What would you trade jefferson for?

[Stifle Tower]

he will go to the east to a team that will need the help for a playoff push. We should get a second for him

Yes, a late first or second would normally be the compensation. Problem is, unless a team has cap space, they have to give salaries back in a trade. I already made a thread showing the player(s) that are close to what he makes and might be available in a trade. The list is very, very small.

Teams wanting a player like MW or RJ can find one for $4M, easily covered by trading 1-2 scrubs. But at $11M, it's almost impossible to match salaries UNLESS the Jazz take on a bad contract. And that's just not worth doing for a low draft pick, not when that $ comes off the books and DL can go after 1-2 quality FA's.

Only way I see a Jefferson trade happening is for a quality veteran from a rebuilding team in which we give up another asset. Frankly, though, I don't want to see any of the core-5 included, nor a player like Gobert. And even the GS pick should net Utah a decent player in this draft. For once in the last several years, I'm actually in favor of the Jazz doing nothing at the deadline. Freeing up $30M+ is likely far more valuable than what can be had in a trade.

 

[b_line]

The problem with trading Jefferson, is that there really isn't a "bad" contract out there. Here are the top salaries in the NBA:

1. Kobe Bryant $30,453,000 2. Dirk Nowitzki $22,721,381 3. Gilbert Arenas $22,346,536 4. Amare Stoudemire $21,679,893 5. Carmelo Anthony $21,490,000 6. Joe Johnson $21,466,718 7. Dwight Howard $20,513,178 8. Pau Gasol $19,285,850 9. Chris Bosh $19,067,500 9. LeBron James $19,067,500 11. Kevin Durant $18,773,176 12. Chris Paul $18,668,431 13. Dwyane Wade $18,536,000 14. Deron Williams $18,466,130 15. Rudy Gay $17,888,932 16. Zach Randolph $17,800,000 17. Brandon Roy $17,779,458 18. Derrick Rose $17,632,688 19. Blake Griffin $16,402,500 20. Paul Pierce $15,333,334 21. Carlos Boozer $15,300,000 22. Marc Gasol $14,860,523 23. Brook Lopez $14,694,000 24. Kevin Love $14,693,906 24. Russell Westbrook $14,693,906 26. Emeka Okafor $14,544,687 27. Luol Deng $14,312,125 28. Roy Hibbert $14,283,844 28. Eric Gordon $14,283,844 30. Andrew Bogut $14,200,000 - See more at: https://hoopshype.com/salaries.htm#sthash.NFzNOmCU.dpuf

I don't think any of those teams are looking to move those players. There aren't any AK's on there.

NY would trade Stoudemire in a NY minute. Ain't nobody got time for Amare Stoudemire's busted *** knees and uninsured salary.

 

[Jeffrey32]

If the Pau-Okafor deal with Phoenix and the Lakers falls through, I could see Jefferson going to the Suns for their playoff push in exchange for Okafor and his coveted and insured contract. It would basically be a money save for Utah and maybe they can get a future second rounder out of Phoenix too.

Personally, though, and I know I am in the extreme minority, but I wouldn't mind Jefferson for Eric Gordon. It is a big contract, but by the Jazz have room for it and it expires at the point when big extensions would kick in for Kanter, Burks, and Burke. Jazz could easily support a big money payroll of Gordon, Hayward, and Favors for two seasons. Backcourt of Gordon and Burke, with Hayward at the three and Burks off the bench looks good to me.

 

[default]

The dollars should be close to working so what do you guys think about trading the expiring contracts of Jefferson and Biedrens to New York to help them financially and maybe make a playoff push in a really weak Eastern Conference. They send us the final year and a half of Stoudemire's contract and a 1st round draft pick or two. It sucks a lot of next year's cap space, but we have the flexibility and get a 1st round pick or two out of the deal. Amare might even play some next season.

 

[nateboz]

Jefferson won't be traded. He'll start every last game the jazz have this year. His contact will be of the books so we can overpay Hayward for the next 4 years! #nostradamus

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[Stifle Tower]

If the Pau-Okafor deal with Phoenix and the Lakers falls through, I could see Jefferson going to the Suns for their playoff push in exchange for Okafor and his coveted and insured contract. It would basically be a money save for Utah and maybe they can get a future second rounder out of Phoenix too.

Personally, though, and I know I am in the extreme minority, but I wouldn't mind Jefferson for Eric Gordon. It is a big contract, but by the Jazz have room for it and it expires at the point when big extensions would kick in for Kanter, Burks, and Burke. Jazz could easily support a big money payroll of Gordon, Hayward, and Favors for two seasons. Backcourt of Gordon and Burke, with Hayward at the three and Burks off the bench looks good to me.

It does look like that deal will fall through as Gasol is still hobbled. I think Phoenix has enough wings, but you never know. Okafor and the Wizards pick for RJ or MW.

Eric Gordon is interesting, but why would NO want to trade a starter? They're not desperate for cap space. If anything, they's want to undo the mistake they made with Tyreke.

 

[UGLI baby]

smh at some of the trades people think the Jazz can pull off.

on the app. square bizness.

 

[Stifle Tower]

The dollars should be close to working so what do you guys think about trading the expiring contracts of Jefferson and Biedrens to New York to help them financially and maybe make a playoff push in a really weak Eastern Conference. They send us the final year and a half of Stoudemire's contract and a 1st round draft pick or two. It sucks a lot of next year's cap space, but we have the flexibility and get a 1st round pick or two out of the deal. Amare might even play some next season.

Meh. Maybe if it were a pick this season.
Lindsey would be smarter to use cap space for either a quality FA or whatever assets he can acquire as a facilitator in the LBJ sweepstakes.

 

[yamers]

Meh. Maybe if it were a pick this season.
Lindsey would be smarter to use cap space for either a quality FA or whatever assets he can acquire as a facilitator in the LBJ sweepstakes.

the heck are the LBJ sweep stakes?

 

[Stifle Tower]

the heck are the LBJ sweep stakes?

LeBron James opting out of his contract and then going to the highest bidder. Decision II: America Held Hostage. Coming soon to an NBA arena near you.

There are very few teams that can offer a contract to Lebron outright...and he knows it. But he's hinted at what might already be in the works (yes, I know...tampering (bwahaha)) by saying all teams are in play. S&T's are a bit more restrictive under the new CBA. Not sure what MIA could do if he really decides to leave (maybe GVC or Kenwood could weigh in). In any case, if a team needs to clear some cap space to sign LeBron, Utah will have a ton. Not as much as last season, but certainly enough to take on a good chunk of salaries for the right compensation.

 

[yamers]

LBJ should go play in pakistan

 

[Stifle Tower]

But just think if a bidding war heats up. The team that LBJ favors will bend over backwards to clear room to sign him. Unless a really good FA wants to sign with the Jazz, I'm hoping Lindsey lets others eat up their cap room while he sits back and waits. GS gave us a ton of picks because we were the only team that could help them out.