Trade deadline discussion

[slc]

Ainge is running the show now
Is he going to let Donovan call the shots?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I've only seen one media member mention that Don is supposedly keeping Clarkson out of trade ideas. I really have never heard it before or since.

As we learned yesterday, let's not overreact to somebody speculating without proof.

I did see something where Donovan got pissed about Conley being shopped. He actually tweeted on it. That's why I stopped Conley ideas.

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I heard somewhere it was more like Donovan would be part of those conversations… I wouldn’t want to if I was Donovan… and the Jazz really shouldn’t be consulting him.

Players are the worst GMs and it puts them in a bad spot. What if we traded Royce and he knows Donovan was asked for approval? I’d get general input and then make my own decisions. I’m worried if the whispers are true that Don has a bit too much power. It generally doesn’t work out well.

 

[LoPo]

Ainge is running the show now
Is he going to let Donovan call the shots?

No. It's an overblown storyline led by people who are trying to slander Don because we traded a 2nd for Paschall who many people liked regardless of him being being childhood friend of Don's.

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[Bodhi]

Don went from being my dream pick the year he was drafting (and not thinking it was possible), to turning into my least liked Jazz player last year.

Someone said it earlier but his schitck is super corny and dudes just a fake.

I would love to move him now while his value is at peak.

 

[LoPo]

I heard somewhere it was more like Donovan would be part of those conversations… I wouldn’t want to if I was Donovan… and the Jazz really shouldn’t be consulting him.

Players are the worst GMs and it puts them in a bad spot. What if we traded Royce and he knows Donovan was asked for approval? I’d get general input and then make my own decisions. I’m worried if the whispers are true that Don has a bit too much power. It generally doesn’t work out well.

I think it's wise for a front office to talk to their main players prior to a deal. It just makes sense to. Don't give them veto power, but feel them out. You have to know internally if the team is going to struggle if a certain player is dealt. It's also good to know if a player might be unwelcome if traded for.

Players shouldnt have power but they should be allowed to have a say. I think this is important in almost all lines of work.

I would be perfectly fine if Don, Rudy and even Mike are asked about a player before we deal for him.

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[MCarter]

I didn't know he was that bad. Is it the curse of Sacramento or he's just that terrible?

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I swear someone, maybe Locke, said he was the worst defensive big man in the nba last year. So definite no to Bagley.

 

[cowhide]

Donovan likes JC too much.

What someone made sense. JC/Royce were never in trade rumors but everyone else was. Why is that? Donovan Mitchell is pulling the string behind the scenes and leaking who he wants traded.

You're starting to sound like another DM hater.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

You're starting to sound like another DM hater.

I am. I dont like his playstyle personally. (Though he was fantastic last night, but that's not the way he always chooses to play)

Doesnt mean I dont think he is great. I never liked Kobe's style either and he's a GOAT.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I swear someone, maybe Locke, said he was the worst defensive big man in the nba last year. So definite no to Bagley.

He’s so bad that Sacramento started winning once they benched him… that’s right… Sacramento and winning.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think it's wise for a front office to talk to their main players prior to a deal. It just makes sense to. Don't give them veto power, but feel them out. You have to know internally if the team is going to struggle if a certain player is dealt. It's also good to know if a player might be unwelcome if traded for.

Players shouldnt have power but they should be allowed to have a say. I think this is important in almost all lines of work.

I would be perfectly fine if Don, Rudy and even Mike are asked about a player before we deal for him.

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Sure you can ask… but then what happens when he says don’t trade Royce. What if it’s a good deal… now you asked him and go against his orders or you miss out on a good deal.

I would talk with them generally but not on specific moves.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Sure you can ask… but then what happens when he says don’t trade Royce. What if it’s a good deal… now you asked him and go against his orders or you miss out on a good deal.

I would talk with them generally but not on specific moves.

You tell Donovan anything he doesnt vibe with and he's going to leak something to the media to combat it.

 

[SoUjazzfan]

Off subject but what are the chances we have just been dogging it for the last four or five weeks? The energy and defense has been so much better the last few games. From every player. Has playing the young guys inspired everyone. Has Jensens philosophy motivated them. What's the difference? Maybe just lesser competition with everyone setting out on the other team, but that shouldn't inspire more effort.