It’s less about that and more about not risking an Achilles tear at his one chance for a big contract.

He’s 26 and has made like 24 million dollars. If he makes it into the offseason healthy, he could be looking at, idk 70-100 million? But if he tears and Achilles, he’s probably signing a cheap 1-2 year deal and hoping his recovery goes smoothly enough that he can get one contract at age 28.

Basically what Peyton Watson did for the nuggets. Why risk reinjury and playing in this series when you have a payday coming? If your team wins, just play in the next series. If they lose, you’re clearly a very important player to the team. 

muscle injuries are just different than bone injuries. major risk of re-aggravation at the slightest movement

What do you mean doesn’t he need to wait until after the finals?

Yeesh, hope he’s not holding out for a good deal

Of course, take the time you need to be healthy, but hate the idea of letting the wolves struggle guard less for a raise 

Cant blame them, especially Ayo who joined the Wolves just 3 months ago. Isaiah Thomas played for Boston through injuries, got hurt, and potentially missed out on a \(100M deal. NBA should tweak this rule that does not allow Ayo to sign a deal for more than \)51M / 3 years before July.

Yeah far greater injury risk playing through a calf problem than Ant’s issue which sounds like might mostly just be pain management.

The idea that Ayo could play and is choosing to sit out a PLAYOFF game so he can secure a bigger payday is ridiculous.

And Ayo’s already earned a fat paycheck from the team I’m pretty sure, he’s going to be starting in our back court next year with Donte done for the season.

Incoming Summer of George!

I don’t know Ant hasn’t scored 40+ in the playoffs this year Ayo must be better. /s