In reality, people shouldn't be mad at Hayward. He's doing what any young player should, and would do. He's takin as much money as he can get. That's ok.
If you're gonna be mad, be mad at Lindsey, because we're paying a heck of a lot more than we would have at the beginning of the season.
DL is the one who messed up. He should've known what the market would be like Haywards agent did.
Easy math as Locke pointed out.
So now Hayward has an opt-out for year 4 as well as a 15% trade penalty.
2 elements avoided if signed in October.
The year 3 thing is big for me.
We likely will not make the playoffs by then so Hayward will leave. Ironically enough, I bet he will take a 4/40 deal if he is not an all star to play for a winner.
we'll see.
in addition, I think the FO has treated Hayward like crap through all this. They need to fix that as well.
Great managements
Favors - we love you
Favors - how about we trade you for #1 , oops, forget that
Hayward - no deal, see what the market pays
Hayward - got MAX, more flexible deal and trade penalty..
Favors - Hayward got what ? Dammit, why didn't my agent know the math
DL not too sharp in my book