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[sgjazzfan]

Maybe.

But, Burks can and will play a lot of minutes at the "1". That'll free things up. Quote me on it.

I'm fine with that, but that still doesn't leave room for a top draft pick

SG Hayward 30 min
SF Carroll 28 min
SG Burks 15 min (with another 15 at the point)
SF Hood 23 min

total of 96 minutes.


All of those numbers are probably low for what each player should be getting and you are already out of minutes. My point is you don't have room for Carroll AND a top wing pick.

Here's some out of the box thinking that just might work. I know we all love Burks, but we don't know how he will fit in this system. He is a good scorer on a reasonable contract. If we knew we could sign Carroll for less, I think he would be a great option. Played for Quinn and loved it, already knows Utah, and great defender. Then trade Burks and #12 to move up to 6-7 range and draft Hezonja.

You get a better defender at probably a lower salary who would fit perfect, and you get your great shooter/scorer Hezonja.

Exum/Hayward/Carroll/Favors/Gobert. Possibly best defensive starting 5 in the league.

Burke/Hezonja/Hood/Booker/Tomic. Lacks a bit of defense, but they will be fine against backups, and have a lot of scoring punch.

Cotton/Milsap/Ingles/Motum (just cause he's australian) to fill in garbage time and for injuries

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If Ingles is getting a consistent 20 minutes a game next year, we have a problem.

This 5-10 minutes per night on the regular and more than that as injuries and other needs dictate it.

 

[Revolution 9]

If we bring over Tomic Im fine with standing pat on FAs.
With Burks, Tomic, and a new lotto pick thats more than enough to make the playoffs, and not ruin chemistry/growth.

Ante Tomic would be our big "FA" addition of the summer.

 

[Stoked]

If we bring over Tomic Im fine with standing pat on FAs.
With Burks, Tomic, and a new lotto pick thats more than enough to make the playoffs, and not ruin chemistry/growth.

Ante Tomic would be our big "FA" addition of the summer.

Id be thrilled with Tomic and moving up in the draft. Especially if only costs us picks, our expendable contracts and maybe Burke.

 

[gregbroncs]

If Ingles is getting a consistent 20 minutes a game next year, we have a problem.

I don't think so. While I'd be surprised if he's getting that much next year I believe he's a rotation player in the NBA and fully expect 10-15 from him next year. If he's closer to 20 we probably have had injuries. But he's good enough to step in for that role when needed.

 

[colton]

If we bring over Tomic Im fine with standing pat on FAs.
With Burks, Tomic, and a new lotto pick thats more than enough to make the playoffs, and not ruin chemistry/growth.

Ante Tomic would be our big "FA" addition of the summer.

I'm hoping for Tomic, plus a vet PG who would take Burke's spot.

 

[bigmike]

New York - where careers go to die.

I'm fine with standing pat on FA's as well. No glaring holes where we need an FA to address a starting spot (I say that since I think Exum makes a leap next season).

Between Rudy, Favors, and hopefully Dante we'll have our own guys we'll need to lock up with max(ish) deals before too long. I trust DL keeps this in mind as he's evaluating the FA class.

 

[NCJazz]

I'm hoping for Tomic, plus a vet PG who would take Burke's spot.

Beno could be cheap.

 

[Stoked]

I'm hoping for Tomic, plus a vet PG who would take Burke's spot.

This and moving up in the draft is a dream scenario for me.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

This and moving up in the draft is a dream scenario for me.

Pretty much my sentiment as well. Keep Cotton around as the high upside backup.

DL has been great... He hasn't been afraid to be active and shake things up a bit. I think we get at least two out of three of those things. I'd love to DL's true thoughts on Trey.

 

[NAOS]

Pretty much my sentiment as well. Keep Cotton around as the high upside backup.

DL has been great... He hasn't been afraid to be active and shake things up a bit. I think we get at least two out of three of those things. I'd love to DL's true thoughts on Trey.

I started a thread on this speculation (awhile ago).

My guess: he thinks of Trey as a final compromise with (and sacrifice to) the old order. "Ty's pick." When the 'intangibles' of old-jazz ways of thinkings didn't pan out too well, then DoL's metrics were able to gain new trust and acceptance.

Following the pick that landed Trey: Rudy, Exum, Hood. All look like hits who create matchup problems.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I started a thread on this speculation.

My guess: he think of Trey as a final compromise with (and sacrifice to) the old order. "Ty's pick." When the 'intangibles' of old-jazz ways of thinkings didn't pan out too well, then DoL's metrics were able to gain new trust and acceptance.

I think you are right that it wasn't really all him on the call to draft Trey. I want to know what he thinks about Trey's prospects as a pro... does he think he's going to develop a bit more and become an effective backup or is he putting out feelers throughout the league to see what his value is.

It is pretty clear they like Cotton... Coach and GM have both praised his pace. Something Trey has struggle with.