# CSG #960: Shortcast - Proposing a Watson contract compromise that might work

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Podcast: [CSG Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/csg-podcast-164931)
Published: 2026-08-08T20:11:00+00:00
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## Resource

On the latest Shortcast, Jeff proposes the Nuggets doing a 2+1 contract for Watson to cool the inflamed atmosphere right now in negotiations. Not a win-win but close.

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