Trade deadline discussion
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That wasn't a Jazzfanz-generated rumor. That was a local media-generated rumor. Maybe other pieces were included to balance salary.
Have you ever watched any of their show? I seriously doubt those two knuckleheads have actual NBA sources. How could we possibly be the ones asking for draft capital in a trade for Smart?
I don’t know, and I don’t know **** about these guys, but I do have some questions about Smart’s value and I’m not as high in it as others. More importantly, whether true or not, I think we’ve been traumatized by the DL era of having to pay too much on deals that we expect that. We’re like the dog that comes home from the shelter and cowers like you’re going to beat him at the slightest trigger because that’s the set expectation. I believe @fishonjazz knows something about this. So whereas we would expect DL to be trying to include all our draft picks in deals, we now have someone else who would be saying, “No, **** you. I want two first rounders!”
It depends who we're sending out. Plus, Smart has a big contract extension kicking in that isn't attractive to a team trading for him. Asking for draft compensation might also be part of the back-and-forth negotiation process.
The argument for Smart would be that he defends much better than Clarkson and scores better than Royce. He can also fit in different lineups. The argument against Smart is that he's a low 30%-range 3pt shooter. So he would probably hurt our spacing. I prefer Josh Richardson, tbh.
All that said, I think it's pretty clear that Ainge likes Smart, not only because he drafted him, but because he stuck by him ever since.
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I like Richaun Holmes. I know he doesn't have a natural position in Quin's system, but I just really like him as a player. His energy and athleticism would really put some adrenaline in the Jazz's lineup.
Douchebag K
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Would be hilarious if Gobert is traded because he’s the only one really, seriously trying to get the team to play winning basketball.
Douchebag K
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yeah if they're upset that he's speaking the truth we truly are ****ed
If the Jazz traded Gobert, they'd be doing it when his value is at an all-time high. But that said, I honestly don't know who they would bring back in a trade. It would be a change in direction.
Douchebag K
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not to mention if we traded Rudy we'd start losing a bucket load of games
Throw in Lauri and a few picks and I would be okay with it.
Douchebag K
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I hate you
LoPo
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If Quin doesn't know how to adjust and play a different type of basketball, you are 100% correct. If we have to play "funnel to the big", we are screwed if we trade Rudy because he's the best in game at that.
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LoPo
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Gobert is the only one who really wants to play his way as long as he gets his touches and is able to play to his strengths.
That might be the reason why so many teammates have checked out.
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LoPo
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John Collins. That's who I would target. If Atlanta gave us Collins and another one of their solid rotation pieces (Huerter, Hunter, or Bogdon with picks), I think we adapt to play differently.
We would probably play a little above .500 while we figure it out, but we would be a nightmare match-up in the playoffs. 5 shooters on the floor with athleticism.
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The most efficient scorer on the team thinks he should get the basketball sometimes and that his teammates should play any defense. What a bastard.
And the worst defense in the NBA. Would be awesome.