utahjazz107
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He should of taken the deal during the offseason. I can't see the Jazz paying more than 10 million for an inconsistent player when we could use that cap to sign better players during free agency.
He should of taken the deal during the offseason. I can't see the Jazz paying more than 10 million for an inconsistent player when we could use that cap to sign better players during free agency.
I agree, Hayward won't get anything north of 10 mil per or should I say he shouldn't from the Jazz, I can't tell you what other front offices are dreaming up, but that's the risk the Jazz FO took. This time it paid off because if Gordon played up to what Gordon and his agent thought he was worth then I think they would have to pony up the cash and this team is not in tank mode but looking to build around Gordon, but of course the player and agent thought he (Gordon) was worth more than we were offering at the time. The Jazz FO wouldn't budge which is a great sign of things because they have learned since the Kirilenko contract debacle and decided to wait. And the truth is there are plenty of good wing players to be more picky and choosey than bigs, hence the quickness and priority to get Favors contract done.
I would not pay him over 8M. He is proving to be way too inconsistent. He makes a good third option at best. This team should be built around Trey and Favors IMO. Chances are some team out there, most likely Phoenix or Boston will happily give him 11-12M this summer. So what to do? Either trade him now, or hope for a sign and trade this summer. I don't think DL will over pay for anyone... just doesn't seem to be his style. He is too valuable to just let walk. Hoping DL will get some good assets in return.
That is a dream scenario for the Jazz. Let Hayward walk for anything north of 10 million. He will be a cap killer for that team. Hopefully its Phoenix. Then the Jazz can use the saving to offer 14-15 million per for Bledsoe. A true game changer. And before anyone counters with "not the way Burke is playing" please understand that many teams are going with two point guards and having great success.
Honestly I would trade Hayward. IMO it's always better to be proactive than reactive. No need letting an asset go without compensation. No need gambling that some other GM won't offer Hayward more than the team is willing to pay.
I know this will hurt a lot of peoples feelings, but Hayward is very replaceable...players of his talent/skillset are available in every draft. We don't need to over pay. If he accepts a deal for $8M/year with the Jazz, great, if not....NEXT.
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I know this will hurt a lot of peoples feelings, but Hayward is very replaceable...players of his talent/skillset are available in every draft. We don't need to over pay. If he accepts a deal for $8M/year with the Jazz, great, if not....NEXT.
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