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Marc Stein: Jazz-Warriors discuss pre-Lottery trade (Source says trade "likely")

Cyrone Torbin said:
Okafor is a pretty good defender (or at least he use to be) and we don't really need to be spending money in the next two years. We could always amnesty him if we really wanted too.
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I would take a Jefferson for Okafor with nothing else involved.

I just want Jefferson gone.
 
orangello said:
Just get desperate enough.
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Why would you do that?

Jefferson is a better player, fits the team better, and has a shorter contract.

The only reason I proposed the trade is because I feel that it has positives and negatives for both teams.

Utah would be restricted from competing in the 2013 FA market for the most part, but would get Lillard (in my scenario I only do it if he is available). He could be a top 10 PG down the line and adds shooting.

New Orleans would miss out on adding more young talent, but would get an extra pick in 2013. They would also be able to be a major player in 2013 FA. Also, they would get a trial run with Jefferson/Davis (HOLY **** THAT IS A GREAT NICKNAME FOR THEIR FRONTCOURT) which could be a potent duo with how they compliment each other.
 
Intrigued by the idea of Jefferson for Okafor/#10 pick, though I don't really know how good a defender Okafor is these days. If the Hornets wouldn't accept these terms, would you be willing to roll the dice on the GS 2013 pick and add it to the deal? On the face of it, it seems like a steal for the Hornets. But is #10 this year worth more to you than GS 2013 pick? If so, how much more?
 
idiot said:
Intrigued by the idea of Jefferson for Okafor/#10 pick, though I don't really know how good a defender Okafor is these days. If the Hornets wouldn't accept these terms, would you be willing to roll the dice on the GS 2013 pick and add it to the deal? On the face of it, it seems like a steal for the Hornets. But is #10 this year worth more to you than GS 2013 pick? If so, how much more?
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Only if Lillard is there at 10.

There isn't anyone else I'm really in love with enough. Not sure who Lillard is in the NBA, but I think he is a good player who fits the Jazz's character standards.
 
Man ... Just looked at Okafor's stats (both individual & +/- oriented). I think I'd be extremely cautious about taking him on. Supposed to be a defender, but seemed to have worse D stats than Al this year. Too often injured. Has shown virtually no improvement since his rookie year. All signs point to a player who's not that motivated about to reach 30 years of age.
 
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