RJ considering leavingto go play in a system that suits him better?

[Daddy]

Any truth to this? If so what can we do to encourage him to leave?

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=16214

"Jefferson has a Early Termination Option for next season worth roughly $15 million, and a source close to the situation told HOOPSWORLD recently that he's considering leaving that money on the table to go play in a system that's more suited to his game. There's little doubt that Jefferson, still very much in his prime after nine NBA seasons, can be a 20-points-per-game scorer again on a different team."

[yavozerb]

Does anybody know the date when he must decide by?

[TimmehC]

Hoopsworld. So no, no truth to it.

[Daddy]

Is hoopsworld known to make up sources?

[Spursfan092120]

Is hoopsworld known to make up sources?

sources..stories..whatever..they're not very reliable.

[Chr!s Childs]

come to new york rj...you'll be better coming off the bench behind lebron

[Supreme_Being]

I know the source's dodgy at best, but I'd be happy to see go.

I mean, it's cool if he picks up the slack next season, but TBH, I'd be much happier if he packs up and leave.

[yavozerb]

I think it would hurt the spurs more than help them if he opts out. With that said, I do not think anyone in the front office would shed a tear if he left. I also keep hearing how there is no way RJ will opt out and leave 15 mil on the table, why not? There is alot of $ to be had this summer and only a select few will get max contracts. If RJ could for example could recieve a contract from the nyk for 40-45 mil for 4 yrs I think he would be very happy.

[Daddy]

Would it be possible for us to unveil the opposite of Miami's We Want Wade campaign for Jefferson?

Complete with billboards saying We Don't Want Jefferson and a site like this: http://www.wewantwade.com/

[rjv]

in the best of all possible worlds we can convince atlanta that RJ would be a great fit for them and then orchestrate a sign and trade for joe johnson.

[scottspurs]

Jefferson probably won't even get the MLE. Something like 3 years for 10 million is what he will get. I think he will take the 15 mil then find the right fit a year from now.

[yavozerb]

Jefferson probably won't even get the MLE. Something like 3 years for 10 million is what he will get. I think he will take the 15 mil then find the right fit a year from now.

, your kidding right....So you think RJ will get the same contract that bonner signed a couple of yrs ago, huh.

[MaNu4Tres]

Hoopsworld...Enough said

[ploto]

If he left, it would simply mean a reduction in payroll for the team and no improvement.

[scottspurs]

, your kidding right....So you think RJ will get the same contract that bonner signed a couple of yrs ago, huh.

Yes, the free agent crop is very good and deep this year and there is not enough money to go around. Jefferson would be stupid to opt out.

[yavozerb]

Yes, the free agent crop is very good and deep this year and there is not enough money to go around. Jefferson would be stupid to opt out.

Miami,NY,NJ have 30+mil to spend and the bulls are not far behind...There will be plenty of $ to go around and RJ in the right system will put up big #'s again. RJ will make at least 8-10 mil this summer if he opts out. Not saying it wouldnt be stupid to opt out, but he will make more this summer than next. Also, what if RJ gets hurt this coming season then what? It may be better to try and find a 3-4 yr contract now instead of risking an injury on a 1yr deal.

edit: minnesota,sac., and lac all have 20+ mil to spend as well

[Riverwalkman]

He should decide it by July 1st? I think his 2nd year as a Spur will be much better, that's the only thing we can count on, because his contract is now overvalued thus no trade will be acceptable.

[Shastafarian]

If he left, it would simply mean a reduction in payroll for the team and no improvement.

Edit: Nevermind

[gospursgojas]

Hoopsworld so I didnt bother reading but,

Wasnt this article around like 2 mos ago?

[Pero]

Any truth to this? If so what can we do to encourage him to leave?

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=16214

"Jefferson has a Early Termination Option for next season worth roughly $15 million, and a source close to the situation told HOOPSWORLD recently that he's considering leaving that money on the table to go play in a system that's more suited to his game. There's little doubt that Jefferson, still very much in his prime after nine NBA seasons, can be a 20-points-per-game scorer again on a different team."

There was an article posted here quite some time ago where he said that he's considering opting out so he could get a long term contract which could end up being more profitable for him. Perhaps this is reffering to that in some way. But in that case it's not really "news".

[ChumpDumper]

If he left, it would simply mean a reduction in payroll for the team and no improvement.

If he left to be signed outright by some other team. I suppose it is a possibility if someone still has money after the big free agents are signed.

[fyatuk]

It fits with some comments RJ made earlier. He obviously is aware he doesn't fit in the Spurs system. He's probably thinking that while he won't get the salary on the option, he might be able to get more this year than next, and spread over the life of a contract, it's a good amount.

He needs to go to someplace like NY, Phoenix, Golden State, or Dallas.

[Russ]

Money talks, Hoopsworld walks.

[manu the best]

.. it will be better if we trade him .. rather than losing him for nothing in return ..

[eisfeld]

There was an article posted here quite some time ago where he said that he's considering opting out so he could get a long term contract which could end up being more profitable for him. Perhaps this is reffering to that in some way. But in that case it's not really "news".

Yes, I remember that too. Still, it's pick your poison - letting him go for nothing or using his expiring as a trade bait. I'd prefer if he not exercises his ETO.