The Non-Jazz NBA Thread in the Jazz Section

[Udidthizz]

Chris Paul does not want that role on the Utah Jazz, I can guarantee that

My question at the end wasn’t a serious question. We could finally stop the ‘for a few years Deron was better debate’ when they’ve both been Jazzmen though.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

The list of possible things that make going for it this season a good idea is probably this one idea long.

Atlanta is in pole position. New Orleans is so ****ing dumb and Dumars should be under investigation by the FBI for that trade.

I think its San Antonio.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Oh Man...

- Milwaukee is the worst team in the league without Giannis, but similar to NOP/LAC they don't own their pick.
- This makes the pick that ATL owns that much better.
- I don't think Utah will be in the running for Giannis, but maybe we get involved somehow
- If I were Milwaukee I would prioritize teams that owned my picks, so I can get them back. I used to know who they are.
- Milwaukee is in such a bad position with the dead money from Dame making it difficult to build a good team, but with no picks to add talent.

But it also makes Milwaukee's own pick good... since NOP are trash. So I guess they would have motivation to tank. Great... the 2026 tank race is so damn crowded.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I think it’s San Antonio.

It’s probably whoever is first to cough up their best trade piece (Dylan Harper, or the Bucks/Pelicans pick [the most loaded pick in the modern era]).

 

[SoberasHotRod]

But it also makes Milwaukee's own pick good... since NOP are trash. So I guess they would have motivation to tank. Great... the 2026 tank race is so damn crowded.

With flattened odds you are playing with fire there. You have to be bad enough to maximize your pick, but be good enough to not have too good of a chance that your pick is better than NOP. There are probably too many likely scenarios where you lose out on an amazing pick that I think you just play it straight.

 

[KqWIN]

If the Spurs send out Fox in a Giannis deal it’s incredible for them. Two birds one stone type of deal. They will probably have to Fox+Castle or Harper. It’s worth it for them.

Just praying that ATL is able to sneak in there somehow.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

With flattened odds you are playing with fire there. You have to be bad enough to maximize your pick, but be good enough to not have too good of a chance that your pick is better than NOP. There are probably too many likely scenarios where you lose out on an amazing pick that I think you just play it straight.

Right but now that they will suck either way... at least they will likely have a pick in the 7-10 range instead of nothing I guess. If their pick jumps top 4 and they get the NOP pick at 6 or 7 then its an okay outcome. They don't lose the total benefit of being awful since NOP are also awful.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Right but now that they will suck either way... at least they will likely have a pick in the 7-10 range instead of nothing I guess. If their pick jumps top 4 and they get the NOP pick at 6 or 7 then its an okay outcome. They don't lose the total benefit of being awful since NOP are also awful.

True.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

If the Spurs send out Fox in a Giannis deal it’s incredible for them. Two birds one stone type of deal. They will probably have to Fox+Castle or Harper. It’s worth it for them.

Just praying that ATL is able to sneak in there somehow.

I think its Harper and they try to win with Wemby, Giannis, Fox. I wouldn't take any substitutes for Fox or the Pelicans pick if I am moving Giannis. NY probably tries and Giannis probably makes some threats that may make the price value in range... but NY will need some serious help to pull it off.

 

[KqWIN]

I think its Harper and they try to win with Wemby, Giannis, Fox. I wouldn't take any substitutes for Fox or the Pelicans pick if I am moving Giannis. NY probably tries and Giannis probably makes some threats that may make the price value in range... but NY will need some serious help to pull it off.

If I’m the Spurs, I’m keeping Harper over Fox and Castle, but it’s freaking Giannis so you get him whatever it takes. Giannis and Wemby is just ridiculous.

ATL could maybe get in there. They have the premium draft assets (which are half MIL owned). Jalen Johnson and Giannis isn’t as clean of a fit, but again, it’s freaking Giannis.

 

[hgb]

- If I were Milwaukee I would prioritize teams that owned my picks, so I can get them back. I used to know who they are.

Pelicans have their '27 pick, at least.

 

[NAOS_pt2]

I think its Harper and they try to win with Wemby, Giannis, Fox. I wouldn't take any substitutes for Fox or the Pelicans pick if I am moving Giannis. NY probably tries and Giannis probably makes some threats that may make the price value in range... but NY will need some serious help to pull it off.

sucks for Harper, if so. I don't know how MIL can put a reasonably good team around him.