Memo traded to NJ

[BabyPeterzz]

It was Millsap or Memo. Something had to give. Sap said he'd come off the bench, that sealed Memo's fate.

Good luck Memo, thanks for all the great memories.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

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When has Millsap said he'd come off the bench? Link?

 

[TroutBum]

Just got Nash. Thanks Memo.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

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When has Millsap said he'd come off the bench? Link?

https://1320kfan.com/index.php/story/read/jazz_bags_notes_and_thoughts_from_utah_jazz_practice_12_22

More Paul -
"Obviously", was the answer when Paul Milsap was asked if he still felt he was a starting power forward in this league. How ever, Paul was quick to point out that it was his opinion and there are other opinions out there, and if Coach Corbin's opinion was for him to come off the bench, that is what he'd do.

tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Blog: #UtahJazz's Paul Millsap defers to coach Tyrone Corbin; OK with coming off bench for team bit.ly/uKE6H6

 

[kabenac]

Memo hs injury issues, gets paid too much and sucks on defense. We now have an extra 2nd round pick (KOC magic) an exception, and will have room for Evans. Works for me.

 

[Shaggy]

I'm a Memo fan but this is the right move for the Jazz. Good luck in NJ.

 

[NotDeadYet]

So NJ thinks Memo is better for them than AK. Seems unlikely they'd bring in AK now, although I don't know NJ's salary situation after getting Memo.
Moving Memo tells me we'll see Kanter getting regular minutes, as he looked good rebounding and holding his position in the paint. Really showed his strength and smarts transfers well to the NBA.
Also, Favors will likely see more PT at C too, which could bring Evans in more frequently at PF. Both these guys looked good in preseason!
With his age and coming off injury, we weren't gonna get much for Memo, but it's better than nothing. Yeah, that trade exception could come in handy down the road if another trade possibilty gets on KoC's radar screen...

 

[Jazz4ever]

https://1320kfan.com/index.php/story/read/jazz_bags_notes_and_thoughts_from_utah_jazz_practice_12_22

Millsap didn't look too enthused at media day or the scrimmage. He knows the situation and unless we are winning game after game is not going to be happy coming off the bench.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jyv2avqHs4

 

[MK11]

Man, when he is in Ankara a few months ago, he had said that he wants to give his best to his team in rest of his career after the lockout and retire in Jazz uniform. I bet he is very sorry right now.

Nonetheless, I think this will be better for him. Also better for Kanter. And for Jazz. And even for Nets. And even for Dwill. And even for AK.

Overall, it is some trade for everyone.

 

[candrew]

So NJ thinks Memo is better for them than AK. Seems unlikely they'd bring in AK now, although I don't know NJ's salary situation after getting Memo.

You're correct. A deal for AK is unlikely in NJ being it would probably bring them into luxury tax territory.

 

[gregbroncs]

this sucks, I'm looking big picture, we have lost coach Sloan, Coach Johnson, D-will, AK, Memo, Let Mathews go, I'd add Boozer but I hated him. Brewer, and the list goes on.......... All in a fairly short time. WTF are they thinking? I want to be positive but dang.

There thinking they just rebuilt their team in record speed and are looking really good going forward.

I'm starting to get the idea that Sloan was the reason this team never made changes. If so him retiring could prove to be very good timing for this franchise.

 

[JTSPEED]

I have always really liked Memo but the more that this sinks in, the more I think that this was the right decision and an inevitable move for the Jazz going forward. I think that this shows that "those that matter" think that Kanter can hold his own and need minutes to develop into a good player. I keep thinking, this is not our Jerry Sloan Jazz anymore. I am really starting to get excited to see how these guys grow together. Like it or not, it is an exciting time to be a Jazz fan.