Luol Deng ends up in Utah (Rumour)

[green]

Andy Larsen ‏@andyblarsen

Another player I've heard from sources about the Jazz being interested in come free agency: Luol Deng.

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Dr. J reported it first.

So his scoop is jazzfanz? ha ha @ reporting today.

 

[silesian]

I mean, if you look at the replacement, Deng would replace Ingles on depth chart, which is obviously an upgrade. However, price would be really high and I don't think Deng would want that role, so my initial reaction is that it won't happen.

No way Deng would be behind Burks on depth chart. He would be our 2nd or 3rd wing at worst. Likely Rodney becomes primary bench scorer and Deng starts, Hayward slips to the 2.

 

[green]

Solomon Hill, Deng...told you guys the Jazz were looking to upgrade Hood. Or maybe not upgrade him, but make him win the job.

I've said all summer:

Starting PG - check with Hill
Starting wing - sounds like they are looking for someone to come in and either push Hood or take his job.
backup big that can hit the three - to be continued.

 

[silesian]

Solomon Hill is also being targeted according to SLTrib, and that seems like a better option for the same type of money.

Not. Even. Close. Deng has been a top 4-8 Sf the last 3 years.

 

[mdalby]

I think Deng would be a NICE addition to the team. Professional veteran that is still producing. Of the players that have 10 pts/ 5 Rebs per game, there were only 27 SF/SGs and Deng was one. I would love for this to happen.

 

[silesian]

Solomon Hill, Deng...told you guys the Jazz were looking to upgrade Hood. Or maybe not upgrade him, but make him win the job.

I've said all summer:

Starting PG - check with Hill
Starting wing - sounds like they are looking for someone to come in and either push Hood or take his job.
backup big that can hit the three - to be continued.

Dang it, I hate it when I agree with Green.

Or is that Deng it.

 

[seattlejazzfan]

If Deng comes in, at 6'9", he'll be a 3/4 combo forward - ideally one that will hit 35-36% from 3. he won't play any 2.

 

[mellow]

This is not a good question.

It was mostly tongue in cheek.
Every team and every agent does it. They just keep the illusion up by not allowing the GM or coach make public statements.

A few years back the Jazz were making public statements that they would follow the rules no matter how many other teams did not.

 

[NAOS]

If Deng comes in, at 6'9", he'll be a 3/4 combo forward - ideally one that will hit 35-36% from 3. he won't play any 2.

yeah, anybody who hears this "news" and starts confirming his own "theories" about Rodney Hood is a goddamn moron.

 

[RandyForRubio]

What? Am I not keeping up with the way you guys converse?

Idiot.

Sigh.

Andy posted that tweet before 2:00 pm.

When did Doc start this thread?

Which time is first?









/this isn't a shot at doc at all. He knows that.

 

[RandyForRubio]

Deng played his best at the 4. That's slightly concerning in regards to Lyles. I think they're not very sold in his defense and want to make him earn it.

 

[slc]

So Deng is insurance for Favors chronic back problems maybe.