re: With all the trade talk on here and FB groups.Shouldnt finding the head coach come first?

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I think most people don't realize that this is Jrue's last year under contract. He has a player option for 2022, and i see no reason why he would play under it at his age if he knows he can get another 4 year deal done.

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MM has brought up Jrue extensions multiple times this summer I assume for this reason. If he says no then that tells you it's probably time to trade him.

With the uncertainty of the cap and league finances he might want to lock in more guaranteed money/years with an extension. He's made that choice before. Jrue's 2nd contract was considered a good deal because a lockout was looming so Jrue and other players like Steph Curry took the guaranteed money on what ended up being team friendly deals once the lockout ended.