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Thinking outside the box. . . Jabari Parker has a torn ACL. Not sure if the Bucks would even consider it, but I'd look to see if the injury maybe puts him into play. It would still cost a ton, but there has to be some concern that he may not come back the same player. I'd be willing to take that risk because of the assets that the Jazz have to play with, but I could easily see a GM look to cash out while the value is still high.

The Jazz have positioned themselves to go after an All Star caliber player in the near future by stock-piling assets. This might be a window of opportunity to add a player that could potentially be a franchise changer. . . and one who would be EXTREMELY popular with the local fan base. There's some serious risk for both teams, but the Jazz are in a position to be risky.
 
Ellis269 said:
Thinking outside the box. . . Jabari Parker has a torn ACL. Not sure if the Bucks would even consider it, but I'd look to see if the injury maybe puts him into play. It would still cost a ton, but there has to be some concern that he may not come back the same player. I'd be willing to take that risk because of the assets that the Jazz have to play with, but I could easily see a GM look to cash out while the value is still high.

The Jazz have positioned themselves to go after an All Star caliber player in the near future by stock-piling assets. This might be a window of opportunity to add a player that could potentially be a franchise changer. . . and one who would be EXTREMELY popular with the local fan base. There's some serious risk for both teams, but the Jazz are in a position to be risky.
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It would take two gun slinging GMs to make a deal like that. Neither of our GM or owners fit that profile. I think the Parker ship has sailed. While he was the leading ROY candidate, he wasn't able to hit the NBA three and played lackluster defense - the two strongest areas of need for the Jazz.
 
b_line said:
Pretty sure DL would trade anyone on this roster for Parker. Even with the torn ACL.
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I know I would look long and hard at trying to get him. There's no doubt that there's significant risk involved. He's had conditioning issues in the past and now he's going to be out for a whole season. There's no guarantee that he'll reach his potential vs. being hurt constantly.

With that said. . . the Jazz can't afford to pass up any opportunity to pick up a player with his type of potential. If the injury allows him to be in play, Id think that they have to at least consider making an effort to get him. It would take significant assets to move the dial, but the Jazz are perfectly positioned to take a chance. And maybe Milwaukee doesn't even consider it. But they've overachieved so far and I could easily see Jason Kidd get restless when they lose Jabari's offensive production. I can see how a substantial trade offer could appeal with his long-term health now a question mark.
 
I think Kanter still shows a higher ceiling than McLemore. There are times when Ben looks like ball-watching ****. But, Ben shows a higher ceiling than Trey, IMO.
 
Jeff Green anyone?


Boston might be shopping him. His scoring could be the shot in the arm we need. Although I'd rather have Draymond Green, so it might be better to try and steal Draymond for GS.
 
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