love will re-sign too, despite his opting out. Cavs are loaded at forward.

All these guys opting out is about money. The salary cap is going up and there is more $ available for salaries. I cannot believe that DWest would opt out from the Paces to go to.......The Knicks? That really makes no sense unless they are going to pay him. If his agent advised him to opt out, it had to be for money...or he had indications that someone like Houston, Golden State, OKC, Memphis, the Clippers or maybe even Atlanta- contenders- wanted his services. That would be for the ring.

The Knicks won't pay him anywhere near what he would have been paid by the Pacers next year. I can't see anyone who would or any situation in which him opting out results in him getting more money. Him opting out wasn't about money.

[THRILLHOUSE]

Nah, not the Cavs. They still have Varejao under contract and Tristan Thompson will be going nowhere else. Kevin Love will re-sign too, despite his opting out. Cavs are loaded at forward.

All these guys opting out is about money. The salary cap is going up and there is more $ available for salaries. I cannot believe that DWest would opt out from the Paces to go to.......The Knicks? That really makes no sense unless they are going to pay him. If his agent advised him to opt out, it had to be for money...or he had indications that someone like Houston, Golden State, OKC, Memphis, the Clippers or maybe even Atlanta- contenders- wanted his services. That would be for the ring.

Salary cap rise or not, I can't imagine anyone paying West close to the 12 million he was going to get with Indy. Of course, the Knicks are idiots, so maybe, but I don't see it. (I don't really buy the Knicks rumor at all. He'll go to a contender, I'll stick with my Clippers prediction)

[94GRAD]

The Knicks won't pay him anywhere near what he would have been paid by the Pacers next year. I can't see anyone who would or any situation in which him opting out results in him getting more money. Him opting out wasn't about money.

Salary cap rise or not, I can't imagine anyone paying West close to the 12 million he was going to get with Indy. Of course, the Knicks are idiots, so maybe, but I don't see it. (I don't really buy the Knicks rumor at all. He'll go to a contender, I'll stick with my Clippers prediction)

No one is going to pay him 12mil next year, but I bet get he gets a 2/3 year contract for 20-25 mil total. He's playing the long game

[XU 87]

I retract my statement that he wants to win a ring.

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.c...n-free-agency/

[Backyard Champ]

Yeah, the Knicks is a real head scratcher. Disappointing as a fan, but if it's what he wants, than great for him.

[D-West & PO-Z]

No one is going to pay him 12mil next year, but I bet get he gets a 2/3 year contract for 20-25 mil total. He's playing the long game

No way. I've been seeing 3 years for a total of 9million.