Roster Building From Here - FA and Summer of 2023

[fishonjazz]

I don't know, how often do players of Luka's caliber ever become available? If it were to actually happen (and it's probably a big if) I think I would pony up whatever it takes to get a deal done. I just can't imagine having this many assets and passing on the opportunity to trade for a top 5 talent because the asking price is too high.

Thing is, I dont want to be this seasons mavs and have luka with no playoffs. We give up whatever it takes and that is probably the result.

 

[fishonjazz]

They wouldnt get Walker or Lauri. That's not how these trades work.

If thats the case then the answer is duh. Of course we make the trade. Hell, im willing to include kessler in the trade.

 

[fishonjazz]

Durant last year at the deadline? Does that count or is he too old?

Too old. Also, how long is his contract? Is it as long as luka's is? I bet durants contract is also more expensive. So ya, apples to oranges.

 

[fishonjazz]

The only concern I would have about trading for him is the potential for him to leave, but that risk exists for every player and Luka is a better bet to stay as others have mentioned.

And he is under contract for a few more years too, which is nice. The yearly amount isn't crazy either like Dame's for example.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Too old. Also, how long is his contract? Is it as long as luka's is? I bet durants contract is also more expensive. So ya, apples to oranges.

Didn’t he just sign a new deal?

 

[fishonjazz]

Too old. Also, how long is his contract? Is it as long as luka's is? I bet durants contract is also more expensive. So ya, apples to oranges.

looked it up. Luka is under contract for 4 more years!!!. That is awesome. No year is even at 50 million either. 40 million, 43 million, 45 million, 48 million.
Durant is 3 more years at 47, 51, 54 million. Luka has a way better contract. No way is luka getting traded guys. If he were to be traded the mavs would want lauri, kessler, Ochai, sexton, and 10 draft picks or something lol.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Didn’t he just sign a new deal?

Before his trade?

 

[fishonjazz]

Didn’t he just sign a new deal?

Luka is under contract for 4 more years!!!. That is awesome. No year is even at 50 million either. 40 million, 43 million, 45 million, 48 million.
Durant is 3 more years at 47, 51, 54 million. Luka has a way better contract. And is WAY younger.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Wow!!

Isn’t it kinda an unwritten rule that when trading for a star it’s for other pieces and not your star?

Just curious. Would you trade Lauri and other young players not named Kessler and 3 picks for Luka? Two of the picks being future jazz picks and only one from cle or min?

#1 Lauri hater, pretty consistently.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Saw some "news" that Okoro would be shopped by Cavs. I mean I'm not a huge fan but if the price was right he could be a guy due for a jump up. Still only 22. His numbers aren't great but he's making little improvements each year. Pretty good second draft candidate if you ask me. Maybe KO for Okoro/filler or something along those lines?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Saw some "news" that Okoro would be shopped by Cavs. I mean I'm not a huge fan but if the price was right he could be a guy due for a jump up. Still only 22. His numbers aren't great but he's making little improvements each year. Pretty good second draft candidate if you ask me. Maybe KO for Okoro/filler or something along those lines?

IT would take more that KO and filler. Okoro is a legitimately good defender and at least OKish at shooting completely wide open shots on offense.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

IT would take more that KO and filler. Okoro is a legitimately good defender and at least OKish at shooting completely wide open shots on offense.

It was Amico Hoops so not super credible anyway. I think they might sell low on Okoro though... they will feel the pressure to improve and are low on trade assets. I wouldn't likely give much more as I am not particularly hopeful on him but would be a nice flier.