You're the GM this offseason. What do you do?

[Sandman822]

I think Mirotic is about to get exposed in this series and the next if they can make it that far. On offense, he's going to end up looking like a bigger version of Korver or Ingles. He will be a massive liability on the switch like Korver and his shooting will be snuffed out by lock down defenders.

If he can't shine this playoffs next to Giannis and Middelton, I have no reason to believe he is the answer next to Donovan. We need somebody more dynamic.

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Mirotic got exposed last year against the Warriors and it seems like no one here really cared

 

[416Klawzz]

If I'm Dennis, the answer is, I do very little. And why should I? What's my motivation?
The win total for the team has increased every season. Ticket prices were recently increased, IIRC. And I'm sure Mitchell has resulted in merchandise sales going through the roof.

So why should Dennis do anything even remotely risky? There is very little upside if he makes major moves in the hopes Utah wins 55-60 games and contends for a title. Utah is a franchise where being "good enough" has been "good enough" for 35 years. Dennis has done a terrific job of maximizing profits by keeping payroll dollars low. Operating in the black was always important to the Millers and for a BoD, it would be no different.

The downside risk is much higher for Dennis if he makes a major move that doesn't work, including job loss if he really screws it up. So if I'm Dennis, I just keep playing it safe as much as possible. The usual dog and pony show run by Perrin of bringing in 70 or so prospects. A "safe" draft pick. Pretending to kick the tires by calling the handful of agents (along with my assistant) representing the second and third-tier FA's (just so I can "show work" to Pres. Starks and the board). Pick up Derrick's option. Make Rubio an offer, but don't really care if he turns it down since the wind seems to be blowing in the direction of the fans wanting a different PG. If he leaves? Simple. I go out and sign the best FA out there who will take $5-$6M. And then I promote Naz, Cavanaugh or one of the other Stars' players to take the last roster spot.

And to the fans...I again sell the concept of connectivity and internal development. And recycle the tried and trite phrase of looking at every means possible to improve the team, but free agents were overvalued relative to their contribution and we really like the guys we have.

My name is Dennis Lindsey and I have this GM job for as long as I can keep the Jazz in the playoffs.

No additional help for Donovan he bolts, then what ?

 

[TheStormofWar]

If I'm Dennis, the answer is, I do very little. And why should I? What's my motivation?

Because the minute DM or Rudy ask for a trade because they can't win a chip in this market, your *** is grass and fans are the mower with a 100% octane.

 

[TheStormofWar]

Lindsey's target has to be a PG who can shoot, create, facilitate, and D up. Or a SG who can shoot if we're moving DM over to PG. Either way, we need to take pressure off of DM, open up things for Rudy and Favors (I'm assuming we pick up his TO) by stretching the floor, and address our issues with PG depth. So basically the list is:

Must have:
PGs

Would be nice:
Stretch 4.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think Mirotic is about to get exposed in this series and the next if they can make it that far. On offense, he's going to end up looking like a bigger version of Korver or Ingles. He will be a massive liability on the switch like Korver and his shooting will be snuffed out by lock down defenders.

If he can't shine this playoffs next to Giannis and Middelton, I have no reason to believe he is the answer next to Donovan. We need somebody more dynamic.

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Mirotic got exposed last year against the Warriors and it seems like no one here really cared

These things really aren’t true... Niko wasn’t fantastic but he was fine against the warriors... he was terrific against the blazers who have rangey forward defenders... he had a really good first game against Boston...

Niko may not be the perfect answer but he hasn’t been exposed and anyone putting that narrative out there is guessing or just projecting something that hasn’t happened yet.

I would want to get Conley and Niko... Niko would be your 4th or 5th most important starter... put him in Crowders role... he would do fine there and live up to a 12-15M contract. If teams are game planning to “expose” him it opens up stuff for other guys... which is great.

