There are arguments to be made for Tristan Thompson eyeing a max deal and the Cleveland Cavaliers instead attempting to save every possible penny.
But that doesn't mean this situation makes any sense.
The last thing the Cavs need is another distraction. They're working Kyrie Irving (knee) and Kevin Love (shoulder) back from surgery, and they just lost Iman Shumpert (wrist) for the next three months. Sophomore coach David Blatt is set to spend another season in the spotlight, and LeBron James is getting antsy with his 31st birthday looming in December.