2023 NBA Free Agency Thread

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Brandon Boston has a guarantee date of June 30. I'd take a flier on him if he becomes available. His shooting splits are okay, and he's just 21.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I'm still hoping our number 1 target is unloading whatever hawks need for Kobe.

I actually believe Keyonte was higher on the board than Bufkin. Trade isn't happening.

 

[infection]

Let's sign hachimura and Watanabe and completely monopolize the Japanese fan base.

We could probably land Ohtani, too. He can pitch and DH for the Angels in the summer and play PG for us. With the Salt Lake Bees being the Angels’ AAA affiliate, he could just be assigned to SLC in the winters and Ryan could move him over to the Jazz with minimal paperwork.

 

[Jingled]

Tony Jones answered a lot of questions on twitter tonight about how good the Jazz will be next season...he mentioned a lot of players and lineup possibilities but never once mentioned Clarkson. Doesn't seem he expects him to be back next year.

 

[The Midnight]

I actually believe Keyonte was higher on the board than Bufkin. Trade isn't happening.

I really can’t wait to hear Locke’s response Keyonte pick since it seemed he was all in in Bufkin and all out in Keyonte.

 

[TheStormofWar]

Tony Jones answered a lot of questions on twitter tonight about how good the Jazz will be next season...he mentioned a lot of players and lineup possibilities but never once mentioned Clarkson. Doesn't seem he expects him to be back next year.

I suspect we're going to get a rumor or two involving an Opt-in and Trade w/ JC. Going to miss the dude no matter what.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I really can’t wait to hear Locke’s response Keyonte pick since it seemed he was all in in Bufkin and all out in Keyonte.

Except he traded up for Keyonte in the official Locked On mock draft.

The simple justification for Keyonte over Bufkin is that Keyonte has a lot more experience (and success by extension) as lead ball handler.

 

[The Midnight]

Except he traded up for Keyonte in the official Locked On mock draft.

The simple justification for Keyonte over Bufkin is that Keyonte has a lot more experience (and success by extension) as lead ball handler.

I thought Keyonte played the 3 in college.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I thought Keyonte played the 3 in college.

He could’ve played the “5” and it doesn’t change that he had a >.30 usage rate, was second in assist% or his non-NCAA experience. He could be a “5” and still be lead ball handler.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Windy and the Hoop Collective guys said we are interested in Kuzma. Windy said our interest in Porzingis was real and we are interested in another 4 that is going to get traded (Collins?).

 

[NUMBERICA]

I’m surprised at how much everyone seems to want Kuzma - I don’t really want someone who is going to inhibit Hendricks growth. I don’t want to have a situation like the Knicks, where they still don’t really know how good Toppin is because they’ve had Randle in front of him for his entire career. I’d much rather use our cap space on a vet PG that can teach Keyonte the ropes for a year or two

I basically straight up don’t get it. I do not think he or his play style make sense here. He’s also pushing 30 (EDIT: He'll be 28 soon). Not sure he’s that flippable, either.

Just… nah.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I’ve been about 8/10 in terms of support of the new regime. Getting Kuzma will push me to a 5 or 6. That signals to me that we really are just winging it a lot more than I want to believe.

JKlol. If there’s one thing we need it’s another shooting forward that isn’t a good passer. The cool thing is this one will be owed more than all the others, is the oldest, and doesn’t play defense. Sign me up!