Does Lauri Get Traded?

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Utah has a nearly full roster with only a few players over the age of 26. Will they deal Lauri this off-season and go shameless tank?

The reporting says otherwise, but we've seen Danny say and do different things.

 

[Pinhead]

I want Lauri on the Jazz, but I voted yes. We just haven’t been able to build around him. The problem now is the NY trade… that set the bar really high on what return we should expect and I don’t think most teams would be willing to pay it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I want Lauri on the Jazz, but I voted yes. We just haven’t been able to build around him. The problem now is the NY trade… that set the bar really high on what return we should expect and I don’t think most teams would be willing to pay it.

Yeah, but if a team comes just shy if the Bridges offer are they going to say no?

 

[latin jazz]

Mmm, I'm wondering what @Handlogten's Heros thinks

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Mmm, I'm wondering what @Handlogten's Heros thinks

lol… actions always louder than words… don’t believe the GM. That said… like a 5% or less chance he gets moved. I think it requires at least the Bridges package. I also think if we can get him to sign the extension he may end up having more value than he does now.

If we pivot to tank it is likely with Lauri and I could see Sexton being moved. I’m sure they have some irons in the fire but I think if they move Lauri it’s because someone gets REALLY aggressive.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

If Lauri gets traded it's because he won't sign an extension. I'm pretty confident that the Jazz want to sign him. I think Lauri wants to sign as well, but not as confident.

I'm pretty sure once he signs he can't be traded for 6 months, correct?

 

[SoberasHotRod]

I think the bridge package makes it a little less likely because Ainge will require something similar and other teams might be reluctant since he is on an expiring, although I'm not really sure what the rules are for signing and extending.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

On the other hand the draft makes me think we are more likely to tank since we didn't trade for anyone and didn't pick win now type players.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If Lauri gets traded it's because he won't sign an extension. I'm pretty confident that the Jazz want to sign him. I think Lauri wants to sign as well, but not as confident.

I'm pretty sure once he signs he can't be traded for 6 months, correct?

I think the extension has already been agreed to but that is pure tea leaf reading and speculation. I think they are working under the assumption he signs it. It makes all the sense in the world for both parties to get it done and move him later if it isn’t working.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

On the other hand the draft makes me think we are more likely to tank since we didn't trade for anyone and didn't pick win now type players.

I think Kris Dunn might be a small tell. If he walks for a reasonable price then I think a stealth tank is on the horizon. I think we could end up being like the 7-8th worst team and the pulling the plug AS break again and moving someone. Poor Lauri… but… that’s what the moneys for.

 

[slc]

If trade includes both JC'S then yes do it immediately

 

[HermanG]

On the other hand the draft makes me think we are more likely to tank since we didn't trade for anyone and didn't pick win now type players.

I said like 4 months ago that if we draft 3 guys without adding anyone you all should look at that as a sign.

It would be kinda wild to project even a play in spot for the current roster. I mean sure, players develop but this is the same team that absolutely plowed the entire post ASB part of the schedule.

So unless dramatic things happen, this is obviously a tank year, but it could another "IDGAF about results trade DL tank" as they are probably happy with the results from past 2 such tanks.