The off-season strategies (Jazz have limited options)

[Handlogten's Heros]

Hard to tell. He's probably a genius in his own right. Might be big into analytics. He might understand that the there is a strong likelihood that Rudy won't live up to a $35+ per year contract as an aging big man because few if any ever do. He might want to build the franchise around Don.

If he re-signs Rudy, he's investing $150+ into Rudy for his first 5 years as the Jazz owner (this coming season plus a likely 4 year extension). On top of that, he's also investing 4 years and close to $100 million into Don starting next year. He would have almost zero ability to add to the roster in the first few seasons as an owner. And this roster is not a contender.

I don't think he owes us anything. He doesn't owe Rudy anything. He needs to have a vision and follow that vision.

I think he'd have to be blown away by an offer or Rudy would have to reject his extension. I don't think either is likely. You could always move a guy later as long as he stays healthy.

The order of operations regarding roster moves is:

- tweak around the edges and make your picks and see what is there. If that doesn't work then...
- Investigate a Conley trade. If that doesn't work then...
- Bigger move including Rudy

The issue is really the Conley trade is hard to execute in season. I think that would be the biggest way to have a huge impact.

 

[LoPo]

I think he'd have to be blown away by an offer or Rudy would have to reject his extension. I don't think either is likely. You could always move a guy later as long as he stays healthy.

The order of operations regarding roster moves is:

- tweak around the edges and make your picks and see what is there. If that doesn't work then...
- Investigate a Conley trade. If that doesn't work then...
- Bigger move including Rudy

The issue is really the Conley trade is hard to execute in season. I think that would be the biggest way to have a huge impact.

Depending on the number, he might think its bad business. Once he signs Rudy to that deal, he's tied to him 4-5 more years. Rudy either lives up to his deal or he becomes a version of Tobias Harris.


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