MDAV28
Well-Known Member
Well that makes me think even more that he will pick up his option. Make your $8 million, hit the market when the money available is like quadrupled or more next offseason and don't give anything up.
Jazz Free Agency Summer of 2018
- Thread starter mellow
- Start date
Well that makes me think even more that he will pick up his option. Make your $8 million, hit the market when the money available is like quadrupled or more next offseason and don't give anything up.
MDAV28
Well-Known Member
I have a feeling he is going to take the QO.
I have mixed emotions about bringing in PG. Yes he is a star but what is the cost. Loss of depth and chemistry. Paul is a little bit of a ball stopper and wants the ball in his hand. How many players are we going to lose because of his contract. Last year, he had some bad playoff games against us and at times took some horrible shots.
I would bring back Exum at the right price. I don't think anyone is dumb enough to offer him crazy money considering his injury history.
I would bring back Exum at the right price. I don't think anyone is dumb enough to offer him crazy money considering his injury history.
Game6Conley
Well-Known Member
Dallas is sure to be a bidder on Smart too.
Coach Ellis
Well-Known Member
Chris Paul would have to take a massive paycut to go to Cleveland. I’ve been expecting rumors of LeBron and CP3 teaming up in LA to grow stronger heading into the offseason.
Coach Ellis
Well-Known Member
I fully believe that Quin Snyder would be able to manage that and bring out the best aspects of Paul George. I’d be sad to lose Favors and Exum. I still see potential and value in both of them. With that said. . . Paul George is a legitimate All Star at the Wing position. Jazz can get by with Crowder and a free agent at PF, then chase something bigger next offseason.
Game6Conley
Well-Known Member
Thing is tho the Kings have a huge chunk of space either way and what I see from them defensively, and what Exum brings to the table defensively, its in desperate need at PG, SG and SF, even more so if Temple leaves... They have no 2019 1st rd pick, its gone. 23 year old Exum former 5th pick with palpable upside, who's had some unlucky injuries but kept his burst, is a very worthy gamble for them when you really think about it if his shot starts coming around it'll pay off in spades -- for anyone who signs him...
The Kings like to roll out waves of new players every year til they stick, it;s actually a pretty good plan. Exum would fall in line with this. Temple isn't long-term plans, if they think Exum is they could be bidders.
Jack Strop
Well-Known Member
We can still keep Exum depending on the price. Jazz lose Favors and the NG guys. Also renounce Neto. Would not have the MLE. But it's ok. Teams only have 9 guys in the rotation. The main concern would be a backup to Rudy. You lose Favors and renounce Udoh. Only have vet minimum deals to offer. Can Bradley play 15 mins/per; he's barely out of diapers. Or is there a ring chaser out there who doesn't sign with GS or Houston or Boston?
This may be a moot point. I could even see Lebron signing a 1 yr deal and PG opting in and punting until next year. That way Kawhi is also a FA and the trio can join the Lakers.
Last edited:
LoPo
Well-Known Member
I don't think we need any temporary solutions.
Exum has to stay. He is a key part of our defensive identity if we want to compete with super teams. We need to get a young, offensively focused SF/PF guy to groom like Hezonja. Then we simply bring everybody back for one year.
Next summer, Thabo, Jerekbo, Udoh, and Burks are gone (unless some worthy deadline deal catches our eye). If we kept Favors, hopefully we have an option on him. Rubio will be a very tough decision (if he demands big $) or an easy one (if he gives us an Ingles type deal).
Barring unanticipated trade, I think that's our plan.
Sent from my VS995 using JazzFanz mobile app
Exum has to stay. He is a key part of our defensive identity if we want to compete with super teams. We need to get a young, offensively focused SF/PF guy to groom like Hezonja. Then we simply bring everybody back for one year.
Next summer, Thabo, Jerekbo, Udoh, and Burks are gone (unless some worthy deadline deal catches our eye). If we kept Favors, hopefully we have an option on him. Rubio will be a very tough decision (if he demands big $) or an easy one (if he gives us an Ingles type deal).
Barring unanticipated trade, I think that's our plan.
Sent from my VS995 using JazzFanz mobile app
MDAV28
Well-Known Member
I mean I am an Exum believer so I could see it, but it does seem like there are much better options on the table, especially considering they may want to be GOOD since they don't have their pick like you mentioned. With all the fit aspects, wouldn't an offer to Elfrid Payton make more sense?
Or even bringing Isaiah Thomas back on a big one-year prove it deal?
Coach Ellis
Well-Known Member
In order to make the necessary space, the Jazz have to drop Favors, Neto and Exum’s cap holds, waive Selaflosha, Udoh and Jerebko, AND deal with Burks. The core of the team would be Gobert, PG13, Mitchell, Jingles, Rubio, Crowder and O’Neale.
I bet the Jazz could use one of their exceptions to add a PF to compete with Crowder, and a couple of minimum contracts pretty easily - including possibly bringing back all of Sefalosha, Jerebko and Udoh at a lower cost.
Game6Conley
Well-Known Member
No cuz the way I see it the Kings have **** for defense at SF between Bogdan and Bagley, and actually Exum could end up their best defender at the SF spot though he'd be used in a flex capacity off the bench.
Payton's shot is too broken, I much prefer Exum's chances at shooting it decently. the Kings actually shot the 3 really well last year too tbh like 38%, they don't really need Exum to shoot it from 3 that much, but they definitely like the idea of lineups where all 5 players can shoot the 3 so Payton isn't nearly the caliber of potential acquisition of Exum.
Fox is their PG. The IT era in Sacramento is long past.