If he signs a heavily incentive laden deal then it’s on him if he gets hurt. Not playing = not making your incentives. Not helping the team, but not leeching future cap off them either.
Difference is we could dictate this guys contract. For a cheap one year deal, he’s absolutely worth it. If he won’t take that, then he’s definitely not worth it.
My prediction, this is just a tactic to get Cincinnati to move on a long term extension. They won’t oblige the trade request and they will get a long term deal done.