Earth Rider said:
Great analysis as always. I was hoping we would trade Sochan, I think it would be best for the Spurs and him. I am guessing his trade value is pretty low.
I like the idea of buying him out, giving him the freedom to pick his team to sign on with. He has been a good Spur, played hard. But it seems like the Spurs are shifting to Carter Bryant as their project, and Sochan is out. The contract situation also with Sochan shows they are ready to cut bait at the end of the season.
I think there has to be a team out there that would appreciate Sochan's defense. He could guard the perimeter, with an interior defender like AD. He is just such a liability on offense.
I also thought a team like Washington or Utah that is trying to be good next year might want him. They get to give him a trial run while they tank and if he doesn't work out, who cares. If he does, you have him as a RFA.
Some players don't want to be bought out, because they think once they become a vet min guy, they will always be a vet min guy. DeRozan said he doesn't want to be bought out.