pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
The Jazz currently hold the #13, #14 and #27 picks in this draft. Which players should the Jazz target in this coming draft?
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pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
KqWIN wrote:Why are we talking about Middleton, Harris, and Porter?
The real decision the Jazz FO is making is between Continuity, Cap Flexibility, and Cash Considerations.
Inigo Montoya wrote:pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
The Jazz currently hold the #13, #14 and #27 picks in this draft. Which players should the Jazz target in this coming draft?
Inigo Montoya wrote:SoCalJazzFan wrote:Hachimura went for Nunn and three 2nd round picks. Rumor was that the Wiz wanted a FRP, but settled for the three 2nds.
Not that I was a proponent of acquiring Hachimura, but the Jazz were briefly involved in rumors connected to him and could have easily offered Gay and the worst of BKN/PHI pick (will be in the mid to late 20s) and got him. Anything to read from the tea leaves of the Jazz not doing this deal?
He's going to be a RFA at the end of the season, so I guess the Jazz didn't want to give up assets now for someone who will hit the market in less than half a season and have a bidding war over him and/or give a large contract. I don't have a problem with that. He's not bad but isn't a needle-mover either. And I also don't know why the Lakers went for him. Sure, they could use him, but he's not a difference maker and he doesn't solve their main problem of lack of outside shooting.
Inigo Montoya wrote:pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
The Jazz currently hold the #13, #14 and #27 picks in this draft. Which players should the Jazz target in this coming draft?
KqWIN wrote:Why are we talking about Middleton, Harris, and Porter?
The real decision the Jazz FO is making is between Continuity, Cap Flexibility, and Cash Considerations.
Inigo Montoya wrote:There is no point in having both Collins and OG on the same team when we already have Markkanen. OG is not a 2 guard. He fits really well at the 3. It's either OG or Collins, not both. I'd take OG, I think he's a very good fit who provides exactly what the Jazz needs while not sacrificing in any other aspect of the game, unlike Collins' awkward fit.
Besides, there is no point in having both of them because it takes a lot of cap space that we'll need to spend on other positions. We have an old PG (Conley) who has one year left in him, maybe, and a SG (Clarkson) who's having the best season of his career at the age of 30, and is about to opt out and become a UFA. Those are the places we need to focus on.
SoCalJazzFan wrote:Inigo Montoya wrote:There is no point in having both Collins and OG on the same team when we already have Markkanen. OG is not a 2 guard. He fits really well at the 3. It's either OG or Collins, not both. I'd take OG, I think he's a very good fit who provides exactly what the Jazz needs while not sacrificing in any other aspect of the game, unlike Collins' awkward fit.
Besides, there is no point in having both of them because it takes a lot of cap space that we'll need to spend on other positions. We have an old PG (Conley) who has one year left in him, maybe, and a SG (Clarkson) who's having the best season of his career at the age of 30, and is about to opt out and become a UFA. Those are the places we need to focus on.
I would agree that if both Collins and OG were to be available, OG probably makes the most sense even if he costs more. They are the only two needle movers that I have seen rumored that would make any sense for the Jazz if they decided to become buyers. Being a seller is still an option, but not as desireable as earlier in the season.
Indications are that the Jazz will extend Clarkson.
If the Jazz were to acquire OG and keep Clarkson, the last remaining hole would be PG. Sexton is probably better suited as a 6th man type. I believe that the Jazz will have to draft their PGOTF, and the odds of drafting Scoot Henderson or Amen Thompson are increasingly miniscule by the week as the Jazz continue to outperform expectations. That leaves guys like Wallace and Black as considerations, who fortunately are both good on-ball defenders with decent size.
AingesBurner wrote:Or Trae Young becomes available… The two teams with the most assets are Utah and OKC, and OKC doesn’t need a PG it will likely draft one with their higher pick. I don’t see Utah falling in love with the draft; I see our team as Trae, Markannen, and Walker with a chance at OG or Jaylen Brown. So Trae-Ochai-OG/Brown-Markannen-Kessler, that’s a helluva team.
zero24gravity wrote:AingesBurner wrote:Or Trae Young becomes available… The two teams with the most assets are Utah and OKC, and OKC doesn’t need a PG it will likely draft one with their higher pick. I don’t see Utah falling in love with the draft; I see our team as Trae, Markannen, and Walker with a chance at OG or Jaylen Brown. So Trae-Ochai-OG/Brown-Markannen-Kessler, that’s a helluva team.
Oh no, please don't try to make me cheer for Trae Young.
AingesBurner wrote: but Tony Jones has said that Utah will not make all of those picks, it’s a 2-3 year rebuild…
SoCalJazzFan wrote:AingesBurner wrote: but Tony Jones has said that Utah will not make all of those picks, it’s a 2-3 year rebuild…
If it is only going to be a 2-3 year rebuild, the Jazz absolutely have to hit a home run with at least one player in this draft (if they don't trade for a needle mover) as they have no picks in 2024 and Markk's contract is up in 2025.
Inigo Montoya wrote:pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
The Jazz currently hold the #13, #14 and #27 picks in this draft. Which players should the Jazz target in this coming draft?
Inigo Montoya wrote:pickIBL wrote:Ainge looks at first rounders like markers from the john wick franchise.
The Jazz currently hold the #13, #14 and #27 picks in this draft. Which players should the Jazz target in this coming draft?
KqWIN wrote:Why are we talking about Middleton, Harris, and Porter?
The real decision the Jazz FO is making is between Continuity, Cap Flexibility, and Cash Considerations.