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Jazz are probably on the lookout for a disgruntled star player on a team that wants to hit the reset button. Relevant teams could include Chicago, depending on how their season is going. They reportedly want a boatload for Zach Lavine. The other obvious one is Dallas, but I don't think the Mavs are going to trade Luka.

Thing is, the Jazz really need more of a foundation in place before trading for a franchise-defining star player. Lauri + Keyonte + Kessler + Collins isn't quite enough, so I question the timing of making a big trade. If the Jazz can bring in a top-10 pick who really hits, then trading for a star could give the Jazz their missing piece. That might also make sense from a cap-management perspective.
 
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Watching OKC and they could definitely use Clarkson. Their off the bench scoring guard is Isaiah Joe and Clarkson would be a significant upgrade there. With Chet and Cason being ready to contribute earlier than what might have been expected, they really should look at cashing in some of those assets to improve their team this year.
 
I think THT will start to find some consistency over the next few weeks as long as Hardy is willing to stick with him for a little bit longer.
I'm not so sure. Despite his age this is THT's 5th year in the league. At some point you just are what you are. If the Jazz are going to live with a bunch of mistakes I'd much rather they just give the job to Keyonte who realistically has the much higher ceiling.

I'd also be looking to deal Clarkson in January to a team that needs a flamethrower off their bench. As much as we all love him the Clarkson experience is just too erratic in the starting lineup, not to mention his timeline just doesn't match the younger guys on the roster. We're all worried about putting a team around Markkanen in his prime and Clarkson is 5 years older than Lauri.
 
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I don't care if we can't trade THT or Olynyk. We all know they just gonna leave in FA the next summer anyways. So why not keep them on the bench and run with our young guys who will be here beyond this season.

Last thing you want is a repeat of Marvin/Devin Harris/Big Al. Ride the so-called "veterans" so we can remain competitive for the 12th seed in the west and watch our assets(expiring contracts/trade pieces/young players) depreciate over time.
 
I don't care if we can't trade THT or Olynyk. We all know they just gonna leave in FA the next summer anyways. So why not keep them on the bench and run with our young guys who will be here beyond this season.

Last thing you want is a repeat of Marvin/Devin Harris/Big Al. Ride the so-called "veterans" so we can remain competitive for the 12th seed in the west and watch our assets(expiring contracts/trade pieces/young players) depreciate over time.
I agree with your thinking but unfortunately I think Hardy has the Corbin type of mindset where he rides with his vets. You pretty much have to force his hand by taking away his option of using them.
 
Watching OKC and they could definitely use Clarkson. Their off the bench scoring guard is Isaiah Joe and Clarkson would be a significant upgrade there. With Chet and Cason being ready to contribute earlier than what might have been expected, they really should look at cashing in some of those assets to improve their team this year.
Clarkson for our pick back.
 
It seemed like last year we had a trade ideas thread stickied to top of the board.


With all the talk about when we want our future picked owed to the thunder to convey it got me thinking about how good of a trade partner they are for us. Lets say we got off to a rough start for the first 20 games and decide to focus on a youth movement while at the same time the thunder get off to a great start could be a small tweak away from being a contender in the west.

Clarkson, Olynyk for Bertans, Porter Jr contract, Utah future 1st and Tre Mann.

For the thunder I think this deal makes them the favorite in the west. They have a great a starting lineup but lack an instant offense scorer off the bench and a solid big. For the jazz we clear out minutes for our young guys and gain back our 1st rd pick. We also get a guy in Tre Mann that has some potential. Would you guys do this deal to get back our pick or would you want more? For the thunder I think it would be an easy yes.
We don’t need any quick fixes. We just need to suck and get a little luck in the draft build a team the right way
 
I agree with your thinking but unfortunately I think Hardy has the Corbin type of mindset where he rides with his vets. You pretty much have to force his hand by taking away his option of using them.
This is such a mindless take.
 
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