We all want Harris or Mirotic but we're the jazz. We need to lower our expectations to someone 2 keys below that player if anyone
I agree about Harris but I think we may actually have a shot at landing Mirotic.
We all want Harris or Mirotic but we're the jazz. We need to lower our expectations to someone 2 keys below that player if anyone
I don't think the Clippers get KD and Kawhi. I think Tobias will stay there unless the Clippers go on some massive losing streak.
The trade target for us could be Gallinari if the Clippers can actually lure a big free agent to join Harris but want the cap room/starting spot that Gallinari occupies.
i absolutely love all of these "master plans" these teams have. they didnt pan out last year and they won't this year. maybe durant, but i
doubt Kawhi. which means we could definitely get Harris. although i doubt Jerry west is that dumb
If we are talking about the summer, my PF priorities go as follows (and these are in the realm of reality so no KD, Kawhi, etc.):
#1 - Tobias - very unlikely, but possible
#2 - Randle - if we are willing to pay a bunch, we can be in the hunt. I have a bad feeling he is going to go to hometown Dallas and they are going to be really, really good soon.
#3 - Mirotic - I have my concerns, but I'd love to have him at Favors money or less.
Unless the Jazz really can't turn it around, which I doubt, I can't imagine they'd offer Niko, Randle, Tobias near max money. They'll pick up Favors option and try to land a bigger player next offseason, which is the absolute right move.
I think people are selling the Mitch/Gobert and co duo short on their ability to recruit somebody. It's all about winning now, less about market.
I think Tobias is worth the max because of fit, age, and he's just damn good. The other guys aren't worth the max. I could see us rolling it forward a year too.
The other side is NO or the Clips may re-sign those guys and if things don't work look to off load the contracts for expirings and minor assets.
Jazzfanz will melt if we make no changes and miss our FA targets and run back with the current guys.
Spurs didn't do a "deep team route" though.Can DM/Tobias/Gobert win a chip? Tobias is fine, I'd almost rather go for the Spurs-esque deep team route than lock in our team that way.
Spurs didn't do a "deep team route" though.
They had a big three hall of fame group with possibly the greatest pf of all time combined with maybe the greatest coach of all time.
About the only team that went the deep team route was the billups, sheed, Ben Wallace, rip team.
Starpower is almost always the way is has to be done. The Spurs had hella starpower.
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Spurs didn't do a "deep team route" though.
They had a big three hall of fame group with possibly the greatest pf of all time combined with maybe the greatest coach of all time.
About the only team that went the deep team route was the billups, sheed, Ben Wallace, rip team.
Starpower is almost always the way is has to be done. The Spurs had hella starpower.
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Can DM/Tobias/Gobert win a chip? Tobias is fine, I'd almost rather go for the Spurs-esque deep team route than lock in our team that way.
The big FA acquisitions like they are pulling off require serious player relationships and/or hardcore recruiting. LBJ and Bosh went because Wade had a great relationship and recruited him. KD was being recruited the second the finals ended by Draymond... Who do the Clips have? You can hire all the front office geniuses you want... it helps but is not nearly as important as the player recruitment.
Unless the Jazz really can't turn it around, which I doubt, I can't imagine they'd offer Niko, Randle, Tobias near max money. They'll pick up Favors option and try to land a bigger player next offseason, which is the absolute right move.
Maybe... depends on what else they have. Winning a championship is really hard. Moves can't be made with just a championship in mind. I think you have to give yourself a chance to be in the conference semis and you need some luck from there. I don't think we are completely locked in there. We have to hit a home run or two in the draft or with other minor additions.
Like GS... was adding Iggy in FA what made them a championship team at the time? No - that in combo with Steph/Klay developing... adding Bogut and Green turning into DPOY did... but Iggy was key. Getting cheap contributions from Barnes and vet min guys helped as well.
Tobias would be just one piece to that puzzle imo... if you can add a piece for just cap space you do it (especially because our cap space isn't that valuable on the FA market).
He's also a guy that just keeps getting better... he's a worker.
Niko will get 25M per year so long as there are no significant injuries. In the higher tiers of FA there will be no value signings this year.
The big FA acquisitions like they are pulling off require serious player relationships and/or hardcore recruiting. LBJ and Bosh went because Wade had a great relationship and recruited him. KD was being recruited the second the finals ended by Draymond... Who do the Clips have? You can hire all the front office geniuses you want... it helps but is not nearly as important as the player recruitment.