Jazz Free Agency Summer of 2018

[Ineptimusprime]

What qualifies as a star? Harris? Middleton? Aaron Gordon?

Or are we talking about an established all-star? I just don’t see a scenario where an established all-star like Klay Thompson signs in Utah when he could choose pretty much any team in the NBA next year.

 

[TheStormofWar]

What qualifies as a star? Harris? Middleton? Aaron Gordon?

Or are we talking about an established all-star? I just don’t see a scenario where an established all-star like Klay Thompson signs in Utah when he could choose pretty much any team in the NBA next year.

I like to think an all star is someone that you could make an argument is a top 20 player in the league in terms of impact to their team in comparison to others players. A superstar is making the argument they are a top 10. By those metrics, Utah has one superstar in Gobert and Mitchell will probably be one next year. Utah is one shy in that regard. I don't see Utah making a play for Klay, but Utah has some talent that could transcend (Exum and I'm going to probably be roasted, but Favors or Rubio could make that leap. Rubio is closer). If not, we can trade or sign. Utah made a demonstration last year of what they could do. Another such demonstration and Utah would become a destination. Boogie going to Golden State and George staying in OKC makes anything possible. Utah is, assuming a very good season which would be the floor assuming health, a destination for a large caliber FA what wants to win and can slot right in. Geographical stigma can be offset or superseded by club culture.

 

[infection]

Geographical stigma can be offset or superseded by club culture.

Is this what you meant to say?

 

[MDAV28]

What qualifies as a star? Harris? Middleton? Aaron Gordon?

Or are we talking about an established all-star? I just don’t see a scenario where an established all-star like Klay Thompson signs in Utah when he could choose pretty much any team in the NBA next year.

Established star. It may be unlikely but you completely eliminate the chance if you don't have the space and lock in your roster by using the space on middling starters. Every team is NOT going to have max level cap space. Not even half. And only one team can offer the young duo of Mitch/Gobert.

 

[TheStormofWar]

Jonas is out.

 

[The Midnight]

Whoah!!!! Didn't Tony Jones said he'll be guaranteed?

 

[The Midnight]

What have we here?!?!

Jabari Parker???!!!!

 

[TheStormofWar]

Whoah!!!! Didn't Tony Jones said he'll be guaranteed?

No, he said the Jazz could guarantee by not saying anything. He's right, but he never said the Jazz were guaranteeing them in the end.

 

[TheStormofWar]

What have we here?!?!

Jabari Parker???!!!!

Too close to the luxury tax unless Udoh is waived as well. I'm thinking they're going to bring up Georges or Mitrou.

 

[The Midnight]

I'm VERY excited by this!!!

 

[Ineptimusprime]

I’d guess Niang.

 

[TheStormofWar]

I'm VERY excited by this!!!

Jonas was kind of the odd man out if someone was going to be waived, but I wouldn't put much stock in it as far as a dynamite move. Could be just giving the Jazz some space to work with 10 days and what not during the season.