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homeytennis said:
If I'm Lauri do I even want to be here following this plan? This tank plan is depressing.
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That's what the money is for. Once he signs I wouldn't blame him for asking out (should we tank next season). Get his money first though. Only way he asks out is if he gets word another team with space would renegotiate and extend his deal. Houston and OKC could both do it.
 
bigmike said:
Silly question - but our pick is equally protected 1-10 in 2025, right? I.e., the pick not conveying this year doesn't trigger a guarantee for the pick to convey next year?

Obviously a massive consideration WRT the 2025 tank brigade.
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The responses you got were true, but incomplete. Yes the pick is Top 10 protected in 2024 and 2025 as well as top 8 protected in 2026. However if it doesn't convey by then, it turns into our 2028 2nd round draft pick.

"Traded • 2027 second round pick (least favorable of Heat, Pacers, Rockets, Thunder picks) (?-?) • cash to Jazz for • Derrick Favors • draft pick (first round pick transferable 2 years after Jazz send first round pick to Grizzlies from earlier trade; protected top 10 in 2024-25, top 8 in 2026, else 2028 second round pick) (?-?) on 2021-07-30"
per https://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Future/Jazz.htm
 
Thanks all.

I can make a good argument for sucking next year. Two more years of top 8 finishes would be tough to stomach.

Still wish our pick had conveyed this year, but I digress.
 
  • Free Agents I'm interested in as of today:
    • Naji Marshall. Versatile wing on both sides of the ball
    • Jalen Smith. Crazy year as a backup. You wont see too many guys with a 3.2 OBPM who play less than 20 MPG. If any under the radar player was ready to breakout with a bigger role, it's probably him.
    • Luke Kennard. Elite shooter and nice connector who just needs to stay healthy.
    • Kyle Anderson. Maybe too old for the Jazz, but would be a great addition to help facilitate a winning season.
    • Goga Bitadze. Had a really good year with Orlando as a backup early on when WCJ missed time. Their defense didnt miss a beat when he played. More potential than Yurtseven. Would be an obvious signing if it's just the minimum or just over the minimum.
    • KJ Martin. Showed potential with Houston. Stats when he played with Philly were OK.
    • DeAnthony Melton. Would be an overall upgrade over Dunn as you can play him with more lineups with his outside shooting.
    • Grayson Allen: Never mind he just signed an extension today.
    • Malik Monk: Would be near the top of my list if you trade Clarkson. Great player who could easily "breakout" again if he has a bump in responsibilities.
 
I'd also look into using the 2025 Wolves pick to move up in the draft from 29/32 to have two lottery picks.
 
Saint Cy of JFC said:
I'd also look into using the 2025 Wolves pick to move up in the draft from 29/32 to have two lottery picks.
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I was with this strategy early but not sure at the moment. Like I think we can get to late teens early 20s pretty easily with more minor assets. Not sure the jump to 10-14 is worth the extra. I’d definitely consider it (like OKC did a couple years ago). The price must be right and I’d obviously have to have someone I loved slipping down there.

After the play in we can get wild with some fake trades.
 
I'm not gonna pencil the Wolves in for sustained success just yet.. No way I'm giving up next years pick for next to nothing.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
I was with this strategy early but not sure at the moment. Like I think we can get to late teens early 20s pretty easily with more minor assets. Not sure the jump to 10-14 is worth the extra. I’d definitely consider it (like OKC did a couple years ago). The price must be right and I’d obviously have to have someone I loved slipping down there.

After the play in we can get wild with some fake trades.
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Assume the Jazz move into #1 and draft Sarr....

Would you trade Walker and the 2025 Wolves pick (could even throw in 29 or 32) for #7?
 
Bawse Dawg said:
I'm not gonna pencil the Wolves in for sustained success just yet.. No way I'm giving up next years pick for next to nothing.
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Being good a season after nearly being the #1 seed isnt what I would call betting on sustained success. It's just common sense they probably arent dropping much.
 
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