Utah Trade Deadline Discussion

[Miggs]

That comparison is awful.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Rofl
No.

Basically everyone on the Dubs can shoot, pass, rebound and play d. Curry is one of the rare exceptions in any of those areas due to his defense.

The Nuggets suck on d.

They've also been without their best defensive player most of the year.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Jokic is overrated. He is skilled yes but he shoots like 31% from 3, isn’t as exceptional a rebounder as people say, and sucks on d.

He isnt overrated....

 

[Miggs]

They've also been without their best defensive player most of the year.

Who gives a ****? He’s old, on the decline, and sucks come playoff time.

The comp was dumb.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Just remember no one knew the Warriors were ever going to be Championship contenders before Kerr got there and it happened. They were viewed much like Denver is now prior to winning a ring.

I mean, the difference is obvious. The Nuggets probably dont have the defensive talent to "be the next Warriors" but offensively they have that potential.

I mean I guess if they signed 2 of the top 3 players in the NBA somehow I would put them in the same category. That seems pretty likely.

 

[Miggs]

He isnt overrated....

Lol okay.

 

[Jazzbg]

Next Warriors are the Jazz.

At the start of season I expected them to be champions, but at some point the system broke down. At this point the Jazz have the chemistry and the skills to make it happen. I don't mind having another good guy on team, but if the boys continue playing every time like the last five games the championship is in reach.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I’m more inclined to “bake the cake” than to blow it all up. Maybe move Burks and/or JJ. Hood if they can get a worthwhile deal that moves the team forward. . . but Rubio and Favors have both proven to be damn good and more valuable than anything the Jazz can get back for them tbh.

Utah no longer needs to be sellers at the deadline. I feel a lot better about their potential future that I did a month ago. Rubio’s improved play has really impressed me and made me feel good about the direction of things.

 

[stitches]

Boston seeking 1st round pick for Smart.

1st round pick for what? The next year's G-league draft?

 

[zyzz]

I wonder how the little winning streak of 4 in a row impacts the Jazz's plans. It could send a bad message to the team if they trade away players who have been helping them win.

I wish there was a deal for Hood or Joe Johnson.

Bobby Marks was on Woj's podcast today and he said this kind of thing happens all the time, when a team goes on a winning or losing streak right before the deadline. The way he was talking made it seem more like ownership meddling than GMs making rash decisions though.

 

[The Midnight]

Just remember no one knew the Warriors were ever going to be Championship contenders before Kerr got there and it happened. They were viewed much like Denver is now prior to winning a ring.

I mean, the difference is obvious. The Nuggets probably dont have the defensive talent to "be the next Warriors" but offensively they have that potential.

This.

Wes clearly hasn't watched enough basketball this year to know enough to talk.

Nuggets had just beaten OKC and Golden States in a row. They've done it without Millsap. 3 players who score something like 80% of their points are younger than 23 years old (Jokic, Harris and Murray). All of their starters (including Millsap) can all shoot lights out from 3s. They are improving on defense. Jokic is a pass first Center that is unselfish and can shoot 3s. Harris is a defensive guard who can knock down 3s and score inside. Murray is having an amazing breakout year this year. The future of that team is so bright it's blinding.

Edit: OH and BTW, they've already beaten the Warriors x2 this season. Considering how young they are it's pretty amazing.

 

[mellow]

This.

Wes clearly hasn't watched enough basketball this year to know enough to talk.

Nuggets had just beaten OKC and Golden States in a row. They've done it without Millsap. 3 players who score something like 80% of their points are younger than 23 years old (Jokic, Harris and Murray). All of their starters (including Millsap) can all shoot lights out from 3s. They are improving on defense. Jokic is a pass first Center that is unselfish and can shoot 3s. Harris is a defensive guard who can knock down 3s and score inside. Murray is having an amazing breakout year this year. The future of that team is so bright it's blinding.

Edit: OH and BTW, they've already beaten the Warriors x2 this season. Considering how young they are it's pretty amazing.

So what you are saying is there is no way the NBA lets the Nuggets meet the Warriors in the first or second round.