Will The Jazz Make Any Significant Trades?

[LogGrad98]

I think Dunn is poised to break out this year. That said, I think carrying 3 rookies is dumb. I still expect other moves. Whether before the season starts or at the deadline I highly doubt we end the season with the same roster we have right now.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I'm not a big Ochai fan (relative to some on the board), but he's a better defender than JC and Sexton, and is currently more effective off-ball on offense.

It makes sense to stagger JC and Sexton as much as possible, which is easier if one comes off the bench.

I'd probably go with JC + Ochai (THT and Dunn could slip into the Ochai spot as well).

Where are the creation and ball movement hubs (plural)? Our frontcourt can be productive and efficient if they have guards creating some churn but putting all of that on Clarkson is a crazy, crazy big ask.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

THT/Dame going to be a nasty backcourt.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I would start Dunn and Clarkson.

 

[Elizah Huge]

THT/Dame going to be a nasty backcourt.

THT will be a part of the Dame trade lmao.

 

[slc]

Not sure I would want to trade THT or Sexton or KO
THT and Sexton always play hard and with fire
KO is a solid vet who can do a lot

 

[PresidioTrojan]

If we can get Dame via a reasonable amount of our own future draft capital, I'd be in favor of that.

Would be really exciting to see what he could do with an elite frontcourt and real team around him.

 

[NUMBERICA]

THT/Dame going to be a nasty backcourt.

Dame not gonna be happy with THT running the show.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Dame not gonna be happy with THT running the show.

Dame recognizes game.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Is Dunn/KO for Lowry/Jaquez a significant trade?

 

[TheStormofWar]

I think yes, but not for a star. Rather, Utah has capspace and some enticing players, so I'm thinking another dump or consolidation trade to open up a spot and bring back a rental facilitator. Utah has a good roster on paper, but is lacking for running the point until one of the youngin's shows the proper chops.

 

[GVC]

Where are the creation and ball movement hubs (plural)? Our frontcourt can be productive and efficient if they have guards creating some churn but putting all of that on Clarkson is a crazy, crazy big ask.

That's the weakness of the starting lineup, sure, but you're gaining defense and maximizing Sexton+Clarkson. Puts a fair amount of pressure on Markkanen to handle more of the creation load - where he needs more opportunities.

But again, as noted, sliding Dunn or THT in for Ochai could also work, but you lose some shooting/spacing and defense.