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Cato made a note in his article that initial feeling is one or both of Wood and Hardaway would be dealt at the deadline per sources not authorized to speak publicly.  But that feeling faded as the market for both players disappeared over the last week.

Cato says both players have distinct roles to play, but the team view both as expendable.   Both will be deployed more purposefully and in fewer minutes per game.  

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So for Hardaway, it is probably best not consider him anything more than a salary filler this offseason.   But while he probably isn't as heavily counted on now after the trade, he will probably be needed in a playoff series.   Maybe a reduced workload will make it hurt less when he has those 3-13 games and this team really struggles without his production.  

For Wood, it certainly feels like he is not thought of someone who is going to command 20 plus million this offseason.   I hope he buys in though.  This will be his first chance to play in important games.   If he shows well, he may very well have several suitors this offseason near the price range he is hoping for.