Actually, Gasol has a player option of $7.7 million for 2016-17. It will be interesting to see what decision he makes given the latest news about the salary cap possibly jumping to $90 million that summer. I said this in last week's mailbag, but the Thibodeau situation is mostly mutually exclusive from all other issues. It simply comes down to whether he and management can co-exist for one or -- even less likely -- two more seasons to fulfill his contract. The fluid aspects are multiple -- ownership could try to salvage one more year of the deal, Thibodeau, who loves living and coaching in Chicago, could decide the grass may not be greener elsewhere, the Bulls could make a title run. I've reported the relationship is beyond repair and I've offered the opinion that if I had to guess, Thibodeau will be coaching elsewhere next season. I've also emphasized this is a two-way street, that the relationship has soured from both ends. But to say his leaving is guaranteed or has been decided would be inaccurate. Let the season play out. Both he and management remain committed to winning a title this season and the relationship involves daily conversation that is cordial and professional.