Free agent frenzy!

[JJ Rage]

It's hard to know how the Jazz philosophy on roster spots will change with Tyrone at the helm. In years past, Jerry has been a huge proponent of carrying three point guards. It'll be interesting to see what Ty's preference is.

Jerry was also pretty reluctant to play rookies, Ty may not be opposed to throwing them into the fire right away.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Yeah, with Hayward AND Burks, we really don't need to sign a third PG.

Hayward in no way can play PG. Yes, he can pass the ball, but I don't feel comfortable with him bringing the ball up the court and defending PG's.

 

[Zulu]

I understand all the AK hate, but if he was only making 7-9 million a year the past 6 years, wouldn't you be begging to have him comeback?

 

[Dr. Jones]

Hayward in no way can play PG. Yes, he can pass the ball, but I don't feel comfortable with him bringing the ball up the court and defending PG's.

Yep, pretty obvious. Burks, in my opinion, is borderline maybe. GH, ha.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I understand all the AK hate, but if he was only making 7-9 million a year the past 6 years, wouldn't you be begging to have him comeback?

How much he was paid doesn't change the fact that he mailed it in more than half the time. And how much he was paid doesn't affect my belief that that wouldn't be a very good influence on young players.

 

[orangello]

If the latter happens, throw the kitchen sink at Marc Gasol Yes
If that doesn't happen or doesn't work, go after Joel Przybilla Yes
Maybe Shane Battier No
Jarron Collins No

Gasol is a legit Center. The Jazz don't have anything like that on their roster. If that means trading or amnestying Jefferson then do it. Gasol is worth it. Anyone who says that Gasol is not better than Jefferson is a Jazz Homer and doesn't watch any other basketball then the Jazz.

I love Prizbilla for one main reason, he and I have a similar enemy, Carlos Boozer. Anyone that feels that way belongs on this roster.

 

[orangello]

I understand all the AK hate, but if he was only making 7-9 million a year the past 6 years, wouldn't you be begging to have him comeback?

I agree with you. In a perfect world the Jazz would trade away Jefferson and amnesty Okur or vice versa, get a decent expering contract type wing player and add AK to the roster. A four man rotation of (in order) Favors, AK, Milsap and Kanter is enough to make it night in and night out in this league. Ideally I would like to see Gasol on the Jazz.

 

[LjJazzman]

I agree with you. In a perfect world the Jazz would trade away Jefferson and amnesty Okur or vice versa, get a decent expering contract type wing player and add AK to the roster. A four man rotation of (in order) Favors, AK, Milsap and Kanter is enough to make it night in and night out in this league. Ideally I would like to see Gasol on the Jazz.

Wow. I'm sure glad you're not the GM.

 

[Zulu]

The problem I have with Gasol is that we will have to through a ton a money at him so that the Grizz don't match and I think its fair to say we are all sick of bad contracts, especially with the new CBA.

 

[candrew]

When was the last season we didnt have 3 pgs?

Every year Ronnie Price was on the roster.

 

[orangello]

Wow. I'm sure glad you're not the GM.

Which part do you disagree with?

 

[orangello]

The problem I have with Gasol is that we will have to through a ton a money at him so that the Grizz don't match and I think its fair to say we are all sick of bad contracts, especially with the new CBA.

True centers are the hardest thing to find in the NBA right now. I am thinking if you could offer him 12 to 13 million a year that you might just get him. That to me is not a bad contract to have even under the new CBA.