NBA Free Agency Moves in General (related to the Jazz, but not just moves made by the Jazz)

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Willie Reed got renounced by Miami.

I think I've brought him up before, but I love his game. Always figured he'd get too much money though.

Oh he is probably getting the minimum or close to it.

 

[Diamond77]

Celtics agree to one-year $4.3M deal with Aron Baynes.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Celtics agree to one-year $4.3M deal with Aron Baynes.

That's a good get for them.

 

[Coach Ellis]

Celtics agree to one-year $4.3M deal with Aron Baynes.

Has Hayward signed yet? Wonder if that sign and trade is still in play and Boston decides to add. Some depth before executing that deal?

I thought they were having s hard time finding cap space?

 

[RandyForRubio]

Oh he is probably getting the minimum or close to it.

What's the minimum for him?

 

[SCS]

Tony Jones dislikes the idea of the Jazz signing Ersan Ilyasova or Nikola Mirotic for whatever that's worth. He likes Willie Reed, JaMychal Green. And he seems convinced the Jazz are focused on finding someone who can play the 3 and 4.

 

[t.work]

Tony Jones dislikes the idea of the Jazz signing Ersan Ilyasova or Nikola Mirotic for whatever that's worth. He likes Willie Reed, JaMychal Green. And he seems convinced the Jazz are focused on finding someone who can play the 3 and 4.

Those are all the guys I'm going after if I'm Utah.

Mirotic > Ilyasova > Green > Reed

 

[Coach Ellis]

Those are all the guys I'm going after if I'm Utah.

Mirotic > Ilyasova > Green > Reed

This exactly. Don't think Mirotic is really a realistic option, but I at least try to get him first. The other guy that I'd like is Tony Allen. I want the meanest, most physical defense in the league.

 

[Jack Strop]

Tony Jones dislikes the idea of the Jazz signing Ersan Ilyasova or Nikola Mirotic for whatever that's worth. He likes Willie Reed, JaMychal Green. And he seems convinced the Jazz are focused on finding someone who can play the 3 and 4.

That comes directly from Dennis Lindsey. I can't recall the exact interview, but DL talked about discussions he and Quin had about team needs. A combo forward was specifically mentioned. I may try to find the link.

But link or not, you can see the logic. JJ was very valuable last year. And the Jazz, with Ingles and Hood at the 3, are extremely vulnerable against teams with a big wing.

TBH, I think the future of the Jazz rests in having great defenders at the guard positions, versatile 3&D forwards and Gobert. In that respect, a lot rests on Rubio, Exum and Mitchell at the 1/2. I'm not sure we have a 3 yet. As much as I like Hood, he isn't a very good defender and he's pretty weak physically. I think he's expendable in a deal to get a quality starter at the 3 or 4.

 

[t.work]

Jazz are focused on finding someone who can play the 3 and 4.

Michael Beasley? Tony Allen maybe? I went to say Jarrod Uthoff but I think he signed with Houston.

 

[RandyForRubio]

Michael Beasley? Tony Allen maybe? I went to say Jarrod Uthoff but I think he signed with Houston.

Tony Allen?

Why?

That's Mitchell's minutes.

 

[t.work]

Tony Allen?

Why?

That's Mitchell's minutes.

I said maybe. Is he capable of defending smaller PFs?