Pau Gasol as a FA?

[Stifle Tower]

Pau is not happy with Hoiberg and the Bulls reportedly don't want him back. He liked the approach of Thibodeau so I'm guessing he prefers a team that emphasizes defense. I say go hard after him. Imagine a big rotation of Gobert, Favors, Pau and Lyles (don't re-sign Booker). And at the wings, go after Gay to have Hayward, Hood, Gay and Burks (release CJ).

There's always been a great rivalry between Pau and Rudy, but I think they respect each other as competitors. Jazz can afford to throw a ton of money at players for 2 years, but need cap/luxury tax space after that (if they plan on keeping their big 5).

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-o...-not-expected-return-to-the-bulls-next-season

 

[Jazz and Utes]

This season isn't even over yet and we're talking about FA? I'm ready for the playoffs personally....

 

[MTS]

Pau Gasol wouldn't want to play in Utah. He didn't want to play in OKC even though their team was a title contender at the time.

https://dailythunder.com/headlines/pau-gasol-concerned-about-okcs-cultural-diversity/

 

[Jazz4ever]

Nah, pretty happy with Gobert/Favors/Lyles/Withey as our bigs.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Lol. Add Gasol and Gay... Let's build a more complete team sign more players for less money that actually fit into what we need. Did I mention lol. So unnecessary.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Lol. Add Gasol and Gay... Let's build a more complete team sign more players for less money that actually fit into what we need. Did I mention lol. So unnecessary.

So when we have injuries - as we always do - you're very comfortable with Johnson/Ingles and Booker (if he's resigned) and Withey getting major minutes? Good luck contending.

DL will try to add one significant FA this summer. I would guess a wing or a combo guard, but Jazz could also have room for a big if Booker isn't re-signed. And the team could use an upgrade over Booker. Guy has enthusiasm, but he can't shoot and he's not a good defender.

 

[Jamezz]

Who wouldn't want Pau? I would love Pau Gasol in Quin's system. A good passing big like he is.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

So when we have injuries - as we always do - you're very comfortable with Johnson/Ingles and Booker (if he's resigned) and Withey getting major minutes? Good luck contending.

DL will try to add one significant FA this summer. I would guess a wing or a combo guard, but Jazz could also have room for a big if Booker isn't re-signed. And the team could use an upgrade over Booker. Guy has enthusiasm, but he can't shoot and he's not a good defender.

Who wouldn't want Pau? I would love Pau Gasol in Quin's system. A good passing big like he is.

U guys crack me up. Seriously.

I did add in my post we could sign others. And yes I'm comfortable with ingles and Booker and Whithy. Someone needs to develop him and give him minutes. It's ridiculous that he's one of the best defenders as a center and can't crack a rotation.

 

[fishonjazz]

Bakethecake

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

No thanks, but 10 years ago I'm all over this.

 

[Miggs]

I guess the OP just wants to ignore the playing time issues and who's starting issues that are obvious.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Still comfortable with our team as is? We cant even beat a team of scrubs.

I don't believe in granting anyone automatic playing time. Let them ****ing earn it. If Favs and Rudy don't bring it, bench their sorry asses.

It's comical how some of you worry about playing time. Ever heard of injuries? Every team has them. If we had had another wing worth ****, Utah might be sitting in 5th right now. And the same thing with another big to play when Favors or Gobert go down.

When everyone is healthy, you just cut back on mins, or rest a player on the second night of a back- to-back. Look at the better teams: they all have depth. Utah has **** - all because DL is a cheap *** who wanted to keep Utah with the 28th payroll...again!