Lauri is in an awkward space where I just don't see how anyone could pay what we would have to ask after only half a season. The Jazz have a large volume of middling assets and he's one of our few with insanely high (and relatively likely?) upside. Only would want to move him for a pretty preposterous price.
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Define insane... 4 first round picks? 3?
Would NO give the Lakers their 2023 draft pick back for AD? Kind of crazy to think about.
I think more than three.
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Right now no... in 30 games or so prolly.
NO also gets the 2024 or 2025 Lakers pick... 23 is a swap but its unprotected. Already got Daniels and #3 or 4 the draft the year the trade happened plus BI, Lonzo, Hart... yeesh.
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Fair... and that's kinda why I posed the question. I could see a team giving a Dejounte Murray-esque offer if he continues to play this well. I could see DA/JZ still turning it down but I am not sure what their long-term view/assessment of the roster is.
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If Lauri is still doing this after 40 games, scoring 20+ with good splits and being good in defense... And this team would still be top3 to top 5... Then I would think it is settled Ainge is not taking other offers than same that goes for perennial all stars. He is one of the most talented scorers in this team, a giant wing standing 7ft tall, who is not "me first - others then". If he keeps this up it sets a good culture. If u have a star that is unselfish enough, its like a golden nugget for a team that wants to contend. If he is as someone capable to score so much, read to do everything for the team success instead of buffing his numbers, it is harder for others now and in the future to be dumb selfish guys on the floor. If the star/stars are like him, it sets a base for a dynasty. Keyword Warriors.
I just dont see why you would ever trade a young 7' with skills who tries on defense. It's just an insane thought. How many draft picks do you need for a rebuild? Why are we going to blow up our rebuild when it's already like 60% done?
Getting a star is great, but getting all the other pieces is just as hard. Would make no sense to go backwards when we are already asset rich.
Getting a star is great, but getting all the other pieces is just as hard. Would make no sense to go backwards when we are already asset rich.
On one of the Lakers' post-game broadcasts, Robert Horry was comparing Lauri to Kevin Love in Minnesota. He can be a piece of the puzzle as that 2nd or 3rd guy.
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Unless it's like Houston offering us to give us all the Brooklyn assets, but even then, it just feels like nah.
I dont really have interest in being extreme pick hoarders if it means being awful for 3-4 years. Especially when our current path is both high potential and high in never losing.
Right- this season is awesome. I get to both enjoy watching AND thinking about the future of the Jazz. What more can you want?