I think it's probably more that the Jazz have more certainty getting Conley. Waiting on Russell/Harris is too uncertain.It sounds like it may be the other way around. If the Jazz pursue Russell or Harris it may be because they determine that they can't get Conley.
Dante and favs. Off to the Grizzlies. Great move for their careers.Get Conley... put Dante in the deal... sign Niko or Rudy Gay to be the stretch 4... win titles!
We can make a free agent addition and get Conley... just gotta ship out Dante.
The difference is that if we make a trade, we have the MLE. If we go the FA route, all you have is the room exception. So that’s your team.
I think it's probably more that the Jazz have more certainty getting Conley. Waiting on Russell/Harris is too uncertain.
I would only because the stigma of “It’s Utah” will linger. But as far as actual Conley. I think he’s nothing to be disappointed in. He will be great with Gobert in the pick n roll and can actually make the defense pay but hitting his shots. Plus he’s a good defender. I think Conley elevates the Jazz. Not my first choice but a good one.
I’m happy with any of Conley, Harris or Russell.
Do another one for the secondary player we’ll acquire.I opened a box of basketball cards today. I announced that the first hit I pulled would be a card of the player the Jazz will acquire this summer. I pulled... are ya ready?... @LoPo cover your eyes and ears... a patch/auto Mike Conley. Can't be coincidence can it? Tis the will of the basketball gods. They have spoken.
So what would it take to re-acquire Jazz Legend Derrick Rose?
Conley and Jabari or Love and Beverley. Those are the two deals.