We definitely need to try and keep him but we also shouldn't overpay. He's been absolutely on fire recently but I don't think the level he's been playing at is sustainable, I think at some point he's going to come back down to earth. I'm not sure I'd go any higher than $11-12 million.
Right... there is definitely a limit. If he won't extend around what would be MLE then you go into free agency. I doubt any team gets wild with Jordan. The teams that have space already have guards and have big holes in other areas. I also think if we were offering the same as Atlanta or Charlotte that he'd for sure pick us.
I just want Favs back at the MLE.If we extend Clarkson, the need for one of these guys goes down substantially.
I'm intrigued by the PF/big man market:
Marcus Morris
Gallinari
Millsap
Montrez Harrell
Bertans
Ibaka
Tristan Thompson
Jae Crowder
Derrick Favors
Baynes
Can we get one of the guys above with the MLE? If we can while keeping everything else intact, what an addition that could be. Or maybe trade Conley and our late pick to NY for Portis, Ntilikina, 2nds.
If we extend Clarkson, the need for one of these guys goes down substantially.
I'm intrigued by the PF/big man market:
Marcus Morris
Gallinari
Millsap
Montrez Harrell
Bertans
Ibaka
Tristan Thompson
Jae Crowder
Derrick Favors
Baynes
Can we get one of the guys above with the MLE? If we can while keeping everything else intact, what an addition that could be. Or maybe trade Conley and our late pick to NY for Portis, Ntilikina, 2nds.
The big danger is that another contender salary dumps then signs Clarkson. That would be a disaster. If we are certain 13 to 14 million gets him and makes him happy, just get it done. The extra 1 million doesn't really matter. Dumping Davis is the salary move that needs to happen.
We can do both... and we should obvi... we have some front court needs.Clarkson is way better than those guys...
If we extend Clarkson, the need for one of these guys goes down substantially.
I'm intrigued by the PF/big man market:
Marcus Morris
Gallinari
Millsap
Montrez Harrell
Bertans
Ibaka
Tristan Thompson
Jae Crowder
Derrick Favors
Baynes
Can we get one of the guys above with the MLE? If we can while keeping everything else intact, what an addition that could be. Or maybe trade Conley and our late pick to NY for Portis, Ntilikina, 2nds.
Mark Gasol gets the BAE. Gets a discount because he chases a title with his buddy... plus he’s already made $180M.I think some of those are doable at the MLE... some definitely will be below that number.
Here are some others to consider...
Jerami Grant
Christian Wood - This is the guy I'd love but his market may get frothy if he continues his strong play.
Juan Hernangomez
Dario Saric
Moe Harkless
Mason Plumlee - Just puked in my mouth a little, but he's better than what we got.
Marc Gasol - for @infection I'm not convinced, but one year MLE to be a backup 5... that ain't bad.
There are a bunch of wings I'd have interest in that are cheaper... I think we need a 4/5 or a big wing... I think Brantley or Morgan could be the answer at the four or the five. There should be something that works well for us out there.
Mark Gasol gets the BAE. Gets a discount because he chases a title with his buddy... plus he’s already made $180M.
I think Ibaka is interesting if he’s got anything left. Can play both 4 and 5.
Yeah. The big guy would be in addition to Clarkson.Clarkson is way better than those guys...
Deep down, you know we're not going for Christian Wood. It's one of two things: they don't like him and aren't interested, or they do like him and just assume he's out of their range, so they don't try.I do worry both guys get the one year inflated contract to stay in Toronto. Both would be intriguing though Ibaka shouldn't play a lot of 4 minutes unless the matchup is really favorable.
I'd rather go for Christian Wood. I'd also add Torey Craig and Jamychal Green to the list.
Imagine how good we would be if we had Rubio playing next to him! Then Clarkson could be double teamed every play!!! 82-0!!!Well, Clarkson was our MVP.....again! When he came into the game the momentum turned for us, he shot well, defend well, rebounded well.....did everything well!
Can we as Jazzfanz start writing his extension paperwork?