Trade Rumors Involving the Jazz

[Elizah Huge]

It really is the price with OG. I think the bird rights might be enough to have me think we could keep OG but fake trade scenarios are sending like 3 firsts for him. I think the extension rules could become more favorable for teams in the next 12 months (or sooner) so you might end up having options that prevent him from getting to FA.

I do think OG went from slightly underrated to slightly overrated.

 

[margodydek]

Yeah... I follow the NBA and so does Monty... he is my source and I am his source. That is TWO SOURCES... so multiple NBA sources have confirmed something will happen... we just can't say what.... yet.

"By the mouth of two or three witnesses..."

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

They’re 21-25 and are at risk of losing Grant for nothing this summer.

Good call! I would also add that their one and only pick is top 14 protected this year.

Im with you. OG is an elite wing defender who can lock down 1-3 and defend smaller 4s well.. he addresses something we must anyways be able to address at some point.

Exactly! Also, I just see Beasley as being far more expendable than Vando. We’re loaded with long range sharpshooters that do little else. Vando does a lot of the dirty work - his rebounding and assists are off the charts - AND he became a .340 three point shooter this season after only taking a handful prior.

That being said, as much as Lillard respects the guy (from previous remarks) this looks like the deal. And fair enough, Grant would be worth it.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Lillard did say this back in September:

If I had to say a player right now that I would want to add to our team, I would say somebody like Mikal Bridges or OG Anunoby or Jarred Vanderbilt. Somebody like that. One of those three. I love those three guys.

They defend, they all have really good size, they can make shots. Jarred Vanderbilt does everything. He guards every position, he rebounds, he’s a playmaker, he’s tough, competitive, good feel for what’s going on out there. And I think the other two are similar. They defend really well, they make shots, they play on winning teams, they tough, they competitive – all of those things. And I feel like that’s what the winning teams are built like now.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Lillard also tweeted this and deleted it back in December:

 

[default]

Is there any interest on this board for Ben Simmons? I know his offense is limited and I hear about mental issues, but he can sure play defense like he showed vs Lauri. Is he worth the cost?

 

[Jingled]

I think I would do a deal around Jerami Grant if they talked with him and he agreed to sign the extension... I think 4/110M-ish on a wing that fits a lot of what we need on the wing is great actually. I'd want to know he was okay being in Utah, he may have some of the same issues Don did here.

Malik - to porty or elsewhere, Vando, and the Brooklyn pick is likely as high as I'd go... and its in line with what they go him for.

Mike
JC
Grant
Lauri
Walker

Seems like a pretty decent starting lineup.

This is a really good point. I seriously doubt he would want to play in Utah.


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[Peter Effin' Parker]

Exactly. This guy gets it.

I'll give you guys this - it's not John Collins, and does involve two current Jazz rotation players. If Collins is a Jazzman after the deadline I'll delete my account.

Here's the thing @bigmike . . .If the deal is already in place, why the wait to make it? It just risks the players getting injured.

 

[zags422]

That’s all it took to get rui…..they must see a big flaw I don’t

 

[HermanG]

I do think OG went from slightly underrated to slightly overrated.

Might be slightly overpriced but...

Raptors with and without OG this year:


Also check out this article. Includes clips of him staying in front of Kyrie, Durant and Don.

O.G. Anunoby is your favorite player's worst nightmare: The stats driving the Raptors forward's early Defensive Player of the Year case | Sporting News

There's a lot of the season still to go, but Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby is putting himself on notice with his ball-hawking defense.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

That’s all it took to get rui…..they must see a big flaw I don’t

They just don't want to pay him. Not necessarily a flaw, but they have far better players at the same position in their roster.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

This is a really good point. I seriously doubt he would want to play in Utah.


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Maybe he wants to take up the mantle Don left. I’d have my concerns about his happiness long term as Utah is uhhhhh not diverse. I wonder if he’d be happy playing for a good team in a good role and getting his big payday. If he is traded I’d guess that he wanted a new contract they weren’t willing to give him. I think he’s worth it but the front office ownership situation aren’t ideal there… so owners may just see dollars and get nervous. I would bet that Dame is not with the Blazers by the end of next season.