Rubio traded to Jazz

[Bawse Dawg]

Eddie Sefko @ESefko

Would have to think that Rubio arrival would make it more likely that Gordon Hayward sticks around with Jazz.

Jody Genessy @DJJazzyJody

Despite pessimism on Twitter, there's obvious optimism within Jazz that acquiring Ricky Rubio bolsters their case to keep Gordon Hayward.

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[Spinoza]

Locke said today that the jazz offered 80mil to hill and he turned it down. Rubio is a much better option than hill at 20plus a year in my opinion.

Are we already allowed to make offers before July 1st? Is it because he's our FA?

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

It's also possible they still sign Hill, but wanted to move that pick for the best value possible. Also gives them insurance in case Hill wants too much money or too long of a contract.

 

[fishonjazz]

I have so many thoughts right now...

- I question the fit because the dude cannot shoot the ball to save his life.
- So this definitely means Hill is gone unless acquiring Rubio was part of a bigger move being cooked up. Right?
- How does this effect Hayward's decision?
- I guess Ex is never going to get an opportunity. I question why we used a #5 pick on a player who has never seen consistent minutes in his entire career and is entering a contract season.
- If this helps Minny acquire another all star level player like Lowry... ****

And of course, the main thought that has been on my mind for at least a week straight...
- For the love of **** Hayward please stay.

I agree about the exum part but...... he is restricted so this isn't his last year with us to get a chance at good minutes necessarily.

 

[Spinoza]

I didn't understand this trade.

But now you do?

 

[MTS]

Reaction in this thread reminds me a lot of last year, when everybody assumed Hill was a below-average PG and the Jazz were making a horrible mistake.

The metrics on Rubio all tell the same story: All else equal, the Wolves were quite damn good when he was on the court, and fell to pieces without him.

There's a possibility Westbrook gets traded this year, in which case that pick will likely turn to trash.

The pick is top 14 protected.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Wait, is it official?

 

[Revolution 9]

Who wants to play with a guy who averages 10 assists a game right?

and talks smack about them on twitter...

 

[dy47]

This is a good trade. I assume more is happening though. Love or Griffin?

Blake Griffin might not be ready to play until December. That toe injury wasn't minor.

( I know I'm a hypocrite, since I want to pursue Jabari in 2018 if Hayward leaves )

 

[Spinoza]

How old is rubio?

26 and 2/3rds.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The most aggravating part is the Spurs are probably going to get Hill for a bargain now.

 

[fishonjazz]

Locke said today that the jazz offered 80mil to hill and he turned it down. Rubio is a much better option than hill at 20plus a year in my opinion.

**** hill if true.