Shad
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You really think they'll go super deep into lux tax for a mediocre team?
You're the GM this offseason. What do you do?
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New_Jazz_Order
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They are not in the tax if they max him out and let Lamb and Parker go. Next season Biyombo and MKG come off the books (30 mil combined) In 2 seasons Batum expires. Hornets salary situation isn't that grave.
MVP
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As much as I like Rudy you can't build team around him as a major piece. He does not have post game or mid range game and does not look like he will ever develop it. His defense is of course great, but same was B. Wallace - and Detroit did not win championship until they had 3 more all stars complimenting him. Rudy should be what Capella is to Houston - defense, hustle, rebounds and dunks. We need legitimate threat at 1 and 4 positions before we will take that next step. Who can fill those? Of course we can dream about Kemba but it is not happening. No way he is coming here. Markannen would be awesome - again, not happening. So we are doomed for early playoff exits unfortunately. I do not know players who would be good enough to help us and as well would not mind playing here or realistically would be an option.
New_Jazz_Order
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Technically they did: Ben, Sheed, Rip and Billups. All 4 played in an allstar game same year.
Miggs
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Really? What year?
New_Jazz_Order
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I believe the year after they won the chip. 04/05. I think it was a 60 win season for them. Flip Saunders as HC. 100% all 4 played in ASG.
Ok, it was 05/06. 64 win team under Saunders
Ok, it was 05/06. 64 win team under Saunders
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Andy Bailey wrote an article a couple of days ago about this topic. His idea is to trade for Gallinari and sign Patrick Beverley. I'm not sure how I feel about it, I don't hate it but I'm also not sure how much it would move the needle for us.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyba...t-of-true-contention-in-the-nba/#6f0dae5eaa0f
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyba...t-of-true-contention-in-the-nba/#6f0dae5eaa0f
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Try and sign Kemba right off the bat. If it doesn't look good then sign Patrick Beverley for a fraction of Kemba. Get a stretch-4 who is a consistent shooter. Sign a backup PG who isn't made of glass (a few of us like Caruso's game a lot).
Draft the best player available. Continue to develop Allen, Niang, Bradley and the gang. We need everyone on our roster to work hard and improve.
I expect to see Royce shock us with improvement. The past two seasons especially - people have envied us for having Ingles and I think Royce is somewhat close to being the envy of other teams' fans as well.
Draft the best player available. Continue to develop Allen, Niang, Bradley and the gang. We need everyone on our roster to work hard and improve.
I expect to see Royce shock us with improvement. The past two seasons especially - people have envied us for having Ingles and I think Royce is somewhat close to being the envy of other teams' fans as well.
New_Jazz_Order
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Yeah, I'd trade for either Gallo or Kevin Love. Jazz need another go to scorer so Mitchell doesn't have to chuck so much and Rubio or Jae don't have to pretend to be scorers. Otherwise the role players are in place.
mellow
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I think i would work out about 80 little known prospects, trade both my draft picks, be patient with Free agents and hope for internal development.
That was just me being sarcastic. I couldn't do Lindsay's job when it was a tank job. No way I could swim in those waters now. I admire him, and wish him well.
That was just me being sarcastic. I couldn't do Lindsay's job when it was a tank job. No way I could swim in those waters now. I admire him, and wish him well.
LoPo
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Step 1 - trade 2019 1st for a better future 1st
Step 2 - offer all the max type guys contracts. Kemba, Tobias, Middleton, Russell, etc.
Step 3 - when we miss on those guys, go after Justise Winslow hard. Take back bad contracts (Olynyk and/or James Johnson) and send picks. Miami wants to spend crazy 2020 money.
Step 4 - when we miss on Winslow, go after Beverley. Sign him to a deal which allows us to keep Favors. If we can't get Beverley, look at Danny Green and JJ Reddick.
Step 5 - if we miss out on those guys, trade 2 2nd rounders and cap space for MKG and a future Charlotte protected 1st. The Hornets will likely keep Kemba but they will desperately need to shed salaries. If we can't get a good player with our cap space, at least get an average draft pick to use in a future deal.
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Step 2 - offer all the max type guys contracts. Kemba, Tobias, Middleton, Russell, etc.
Step 3 - when we miss on those guys, go after Justise Winslow hard. Take back bad contracts (Olynyk and/or James Johnson) and send picks. Miami wants to spend crazy 2020 money.
Step 4 - when we miss on Winslow, go after Beverley. Sign him to a deal which allows us to keep Favors. If we can't get Beverley, look at Danny Green and JJ Reddick.
Step 5 - if we miss out on those guys, trade 2 2nd rounders and cap space for MKG and a future Charlotte protected 1st. The Hornets will likely keep Kemba but they will desperately need to shed salaries. If we can't get a good player with our cap space, at least get an average draft pick to use in a future deal.
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