Does Lauri Get Traded?

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Well, at least 2/3 of this board was right according to the poll. That is pretty good for us.

To be fair this poll was posted before the media rumors started. Would have been interesting to see what the results would have been if I posted the day it all really picked up and HH was claiming it would happen (before reversing and saying he always knew it wouldn't happen)

 

[Step-Back Lauri]

I was listening the newest Jazz podcast and Danny was saying he thinks Lauri still isn't too close for how good he think he can be. If it's not only marketing talk, its no wonder the prize asked was massive. And when you look at it... Even minor improvements with playmaking off the bounce/double teams and improved mid-range game, he's on his way becoming all NBA.

In conclusion: if Lauri takes leaps in some key part of his offensive game, I don't think there's a realistic package that anyone will offer to please Danny. In that case, it would need lottery pick(s) for 26 and close of all star tier player younger than Lauri to move him

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I was listening the newest Jazz podcast and Danny was saying he thinks Lauri still isn't too close for how good he think he can be. If it's not only marketing talk, its no wonder the prize asked was massive. And when you look at it... Even minor improvements with playmaking off the bounce/double teams and improved mid-range game, he's on his way becoming all NBA.

In conclusion: if Lauri takes leaps in some key part of his offensive game, I don't think there's a realistic package that anyone will offer to please Danny. In that case, it would need lottery pick(s) for 26 and close of all star tier player younger than Lauri to move him

I mean, just think of it this way: Who is the best player Lauri has ever played with?

You can argue it's Mike Conley (also could be an argument for Sexton this past year). He's played with more "talented" players (Garland/Mobley/LaVine) but none of those guys were near their primes.

The leap for Lauri will just be playing with better players. It's part of the reason I'm not 100% down with the tank. I really hope, if they tank, it's just a one year thing and they do a hard reverse despite Dybantsa/Boozer being there. Hopefully they use the 2026 class being strong as a way to make upgrades to the roster with others looking to tank for those players.

 

[HermanG]

I mean, just think of it this way: Who is the best player Lauri has ever played with?

You can argue it's Mike Conley (also could be an argument for Sexton this past year). He's played with more "talented" players (Garland/Mobley/LaVine) but none of those guys were near their primes.

The leap for Lauri will just be playing with better players. It's part of the reason I'm not 100% down with the tank. I really hope, if they tank, it's just a one year thing and they do a hard reverse despite Dybantsa/Boozer being there. Hopefully they use the 2026 class being strong as a way to make upgrades to the roster with others looking to tank for those players.

I think if we land a top prospect in 2025 then 2026 tank is gonna be almost completely off the board.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think if we land a top prospect in 2025 then 2026 tank is gonna be almost completely off the board.

I mean, they can always trade Lauri. I'm sure that will be a huge talking point next off-season, especially if we arent in the range of whatever people believe a star option is available.

 

[HermanG]

I mean, they can always trade Lauri. I'm sure that will be a huge talking point next off-season, especially if we arent in the range of whatever people believe a star option is available.

Trading Lauri after landing a top prospect? That would be very puzzling.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I was listening the newest Jazz podcast and Danny was saying he thinks Lauri still isn't too close for how good he think he can be. If it's not only marketing talk, its no wonder the prize asked was massive. And when you look at it... Even minor improvements with playmaking off the bounce/double teams and improved mid-range game, he's on his way becoming all NBA.

In conclusion: if Lauri takes leaps in some key part of his offensive game, I don't think there's a realistic package that anyone will offer to please Danny. In that case, it would need lottery pick(s) for 26 and close of all star tier player younger than Lauri to move him

Lauri made improvement as a passer, but I don't think he'll ever be a ball handler. I expect him to make incremental improvements, but I'm not expecting a leap.

 

[fishonjazz]

I think if we land a top prospect in 2025 then 2026 tank is gonna be almost completely off the board.

Fingers crossed.

Plus I think if we get The Guy in 2025 then we see Danny become a buyer with our assets and start to really build quickly around Lauri, sexton, The Guy and the rest of the roster.

Gotta tank hard this season

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[Saint Cy of JFC]

Trading Lauri after landing a top prospect? That would be very puzzling.

I mean, you read what I posted? I said if they arent in that range of what people deem to be a star level prospect.

And even if they do, there will be people who argue we should double down and go for multiple rookie level stars like Boozer/Dybantsa to pair with Flagg/Bailey/Whoever they think a star rookie prospect could be.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Lauri made improvement as a passer, but I don't think he'll ever be a ball handler. I expect him to make incremental improvements, but I'm not expecting a leap.

I think they will put him more in high post situations where he can take one dribble and get to the rim. Last year they experimented a lot more with him at the 3pt line initiating offense, so it took 2-3 dribbles and it didnt work as well.

 

[HermanG]

I mean, you read what I posted? I said if they arent in that range of what people deem to be a star level prospect.

And even if they do, there will be people who argue we should double down and go for multiple rookie level stars like Boozer/Dybantsa to pair with Flagg/Bailey/Whoever they think a star rookie prospect could be.

I did, but my post simply stated that if we land that guy then 2026 tank is off the board. I dont think there is a chance in a million years we trade Lauri if we land a star prospect, regardless of what some JFC posters may or may not think.

If we dont land that guy, then all bets are off and we could just as easily pivot to a second tear down or to win-now.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I did, but my post simply stated that if we land that guy then 2026 tank is off the board. I dont think there is a chance in a million years we trade Lauri if we land a star prospect, regardless of what some JFC posters may or may not think.

If we dont land that guy, then all bets are off and we could just as easily pivot to a second tear down or to win-now.

I hope you are right (and I agree with you no matter who we draft), but it will definitely be a talking point regardless of who we draft.