With the date approaching that the point guard, who has played sparingly since signing a five-year, $29 million deal in September, is eligible to be traded, he believes it is inevitable. Players who signed as free agents during the off-season can be moved beginning Thursday.
"It almost has to happen from a business standpoint," Watson said. "We've got too much money in our backcourt. Why not? But I'm all for it. . . . I look forward to the time back on the court. That's all I can do."
With the exception of a five-game stretch in November in which he averaged 21.8 minutes, Watson has been cemented to the bench. Watson has sat out nine of 21 games.
"Whatever happens in the future, I hope it happens soon," Watson said. "My goal is to contribute. I love to practice, but it's like the longest training camp ever. . . . Somebody told me . . . there is no such thing as failure, there is only redirection. I think redirection is like the resolution that I'm looking for. If I'm going to be in a lousy situation any longer, there is no need to overthink it. . . . I'm staying professional. Hopefully, staying professional won't let me linger."
