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Working against them is the financial climate and an owner who seems to have finally bumped his head against his financial ceiling. The Warriors may not use all of their available tools because they have a stiff repeater tax anchoring every dollar.

If Jazz forward Joe Ingles is indeed available for trade, sources say the Warriors do have interest — just no good way to get him. Ingles, approaching 34, fits the Warriors’ need for a veteran and another offensive playmaker. His passing would fit perfectly with the Warriors. He can run point forward and spot up off the ball, making him viable with the starters and the second unit. He’s got 45 playoff games under his belt. He shot a career-best 45.1 percent from 3 on a career-high 6.1 attempts per game — his third season at 44 percent or above. He’s also reputed for being a great guy and would add to the culture of the locker room.

But acquiring his $13 million expiring contract is difficult. The Warriors would have to send out $10.4 million in salary to make the deal work. The contracts of forwards Eric Paschall and Kevon Looney leave them about $3.4 million short. The Warriors would have to sign rookie Moses Moody, wait 30 days until he’s eligible to be traded, and then throw him in an offer with Paschall and Looney. That is quite a bit to offer up for Ingles, who could end up a one-year rental. The most viable option to get Ingles is to see where Oubre Jr. signs and try to convert it into a sign-and-trade. In that scenario, the Warriors would get a traded player exception in exchange for Oubre and they could use that exception to get Ingles, if he is available. But that’s adding $13 million (plus the repeater tax) to what is already the league’s highest payroll. Ingles is good, but is he good enough for Lacob to stomach the added cost? The Warriors could keep the TPE for potential use later, but the same question would come up.

tugs wrote:I think the minority would be anyone who won't be on board with that deal. 2 capable back up bigs plus a young prospect for an aging vet granted still effective?

Yeah for sure everyone will go with depth

bkohler wrote:I might be in the minority but I'd trade Joe for Moody/Looney/Paschall in a heartbeat.

I think Moody has tremendous upside and would be perfect next to Donovan when he eventually makes the switch to PG.

Daddy 801 wrote:I love Joe and he does pull on the heart strings. But I would make that trade.

Moody projects to be the exact type of player Utah needs. 6’6” with a seven foot wingspan. Geesh.

SoCalJazzFan wrote:Jazz are in win now mode, otherwise they wouldn't have re-signed Conley and signed Gay. Giving up Ingles for the potential of a very young rookie is unlikely, I would think.

Brantely and Paschall are crazy similar in size and fit. While I like Looney, he is just a backup big, which they should be able to get on a vet min.