The Jazz, David Lee, and Golden State

[Handlogten's Heros]

Got me, I don't watch basketball. I must have imagined seeing him play in the 2013 Allstar game, but heck, that was 27 months ago. (by the way, he wasn't playing much D that year either).

There is a difference between is ans was. Even in his AS year it is debatable whether he helps his team win.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

If Durrant goes to GS, it's to play with Curry and Thompson. This summer won't change that.

Ok, what if OKC beats GSW in the playoffs next year. Is it as likely Durant goes to GSW as a free agent?

 

[infection]

What if we just package the OKC and GSW picks for KD and catch them all off guard?

 

[green]

Anyone notice Barnes' D on Randolph last game? Barnes is a hidden gem on GS. He would be huge for us. I stand by my trade idea. I think #12 and Burke would be an absolute steal for Barnes and Lee.

 

[Eminence]

Anyone notice Barnes' D on Randolph last game? Barnes is a hidden gem on GS. He would be huge for us. I stand by my trade idea. I think #12 and Burke would be an absolute steal for Barnes and Lee.

Honestly don't think it'd take that much to get them even. Lee is negative value on that contract.

 

[Park Bites]

Anyone notice Barnes' D on Randolph last game? Barnes is a hidden gem on GS. He would be huge for us. I stand by my trade idea. I think #12 and Burke would be an absolute steal for Barnes and Lee.

I think the jazz could get it with out the pick

 

[Park Bites]

my only regret with this is booker would probably have to go unless the jazz feel lee can play center

 

[green]

my only regret with this is booker would probably have to go unless the jazz feel lee can play center

I would think that Lee would play sparingly. And when he did play, Gobert or Favors would play C. If we were blowing someone out or getting blown out, you could play Lee and Booker together.

 

[Park Bites]

I would think that Lee would play sparingly. And when he did play, Gobert or Favors would play C. If we were blowing someone out or getting blown out, you could play Lee and Booker together.

my guess booker would be included to make salaries closer

 

[Maneesh]

I think the jazz could get it with out the pick

Right? We are doing them a favor. Why would we even think to giventomthem our pick???

 

[Park Bites]

I would give them Burke though

 

[green]

Right? We are doing them a favor. Why would we even think to giventomthem our pick???

I'd take Barnes over the 12 pick every day of the week and twice on Sunday. He fits this team perfectly. He can start at SF, can play PF, is a good defender, good team player, can shoot, stretch the floor, etc. He just fits perfectly. Right age, right talents, comes from a winning organization. Barnes is better than the 12 pick any day of the week. I'd trade that straight up.

The Burke for Lee part? Neither team cares about either player. Lee is at least an NBA player. Im not sure you can say that for Burke.

The reality is that trade would probably have to be:

Burke, Booker and #12 for Lee and Barnes.

Trading Booker is tough, but reality is, Booker probably isn't in Utah's long term plans, while Barnes could be. I'd still do that trade.