Trading Down in the Draft

[mellow]

Adding 2 first rounders to this team is a bad idea. Even one isn't that great....

I usually like your takes....so please talk more about this^^^.

What should the Jazz add?

Tomic, David Lee, and George Hill?

 

[BabyPeterzz]

SI latest mock proposed an interesting possibility.

https://www.si.com/nba/2015/06/01/n...okafor-karl-anthony-towns-wolves-lakers-76ers

Trade: Wizards receive No. 12 pick and Trey Burke from Jazz in exchange for No. 19 pick, 2016 first-round pick and Ramon Sessions. With Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors in place and the available wing crop a bit thin, Utah adds an extra first-rounder and hands the point guard reins to Dante Exum. The Wizards leap at the skilled Turner, who could be their center of the future, and offer the disappointing Burke a change of scenery. And hey, it can’t hurt that they’re expected to bid heavily on another ex-Longhorn one year from now…

Any trade involving Burke, while getting a seasoned backup PG and a future pick, works for me.

 

[Jeffrey32]

Boston wants to trade up, so it is not too far fetched. I would want #16 and Boston's Wizards' 2016 and 2017 second round picks or James Young or Kelly Olynyk. I don't have much interest in #28 (but I think Jazz brass like Chris McCullough and he might be there at #28).

I think Houston will get the player they want (Tyus joins) at #18, so no need to trade up for them.

 

[franklin]

I just hate the idea of trading down

You're a moron. Maybe we should ask PG_AB about his strategy for a more credible draft track record.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

I love the idea of trading down and picking up a third first rounder in next years draft that is thought of as a strong draft for prospects. I've even mentioned it where this entire thread belongs.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Boston wants to trade up, so it is not too far fetched. I would want #16 and Boston's Wizards' 2016 and 2017 second round picks or James Young or Kelly Olynyk. I don't have much interest in #28 (but I think Jazz brass like Chris McCullough and he might be there at #28).

I think Houston will get the player they want (Tyus joins) at #18, so no need to trade up for them.

Capella is the only asset worth moving down for IMO. I'd much rather move up or stay put.

If someone unexpected falls, they should move up to get him. But at worst, they should be able to add one of Myles Turner, Frank Kaminsky, WCS, Devin Booker or Kelly Oubre. All better options than dropping to 16/18 and hoping a 3rd tier guy falls to you. The Jazz don't need a ton more rookies. They're already one of the youngest teams in the league. I'm good with them chasing a guy they think can develop into a star. . . but I'm hoping the don't settle for role players unless they have to.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I love the idea of trading down and picking up a third first rounder in next years draft that is thought of as a strong draft for prospects. I've even mentioned it where this entire thread belongs.

That would be 2017. Just like in 2014, I don't think teams (except the Warriors) will give away quality picks from that draft without heavily protecting them. It's just my philosophy, but this is the year to move up and be aggressive trying to find a star through the draft.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

We should be combining assets to acquire high end talent/production, not dispersing our good assets into even more small assets, we do NOT need more low-level assets! We have plenty of second rounders and low level first rounders. We have as many picks as 76ers. We don't have the roster spots to develop 16 draft picks in the following 4 years.

If Turner is there, just take him and call it a draft! He's a great value with high upside to be getting at 12 and I'd be ecstatic if we manage to land him without giving up assets.

I think if Turner is there I would take him and then make calls to Boston and Milwaukee. If I can get the 16 or 17 and get one of the PFs I want or Kelly Oubre/Devin Booker (if one of them falls) and either Milwaukee's unprotected 2016 pick or the Brooklyn pick that Boston owns I'd do it. I wouldn't do it for an end of first round pick this year. If those teams love Turner (which they might) they might pony up the high price. With that additional pick, plus the other picks we have we can combine the assets and get something we want. If they don't pony up then I keep Turner. I'm not interested in the 28th or 32nd picks this year... we could likely get a pick in that range by giving up the 42nd and cash (or another future 2nd round pick) if there was someone we liked.

I'm not sold on Turner's long term fit with us, but he could fill a small role for us and I think is the best asset. If he shows physical improvement and that he can do some things in limited playing time his trade value skyrockets.

 

[Coach Ellis]

That's exactly how smart teams manage assets. Excercise leverage. Buy low. Sell high. Consolidate for a big move at the right moment. Blueprint for how the Jazz should operate.

 

[Nate505]

I almost always hate the idea of trading down in the NBA draft. Unless you are just devoid of talent like the Knicks are. I don't think the Jazz are, and at the very least I don't think a 20th pick in the draft will be any better than an Ingles is.

 

[homeytennis]

I almost always hate the idea of trading down in the NBA draft. Unless you are just devoid of talent like the Knicks are. I don't think the Jazz are, and at the very least I don't think a 20th pick in the draft will be any better than an Ingles is.

What about the No. 12 for say the 17th and 21st pick?

 

[fishonjazz]

Capella is the only asset worth moving down for IMO. I'd much rather move up or stay put.

If someone unexpected falls, they should move up to get him. But at worst, they should be able to add one of Myles Turner, Frank Kaminsky, WCS, Devin Booker or Kelly Oubre. All better options than dropping to 16/18 and hoping a 3rd tier guy falls to you. The Jazz don't need a ton more rookies. They're already one of the youngest teams in the league. I'm good with them chasing a guy they think can develop into a star. . . but I'm hoping the don't settle for role players unless they have to.

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