Does Lauri Get Traded?

[Handlogten's Heros]

Gambo in Phoenix says at least two teams offered two firsts for Walker. One has to be NY… curious who the other was. Says Phoenix isn’t interested.

 

[The Midnight]

Apparently there is.

Walker had a great rookie year and anyone who liked that season can explain away the 2nd season with "Utah bad".

If he is that good why are we getting rid of him?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If he is that good why are we getting rid of him?

Trying reading the post you originally responded to?

 

[The Midnight]

Gambo in Phoenix says at least two teams offered two firsts for Walker. One has to be NY… curious who the other was. Says Phoenix isn’t interested.

Wow.

Should have taken that deal.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I think we HAVE to get rid of Clarkson, even if we have to give up a second rounder.

I actually think he's the vet to keep. Good tank commander, "cool" player, good vibes. Play him at the 3 if that's what it takes to open up some time for the kids (more opportunities for losing, too).

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I can get behind keeping Lauri since he is such a rare (1 of 1?) archetype, but if we're serious about tanking "right" then I get nervous about how long this process is gonna take in relation to his age.

I think we can actually flip it around really quick if we land a top 4 pick and get the blue chip guy in the door. Depends on how much we hang on to and how the young players develop... but if we have cap flexibility, Lauri, Blue Chip guy and infinity picks I think there are some "shortcuts" available. Like if we wanted Young or Ingram this offseason we could have gotten them. There are some guys in the 40-60 best player in the league range that can be had these days. Derozan would have been another. I think there are some bridge guys that could have us firmly in the play in... but we have to have that guy with All-NBA potential to pair with Lauri.

If you don't land in a spot you feel great about on draft night next year I think you could trade Lauri for a top ten pick and some stuff... depending on if there is a team in the lotto that is looking for a big boost now.

 

[NUMBERICA]

If I am Lauri I also wouldn't fully trust GS management if they start making promises. They got cheap on Klay so the "trust me bro" would ring a bit hollow.

Well, they also got cheap cuz they probably know better than anyone how deep the problems are with his leg(s) and it also sounds like he was a cloud hanging over the organization.

 

[The Midnight]

Locke said on today’s show that word on the street is we’re turning down some huge offers for Markkanen.
Maybe we’re keeping him?

 

[NUMBERICA]

Yeah Harrison Barnes was what put them over the top......

I mean, he was in THE original death lineup and has proven he's a legit player at his other stops.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I mean, he was in THE original death lineup and has proven he's a legit player at his other stops.

Sure, he was a positive, but the Igoudala trade was the real game changer.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/56...arkkanen-offseason/?source=emp_shared_article

Nothing really updated... just that we are both in a staring contest and both think they can be patient.

 

[NUMBERICA]

IND was mentioned, I think that's kind of interesting. They can't trade all their picks, but they can trade 29+31 and have Mathurin + Walker.

I'm still a huge Jarace Walker believer....I was a huge fan of Mathurin in the draft, but he's kind of an iffy prospect at this point. One of the players who analytics hates the most.

I highly doubt the stomach the risk of Lauri walking.

In no situation where both parties are rational is there a real possibility that Lauri walks with the possibility of an R&E that can give him a $24 million raise on just this season (and the Jazz are still way under the salary floor).