Jazz Offseason Plan

[Handlogten's Heros]

Charlotte might take Favs without much or any sweetners... they have space. Rumored to like Turner but who knows if they can put a deal together for him. They have space but not like guys are falling on themselves to sign there... so it might be viewed as a solid "signing" for them. They might draft a big and in that case a stop gap option like Favs would be an option. We pick up a trade exception in that scenario (not that we'd actually use it).

 

[NUMBERICA]

Charlotte might take Favs without much or any sweetners... they have space. Rumored to like Turner but who knows if they can put a deal together for him. They have space but not like guys are falling on themselves to sign there... so it might be viewed as a solid "signing" for them. They might draft a big and in that case a stop gap option like Favs would be an option. We pick up a trade exception in that scenario (not that we'd actually use it).

They've been my primary target all along. Their big rotation is impressively bad and has been forever.

 

[Miggs]

Who’s Dan Feldman?

Corey’s brother.

 

[Miggs]

Charlotte might take Favs without much or any sweetners... they have space. Rumored to like Turner but who knows if they can put a deal together for him. They have space but not like guys are falling on themselves to sign there... so it might be viewed as a solid "signing" for them. They might draft a big and in that case a stop gap option like Favs would be an option. We pick up a trade exception in that scenario (not that we'd actually use it).

They might be able to do a Graham S&T and Washington or Bridges and a 1st for Turner.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Donovan is already my favorite Jazz player of all time and I’d still do this immediately, without question. Dame is an MVP caliber player and Utah is one of maybe 2-3 spots he’d be okay leaving Portland for. Move 2-3 pieces around like Bogey or JC to adjust the roster and that’s an actual contender.

1. We don't know that Dame would be cool with it.
2. Dame isn't a little older, he's 7 years older.
3. Donovan continues to improve every year.
4. They are under contract for the same amount of time.
5. Dame make like 80% more, year-by-year.

This sounds like a bunch of dudes whose jobs are to engage the listener engaging their listeners. It's a no and an easy one from me.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

They might be able to do a Graham S&T and Washington or Bridges and a 1st for Turner.

The rumor is Hayward for Turner (and likely Warren or Lamb). Sends Gordo home... gets the Hornets a big... they'd likely still want a good backup as Turner has a hard time staying healthy.

 

[Ineptimusprime]

Donovan is already my favorite Jazz player of all time and I’d still do this immediately, without question. Dame is an MVP caliber player and Utah is one of maybe 2-3 spots he’d be okay leaving Portland for. Move 2-3 pieces around like Bogey or JC to adjust the roster and that’s an actual contender.

In a vacuum, there’s a zero percent chance I trade Don for Dame straight up. Is Portland throwing in a pick?

If we know Don is unhappy and will request a trade in two years, then yeah, I’d do it.

But in a vacuum, there’s no way I’d trade a player that’s arguably already as good as Dame that is 7 years younger than Dame for Dame straight up.

And I love Dame. Maybe my favorite individual player in the NBA.

 

[NUMBERICA]

In a vacuum, there’s a zero percent chance I trade Don for Dame straight up. Is Portland throwing in a pick?

If we know Don is unhappy and will request a trade in two years, then yeah, I’d do it.

But in a vacuum, there’s no way I’d trade a player that’s arguably already as good as Dame that is 7 years younger than Dame for Dame straight up.

And I love Dame. Maybe my favorite individual player in the NBA.

But also... how do we know that Dame won't demand a trade? I do not see the obvious upside here.

 

[oneye]

But also... how do we know that Dame won't demand a trade? I do not see the obvious upside here.

Demanding 2 trades within the same contract? Like, if you get Dame, you're getting that contract. Dame having the Weber State connection here does mean something to him. This was all discussed under the premise rumors about Donovan are true.

 

[slc]

Don't think Donovan is going to abandon DWade
DWade just got here and things will change for the better
DWade bought in cause of Donovan
This Checketts talk is just for ratings which are probably bad

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Donovan is pissed about losing to the Clippers, and he's reportedly pissed about states (including Utah) opposing the teaching of CRT, but I'm not sure it's enough for him to demand a trade. He knows the grass isn't always greener. I think he gives Utah another year or two. They were just the #1 seed after all.

 

[DasJazz]

Yes, I agree. Especially on the younger front. Otherwise, there’s really nowhere to pivot except to a total rebuild if things go south. That’s what happens when you deplete your assets to get older to contend.

Bogey needs to be moved for someone younger, longer and athletic with some upside, IMO. To match, it might mean taking on some average salary we don’t really want to get a younger guy we do want.

Bojan for Bogdan straight up!