Jazz Free Agency Summer of 2018

[mellow]

Can someone post a picture in here. The picture displayed to open the thread is a thunder down under naked man and makes Jazzfanz NSFW atm

 

[stitches]

Locke continues to be strangely obsessed with Doug... so... might be worth following...

 

[fishonjazz]

I don't envy these young men. Big bucks on the line and people expecting you to make quick decisions that will alter your life.

I envy these young men. There are big bucks on the line and they play basketball to earn those big bucks.
If only I could be so lucky

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Locke continues to be strangely obsessed with Doug... so... might be worth following...

I kinda like Doug... Now he's unrestricted... I wouldn't offer much more than the minimum though.

 

[infection]

Locke continues to be strangely obsessed with Doug... so... might be worth following...

I wanted Dougie coming out of college. I have wanted him at numerous different points since then as I think he can play a strong role in the right scenario. That scenario isn't here and it isn't now. If he were two inches taller, a capable defender, and grabbed rebounds, then he'd be a perfect fit. He'd also be unattainable.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I envy these young men. There are big bucks on the line and they play basketball to earn those big bucks.
If only I could be so lucky

I woke up at 5 AM so I could play pickup... nobody paid me... sucks!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

We desperately need a big who can switch and hit 3s. This is what Quin likes. This is what DL explicitly said we need "The moment we traded Trey Lyles, we knew we will need to find another 6'10" big who can shoot 3s" he said. This is why I want them to prod a bit at Bender/Skal/Hernangomez(DEN)... young players that fit our new timeline and fit into the role that would be vacated by Favors if he leaves.

I think I would give up a first for Bender. I would give up seconds for Skal and Hernangomez. Both of Skal and Hernangomez fit into our trade exception and can be gotten without giving up a player(if their team doesn't want salary back)

I think Bender is trash... no way I'd give up a pick for him.

Hernangomez for a 2nd is doable imo... they'd like to clear salary (even if it is small) and may need roster spots too. Give them cash, 2nd, and use the exception for Juan.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I wanted Dougie coming out of college. I have wanted him at numerous different points since then as I think he can play a strong role in the right scenario. That scenario isn't here and it isn't now. If he were two inches taller, a capable defender, and grabbed rebounds, then he'd be a perfect fit. He'd also be unattainable.

He's totally obtainable.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Dallas is clearing space and it makes me happy. They will make Houston and NO pay to retain Capela and DMC or one of those guys will play for them.

 

[stitches]

I think Bender is trash... no way I'd give up a pick for him.

Hernangomez for a 2nd is doable imo... they'd like to clear salary (even if it is small) and may need roster spots too. Give them cash, 2nd, and use the exception for Juan.

I've always liked Bender more than most. He's still just 20. I think there is real talent there.

 

[TheStormofWar]

I've always liked Bender more than most. He's still just 20. I think there is real talent there.

Well, we need shooters.....

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I've always liked Bender more than most. He's still just 20. I think there is real talent there.

Maybe... Phoenix has a way of making young players look terrible.

Depending on what Denver does with Barton they will be in a spot where they pay 2.5 to 4 per dollar spent on salary. Clearing Juan's 2.1M while getting "something" seconds and maybe some cash (I hear we have 1.5M burning a hole in our pocket) would save them $5-8M in luxury tax. So save $10M to move a guy that likely doesn't crack the rotation again... not bad.