Its gotta suck to be....

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So you would trade money for Championships? Why do you thnk so many players go play for contenders and take less money.

Usually because they are old and already have many millions in their portfolio. The vast majority simply get as much money as possible wherever they can get it.

Malik already has rings, and he already had a chance to give up money to go somewhere else. He stayed a Knick for $15 million. Not really that difficult a decision, apparently.

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I am sure of the opposite.
Rose didn't play with Knicks. I'm quite sure they would welcome a buyout with Rose. Knicks are above the luxury tax : if Rose give up $5M, Knicks will save $10M.

I figure they are fine with that; they'll just trade him this season or next.