There is a growing belief in league personnel circles that Utah could move swingman Rodney Hood befo

[radiohegel]

I doubt the Jazz want to dump Rubio. I just don't sense it. I don't think they are in love with him, but there really isnt any need to dump anyone, especially if the only RFA they have to sign is Dante Exum.

I think they're probably eyeing 2019 as the next big FA offseason for them, in which case Rubio is actually pretty nice to keep around as an expiring.

 

[elan_prodigy]

I doubt the Jazz want to dump Rubio. I just don't sense it. I don't think they are in love with him, but there really isnt any need to dump anyone, especially if the only RFA they have to sign is Dante Exum.

Just wishful thinking.

Point being a late 1st only make sense for Hood if we dump a contract with it. Basically trying to agree with you but whatevs.

 

[fishonjazz]

He is not as bad this year but still a weak defender. He was better at the beginning of the year. Snyder has been clear about that defense earns you time on the court

Hood sucks at defense doe. Quin is unclear. JJ? Defense sucks. Quin be unclear.

 

[latin jazz]

Hell no. Dude is so overrated.

Solid all-around player, nothing espectacular but I like him (at the right price). Tyreke and Lou have been beastin'. Almost too goo to be true, which makes a bit nervous to commit long-term.

Do you think the Jazz plan to pursue one of the RFA? and if they can't get them, rent their cap space for one year and acquire picks in the process? Teams will be desperate to unload contracts they signed during the cap spike

 

[latin jazz]

Hood sucks at defense doe. Quin is unclear. JJ? Defense sucks. Quin be unclear.

Hood is not as bad (not saying he is good though). JJ sucks balls, can't guard a mailbox. Which makes me wonder if they are desperately trying to trade him. He shouldn't be playing as much if the team actually wants to win

Anyway, that doesn't change my opinion that Burks is a weak defender. Ah yeah, maybe he is in Quin's doghouse

 

[freakazoid]

Let’s revisit this at the end of March.

Sure, no problem. If Utah trades for some win now pieces, then they could get things going, otherwise I think you're kidding yourself. The problem this year is that the pieces just don't fit right, and because of that the team has had a hard time building chemistry. Talent wise we're probably not that far off from last year, but chemistry/fit are big issues, even when healthy.

Let's see what direction DL takes in terms of making a trade. If he trades for someone like Mirotic, then we'll know he's trying to win this year. If he moves Favors and Hood for building pieces, then we'll know he's shooting for a good pick this year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Solid all-around player, nothing espectacular but I like him (at the right price). Tyreke and Lou have been beastin'. Almost too goo to be true, which makes a bit nervous to commit long-term.

Do you think the Jazz plan to pursue one of the RFA? and if they can't get them, rent their cap space for one year and acquire picks in the process? Teams will be desperate to unload contracts they signed during the cap spike

If Bradley is willing to come to Utah for less than 15 million a year, sure.

If not, no. The dude is one of those guys who has a great defensive reputation, but I'm not sure I fully believe it and the advanced stats arent kind to him.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sure, no problem. If Utah trades for some win now pieces, then they could get things going, otherwise I think you're kidding yourself. The problem this year is that the pieces just don't fit right, and because of that the team has had a hard time building chemistry. Talent wise we're probably not that far off from last year, but chemistry/fit are big issues, even when healthy.

Let's see what direction DL takes in terms of making a trade. If he trades for someone like Mirotic, then we'll know he's trying to win this year. If he moves Favors and Hood for building pieces, then we'll know he's shooting for a good pick this year.

I mean, the problem at the begging of the year was we had no scoring. Now we have Mitchell emerged as a legit 1st option. Gobert has come back and we have two back to back great offensive games against two good teams (yes, I know, the Knicks have a bad record overall, but their record with THJ healthy has been good). The Gobert/Rubio chemistry seems much better now that Rubio isnt trying to force things as much.

 

[GVC]

The next in-season trade not 'forced' by a trade demand DL makes will be his first.

I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Game6Conley]

What GVC said...

Only way they pull the trigger is if it's like a Victor Ortiz getting KO'ed by Floyd Mayweather moment... where the opponent puts their guard down...

 

[Ron Mexico]

I think the Bucks and NO are two teams that need to make a move. NO has next to nothing the Jazz want and are willing to trade. Bucks need a center and a better wing player. Giannis seems like he fits best at PF for them. I think the trade that makes the most sense is

Hood and Favors for Jabari and Teletovic.

Jazz take a huge risk on Jabari being able to be an elite scorer and come back from injury. If they made this trade they would get an opportunity to see his health and him playing before they had to match any offers for him.

For Bucks they give up on the potential of Jabari for a bigger need. That is upgrading the center position and they add a good 3 point shooter. Jabari and Giannis now play the same position and obviously Giannis is the better player. Giannis can play other positions but he seems best at that spot.

The next move for the Jazz would be to get an upgrade at the wing. I love Ingles but we need a player to take some minutes from him and push him to the bench. Sefolosha could come back healthy and do that next year but he is also getting pretty old.

For me the next move would be Burks(or rubio if they wanted him for some reason) and JJ for Mahnmi and Oubre. This gives us the potential fit for an athletic 2 way wing. It gives Wizards a ton of salary relief going forward and JJ and maybe even Burks could help them now.

Theres my Lopo trade idea for the day.

 

[infection]

I think the Bucks and NO are two teams that need to make a move. NO has next to nothing the Jazz want and are willing to trade. Bucks need a center and a better wing player. Giannis seems like he fits best at PF for them. I think the trade that makes the most sense is

Hood and Favors for Jabari and Teletovic.

Jazz take a huge risk on Jabari being able to be an elite scorer and come back from injury. If they made this trade they would get an opportunity to see his health and him playing before they had to match any offers for him.

For Bucks they give up on the potential of Jabari for a bigger need. That is upgrading the center position and they add a good 3 point shooter. Jabari and Giannis now play the same position and obviously Giannis is the better player. Giannis can play other positions but he seems best at that spot.

The next move for the Jazz would be to get an upgrade at the wing. I love Ingles but we need a player to take some minutes from him and push him to the bench. Sefolosha could come back healthy and do that next year but he is also getting pretty old.

For me the next move would be Burks(or rubio if they wanted him for some reason) and JJ for Mahnmi and Oubre. This gives us the potential fit for an athletic 2 way wing. It gives Wizards a ton of salary relief going forward and JJ and maybe even Burks could help them now.

Theres my Lopo trade idea for the day.

Here’s a question:

If we did hypothetically grab Jabari, would anyone still want Mirotic as insurance or in order to move Jabari to the 3?