Compare Nate's stats last year to Garrett's. I don't think Garrett is hideous and would have been a decent bench player for us. Nate 7.2 ppg .437 FG .290 3 .656 FT and 3.2 assists. Garrett 3.5 ppg, .381 FG, .375 3 and .833 FT with 1.5 assists. I agree that Williams is someone to watch and we will see if he gets a second 10 day. I noticed in preseason for the Sixers he averaged about 11 ppg and 2.7 assists in over 50% shooting. Make you wonder why the Sixers jettisoned him as they are so awash in talent.
Why did Milwaukee jettison Williams? Or LAC cut Ingles?
Looking at guys like Wolters, you just have to assess against the rest of the roster. Maybe Wolters' numbers are better than Garrett. But that was last year. Is Wolters (or anyone else being waived) worth cutting a player currently on the team?
Guys at the end of the bench: Clark, Novak, Evans, Millsap, Williams.
1. It's unlikely Novak is released. Then the Jazz are stuck paying his salary for 2 years. They could still get rid of it as part of a trade either this year or next.
2. Evans? Too popular to just release, even though he's not getting a lot of chances. He might even have some trade value (2nd rounder).
3. Clark? He's the third string PG and can definitely shoot 3's (44% in limited opportunities).
4. Millsap? Just brought in. Has shown great hustle, passing ability and defense. Can't shoot. Maybe he doesn't get a second 10-day contract.
5. Williams? Just signed. Reputation as a very good defender, but injury prone. I predict the Jazz give him a second 10-day.
IMO, it comes down to, "is player X a better fit on the team than Millsap?" Also remember we have Millsap and Williams because the Jazz are thin at SG. Can't see the Jazz pursuing anyone except another SG.
