Tomic + drafting a wing is probably as big as its going to get this summer.

[Hotdog]

I feel like Tobias Harris could be a Jazz kind of guy. Maybe he replaces Booker.

That's goes against what I was saying though. If you sign Tobias then I think that's going to hurt someone's feelings. Plus he's been playing the 4 quite a bit I believe. He's not pushing Favors back. He could possibly play the 3. But then that pushes Hayward to the 2, and then that means, Ingles, Burks, Hood, and possibly our draft pick will be getting limited minutes because Tobias won't be happy unless he's playing a lot.
He could possibly be our 3rd big and 2nd 3, but that still going to make someone unhappy and it doesn't solve the problem for needing a backup center. Booker will not be happy with that situation because Tobias takes over his role.

The only players that are worth bringing in that we can safely play over our other wings, are Butler, Leonard, and Draymond, and maybe Middleton, but not so sold on the idea of giving up on Hood, Ingles, and Burks, just to bring in Middleton.

 

[Park Bites]

tomic + hezonja - Burke= 6th seed next year

 

[Coach Ellis]

I've more or less come around to this. I really want Tomic, so I'd like to see the Jazz do what they need to (contract-wise) to get him stateside. That's priority #1 in my mind.

Besides that, I'm hoping that they make a move in the draft to grab a player that they're high on. I'm hoping that they come out of the draft with one of Russell, Winslow, Hezonja, Johnson, Porzingis, WCS or (even) Oubre. . . and I have a feeling that all of them will be gone by #12.

On top on the growth and development of young players, getting Burks back healthy, adding Tomic and another lottery talent to the team should be enough for this team to take the next step - making the playoffs. Aside from that (when he hasn't been tanking), DL has targeted bargain free agents (Booker and Bazemore) and has mined a few gems from off the scrap pile (Jingles, Millsap and Cotton). I fully expect the Jazz to be active in free agency - just maybe not looking to make a big splash this offseason. Add a couple of pieces to improve the depth of the team and let the cake bake.

I fully expect this team to compete for the playoffs AND then look to add an All Star player in 2016 by trading their numerous assets to make it happen. Don't skip steps. Build internally (until you max out) and then go big or go home.

 

[mellow]

I feel like Tobias Harris could be a Jazz kind of guy. Maybe he replaces Booker.

He is not. He was already posturing to push his way to NYK during Orlando's last season. Milwaukee was widely criticized for trading him to Orlando for basically nothing, perhaps they knew what they were doing?

 

[gregbroncs]

It should be Tomic +BPA. Why a wing? No more playing time there than at PG or big man. Either way a rookie is going to have a difficult time getting minutes the next couple of years. Unless he blows up then he'll deserve them no matter what position he plays.

 

[Tony]

Tomic+Dekker+Christmas
Stash Daniel Diez

 

[Stoked]

You're against offering Exum for an all star? Ok.

At this extremely early point in his career yes I am against trading Exum.

Id trade Burke, Millsap, Cotton, Cooley and Johnson before Id trade Exum.

I agree in trying to use our other assets to land a player though (or a higher draft pick).

 

[franklin]

Id trade Burke, Millsap, Cotton, Cooley and Johnson before Id trade Exum.

What, Benimon and Toure don't make the cut?

 

[Stifle Tower]

Which isn't a bad summer. Maybe add a little cheap depth like Al Forouq Aminu or something. Maybe extend Booker if we can before he becomes a free agent. Re-sign Evans, Cotton, Ingles, and Millsap

It would be nice to land one of the big free agents (Leonard, Draymond, Butler, or Middleton), but it's probably not going to happen, and we will still be really good without them


When adding free agents it's important to take into account what influence it will have on other player on the team, and whether or not it will be worth it. We already have Burks, Hayward, Hood, and probably Ingles as our wings. We don't want to add a free agent there unless it's one of the big ones because you'll disappoint and piss off somebody eventually. So you'll be forced to make a trade like we did with Kanter. Therefore it's best we add a rookie who will know his place in the short term and we can decide later what to do. Like if we add Super Mario he will probably be ok for a bit getting limited minutes. But probably not for long.


No point in adding any big names for the Center or Power Forward position besides Tomic . You want to add someone willing to come off the bench. Regardless if you can afford someone like LaMarcus Aldridge. Phoenix made this mistake by adding Isaiah Thomas.

Our point guard situation is the same. Adding anyone, we lose Exum and Burke. Even if we want to its not a good idea right now. Trade 1 or both first before you replace them and destroy their value. We should give them both some more time anyways.

The end.

Very good thoughts.
1. We have two VERY good and VERY young starters at the 4/5 in Gobert and Favors. They're improving; they like each other and they like Utah. Why mess with that? Booker is our heart and soul and wants to return. Could we improve skill-wise over Trevor? Perhaps. But what does that do to chemistry? What message does that send...work your *** off and we'll trade you anyway? I'm all in on bringing Tomic over. But I also think he'll just sign a big, longer-term deal with Barcelona. I think that's what he wants. So let's go with Pleiss if that happens and draft a big at #12.

2. WE have three good wings in Hayward, Burks and Hood. And some deeper backups in Millsap and likely Ingles. Could we add another? Like you said, it better be an all-star starter and we trade Alec, or a rookie who understands he won't be starting.

3. PG. This is the trickiest decision. I'm not sure Utah can make a move before they know if they need a veteran starter or quality backup. Trey has little trade value right now. IMO, they need to assess how much progress those two make over the summer and into next season. They'll know by the deadline what direction they need to go.

 

[Park Bites]

Very good thoughts.
1. We have two VERY good and VERY young starters at the 4/5 in Gobert and Favors. They're improving; they like each other and they like Utah. Why mess with that? Booker is our heart and soul and wants to return. Could we improve skill-wise over Trevor? Perhaps. But what does that do to chemistry? What message does that send...work your *** off and we'll trade you anyway? I'm all in on bringing Tomic over. But I also think he'll just sign a big, longer-term deal with Barcelona. I think that's what he wants. So let's go with Pleiss if that happens and draft a big at #12.

2. WE have three good wings in Hayward, Burks and Hood. And some deeper backups in Millsap and likely Ingles. Could we add another? Like you said, it better be an all-star starter and we trade Alec, or a rookie who understands he won't be starting.

3. PG. This is the trickiest decision. I'm not sure Utah can make a move before they know if they need a veteran starter or quality backup. Trey has little trade value right now. IMO, they need to assess how much progress those two make over the summer and into next season. They'll know by the deadline what direction they need to go.

good post and I would like to add that if tomic comes over booker is the best back up at the 4 because he all ready understands limited minutes.

 

[Jeffrey32]

Tomic, Danny Green, a 1st rounder, a 2nd rounder, and a draft and stash second rounder would be a solid and realistic off-season.

 

[b_line]

Tomic, Danny Green, a 1st rounder, a 2nd rounder, and a draft and stash second rounder would be a solid and realistic off-season.

Not a bad offseason. With that first round pick, I would like to see Kevin Looney, because he can play both forward spots, and we need a bigger small forward. I think adding three rotation players to this mix could be awesome.