The Paths Forward From Here

[Elizah Huge]

Isn’t 2 and 3 on this list essentially the same thing? Trading some vets and getting young players more burn is still riding the fence because we’re not competing and we’re not going to be bad enough for a top-5 pick.

 

[MTS]

I really don't understand why anybody would want to trade Lauri.

The dude is only 26, wants to stay in Utah long-term, and the Jazz would have to be lucky to draft somebody that ultimately after several years ends up as good as Lauri.

 

[Fosto]

IQ is a pre-star. You get him while he isnt considered a star, give him minutes, he becomes a star.

Meh. He's only shown minor improvements from last year. He might develop into a borderline all-star, I wouldn't give up too many assets for him.

 

[jom2003]

How about 1 and 3. Consolidate KO/JC/THT for Dejounte.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Isn’t 2 and 3 on this list essentially the same thing? Trading some vets and getting young players more burn is still riding the fence because we’re not competing and we’re not going to be bad enough for a top-5 pick.

Not to me... in #2 we are keeping our guys... rookies get time as injuries allow and you hold your vets and win 5-10 games more than if you went into development mode. Just trading one guy would kinda split the difference but I'm saying do a Mike Conley type deal where you are sending out like 2-3 rotation players to clear the rotation up enough that Hardy has to play Taylor 20-25 minutes and Key 30 minutes plus per game.

 

[Fosto]

I really don't understand why anybody would want to trade Lauri.

The dude is only 26, wants to stay in Utah long-term, and the Jazz would have to be lucky to draft somebody that ultimately after several years ends up as good as Lauri.

There is a good chance we don't draft anyone as good if we tank. The best play might be to acquire talent in the next two years to put around him. I just don't think any of the available options now move the needle much.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

How about 1 and 3. Consolidate KO/JC/THT for Dejounte.

That is just #1.

 

[Fosto]

How about 1 and 3. Consolidate KO/JC/THT for Dejounte.

He's basically an average, or slightly above average, starter. I wouldn't be opposed, but Keyonte might be as good in a couple of years.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

There is nothing nasty you can throw at IQ cuz he's worth the max.

He's not worth the max and 2 firsts to acquire though.

 

[Fosto]

Can we maybe get Luka Doncic?

 

[Elizah Huge]

Not to me... in #2 we are keeping our guys... rookies get time as injuries allow and you hold your vets and win 5-10 games more than if you went into development mode. Just trading one guy would kinda split the difference but I'm saying do a Mike Conley type deal where you are sending out like 2-3 rotation players to clear the rotation up enough that Hardy has to play Taylor 20-25 minutes and Key 30 minutes plus per game.

Both aren’t really clear direction though.

 

[jom2003]

Murray, Lavine, and Quickley are not stars.

Murray surely is. His 2022 season with the Spurs was in many ways comparable to Lauri’s 2023 season with us. Is Lauri a star?