Shaka Smart, if you read scoop...

[Zog from Margo]

I have no idea how the roster will shake out next season. If MU misses the tournament again next year, then I think Shaka's seat will be pretty warm. This season has been an inexcusable debacle, with MU sitting near the bottom of the league and having a losing record in non-conference. How Shaka gets them back into the tournament is up to him. Heading into next year with Hamilton, Clark, and Pearson (i.e., no proven layer) at the 5 would be a bold move.

[DoctorV]

I wouldn't run off players who want to stay.  And I have said what I am looking for if there is only one player.   So, how much money do I have to play with? 

If only one more player leaves, if that player is a guard or wing, I look for a second combo guard.   If that player is Royce or one of the 3 centers, I look for a 6'9 stretch 4.

Please, Shaka, block scoop on any and all devices of players and coaches.

1- To answer the original question in the thread topic, I don't think Shaka reads scoop but his assistants might.

2- Shaka's responsibility is to win, above all else. If he sees no path to playing time for player(s) X, or XYZ, that wouldn't be running them off.
Now, if player X is ok collecting an inflated paycheck and just practicing with the boys, as in the scenario above, I would hope the system has creating an appropriate sum of money that doesnt affect the rest of th roster construction. If it doesn't, and player and coach are ok with the funds player X is to receive while just being a valued teammate and practice guy, and there is a spot for someone on Shaka's bench then ok.

If not, Shaka's responsibility to win supersedes player Xs relationship and growth within the program. So if Shaka retains and pays someone to not add value on gameday, and the wins don't come, then it's on coach

[rocky_warrior]

2- Now, if player X is ok collecting an inflated paycheck and just practicing with the boys,

I would hope that Zaide knew he was worth more than both Sean and Tre, and Shaka would agree. But that didn't happen.

[tower912]

Would you be 100% honest about their roll and PT on the team going forward?

Explaining their role is how most coaches roll.  It is part of the job.  Do you think Shaka isn't?  Do you think he wasn't honest with Zaide? 
If the remaining 14 all return, how many do you think already have defined roles?  2?  Possibly 3?  If you think that Shaka erred starting Caedin based on his offseason practice performance, wouldn't it be an even bigger error to pre-assign roles before the offseason work begins?

[Jay Bee]

Would you be 100% honest about their roll and PT on the team going forward?

You callin them fat??

[tower912]

Perhaps he meant bankroll.   Although I suspect he meant their place on the payroll.