Utah Trade Deadline Discussion

[David Stern]

If nothing happens, he didn't say anything bad about the franchise.. so I don't see negative reprocussions

 

[MDAV28]

His wanting to come off the bench or not is inconsequential. I dont think any young NBA player wants to be a bench player and would prefer situations in which they start.

The problem is, like you said, how much do you really want to pay a non-starter when you have dreams of probably signing a stretch 4 or a max player in 2019? It's probably just unwise to invest too much money into a likely 6th man (unless you move Mitchell to PG and Hood becomes the starting 2-guard). It's an unfortunate money allocation issue. I

I think there's a possibility you can still get him on a team-friendly deal that could still allow you to pursue a max in 2019.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I disagree, what if nothing happens? Who's his agent btw?

I think that's the point, it's suppose to make something happen.

It's not like he cursed the Jazz in this interview. He didnt pull an Enes Kanter. He said if he stayed here he'd still go about his business the same way.

As far as a player trying to make a trade happen through an interview, he did about as little collateral damage as possible.

 

[enchilada_style]

What about a Mitchell/Hood backcourt though?

I dont know maybe the Jazz see Rubio/Exum as a better pg option at this point over Donovan and Donovan as a better 2 than Hood.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think there's a possibility you can still get him on a team-friendly deal that could still allow you to pursue a max in 2019.

Yeh, its possible. It's also possible he gets an Evan Fournier contract and you suddenly cant trade him without taking back a ****** contract because half the NBA is ****** contracts now.

 

[latin jazz]

I think Udoh is better than Favors

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Fournier isnt worth his salary and he coudlnt be a starter on the Jazz (unless they plan on moving Mitchell to the PG, which there is no indication of, at least during the span of Fournier's contract).

If he is locked into his contract he may be fine coming off the bench or at least warm to the idea. I think a rotation of Rubio, DM, Evan, Ingles, Royce is diverse and has some interchangeableness (not a word). If Exum is healthy we have a lot of options 1-3... with Royce playing small ball 4 sometimes.

If the cost is AB and a second I'd do it... I doubt they would take it unless they think Evan helps them win too much this year.

 

[Quin's Murderface]

Udoh, is not better than Favors. Not at all.

He's a better defender. He's a better rim protector. I'm not sure if he's a better overall player because he hasn't had a chance to play as much. I think he might be a better fit on this team and in this system. Favs is definitely more skilled offensively. If I had to choose one guy to be my backup 5 only I'd go with Udoh all day. But Favs can also play the 4.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

What about a Mitchell/Hood backcourt though?

Deciding on your basketball team's construct is like finishing a term paper. Most people wait til the last moment. Deciding on Hood is like turning your paper in a week early. Trading Hood and deciding on Rubio in 2019 gives you an extra week of procrastination.

 

[MDAV28]

Yeh, its possible. It's also possible he gets an Evan Fournier contract and you suddenly cant trade him without taking back a ****** contract because half the NBA is ****** contracts now.

But I think there's value in waiting it out, especially compared to getting a low-tier asset in return.

I'm ok with trading Hood for a decent 1st rounder (straight up that is, or for expiring money to match), but if the offers are less than that, as in require another one of our assets or take on an iffy contract then I just wait and see what Hood gets offered this offseason and if it's too much it's too much and he walks.

 

[mellow]

Wait, Hood is quoted saying "His gut tells him...." and there are no jokes.

This is a travesty.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Yeh, its possible. It's also possible he gets an Evan Fournier contract and you suddenly cant trade him without taking back a ****** contract because half the NBA is ****** contracts now.

Hood and Evan are close to being worth that money... but Hood has the injury issues which gives me real pause.

Unless you get a superstar in FA almost all big FA acquisitions will be overpriced... bidding drives the market up.