LoPo
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I agree that he hurts sometimes more than helps.
I think we could justify Clarkson to NOLA for Satoransky and numerous 2nd rounders better than we could Clarkson to the Cavs for Rubio and maybe a highly protected 1st.
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I think we could justify Clarkson to NOLA for Satoransky and numerous 2nd rounders better than we could Clarkson to the Cavs for Rubio and maybe a highly protected 1st.
Why? Satoransky has been awful and the Jazz need a 1st pretty badly if they want to retool in the next year (they need to).
It’s certainly better on salary, though, and maybe there’s something to the optics of getting any player at all, sure. But part of where my head was at was to bring Ricky’s presence back (if he’s even show up) since I care a lot about the camaraderie/locker room stuff.
LoPo
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A few reasons I don't think your trade idea (Clarkson and somebody for Rubio) would happen
#1 - we're cheap. We aren't going to spend a couple extra million in salary which means millions more in luxury especially for a guy who is out for the year.
#2 - I don't think Cleveland would send a 1st for Clarkson in any scenario.
#3 - Our team is built for right now, and Rubio is out for the year. The message that sends would be painful.
Satoransky sucks. I really don't like that deal either, but at least we would save money and get back a warm body who can lace them up.
Ineptimusprime
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So, in summary, we’re totally ****ed.
****ety **** ****.
****ety **** ****.
We can get a warm body off the scrap heap that would be better (and hungrier) than Sato. I just looked up his stats (and age) for this year and it’s incredibly abysmal. I think he’s out of the league next year.
I may be somewhat naive, but I cannot stress enough that Clarkson makes the Jazz worse and the Jazz need a 1st in anyway that doesn’t negate the quality of play right now.
But whatever. Just trying to get creative.
campaignist
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Part of me has been half expecting Ainge to do an Ingles deal not just to get something for him, but to show he's in charge and show he's happy to do something unpopular (re. Isiah Thomas.) He strikes me as that kind of guy.
I think the chances of that just shot up.
LoPo
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I'm with you. I think Clarkson needs to go. Just not sure what that deal might be.
It actually sounds not as bad as it could’ve been. Watch his leg in slow motion and how he lands; it looks like he could’ve torn other ligaments, dislocated his kneecap/torn the patellar tendon, and/or had meniscus damage as well.
That’s probably all for his career in the NBA, but maybe he goes balls to the wall on PEDs (what, are they gonna suspend him? Oh no) and rehab and he’ll give it one more go in the next year or two.
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On court and in the front office.... tough couple weeks ahead.
The degree of difficulty was already kinda high to make this team a "contender". It just keeps getting higher. I'm going to guess that nothing ends up making sense.
LoPo
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The sad truth is this - if we can make this team better using Ingles' expiring even though he's hurt, you almost have to do it.
As bad as everything is right now, the dream would be for us to trade Joe for something that helps us then we bring Joe back as a coach for the rest of the year after he retires. We win the title and he's standing right there.
My last pitch is that from the Cleveland side, they need some guard depth now and I think they are desperate to put a winner on the floor and into the playoffs. When was the last time they were even half-decent without Lebron?
And if the decision is to get on with the re-tool, this would be a strong move in that direction. I see this as a hedge because we’re getting an all-time buddy back in the locker room. I’m really hoping Joe sticks around for the rest of the season.