What's new

Should the Jazz Trade for Myles Turner?

Saint Cy of JFC

Well-Known Member
2022 Award Winner
Currently the Jazz's main weaknesses are rim protection defense and defensive rebounding. We have Kessler, who has proven to be a solid rim protector/rebounder, but when he's in the game we can't run the more 5 out centric offense that has been the strength of the team.

Kelly Olynyk has been great, but he's constantly in foul trouble and despite great defensive IQ, can be a liability on defense.

Our best lineups currently involve two 6'ers, so that leaves the team vulnerable to teams punishing us closer to the basket.

Enter Myles Turner: One of the best rim protectors in the NBA who can allow the Jazz to still play a spaced 5-out style offense. He has very good theoretic synergy with Vanderbilt/Markkanen.

You'd wait until closer to the deadline to do this deal. The Pacers obviously know they arent going to be able to keep Turner long-term as he is a UFA next year. We also know the Pacers were a team that was interested in THT, so he may be a possible addition to the trade that makes Turner gettable w/ only a single first round pick.
 
I don't really know anything about Miles Turner or how he might fit on the team but OPs track record is SUS AF on this kind of thing so I'd just say no based on that.
 
Currently the Jazz's main weaknesses are rim protection defense and defensive rebounding. We have Kessler, who has proven to be a solid rim protector/rebounder, but when he's in the game we can't run the more 5 out centric offense that has been the strength of the team.

Kelly Olynyk has been great, but he's constantly in foul trouble and despite great defensive IQ, can be a liability on defense.

Our best lineups currently involve two 6'ers, so that leaves the team vulnerable to teams punishing us closer to the basket.

Enter Myles Turner: One of the best rim protectors in the NBA who can allow the Jazz to still play a spaced 5-out style offense. He has very good theoretic synergy with Vanderbilt/Markkanen.

You'd wait until closer to the deadline to do this deal. The Pacers obviously know they arent going to be able to keep Turner long-term as he is a UFA next year. We also know the Pacers were a team that was interested in THT, so he may be a possible addition to the trade that makes Turner gettable w/ only a single first round pick.
The reason the Jazz can play the way they do with Olynyk isn’t because he can shoot. It’s because he can dribble, pass and shoot and make quick twitch reads off the dribble turner can make a shot off the pick and pop. He can’t dribble and pass, so the Jazz would have to change their offense to accommodate him
 
The reason the Jazz can play the way they do with Olynyk isn’t because he can shoot. It’s because he can dribble, pass and shoot and make quick twitch reads off the dribble turner can make a shot off the pick and pop. He can’t dribble and pass, so the Jazz would have to change their offense to accommodate him
They'd have to modify it of course, but Turner provides the spacing and would elevate the team. And you'd still have KO off the bench
 
I'm kind of loving the versatility of Kelly Olynyk down the stretch of games. Being able to have that guy on the floor on the offensive end beats out having a traditional rim protecting defensive big. If it aint broke dont fix it.
Yeah, that's not how it works. You should be modifying and not staying complacent
 
I'd like to see more of a sample. This team seems to be proving a tough out and a lot of that is just chemistry. It's fun, they're vibing, and pure chaotic energy. I don't think we'd be remiss with another 3D rebounding big, but only if it's not blowing up what we have. I'm enjoying the ride thus far.
 
I'd like to see more of a sample. This team seems to be proving a tough out and a lot of that is just chemistry. It's fun, they're vibing, and pure chaotic energy. I don't think we'd be remiss with another 3D rebounding big, but only if it's not blowing up what we have. I'm enjoying the ride thus far.
Yeah, it wouldn't happen til the deadline
 
Top