Second Draft Trade Targets (Game Theory Podcast Definition)

[SoberasHotRod]

I was listening to the game theory podcast* and it was actually pretty interesting. They were discussing trade targets and specifically guys who are still on their rookie deals in what they were calling, "second draft" guys. I've heard that term used differently, but for the sake of this thread we'll talk about guys who are on their rookie deal (so first 4 years in the league) who might be underutilized or not being developed properly on their current team.

The Indiana Pacers are kind of the model for making this work for them with many of the guys who were key pieces of their finals run being second draft guys. I do think the idea of professional scouting, or scouting of guys on other teams as a way to build your team isn't something that is discussed too much. In theory we have the assets to make those kinds of trades work.

Anyway here are a list of some of the guys that were discussed on the podcast:
- Devin Carter
- Jaden Ivey
- Anthony Black
- Jeremy Sochan
- Oso Ighodaro


View: https://www.youtube.com/live/lIwRNNfoJM8?si=uYbeVADv8G7o_pkn

* FWIW, I don't love the game theory podcast, but thought this was a good episode.

 

[Thee Jazz Fan]

Jeremy Sochan Is a guy I wish was on this team. I really like him.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

None.

We have too many young players as is and will have more coming in. No reason to try and get "2nd draft" guys.

 

[fishonjazz]

None.

We have too many young players as is and will have more coming in. No reason to try and get "2nd draft" guys.

Ya I dont like any of those guys enough to want to acquire them.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

None.

We have too many young players as is and will have more coming in. No reason to try and get "2nd draft" guys.

Probably not, but maybe it could be helpful to swap rookie contract guys.

Anthony Black is the guy who I like the most on this list. Getting a guy who can play perimeter defender with some hope that he can develop more could be a good idea if the price is right

 

[KqWIN]

I think the Jazz are a great destination for second draft guys, the one thing we'll have a lot of is opportunity.

Of that list, the guys I like most are Black and Carter. Carter we might be able to get for free. The only player I'm against adding on that list is Ivey, who I don't think is a winning player.

Players I'd add to the list: Jarace Walker and Ousmane Dieng

 

[Coach Ellis]

I’d love taking a swing on Anthony Black. I also would be intrigued by both Jarace Walker and GG Jackson. . . although I think Memphis is just going to give him a significant role and playing time.