We talk about it here, but 99% of the conversation as to why the Jazz failed centers around Mitchell-Gobert and not around the fact that the Jazz had so many minutes with horrific two way players.
I don't believe the Jazz are trying to win, but I do believe that Conley is going to play. We're not going to get value for him even if he plays non horribly. He is going to take up a roster spot and take lots of playing time. The decision to bench him will almost certainly come to late because, after all, he's Mike ****ing Conley. At this point, I am completely ruling out the idea of trading him for value. I would not keep him in the hopes of getting anything for him, it's a lost cause. I also consider his presence on the team as a negative due to the minutes he will take. He's not much different than Gay, but instead of being toxic and not playing minutes he's still being a professional but also playing minutes. If we do end up benching him, which would be most beneficial for the franchise, he'll probably have the same attitude as Gay....and why wouldn't he?
I would be very open to a Bertans+Powell for Conley+Gay type trade. I don't value these two as vet mentors. Much rather have them gone.