Jaren Jackson Jr. traded to the Jazz

[Bawse Dawg]

Has to feel kind of good to not be in the mess that is Memphis at the very least

One would hope. Ideally they can sell him on a plan

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

The Jazz will keep their pick, but this trade does makes it more difficult.

Actually makes it easier if they just don't play JJJ outside of competitive games. Gave up Anderson and the eventual Niang return minutes

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Are any of the other players worth keeping?

Vince Williams, imo. He's a nice defensive wing who can score a bit.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Vince Williams, imo. He's a nice defensive wing who can score a bit.

And pass

 

[NUMBERICA]

The Jazz will keep their pick

Only if they’re bottom-4 can we assure that. Which is what the primary objective of this season should have been about from the tip.

I know you know the first part, I just really don’t want there to be any confusion that the unlikely can happen and we saw that happen in the lottery last year. Under extremely suspicious circumstances.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

One would hope. Ideally they can sell him on a plan

The plan is pretty obvious now. The Jazz don't even control their first round pick next year. We will be trying to win a lot of games.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

That's the Pelicans music. . .

That's definitely rare. Even with where they are now, I'm guessing they pass a half dozen teams by the end of the year just because so many teams have an incentive to lose.

 

[infection]

Somebody wake @Handlogten's Heros up.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

Are any of the other players worth keeping?

landale, absolutely, but he's on an expiring deal. maybe they try to sign him as a ufa this summer - who knows. williams has been a rotation guy for memphis the last three years - he has talent, but his shooting this year has been horrendous. i like konchar, but he hasn't been able to get off the bench for a horrendous memphis team - might be out of the league after this season.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

For everybody shooting down JJ Jr. and his performance lately, how was LM before the Jazz got him?

Is that a serious question?

He was one of the most valuable players for the 21-22 Cavs who finished the season with the second highest net rating on the team and Bickerstaff loved him. There were a lot of scorers on that team so Lauri's counting stats didn't pop, hut make no mistake, the only reason they traded him was because they saw an opportunity to get a new franchise player.

JJJ, though, is a guy who's worn out his welcome in Memphis. Can't lead a team. Strictly a soft role player who disappears.

 

[AlaskanAssassin]

I just simulated the lottery on NBA Tankathon. We got the #1 pick.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Only if they’re bottom-4 can we assure that. Which is what the primary objective of this season should have been about from the tip.

I know you know the first part, I just really don’t want there to be any confusion that the unlikely can happen and we saw that happen in the lottery last year. Under extremely suspicious circumstances.

I'll survive at 5 with the odds of 0.7% at drafting 9th