I’d probably keep Hood, but wouldn’t mind a semi-heavily protected first going out for him. Fournier would make a decent Robin to Spida’s Batman. . . and at about half of what we would’ve paid Hayward for the same role. Maybe the Jazz staff works some magic and he makes a big jump in Utah as a 2nd or 3rd option.
Gobert, Mitchell, Fournier, Jingles, Hood, Exum and maybe Rubio is a solid foundation to build around. Add Mirotic to that too. . .
Fournier is far closer to a Hood than a Hayward (in both role and value), I think.
They really don’t have to clear anything to sign Gordon. They are in great tanking shape. I’d do it in a second if it was just about taking his money on. He’s actually a good value on that deal.
I see no reason for them to trade him unless they got a 1st and then some.
You might be right. I don't see the need from their salary chart. But there are some reports out there that they'd prefer to be off his contract (though not by just giving him away, of course).