Conley Officially a Jazzman

[Ron Mexico]

I am disappointed we didnt try and chase Tobias or Russell.

I feel like we just decided we cant get either one. Maybe they had good inside info but I think they just took the guaranteed deal instead of taking a risk.

But I guess it would have really sucked if we missed out on both of those and Memphis traded Conley somewhere else.

 

[framer]

I am sure I am in the minority, but I think I would have rather taken Chris Paul + 1 or 2 1st Round Picks (as was the rumor of Houston trying to shed Paul's deal) than getting Conley and have to surrender 2 first round picks and 3 players. With Paul, even though his contract is massive and he is older, there would no longer be a revolving door of PGs. Paul is better than Conley, has been a mentor to Mitchell, and is locked in for the next 3 seasons. Conley's deal next season is not much less than Paul's and he can opt out after 1 year. I would rather have a HOFer, more picks (Utah's + Houston's), and Crowder and/or Allen still on the roster than just Conley.

Wow, I'm just. . . Wow.

When I read through the quotes around the league (Now posted!), 90% of NBA fans think this was a big, bold, and effective move by the Jazz.

Post incoming!!!!!!!

 

[infection]

Tyson Chandler as the backup C on vet minimum might work. Really good defender and efficient on offense. Great leader.

Exactly. We lack depth and we could get a solid backup center and a better starting 4 but I honestly think we’ve got tunnel vision.

 

[Pastramiking]

Kevin Love would be the only realistic player I would want to get in an exchange for Favors. I don't think Love will be on the block until the deadline though.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

No more baking?

lmao I have done that in years and that was way more attention consuming than my last job.

 

[framer]

I am disappointed we didnt try and chase Tobias or Russell.

I feel like we just decided we cant get either one. Maybe they had good inside info but I think they just took the guaranteed deal instead of taking a risk.

But I guess it would have really sucked if we missed out on both of those and Memphis traded Conley somewhere else.

Yeah, Boston poking around kind of lit the fire.

 

[Miggs]

Try to trade, and if you can’t, dump Faves.

Sign best stretch 4 we can for around 15M.
Sign Caruso with remaining space.
Sign Chandler at backup for vet min.
Sign Vince Carter for the same.
Maybe reup Sef?

 

[infection]

Kevin Love would be the only realistic player I would want to get in an exchange for Favors. I don't think Love will be on the block until the deadline though.

He’s on the block now. There are no takers. If he comes back healthy and puts up 20/10, he’s out of our reach, and we don’t really have picks to trade, and Exum will still suck.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I am disappointed we didnt try and chase Tobias or Russell.

I feel like we just decided we cant get either one. Maybe they had good inside info but I think they just took the guaranteed deal instead of taking a risk.

But I guess it would have really sucked if we missed out on both of those and Memphis traded Conley somewhere else.

I'm guessing it was just dependent on stuff they have no way of knowing.

Yeah, the Jazz can back channel and find out what Harris wants to do, but they probably can't back channel and know what KD is going to do, or what Jimmy Butler is going to do.

Butler leaves Philly, then Harris might get the 5 year max and stay.

That happens and KD doesnt go to Brooklyn, then Nets keep Russell.

Just too much uncertainty.

 

[Nate505]

This trade has been pretty much universally praised by the national media, everyone thinks it was a great move for us that will make us significantly better.

It's odd. It's been praised by most people but just blasted by many Jazz fans, especially those on RealGm. But just them. Just about every other fan of other teams thinks it's a great trade.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I'm guessing it was just dependent on stuff they have no way of knowing.

Yeah, the Jazz can back channel and find out what Harris wants to do, but they probably can't back channel and know what KD is going to do, or what Jimmy Butler is going to do.

Butler leaves Philly, then Harris might get the 5 year max and stay.

That happens and KD doesnt go to Brooklyn, then Nets keep Russell.

Just too much uncertainty.

I agree, I just liked Russell better and we wouldnt give up anything for him plus have more space for other players. But I also want more risks taken then the Jazz are willing to. I think we had a decent shot at one or the other but that might just be hopeful thinking. They may have well been told through back channels that they those players aint coming.

 

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