These are based partially on the idea that trade value is often never higher than at draft time, and that trade value for a talented player who lands in a logjam situation is often depressed (see Kanter). Also, there’s an argument to be made that the Jazz might be better off getting a player who helps accelerate the wins quicker to help keep Hayward and others home at their next FA round.
And I’m assuming that the general consensus here is that Russell would be our first choice based on fit/readiness to contribute. Let’s also assume that before draft date we’ve arranged with Tomic to join the Jazz. (OK, so I’m making 1 in 1,000 assumptions. Just play along.)
If Jazz have 2nd pick and Russell went #1, would you trade the pick for (either of):
If the Jazz have the 3rd pick, and Russell is gone, would you trade for:
If Jazz have 3rd pick, Russell is gone, would you approve if the Jazz managed to trade whoever they pick for one of these restricted free agents in a later sign and trade (I recognize that this is a near-impossibility):
Would any of the possible trading partners be interested? I’m guessing that probably only Bucks and Spurs (if they bow out meekly this year) might have serious interest.
If you would be interested in the broad parameters of any of the possible trades, what should be thrown in (from one or both sides) to make the trade as worthwhile for both teams as possible?
Are there other possible trades to make with a second or third pick if we weren’t thrilled with the options there? For example, how far down would you swap picks with another team and what would you expect in return?
And I’m assuming that the general consensus here is that Russell would be our first choice based on fit/readiness to contribute. Let’s also assume that before draft date we’ve arranged with Tomic to join the Jazz. (OK, so I’m making 1 in 1,000 assumptions. Just play along.)
If Jazz have 2nd pick and Russell went #1, would you trade the pick for (either of):
- Jabari (last year’s second for this year’s)
- Giannis
If the Jazz have the 3rd pick, and Russell is gone, would you trade for:
- Beal
If Jazz have 3rd pick, Russell is gone, would you approve if the Jazz managed to trade whoever they pick for one of these restricted free agents in a later sign and trade (I recognize that this is a near-impossibility):
- Butler
- Leonard
- Draymond Green
- Middleton
Would any of the possible trading partners be interested? I’m guessing that probably only Bucks and Spurs (if they bow out meekly this year) might have serious interest.
If you would be interested in the broad parameters of any of the possible trades, what should be thrown in (from one or both sides) to make the trade as worthwhile for both teams as possible?
Are there other possible trades to make with a second or third pick if we weren’t thrilled with the options there? For example, how far down would you swap picks with another team and what would you expect in return?
