Harp TPE becomes usable

[jimmyjazz]

With Boozer gone and thus the Jazz not paying him a starting salary of $13M next season, the $6.5M Harpring TPE becomes usable.

For example, Orlando could unload Gortat (6.2M next season) on the Jazz. The Magic are way into tax territory so losing Howard's seldom used backup would allow them to use their MLE or their own TPE to get a player they'll play more than 12 minutes. With Sap starting at PF, I still like the idea of Gortat as a starting defensive C (and sending post-injury Okur to the bench). Anybody for a Jazz more focused on defense?

Any other players that could fit in that TPE?

 

[David Stern]

Michael Beasley.

 

[stockcillo12]

Varejao maybe or Pryzbilla

 

[Darkwing Duck]

I doubt Orlando does that, but I like the idea.

 

[David Stern]

I doubt Orlando does that, but I like the idea.

I'd take Brandon Bass from them as well, he doesn't even play.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Michael Beasley.

This

 

[sportsnut1232]

I think Orlando values Gortat a ton given how they matched dallas' offer last year. Beasley is very realistic since the heat are trying to add lebron.

 

[David Stern]

I think Orlando values Gortat a ton given how they matched dallas' offer last year. Beasley is very realistic since the heat are trying to add lebron.

A year can change a lot, ask Carlos Boozer. Gortat wasn't asking for a trade this time last year. Plus I think Orlando is starting to realize how retarded their payroll looks.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

A year can change a lot, ask Carlos Boozer. Gortat wasn't asking for a trade this time last year. Plus I think Orlando is starting to realize how retarded their payroll looks.

Gortat was a free agent last year and pretty much begged Orlando not to match the offer.

 

[wangchung12]

OJ Mayo if Memphis is dumb (see Gasol Trade, See Brewer trade, and See Gay Contract)

 

[KhaOZ]

Varejao maybe or Pryzbilla

no

 

[David Stern]

OJ Mayo if Memphis is dumb (see Gasol Trade, See Brewer trade, and See Gay Contract)

Normally I'd chastize you for being an idiot, but that doesn't sound too unreasonable if they suck next year.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

We'd have to sweeten the deal with Orlando imo with something...a 2nd rounder maybe...Also, do we want Gortat's contract? Given his limited resume, do we want to be paying him 7M a year if the experiment fails?

 

[stockcillo12]

Gortat on Polish TV on Wednesday: "I just got a message today saying there's a chance I might get traded".

 

[PrinceJL]

I'd take Brandon Bass from them as well, he doesn't even play.

are you the one who keeps on suggesting Bass? if so, why??

 

[default]

Beasley - decent size, decent production, great potential, not a star but certainly worth his rookie contract salary

 

[Stifle Tower]

We'd have to sweeten the deal with Orlando imo with something...a 2nd rounder maybe...Also, do we want Gortat's contract? Given his limited resume, do we want to be paying him 7M a year if the experiment fails?

I'd give them a future first...with protection to #20. And our choice if we have two picks that season. For example, if we get the Memphis pick next year, it could be worse or better than the Jazz pick. All depends on injuries and how some players progress. Or you could give them the right to switch first rounders next year, lottery-protected of course. That still gives Utah a pick in the late-first. It really depends on how badly Orlando wants to shed payroll.