Lakers-Jazz Trade

[Handlogten's Heros]

We've been talking about this trade for quite some time around here. Did our FO not have any foresight on this? How do we make a trade before hand that delivers to them what they want? Had the idea of us taking Westbrook as a salary dump not entered their minds at that point?

There is only one rational explanation... there is also an irrational and debunked theory that I can't discuss.

The rational explanation - the think THT is good or will be. I completely disagree... I definitely don't think he is some hot commodity we needed to make a move for when we did. I think his value was quite low.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think we can settle in on a pick and a swap. Fisher mentioned that was a possibility and they kicked it around. I'd prefer the Lakers pick but it sounds like Bogey's market is pretty wide... it should be. So maybe we get a solid first plus something elsewhere.

The Bucks pick in 2025 from the Knicks would also be decent.

I think it's NYK or LA at this point.

I would still put my money on NYK if I had to because I dont think the Jazz want to go into the season w/ Bogey, so they might just want to get it done.

 

[Elizah Huge]

There is only one rational explanation... there is also an irrational and debunked theory that I can't discuss.

The rational explanation - the think THT is good or will be. I completely disagree... I definitely don't think he is some hot commodity we needed to make a move for when we did. I think his value was quite low.

There is multiple problems with the THT acquisition.

First is his player option next year. If he did have a breakout season he opts out and we could lose him.

Second is he needs the ball a lot to be effective and with the Sexton addition he will be relegated to a bench role most likely. Are we planning on him being our JC replacement? What if we don’t trade JC?

Third is we took on an extra player for no reason other than to make the salary work. We may be able to consolidate though but it’s just unnecessary.

Fourth is what if he just sucks and opts in next year and we are paying him for nothing.

 

[Elizah Huge]

The Bucks pick in 2025 from the Knicks would also be decent.

I think it's NYK or LA at this point.

I would still put my money on NYK if I had to because I dont think the Jazz want to go into the season w/ Bogey, so they might just want to get it done.

You aren’t very good at realistic predictions.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

You aren’t very good at realistic predictions.

What's your prediction bud or are you just going to give a possibility for each team then claim you were right when you didnt commit to anything?

 

[infection]

The Bucks pick in 2025 from the Knicks would also be decent.

I think it's NYK or LA at this point.

I would still put my money on NYK if I had to because I dont think the Jazz want to go into the season w/ Bogey, so they might just want to get it done.

It would be funny if we got tired of the Lakers not committing and swung a deal with the Knicks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Can the Jazz include Sexton in the trade?

I'd include him instead of Conley if it meant getting both picks tbh.

 

[Elizah Huge]

What's your prediction bud or are you just going to give a possibility for each team then claim you were right when you didnt commit to anything?

My role in these discussions is to be rational and also be the salary cap/rules guy. I love throwing potential deals out there for the discussion and because it’s ****ing fun.

With this being said, Dallas and New York do not make any sense.

If I had to choose I would say Miami ponies up with a nice offer for Bogey.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Can the Jazz include Sexton in the trade?

I'd include him instead of Conley if it meant getting both picks tbh.

Not until December 15th and that is a terrible idea regardless.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

My role in these discussions is to be rational and also be the salary cap/rules guy. I love throwing potential deals out there for the discussion and because it’s ****ing fun.

With this being said, Dallas and New York do not make any sense.

If I had to choose I would say Miami ponies up with a nice offer for Bogey.

How does NYK make no sense?

They have a ton of picks and they have an expiring contract that matches Bogey...

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

My role in these discussions is to be rational and also be the salary cap/rules guy. I love throwing potential deals out there for the discussion and because it’s ****ing fun.

With this being said, Dallas and New York do not make any sense.

If I had to choose I would say Miami ponies up with a nice offer for Bogey.

I think I will change my vote to Phoenix. Its the cleanest deal. They can give a 2024 first so we can spread stuff out a bit.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

How does NYK make no sense?

They have a ton of picks and they have an expiring contract that matches Bogey...

I think cuz we ****ing hate each other.