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Originally Posted by Locke
The ball is in LA's court at the moment. They want Ricahrds gone and he gave them the opportunity and they've taken it.
I dont think I've ever seen this before, but usually the team wants to keep the player and will go the distance to help them, the total opposite in this case.
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That's debateable he gave them an opportunity as it sounds like he has a problem and they are using that as their hail mary. I don't think they are going to get out of it as he's not listed as a UFA which means he's still a King and will likely remain that way until they swallow the sword like other teams have in their situation and buy him out rather than trying to weasel out of a contract they accepted fully knowing the term and salary cap repercussions. Can't have your cake and eat it too but the Kings tried and likely failed here.