From Percy Allen of The Seattle Times:
The Sonics, however, concluded that they were essentially bidding against themselves because only a handful of teams could offer Wilcox more than the maximum mid-level exception of five years and $30.2 million.
The two sides appeared to find common ground on a three-year deal. However, the Sonics continued to maintain that Wilcox is worth $6.6 million per season, and their offer is about $6 million less than his demands.
"A one-year deal, in our mind, is not a deal," Fried said. "One year, in our mind, left Chris with no alternatives."
Fried has urged the Sonics to consider sign-and-trade scenarios, including a deal with Golden State. Nothing has materialized, however.
What kind of plausible sign-and-trades can you put together to bring Wilcox to the Warriors?
Also see:
- Rumor: Warriors Trying to Trade for Wilcox
- Rumor: Warriors Want Wilcox
- Rumor: Warriors Inquiring about Chris Wilcox
- Rumor: Chris Wilcox Sign-and-Trade to Warriors
99% of rumors never happen, but 99% of them are fun to talk about!