Sources Say by DeKay: Who FaZe considered, BIG exploring options, and changes in North America The behind-the-scenes discussions and developments are never-ending in the world of CS:GO esports, and here\u2019s the latest rundown on what\u2019s been going on, featuring FaZe Clan, BIG, and some of the North American teams. \u201cSources Say\u201d is a regular column that focuses on discussions and behind-the-scenes developments I can confirm or plainly just feel confident are happening, but should never be considered as an official report. \u201cX team talked with Y Player\u201d or \u201cA player has been practicing with B team\u201d is the type of stuff that will normally be discussed in these columns. Counter-Strike is in a weird place where few transfers happen between high ranked teams, which is a side-effect of the growth of esports as a whole. Think back to the last \u201cblockbuster\u201d trade or transfer \u2013 it was a long time ago. A buyout figure of a couple hundred grand is now commonplace for players on teams that aren\u2019t even in the top twenty of the world rankings. While most buyouts are never paid in full, the negotiation process is much more treacherous when starting as high as they do. Every week I hear of teams inquiring on players only for nothing to materialize, in most cases due to a crazy buyout clause. People often assume a high buyout figure is entirely the fault of the organization and no fault of the player, but that just isn\u2019t true. Players have always had some influence on their buyout, aside from extreme one off circumstances. Players are even told they can \u201cset their own buyout\u201d, which is based on how much they are paid monthly more than anything else. Read More: Gla1ve reveals only CS:GO events Astralis will attend for remainder of season as BLAST criticism continues – In almost every single case I\u2019ve reviewed, players almost always choose as high of a monthly salary as possible and in turn making their buyout figure as high as possible. They see dollar signs and disregard the opportunity cost that comes with being locked into a contract that no organization in the world feels comfortable paying. If anything, this is the new normal in Counter-Strike. Crazy roster moves will be rare and sporadic. I don\u2019t see that changing unless players go out of their way to align their contracts with the Major schedule and\/or sign shorter contracts than the multi-year ones being signed now. Enough of that though, let\u2019s talk business. BIG exploring options BIG have been exploring the replacement of nex for a few weeks now and even considered bringing smooya back for him. He wouldn\u2019t have been able to play for them for around three months at ESL events due to standing in for Renegades, so they decided against it. Him continuing to play for them at upcoming events cements that even further. If they make a move it looks like it will be after ESL One: Cologne but could be sooner if they find the right fit. Who FaZe considered FaZe inquired with Flusha prior to IEM Sydney, who was someone I mentioned as a likely target for them many weeks ago, but I was told by multiple sources he turned them down. It is unclear how soon he is to returning to the game and if that had an effect on his decision or not. I heard BnTeT\u2019s name mentioned as an option also, but from the sound of it they didn\u2019t actively try to pursue him. Changes in North America About two months remain on the contracts of the Ghost roster, or at least some of them. It\u2019s too early to tell if they will re-sign with the org or if that is even an option at this point. JamesIRL has interest from compLexity as a coach, so it is clear they are exploring their options in case a new deal doesn\u2019t work out. Spacestation Gaming aren\u2019t expected to retain their roster in the upcoming weeks, leaving the players orgless soon if they don\u2019t find an alternative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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