OXY’s duelist role and consistent impact for Cloud9 have kept the market split, with trader consensus pricing Cloud9 near even money alongside Sentinels while other VCT Americas sides sit far lower. Recent rumors of early-stage talks between OXY and Sentinels, coupled with Cloud9 trialing replacement duelists and OXY’s absence from those sessions, have tightened the race. His contract runs into late 2028, meaning any departure would require a sizable buyout that limits realistic suitors to well-resourced organizations. Historical roster movement patterns in the region and Sentinels’ recent willingness to explore options further support the narrow implied probabilities between staying put and a high-profile switch.