Jazz and Bulls are in active trade discussions regarding Zach LaVine

[underdog]

I don't have a lot of concerns with Sexton and Lavine on offense as both can play off ball and have different skillsets. We might need to find some passing from the center or other forward spot to make sure everyone eats. Defense would be rough. If we do the deal I think Lavine and Sexton are not a long term pairing. I think its a fix and flip or Sexton is moved in connection with the deal. So its Key and Lavine for the medium term?

Like I get that fit might not be ideal. I don't know that it is the reason not to do the deal. The Collins fit last year made less sense theoretically and it played out on the court about as bad as you would guess. The original thought was Collins/Kessler/Lauri front court could work but it did not.

Personally, I find this Jazz offseason interesting. We’re sailing in uncharted waters – almost feels like anything can happen, or not much at all when all is said and done. I fear a bit though that now that Danny’s “big game hunting” has become a catch phrase everywhere, Danny might “force” a deal that shouldn’t be done. I don’t actually mind if he can’t catch big game this offseason.

 

[underdog]

I was watching a Twitter live with Keith Smith and he said Utah is basically open to trade anyone other than Keyonte and Lauri

Yes, and I think even Key could be traded in some situations.

 

[Qman]

Yes, and I think even Key could be traded in some situations.

I think Hendricks is more valuable

 

[underdog]

I think Hendricks is more valuable

Hendricks is a player I would be very reluctant to trade, at this point anyway. Also, Lofton and Brice.

 

[Jiipee84]

Please Danny Ainge and Jazz management staff stay 500 miles away of Zach Lavine.
I watched 4 years Lauri and Lavine together in Bulls and they didn't have any chemistry. If Zach Lavine shows up to Utah Lauri better demand the trade immediately.

 

[Jazzmix]

Please Danny Ainge and Jazz management staff stay 500 miles away of Zach Lavine.
I watched 4 years Lauri and Lavine together in Bulls and they didn't have any chemistry. If Zach Lavine shows up to Utah Lauri better demand the trade immediately.

I have hard time believing that they wouldn't ask Lauri for his opinion on Lavine given that they played so long together. Especially with the contract extension talks.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I think Hendricks is more valuable

No way

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Please Danny Ainge and Jazz management staff stay 500 miles away of Zach Lavine.
I watched 4 years Lauri and Lavine together in Bulls and they didn't have any chemistry. If Zach Lavine shows up to Utah Lauri better demand the trade immediately.

I'm sure that was more on the coaching staff....

 

[Qman]

No way

When I ask myself who would be better in the playoffs ? I can picture Hendricks doing his best PJ Washington 3 years from now. And I think Hendricks is more talented that PJ.

How do you picture Keyonte? I picture him getting bullied in the playoffs.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Hendricks is a player I would be very reluctant to trade, at this point anyway. Also, Lofton and Brice.

More reluctant then Key?

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

When I ask myself who would be better in the playoffs ? I can picture Hendricks doing his best PJ Washington 3 years from now. And I think Hendricks is more talented that PJ.

How do you picture Keyonte? I picture him getting bullied in the playoffs.

A guy who scores

 

[KqWIN]

IMO, the Kings duo of Barnes+Huerter is more appealing than JC+JC. But John Collins only might be the most appealing as it allows them to keep Pat Williams.

As a follow up to this, how do we feel about this kind of trade?

CHI Out: Zach Lavine
CHI In: John Collins

UTA Out: John Collins
UTA In: Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter

SAC Out: Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter
SAC In: Zach Lavine

This is just the framework of the trade, feel free to add picks if you feel the need to.

CHI needs to drop some immediate salary, this would enable them to keep Pat Williams and Derozan. SAC needs enough outgoing salary to get Lavine. This would likely be Huerter+Barnes, but they could remove one of those guys and make up the different with some spare parts (Lyles, Mitchell, Duarte, Vezenkov). UTA can take immediate salary this year into cap space. Money wise, I think this makes sense for all three franchises.