I also fear if Mirotic keeps up a high level of play, he is going to get way overpaid due to contract year phenomenon. I really don't want Mirotic at 25 million a year.
What's the alternative? The blue chips are not going to sign here, whereas the best Euro players are attracted to our franchise because they know they will get touches and be developed.
Mitchell, Gobert, Mirotic, Ingles, Rubio + the Jazz bench could be a top 5 offense. Is Mirotic bad enough to drop us out of the top 10 in defense? No. So we would be top 10 on both ends, and potentially top 5.
THISSSSSI also fear if Mirotic keeps up a high level of play, he is going to get way overpaid due to contract year phenomenon. I really don't want Mirotic at 25 million a year.
As if we have other areas of need.......What I'd like to see is if Niang can bring 85-90% of what Mirotic would... we could address other areas of need.
As if we have other areas of need.......
Let’s be crystal clear here:
OP Jr >>>> Niko
and they may end up making very similar $$
The Jazz don't have much to give them. Why would they want Favors when they have Howard? They can't afford Favors option next year at 18 million.Washington is toxic... I just hope they wait until after January 15th to move Porter... that is when Favs can be moved and we’d have a decent package to offer.
If I was them I’d be calling Phoenix and Orlando and offering wall... his contract becomes a millstone soon.
Isn't it possible that Washington might be interested in cap-clearing moves? Might not Favors and Burks have value for them for this reason? (Not to mention that they might still help them into the playoffs this year).The Jazz don't have much to give them. Why would they want Favors when they have Howard? They can't afford Favors option next year at 18 million.
The best thing they could give them is Favors, Jae, and a first round pick. Do they really want that? And do the Jazz want that if they think they have a chance at Harris or Middleton using their cap-space next season?
Justin Patton looks like he could be a good backup big. He can shoot with some range. For some reason the T'wolves aren't picking up his option. He was in the same draft as Mitchell.
He's also had 2 foot surgeries.
Sure, but I guess I just think other teams can probably give more or offer more of a salary dump (like taking Mahini) and/or the Jazz just don't want to give up stuff if they think they can sign someone in free agency instead.Isn't it possible that Washington might be interested in cap-clearing moves? Might not Favors and Burks have value for them for this reason? (Not to mention that they might still help them into the playoffs this year).
We'd have to give them a pick, too, obviously. At least one first-rounder.
He was also very average in the G-League.Hm, well maybe that's why he's not being picked up.
Tony Jones reported that the jazz had serious interest in Middleton. But perhaps with the success Milwaukee is having this year, he’ll be harder to get.Sure, but I guess I just think other teams can probably give more or offer more of a salary dump (like taking Mahini) and/or the Jazz just don't want to give up stuff if they think they can sign someone in free agency instead.