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Rush's name already getting thrown around in trade rumors

Fake rumors aside, I wouldn't be surprised to see his name in trade rumors. If he comes back and has a nice season it could make him good trade bait, or if he and Burks have similar seasons either one could be good trade fodder.
 
No such thing as too many 2014 draft picks doe. It would be toward the end of the 1st round, but still.

Are you talking about sending the lesser of the Jazz's 2014 1st round picks for Butler? I don't think you are, but I wouldn't disagree.
 
ESPN's write up on Rush's tradeability:

Doolittle: Rush was sent to a rebuilding Jazz team over the summer in what was a money move for both Utah and Golden State. Mark Jackson referred to Rush as his best perimeter defender even after he blew out his knee last fall. Indeed, during Rush's last two healthy seasons, he ranked in the top third of individual defenders by Synergy's points per possession allowed. On offense, he's a career 41 percent shooter from deep, giving a healthy Rush a much-coveted skill set that you can plug into most any team.

He has seemed athletically capable of more on offense, but after four full seasons then an injured-wrecked campaign, we have to place him in the "is what he is" category. "What he is" would be useful to Chicago. The Bulls don't have a pure shooting guard on the depth chart and are projected to rank 22nd in 3-point accuracy. Most importantly, Rush plays enough defense to persuade coach Tom Thibodeau to actually put him on the floor.

Elhassan: Rush brings a defensive tenacity to the wing position without sacrificing offense. He's a stellar 3-point shooter who has great size and length, giving him the versatility to guard multiple positions. The Rockets tried to address some of their perimeter defensive deficiencies this offseason by retaining Francisco Garcia (who did an admirable job against Durant in the postseason) and bringing in Ronnie Brewer, but Rush is a better defender and shooter than either of those options. Rush's ability to space at a high level makes him an ideal threat to keep defenses honest for Dwight Howard post-ups and act as a release valve for pick-and-roll action between James Harden and Howard.
 
Deng? We're low on SF's. After Hayward and Marv, I don't think there's anyone and Hayward's not even an SF.
 
So is a healthy Rush better than Burks?
 
So is a healthy Rush better than Burks?

He is definitely a far better defender. Probably a better 3pt threat, but won't have the same "athletic" drive and score capabilities. Different players, I'd like to keep both. Our 2 is looking to be a pretty solid rotation.

Listening to Lindsey, and how cautious the Jazz are being with him after his injury, I suspect that the Jazz want him in Utah for a while.
 
I hope Rush at least makes it through next season.. he could have tremendous value. Have liked him since he was a junior in HS and have wanted the Jazz to snag him for 3 or 4 years now.
 
Deng? We're low on SF's. After Hayward and Marv, I don't think there's anyone and Hayward's not even an SF.

Hayward, Marv, Evans, and Jefferson all can play the 3. Hayward has many point forward traits, and played a lot of 3 to success last year.
 
This might be a stretch but we could trade Rush & Biedrins to Chicago for

Boozer, bobcats first round and bulls 2017 unprotected...

This allows the Bulls to get out of boozer contact a year early also gives them a defensive three pint threat and a big to replace boozer!!

Jazz get more Assets with still the option of flipping R.Jeferson for more stuff at the trade deadline!!
 
This might be a stretch but we could trade Rush & Biedrins to Chicago for

Boozer, bobcats first round and bulls 2017 unprotected...

This allows the Bulls to get out of boozer contact a year early also gives them a defensive three pint threat and a big to replace boozer!!

Jazz get more Assets with still the option of flipping R.Jeferson for more stuff at the trade deadline!!

You had me until Boozer. Is this a trade to help the Bulls, or a trade to help us? I would trade for picks, not for players unless they are young players that can help the team somehow.
 
Boozer back?
Jazz love to bring back their people and it always works out better the second time. :)

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