Will The Jazz Make Any Significant Trades?

[Coach Ellis]

I don't think we trade for a star this offseason. I think we trade for a point guard at some point before the season starts.

Typically, I would agree with you. . . I feel like DA has things set up to go after a star this trade deadline or next offseason - however, the new CBA has thrown a wrench into this offseason and there’s a lot of unpredictability about what directions teams are going to go in. If DA gets an opportunity to make a big move for a reduced price (like trading for John Collins) I’m sure he’s going to pursue it.

 

[Jingled]

So before the season starts, as in the offseason

Right. I worded it poorly in my post.

 

[Jingled]

Typically, I would agree with you. . . I feel like DA has things set up to go after a star this trade deadline or next offseason - however, the new CBA has thrown a wrench into this offseason and there’s a lot of unpredictability about what directions teams are going to go in. If DA gets an opportunity to make a big move for a reduced price (like trading for John Collins) I’m sure he’s going to pursue it.

Oh, I completely agree. Ainge and Zanik are going to trade for a star at some point, I just don't think it happens this offseason... but if the opportunity presents itself, I'm sure they won't be afraid to pull the trigger.

 

[Fosto]

Im sure they would, but I think it would be a mistake. DA should prioritize any other position besides center. Leave Kessler as the starter and find a star wing or guard to go with Lauri & company.

How likely is it Kessler can become as good as Embiid?

 

[Elizah Huge]

You guys know Embiid just won MVP, right?

Right, people are acting crazy. I’ll trade Kessler plus picks for Embiid in a second.

 

[whatthe]

If they are going to blow it up in Philly then yes trade for Embid.

 

[Fosto]

Right, people are acting crazy. I’ll trade Kessler plus picks for Embiid in a second.

Jazz would, without a doubt, become a championship contender.

 

[YoungJefe]

How likely is it Kessler can become as good as Embiid?

Probably pretty unlikely. But how likely is it that we compete with Lauri/Embiid after we gut our asset base to acquire the latter?

Embiid has been paired with a variety of stars in Philly and they haven't been able to get it done in the playoffs.

 

[whatthe]

Jazz would, without a doubt, become a championship contender.

Also get Dame after you get Embid and just compete now.

Dame/Dunn
Clarkson/Keyonte
Lauri/Brice
Collins/Hendricks
Embid/Jones

 

[Fosto]

Probably pretty unlikely. But how likely is it that we compete with Lauri/Embiid after we gut our asset base to acquire the latter?

Embiid has been paired with a variety of stars in Philly and they haven't been able to get it done in the playoffs.

It takes loads of superstars a long time to make it all the way (look at Giannis). If you have a chance to get a player of Embiid's caliber, without gutting your team, you go for it.

 

[Pinhead]

Probably pretty unlikely. But how likely is it that we compete with Lauri/Embiid after we gut our asset base to acquire the latter?

Embiid has been paired with a variety of stars in Philly and they haven't been able to get it done in the playoffs.

Come on folks - I had to like a YoungJefe post. Talk sense. This isnt about Kessler vs Embiid… it’s the opportunity cost of us spending our assets and still not having a great playmaker / scorer. If we get Embiid for Kessler straight up with no salary considerations we all take it and run.

 

[Coach Ellis]

How likely is it Kessler can become as good as Embiid?

If I’m being honest, it doesn’t matter. The Jazz were a team invested in the wrong places financially with the Gobert/Mitchell pairing and it blew up. They have a great young center at a reasonable price and team control for at least 5+ years. They should focus their limited resources (assets and cap space) on wings and guards.

I’d rather have 22 year old Walker Kessler for the next 5+ years on reasonable contracts, and get a different star instead than spend a crap ton of assets and a huge portion of the salary cap on 29 year old Joel Embiid (with a history of significant injuries) on a max contract.