What's new
By:

Jazz Free Agency Summer of 2018

Jingled said:
The difference is that there were reports that several other teams were prepared to offer Ingles at least as much as the Jazz did, and I believe Orlando was going to offer him even more than the Jazz. That's not the case with Favors, there just isn't much of a market for him. Paying a guy way over his market value seems like a bad way to do business, especially for a small market team like the Jazz.
Click to expand...

But the Jazz are not signing a big FA this year so they will probably sign him to a fair deal and then use their MLE to attract a free agent. As I said, I don't see DL maximizing his leverage with Favors. So what is his market value? Is it determined by this year's unique dry market for big men? is it based on his projected production?. You don't offer 6 or 8M just because suitors are few and money is shrinking. There are other factors to consider, especially how the Jazz want to be perceived by potential free agents. Sure, the Jazz is not going to overpay but is not going to squeeze a guy either. We will try to strike a deal that works for both, not just the Jazz from a financial perspective. Feel free to disagree, that's how I see it.
 
Last edited:
latin jazz said:
But the Jazz are not signing a big FA this year so they will probably sign him for a fair deal and then use their MLE to attract a free agent. As I said, I don't see DL maximizing his leverage with Favors. So what is his market value? Is it determined by this year's unique dry market for big men? is it based on his projected production?. You don't offer 6 or 8M just because suitors are few and money is shrinking. There are other factors to consider, especially how the Jazz want to be perceived by potential free agents. Sure, the Jazz is not going to overpay but is not going to squeeze a guy either. We will try strike a deal that works for both, not just the Jazz from a financial perspective. Feel free to disagree, that's how I see it.
Click to expand...

I agree and I think that's how Gail operates, but in almost any other market it's probably different, because, dumbasses.
 
nateboz said:
Business is business. You don't give millions away cause it's a nice thing to do. Especially since he was always hurt until he gets into a contract year. He's not a perfect fit next to Rudy. If he was a good shooter he'd be worth 15 mil.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

It's just not a 'nice thing to do'. What about team chemistry? motivation? perceived organizational image? relationship with agents?. Just work a fair deal for both sides, something the player can be comfortable with. Favors is not a perfect fit, but he is still a starter and a very productive player. Those get more than 10M per. Offer a short term deal with a base salary close to his previous one.
 


They will have to clear capspace for that one, but damn... this is the type of stuff I thought we need to be doing. Even if it doesn't result in signing a high end FA this year. Try to raise the profile of the team, get meeting with a top tier FA, get other top tier players talking about your team as a legit option.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page
Back
Top