 

[LoPo]

Ingles is a better defender and better pure shooter. And yet, he was pretty much useless on offense against Houston. Mirotic is a better offensive player but not what we are lacking to progress.

If we replace Favors with Mirotic, it's a lateral move that keeps us where we are. We might improve in some areas, but not to the degree that makes a difference against the better teams.

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[DOA]

Draft Ty Jerome
Trade for Dario Saric & Tyus Jones
Sign Malcom Brogdon and Jabari Parker

Brogdon, Jerome, Jones
Mitchell, O'neale, Allen
Igles, Crowder, Sefalosha
Parker, Saric, Niang
Gobert, Bradley, (Not sure)*

* There are some potential picks in the second round here
Taco Fall
Jontay Porter
Killian Tillie
Jessie Govan
Aric Holman
Filipe Dos Anjos
Sagaba Konate
Matur Maker

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Ingles is a better defender and better pure shooter. And yet, he was pretty much useless on offense against Houston. Mirotic is a better offensive player but not what we are lacking to progress.

If we replace Favors with Mirotic, it's a lateral move that keeps us where we are. We might improve in some areas, but not to the degree that makes a difference against the better teams.

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I don't know that any of that is true. Ingles shot poorly this playoffs.. he was fantastic last year. If he had shot 45% (last year) from three instead of 27% (this year) he would have been good. He put up 15/5/4 last year on 63% TS. Teams generally work to hug him on the perimeter because he plays with 3 non-shooters.

Niko gets his shot off quicker and shoots the ball from deeper range... he gets a ton of shots off and hits them at a good clip. No idea why we are comparing Ingles and Niko... I get it they are both slow white guys, but Niko would take Crowder's role and spot. He isn't like Ingles really at all. We have been great with the starting lineup minus subbing Favs for Crowder... is Niko better than Crowder? I say quite a bit better... so if teams now have to hug Niko and Ingles what else opens up?

There are two things that make a huge impact on offense... creation and shooting. While losing Favs as a backup center would really hurt... quality backup centers are among the cheapest and abundant things you can find in free agency. There are also scenarios where we could keep Favs and swap Crowder and Niko... not likely but could do the same dance we do with Jae... replace Niko there and I think we are better.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Ingles is a better defender and better pure shooter. And yet, he was pretty much useless on offense against Houston. Mirotic is a better offensive player but not what we are lacking to progress.

If we replace Favors with Mirotic, it's a lateral move that keeps us where we are. We might improve in some areas, but not to the degree that makes a difference against the better teams.

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I’m off the Niko train. I feel we get more from Favors then we would Niko. I don’t want to have to lose Favors if Niko is our big signing

 

[infection]

I’m off the Niko train. I feel we get more from Favors then we would Niko. I don’t want to have to lose Favors if Niko is our big signing

He’s not closing games for us. I’m not saying Niko would, but as much as I appreciated Favors’ contributions, there’s real opportunity cost if you’re keeping him knowing he’s sitting on the bench in the 4th. The flip side is also true of Ricky. It’d be nice to keep him, but we really need to be upgrading our closing unit.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Jazz need to focus everything on Harris. There is no better fit. He plays two positions, allows Crowder minutes still, makes the jazz more athletic and a great shooter and relief for Mitchell on offense.

I think we could get him, I still have the image of Mitchell whispering in his ear after the Jazz throttled then in I think their first meeting together. In Philadelphia he’s a small fish in the ocean, here he’s a big fish in a small pond. I think he’d thrive more here than anywhere else. I Think we have a great shot to get him.

Mitchell
O’Neale
Ingles
Harris
Gobert

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

He’s not closing games for us. I’m not saying Niko would, but as much as I appreciated Favors’ contributions, there’s real opportunity cost if you’re keeping him knowing he’s sitting on the bench in the 4th. The flip side is also true of Ricky. It’d be nice to keep him, but we really need to be upgrading our closing unit.

All I’m saying is I don’t want to pay Niko, and don’t want that to be our big signing.