Chaplin
Better off silent
That is one story if we offered Gooden the money but he chose to go to San Antonio. That is another if we made no attempt to sign him at all.
The Celtics, Spurs, Mavs, Cavs, are all free to spend, adding whatever pieces they need. How could we compete with them with our hands tied?
That is pure conjecture. You have no idea if there are personal issues he would have for going to a certain team. This isn't an NBA free-for-all, why do you think every team except us is "free to spend"? Give me a break.