I’m thinking they could convince him to opt out then re-sign him if needed.
Lakers-Jazz Trade
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I’m thinking they could convince him to opt out then re-sign him if needed.
That would be a dangerous game. I guess he's Klutch, so maybe. But still risky.
You tell him that he would be waived and stretched and will get his money over 5 years instead of it after he resigns. Plus he would get more money from LuLu Lemon and other sponsors if he stays in LA.
mongoose01
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Maybe the lakers could convince Conley to retire after next year if they win the title???
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Let's imagine that the Lakers are 100% serious that the only way they'll move Westbrook is to have clean books guaranteed next year (I don't know if it's the correct assumption, but I think there's a non-zero chance it could be.)
What would you think of this trade (I'm proposing it because I don't think anything else we can really offer would have a realistic chance of getting the Lakers' 2 unprotected firsts, especially if they won't take on 2023-24 salary)
Jazz in: Westbook, Garrett Temple (Lakers could take him if they want, but that would just increase their luxury tax), Lakers 2 unprotected firsts
Jazz out: Bogey, Vanderbilt, Beasley, Clarkson
Lakers in: Bogey, Beasley, Larry Nance Jr.
Lakers out: Westbrook
Pelicans in: Clarkson, Vanderbilt
Pelicans out: Larry Nance Jr, Garrett Temple
Is that too rich for the 2 unprotected firsts? Pelicans would likely get a talent increase, but would it be enough to have them send something (like a 2nd our way), or do you think they're fine with the players/roles they have? Would they even participate in something that helped the Lakers?
What would you think of this trade (I'm proposing it because I don't think anything else we can really offer would have a realistic chance of getting the Lakers' 2 unprotected firsts, especially if they won't take on 2023-24 salary)
Jazz in: Westbook, Garrett Temple (Lakers could take him if they want, but that would just increase their luxury tax), Lakers 2 unprotected firsts
Jazz out: Bogey, Vanderbilt, Beasley, Clarkson
Lakers in: Bogey, Beasley, Larry Nance Jr.
Lakers out: Westbrook
Pelicans in: Clarkson, Vanderbilt
Pelicans out: Larry Nance Jr, Garrett Temple
Is that too rich for the 2 unprotected firsts? Pelicans would likely get a talent increase, but would it be enough to have them send something (like a 2nd our way), or do you think they're fine with the players/roles they have? Would they even participate in something that helped the Lakers?
homeytennis
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Temple is 36 years old. I thought the Jazz wanted young talent.
Salary filler. Also has the reputation for being one of the best vets in the league for young teams.
Park Bites
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What about sending bogey to miami for duncan Robinson and jovic?
Do they not need shooting guards? And if their goal is to not have salary, then a player on a player options is absolutely lower odds than if he were guaranteed. And Vanderbilt.
Eyes on the prize.
All in on the bag from the Lakers. If the Jazz don't get that then move through other options.
I would settle for Lakers pick swaps as essentially giving 85% of the value. May not ultimately end up that way, but for the purpose of closing a deal, I’d use that reference (or higher) to get in there and get out.