Dem beautiful balls race
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Really? I think it’s almost a definite. He was expected to come in and play the 4 for a supersized lineup with Lauri and Kessler. Now that we know he can only play an undersized five, I’m sure he’s absolutely on the outs as soon as Ainge finds value. Bet he’d jump on a first if offered.
I don't disagree, but at this point the Jazz are running out of expiring contracts and quality vets to trade mid-season. Jazz are probably hoping to reel in a couple good prospects in the lottery of next year's draft (assuming the Cavs decide to trade Mitchell).
Maybe, but as long as Lauri is playing I think it takes us out of contention for the top of the draft. He's playing some now, and we still suck, but it's a different attitude when it's the beginning of the season versus "we gave up". If the Jazz wanted to utilize the top of the draft they should have cleared out the quality vets two summers ago.
I don't think that is the case next year. Even with Lauri playing well I think we will struggle. The west was brutal this year and next season it will be even more difficult so based on our current roster and I think we are a likely bottom 2 team with the blazers. I can't really think of any offseason move that would make us any more than a play in candidate at best.
homeytennis
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We will findout next season whether Key, Tay Henny and Brice are prospects or the next Dok and Bolmaro. I think the off season and Summer League will be helpful to all three.
Hendricks has a definite role as a floor spacer and help defender. Even if nothing else progresses that much, he can be your 4th or 5th guy.
Sensabaugh has a lot of potential as a scorer and secondary creator. He just needs to put it together and keep working on his conditioning. He might one day run a 2nd unit.
With Keyonte, it's just a question of usage vs. efficiency. He needs to play with a certain level of efficiency and can be given a long leash as long as he's efficient enough.
Looks like our Brooklyn Nets don't have it today. Their streak looks like it's ending at 3 wins.
homeytennis
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Time for us to up our tank game. Fight fire with fire.
I just saw on tankathon that OKC owns the HOU pick, which is at 12 right now. If we felt like the guy we liked would still be available at 12, should we consider giving up 8/9 to OKC as a way to convey our pick in exchange for trading back to 12?
I'm guessing OKC wouldn't do it, but if we go full tank there is a chance that pick never conveys. For us it allows us to make sure to have our pick next year, but more importantly in 2026 for the swaps.
I'm guessing OKC wouldn't do it, but if we go full tank there is a chance that pick never conveys. For us it allows us to make sure to have our pick next year, but more importantly in 2026 for the swaps.
Toronto's pick goes to San Antonio if it falls outside the top 6. Expect them to tank out a loss to the Nets when those teams meet.