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Originally Posted by ace20004u
I think offering a "non negotiable" extension would be extremely bush league in the NBA. EVERYTHING is negotiable...so to start off a negotiation like that in this way would set the tone entirely wrong.
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It is much better than backtracking if that is their intent. If non-negotiable sound too harsh for you, try this:
"Here is an contract extension offer for you Mr. Skiles that we as an organization have determined to be fitting. We would more than love to rip up your old contract, give you a salary increase next year, add on an additional two years of security for you and your family with a team option for a fourth year. The term of the contract is as follows...
If you want to test your value after next season on the open market, then we will gladly just pick up your option for this year. Just know that we want to see you as the head coach of the Bulls for a long time. We really appreciate your help and hope that this extension is a sign of our good will. Take the extension or we can pick up our player option. The choice is yours."
To this Skiles could have responded YES, NO, or how he currently is with the media
Point being, I'm not "blaming" anyone. We will probably never find out
intentions by either side without some privy information leaking.