Boris Diaw Traded To Jazz (news, not just proposed trade)

[David Stern]

He's basically on a one year deal and he gives us more depth. If they'll take a 2nd rounder for him, then we better do it.


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[silesian]

Diaw was coveted by koc, coming to Utah in nets-hornets-nuggets-jazz trade with kirilenko, favors, Anthony deal in 2010 that fell apart.

 

[Stoked]

He's basically on a one year deal and he gives us more depth. If they'll take a 2nd rounder for him, then we better do it.


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Maybe that ninth grader we got for Burke.

 

[enchilada_style]

Gives the jazz some insurance, experience, shooting, and passing. Sounds like a horrible idea.

 

[Stoked]

Dallas is sending a future second to GSW for Bogut. Surely Utah can get Diaw for a future second.

 

[infection]

Don't care one way or the other on Diaw but Bogut would have been good value.

 

[SCS]

I wouldn't be surprised if they got him given DL's love of all things SA. I been saying for weeks, watch him sign Matt Bonner...just because. I wouldn't be a fan of Diaw. Poor fit next to Lyles. We need a natural 5.

 

[fishonjazz]

Meh, whatever

 

[Miggs]

From a SA website.

"Boris was a fan-favorite with his laid back style, locker room espresso machine and his craftiness around the rim for a big guy. However, there were reports he and coach Popovich were on the outs and in particular, Pop did not play him at all in Game 6 versus the Thunder in last season's semifinal match-up and the fact Pop had issues with Diaw's weight."

 

[Stifle Tower]

I wouldn't be surprised if they got him given DL's love of all things SA. I been saying for weeks, watch him sign Matt Bonner...just because. I wouldn't be a fan of Diaw. Poor fit next to Lyles. We need a natural 5.

We have a "natural 5" named Withey. Pretty good rim protector, can score inside. Apparently he's not what Quin wants because he hardly played, even when Jazz had injuries.

And why does Diaw have to "fit" beside Lyles? Rarely does a team play all their subs at once, Stagger substitutions and 2-3 starters should always be on the floor. Diaw could replace Gobert while Favors is still on the floor. It's a possibility. I just want to see the minutes drop for Rudy and Derrick to 30 or less. They need to stay healthy.

Not concerned about the weight. Rudy will have him playing with fire. But the espresso machine probably kills the deal. Millers can't have a heathen influence on their team.

 

[NAOS]

I wouldn't be surprised if they got him given DL's love of all things SA. I been saying for weeks, watch him sign Matt Bonner...just because. I wouldn't be a fan of Diaw. Poor fit next to Lyles. We need a natural 5.

Gobert, Favors, and Withey all play 5. Diaw gives us more flexibility than adding another C. I hate to break it to you, but this is obvious.

 

[SCS]

We have a "natural 5" named Withey. Pretty good rim protector, can score inside. Apparently he's not what Quin wants because he hardly played, even when Jazz had injuries.

And why does Diaw have to "fit" beside Lyles? Rarely does a team play all their subs at once, Stagger substitutions and 2-3 starters should always be on the floor. Diaw could replace Gobert while Favors is still on the floor. It's a possibility. I just want to see the minutes drop for Rudy and Derrick to 30 or less. They need to stay healthy.

Not concerned about the weight. Rudy will have him playing with fire. But the espresso machine probably kills the deal. Millers can't have a heathen influence on their team.

Withey is a natural 5, just not very good. It's why he didn't see the floor. Which is why we need an upgrade. Also if we pick up Diaw it means either Withey or Pleiss are likely gone given the current roster. I understand we will not have all the backups in at once, but what happens when Favors or Gobert is out for a game or two and the other needs a rest? Diaw + Lyles will be a disaster. If we want that small ball lineup we can just put Lyles at 5 with Hayward, Ingles, JJ at 4.