campaignist
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I agree, except that I think that Clarkson had enough negative value that no one wanted to do it for what the Jazz had available. I've been pretty confident of that for a while, I don't think it was for lack of trying.I get what Zanick is saying though.
It is very hard to upgrade this roster. The big difference makers werent affordable to Utah. The minor upgrades arent worth a 1st round pick for a guy who might play 20 mpg.
The biggest fail was not seeing the importance of off-loading Clarkson, but maybe that would be an asset costing move. At this point it would be selling low. Clarkson can probably player better than he is now, and he will be more tradeable as his contract comes closer to the expiration date.
I admit I could be wrong. I don't see Ainge hesitating to do it though.