Maybe. Hopefully it’s as part of a trade in a cost cutting move for his expiring contract - even if it means the Jazz have to kick in some cash to offset that buyout. Then he’s free to pick where he wants to go. I want them to do right by Joe Jesus, but I’d like them to be able to use his contract for something positive.
It also makes me wonder if Derrick Favors is really going to get a huge contract offer elsewhere, or if the Jazz are better off retaining him as a building block for the near future. I look at the PF cupboard and it’s pretty barren here in the next few years. I’m one of the few who doesn’t hate the Gobert/Favors frontcourt. All depends on the cost, but I’ve always leaned towards keeping him if possible.
It's not up to the Jazz if Favors re-signs.
No, it’s not. BUT - they could certainly prioritize keeping him and making him feel wanted. That would go a long ways towards mending any rifts. Depending on what contracts are out there, I could see him having more value to the Jazz (who likely punt on free agency this year) and get an offer reflecting that.
