What Price Should the Jazz Extend THT?

[Fosto]

In the 2nd half of last season, he was practically showcased, given the ball and a bright green light... and still had zero market in the offseason.

As I've said a million times before, the "problem" is that teams don't see THT as a lead guard. He won't beat out anyone in the league for that role, and this is the only team where it's in the realm of possibility that he starts at PG. Literally.

I'd say he's seen in much the same way as Sexton. Instant offense off the bench, on a tight leash, 15-20 minutes per game. Irrational confidence guy you sometimes need to kickstart your offense. Defensively he sucks and everyone knows it.

Okay, I guess I'm just more high on THT than most. Sexton is limited by his size, and I think he's as good as he'll ever get.

 

[Fosto]

Yes an amount he opted in to when he could have gone to FA because his market wasn’t great… a couple preseason games hasn’t changed that in a material way. I don’t think sexton is less valuable and even if he was you don’t negotiate that way.

Fair enough. I think I see something different from you when I watch THT. To me, he seems like a very promising player (who's already decent at a lot of things) who's worth locking down at a reasonable rate.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

4/60 is probably decent backup kind of money with how big contracts are becoming. Even if he becomes a below average starter, that contract would be easy to move.

4/60 is a lot of money for a backup still… that’s elite bench money. There is no reason to volunteer that money… that’s what he could get if he plays well this year. There is a chance he gets hurt or the shot goes sideways again and his market goes to nothing.

Even if he blows up and plays well we could trade him for value if we think he wants to leave… his acquiring team could extend him. The best value play is to just let him prove it… unless he wants to give us strong discount.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Fair enough. I think I see something different from you when I watch THT. To me, he seems like a very promising player (who's already decent at a lot of things) who's worth locking down at a reasonable rate.

And that’s fair I just think when you do an extension unless it’s a star or max player type it needs to be more favorable to the team.

 

[Pinhead]

THT averaging

15, 4.7, 4.7 on 46/40 from the field and 3 in 3 pre-season games in 21 MPG

Per 36 that's about 26-8-8

That's at 22 years old playing PG after playing it for the first time in his career for about 25 games.

If he holds those percentages he would be worth what you proposed. But that’s like 10%+ increase in shooting percentages… I’m not buying until I see him maintain it.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If he holds those percentages he would be worth what you proposed. But that’s like 10%+ increase in shooting percentages… I’m not buying until I see him maintain it.

Yeah, he's obviously not a 40% 3pt shooter, but I think if he mostly takes good shots he is around 33-35%

 

[HeatCheck]

I would pass on giving an extension on THT and use that money on someone like Fultz who is still young himself and a better PG. He can't really shoot either which is a reason I think Orlando might just let him walk next summer if they don't trade him during the season. A healthy Lonzo would've been a great fit too but sadly his career might be shot.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

I would pass on giving an extension on THT and use that money on someone like Fultz who is still young himself and a better PG. He can't really shoot either which is a reason I think Orlando might just let him walk next summer if they don't trade him during the season.

Yeah, non-shooters are available for a reason.

Better not to repeat someone else's mistakes.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Also, what 2024 free agent are we targeting and how much cap room to we need to keep dry for them?

Looking over the list, there is no way that jumps out to me as a great fit.

Middleton would be interesting, but his health scares me.

Siakim would be interesting as well, but it's pretty much a no-go if we have Collins on the team.

Might be smart to wrap up THT before he blows up.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I would pass on giving an extension on THT and use that money on someone like Fultz who is still young himself and a better PG. He can't really shoot either which is a reason I think Orlando might just let him walk next summer if they don't trade him during the season. A healthy Lonzo would've been a great fit too but sadly his career might be shot.

Fultz is 2.5 years older and is terrified to shoot.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

THT put up better stats post ASB than Fultz did. Both played on "tanking" teams.

I just find it hard to justify lusting after Fultz when you got THT unless you're just a hater.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

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