3. Thompson's contract is long, and that is one major factor in tradeability. He's guaranteed $6.4 million in 2015-16 … and has a 5 percent trade kicker. (Thanks, Geoff!) He's guaranteed $2.6 million in 2016-17 if waived, per ShamSports.

4. Thompson is a really solid player. A decent scorer who doesn't need touches but knows what to do with them, a good rebounder, not a turnover machine. He's not excellent in any category (except personality/winning smile), but he's really solid.

I think the front office's devotion to Cousins carries with it a certain tone that makes me think Thompson is not someone they see in the team's long term. If that's the case, it'll be interesting to see how the rest of the league values a pretty solid, pricey big man with a good attitude.

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