Did Wilcox Get Extra Money as a Result of Moore Trade?

SEATTLE - Chris Wilcox and his agent Jeff Fried are in town to get a deal done.

"It makes sense to me now why things went the way they went," his agent, Jeff Fried said. "Apparently, their hands were tied pre-sale to do anything of any material note. Now that the sales have taken place, I'm hoping good-faith discussions can transpire as to what is fair and equitable. This can't drag on any longer." If a deal isn't reached, Wilcox will be forced to accept a one-year offer worth $3.6 million. (Thu. Jul 20, 2006) - Fox Sports

It's unlikely that Wilcox would leave money on the table as Vladi Radmanovic did last year and sign for the one year Qualifying Offer of $3,577,168 when he could make double that this year if he signs a multi-year agreement.

The agent is dreaming if he thinks the GM from two weeks ago (Rick Sund) will not act the same way as the current GM (Rick Sund) and give Wilcox whatever the agent wants.

It is likely hat the Sonics have a salary number that they want to stay at. In order to stay there and offer Wilcox more money they might have shipped off Moore, not just because they didn't really need him, but because they had other uses for that salary space.

I expect Fried to wake up and see that Rick Sund is still there with about the same deal as he had to offer Wilcox two weeks ago.

Fried, take the 3 year deal, ask for a 4th player option, and move on with your lives.