Windhorst not a drama guy. He usually speak facts.
2025 Off-Season Trade Ideas Thread
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The Jazz have parted ways with veterans Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton this summer, clearing the way for Utah's collection of young picks to develop and be evaluated during another season that is likely to end with the best possible lottery odds.
This has prompted a lot of scouts and executives to wonder whether the Jazz would trade 28-year-old Markkanen next, as new president of basketball operations Austin Ainge takes over as the primary decision-maker in the franchise's rebuild.
That is not Utah's intention, sources told ESPN.
It would be too much to describe Markkanen as untouchable, but the Jazz still project the All-Star forward as a key player in their future core.
Utah listened to offers for Markkanen last summer, but none of the talks with other teams ever came close to tempting CEO Danny Ainge and GM Justin Zanik to make a trade. The Jazz ultimately awarded Markkanen a five-year, $238 million maximum renegotiation and extension, allowing him to sign the deal last Aug. 7 and making him ineligible to be traded before last season's deadline.
That contract isn't a concern for Jazz governor Ryan Smith, whose roster is loaded with rookie deals. However, opposing executives said the money does dampen Markkanen's theoretical trade value, particularly as he's coming off the worst shooting season of his career, albeit in challenging circumstances.
It would take quite a haul for the Jazz to consider moving Markkanen, probably requiring him to restore his value by performing well for those kinds of offers to come the Jazz's way.
The hope in Utah, however, is that Markkanen is still in a Jazz uniform when the franchise eventually becomes competitive again."
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Obviously we aren't trading Lauri now as his trade value is at rock bottom. We'll see in the future. Ace is years away and so is Hendricks and Lauri is near the end of his prime.
The Jazz have parted ways with veterans Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton this summer, clearing the way for Utah's collection of young picks to develop and be evaluated during another season that is likely to end with the best possible lottery odds.
This has prompted a lot of scouts and executives to wonder whether the Jazz would trade 28-year-old Markkanen next, as new president of basketball operations Austin Ainge takes over as the primary decision-maker in the franchise's rebuild.
That is not Utah's intention, sources told ESPN.
It would be too much to describe Markkanen as untouchable, but the Jazz still project the All-Star forward as a key player in their future core.
Utah listened to offers for Markkanen last summer, but none of the talks with other teams ever came close to tempting CEO Danny Ainge and GM Justin Zanik to make a trade. The Jazz ultimately awarded Markkanen a five-year, $238 million maximum renegotiation and extension, allowing him to sign the deal last Aug. 7 and making him ineligible to be traded before last season's deadline.
That contract isn't a concern for Jazz governor Ryan Smith, whose roster is loaded with rookie deals. However, opposing executives said the money does dampen Markkanen's theoretical trade value, particularly as he's coming off the worst shooting season of his career, albeit in challenging circumstances.
It would take quite a haul for the Jazz to consider moving Markkanen, probably requiring him to restore his value by performing well for those kinds of offers to come the Jazz's way.
The hope in Utah, however, is that Markkanen is still in a Jazz uniform when the franchise eventually becomes competitive again."
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Obviously we aren't trading Lauri now as his trade value is at rock bottom. We'll see in the future. Ace is years away and so is Hendricks and Lauri is near the end of his prime.
Jaanipoeg
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I really talked myself into it when I thought about getting the #3 pick, but man I am happy we are not in the Paul George business
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Honestly too bad this didn't happen earlier or Utah would have real negotiation power in getting VJ and Ace
framer
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They still wouldn't have done the deal.I think they are planning their pivot off of Embiid. That deal for Lauri is still probably there if it was on draft day.
Guess that's a good point, but the trade would be harder given you now have to account for the salary figure of VJ instead of the blank draft pick? Or maybe it's just as easy, idk.
Windhorst also said almost no one in the western conference is rebuilding right now and everyone has their foot on the gas, including the Jazz who are looking to turn it up. Then like a week or two later we did the complete opposite by getting rid of Sexton, Clarkson and Collins.
The Jazz Wonderbra
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In other words... Windhorst said that Utah is almost no one. Big bully jerk. Jk.
If we're as bad as I think we could be this season I just wonder if / when that starts to take a toll on Lauri mentally.
I'm sure he'll still be a pro but he's really the only seasoned guy who will get rotation minutes. Kessler, Keyonte, etc. are still pups in their own right.
Just something I'm curious about. For our sake, I still hope that "mega offer" comes through and we can capitalize on most teams being in win-now mode. If not, I won't be stunned if he wants to explore that topic himself when he turns 30 and we're still in the cellar.
I'm sure he'll still be a pro but he's really the only seasoned guy who will get rotation minutes. Kessler, Keyonte, etc. are still pups in their own right.
Just something I'm curious about. For our sake, I still hope that "mega offer" comes through and we can capitalize on most teams being in win-now mode. If not, I won't be stunned if he wants to explore that topic himself when he turns 30 and we're still in the cellar.
Thee Jazz Fan
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Who cares. I’m not sure that matters. I don’t think he’s a part of our future whether he’s traded for a big or average haul or his contract runs its course. The plan is obviously build through the draft
Also I think he will be fine. As he won’t be held out unless he’s legitimately injured. He’ll handle it just fine. The thing he won’t be able to handle is not playing and being held out when he can play. Which is why the Jazz got rid of all the other veterans.
Locke said on his podcast the other day that he thinks Lauri is here to stay and he expects him to still be on the roster the next time the Jazz make the playoffs. There is also this quote that a member of the front office gave to Spotrac's Keith Smith on Lauri's future with the Jazz:
“We hope it will be a long one! (laughed) Seriously, we love Lauri. He’s been great since getting here and nothing will change with that. He understands what we’re doing and how this team is building. He’s ready to get back here and to get back to work for next season,”
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