Its likely a combination of everything. He could fall... we could move up... also its pretty much a great situation for him. He likely starts day one on a semi-competitive team and we have a long-term need for what he does.I’ve seen him mostly in the 4-7 range.
Also is pretty good smoke to signal the fire that the Jazz are targeting him. He shouldn’t get past Houston but crazier things have happened.Man, I'm impressed Ainge is getting Whitmore in. Could easily say we are out of his range and refuse.
That seems a little rich for me.I think Ainge is going to offer a lot to make a move for him. It might take 9 + 16 + future pick.
Jones is the only one in play at 16 on that list ( he won't last to 28th imo) I bet Powell and Fudge at 28 are sleepers there. All others are trade backs from 28 like for Bediako and Walsh and the rest on there, if any are still in the draft, are def udfa targets.2023 Utah Jazz Draft Workout Tracker - Posted by @ZP12Hoops on Twitter.
It looks like the Jazz have brought in mostly UDFA types, with one or two guys who might be in play at #28. Next is Cam Whitmore. It's too early to conclude that the Jazz may be moving #9 and #16, but so far that seems possible. Orlando's picks at #6 and #11 would be perfect if the Jazz want one of Cam/Ausar/Jarace, plus one of Cason/Kobe/Bilal/Keyonte/Gradey.
Emoni Bates (Eastern Michigan)
Charles Bediako (Alabama)
Lamont Butler Jr. (San Diego State, WD)
Alex Fudge (Florida)
Jarkel Joiner (NC State)
Colby Jones (Xavier)
Keshawn Justice (Santa Clara)
Seneca Knight (Illinois State)
Jordan Miller (Miami)
Cliff Omoruyi (Rutgers, WD)
Justin Powell (Washington State)
Antonio Reeves (Kentucky, WD)
Mike Sharavjamts (Dayton, WD)
Cameron Tyson (Seattle, WD)
Jordan Walsh (Arkansas)
Cam Whitmore (Villanova)
KJ Williams (LSU)
it's rich for Danny anywayThat seems a little rich for me.
I'd do another 2025 first for that, could be nice for the Magic to extend more assets into the future since they already have a massive young core to develop and some future picks will make it easier to trade for bigger pieces later.9 + 16 + Lakers pick + whatever for Magic's 6 and 11.
The 9 and 16 picks are going to be used up no matter what happens. The we question should be, what are you willing to spend in the future to get good players now? An extra pick to get Cam? Another to get a good player at 11? Heck, I would even give Dallas a pick or take back a bad contract to get the 10th pick. Could you imagine having picks 6, 10 and 11 and maybe a valuable scrub (Wong) in the 2nd round?I'd do another 2025 first for that, could be nice for the Magic to extend more assets into the future since they already have a massive young core to develop and some future picks will make it easier to trade for bigger pieces later.
If Cam is available at 6 and we can get Cason Wallace at 11 then I would be ecstatic
I have a really hard time believing Cam makes it past Detroit.I'd do another 2025 first for that, could be nice for the Magic to extend more assets into the future since they already have a massive young core to develop and some future picks will make it easier to trade for bigger pieces later.
If Cam is available at 6 and we can get Cason Wallace at 11 then I would be ecstatic
Then, that’s where the Jazz need to target. A move up from #16 to #11 would be nice, but I think it’s critical (and worth putting some assets towards) to go after a guy that you think has true #1 potential. I’d start offering deals at 3 and see if you can snag him before the cost gets too unwieldy.I have a really hard time believing Cam makes it past Detroit.
Orrrr maybe none of them want to get drafted 9th hoping for a higher calling.It's still early, but I think it's interesting that we haven't seen ANY of Wallace, Dick, Hood-Schifino, Bufkin, Black or Hendricks--all guys we are supposedly looking at for #9 and #16. It makes me think a deal to move up may be on the table and that both 9 and 16 might be in the deal.
Jazz working out Ricky Council tomorrow. Probably in play for #28. Still no player slated for the top half of the 1st round has worked out for the Jazz other than Whitmore.
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Jazz working out Ricky Council tomorrow. Probably in play for #28. Still no player slated for the top half of the 1st round has worked out for the Jazz other than Whitmore.
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