Clarkson Likely to Get Extension

[Elizah Huge]

There were earlier reports about us likely letting JC test FA before we sign him.. but I hate that approach.

The conspiracy theorist in me says its a ruse by Rob Pelinka to get him to LA with Kuzma.. as they let Russ walk and free almost 50M cap space.

They will likely have around 30M-35M in cap space this off-season if they don’t acquire any future salary. That’s enough to get one of those guys but not both.

 

[HermanG]

They will likely have around 30M-35M in cap space this off-season if they don’t acquire any future salary. That’s enough to get one of those guys but not both.

Im so bad with cap stuff lmao. Thanks for correcting me.

I still believe in the ruse though.

 

[nateboz]

Clarkson will be traded. My guess is Phoenix. They're struggling bad right now and want/need a change. Jazz would probably want 2 firsts plus a decent player

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[hgb]

Clarkson will be traded. My guess is Phoenix. They're struggling bad right now and want/need a change. Jazz would probably want 2 firsts plus a decent player

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I don't see any way we get two firsts for JC, unless maybe if we take back some disastrous contract.

 

[Jingled]

Clarkson will be traded. My guess is Phoenix. They're struggling bad right now and want/need a change. Jazz would probably want 2 firsts plus a decent player

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They're not getting 2 firsts for Clarkson.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Clarkson will be traded. My guess is Phoenix. They're struggling bad right now and want/need a change. Jazz would probably want 2 firsts plus a decent player

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Clarkson for Crowder and a first is something I could see both teams doing. Clarkson isn’t netting us 2 firsts though.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

They will likely have around 30M-35M in cap space this off-season if they don’t acquire any future salary. That’s enough to get one of those guys but not both.

And I’m not even sure that factors in Austin Reeves cap hold… I’ve been saying all along they should acquire some salary to use in a sign and trade. Someone can come offer Reeves a decent deal and his cap hold jumps from like 2M to 8-10M… poof…. Cap space gone. It would be better for them to get an couple guys with 1 more year left on their deal then package the picks with that salary and still retain their guys… plus they could use the MLE.

 

[infection]

So we’re unlikely to trade someone who doesn’t want to re-sign and can leave this off-season because we’re in the midst of making the play-in?

Bro, you get in the play-in and anything can happen. Anything except a lottery pick.

 

[Eddie Zero]

Bro, you get in the play-in and anything can happen. Anything except a lottery pick.

This draft is largely overrated on these boards outside the top 3 ,so I doubt the front office really cares about adding 1 high ceiling 18 year old, by tanking,or even more likely 1 that might help them 3 years from now that they pick somewhere 4-12. They clearly are interested in risking years of mediocrity selling the hope of winning ,using undervalued, chip on the proverbial shoulder, sleepers and vets seeking paychecks. Looks like they are not going all in on selling vets for losses

 

[sip]

So we’re unlikely to trade someone who doesn’t want to re-sign and can leave this off-season because we’re in the midst of making the play-in?

With his current salary we can only offer him a certain amount so my guess is he would consider re-signing but the number needs to be closer to 20-25mil a year and there is no way I'm paying a 31yr old Clarkson that type of money.

 

[sip]

Clarkson will be traded. My guess is Phoenix. They're struggling bad right now and want/need a change. Jazz would probably want 2 firsts plus a decent player

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Phoenix definitely makes the most sense but it sure as hell won't be for 2 firsts.

 

[Bodhi]

Lol’d at 2 first for JC.