Shams: Utah and Lauri expected to agree to long term deal

[The Midnight]

Details:

- Expected to be 5 year 200m+ range
- Both sides want the deal to be signed AFTER 6 August (can’t be traded this coming season)

Great news


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[bigmike]

I like it.

 

[The Midnight]

Apparently Warriors not wanting to give up Podz stalled the deal.

 

[jumpin bean]

We have a 27 year old All Star that wants to be in Utah. That is something to relish and celebrate, tank or not.

 

[fishonjazz]

Sticking with the plan

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[Step-Back Lauri]

Why do you guys think BOTH sides want it to be signed, so he can't be traded mid-season? My reasoning would be it gives some peace for the developing of this team, and also for Lauri so he'll play his best (maintaining his value).

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Why do you guys think BOTH sides want it to be signed, so he can't be traded mid-season? My reasoning would be it gives some peace for the developing of this team, and also for Lauri so he'll play his best (maintaining his value).

Signing today was like trying to get your spouse to sign a prenup. We both feel good enough about the marriage to not worry about the trade deadline cycle. I doubt we would say no if Lauri wanted to sign today... but its just a sign of mutual commitment.

 

[Nate505]

Fantastic. I can't remember the last all star player who wanted to stay here, but it's refreshing to see.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I really doubt the Jazz cared all that much about having him trade eligible at the deadline. If they are going to trade him, his peak value will be the 2025 off-season.

 

[bigmike]

I really doubt the Jazz cared all that much about having him trade eligible at the deadline. If they are going to trade him, his peak value will be the 2025 off-season.

Yes. Lauri on a long-term deal immediately becomes one of the most valuable assets in the league.

 

[whatthe]

I am sorry Kessler, Collins...it is time we play Lauri center full time this season. It would drain his effectiveness so we lose more games.

 

[whatthe]

I am sorry Kessler, Collins...it is time we play Lauri center full time this season. It would drain his effectiveness so we lose more games.

The West is overloaded. You just have to be very weak at a couple spots to tank. Trade Sexton, Walker, Collins, JC and the tank is on. Regardless if we have Ingram or not. We get the high pick this year and then start the transition the next year and just hope the swaps help us for 2026.