Josh Childress.

[raleigh]

Hawks' fan here -

I was looking at options for S&T's of Josh Childress this offseason and noticed that the Jazz have a TPE, an "extra" future pick, and some expiring contracts. Do you guys think the Jazz management would be interested in adding Josh? He seems like a good fit under Sloan, essentially replacing what Brewer brought to the team.

It's my understanding that he's looking for a deal starting at the MLE and the Hawks are looking for as little returning salary as possible (unless real talent is being offered, of course). The TPE makes it a lot easier to construct possible trades.

For those who don't remember, Childress' strengths:

Good perimeter defender
Above average athleticism
Finishes well around the basket
Good handles
Strong offensive rebounder
High basketball IQ

His weaknesses:
Poor perimeter shot
Lacks strength

Thoughts?

[DelaneyRudd]

Not a bad thought. I think more than a few teams have that thought too, so it's up to more parties than just the Jazz.

[J_Ray]

If Utah does draft a big, it could be a possibility if Wes Matthews doesn't take too much cap and they let Boozer walk. Childress is a type of player Utah typically likes and now that they have that $7M exception they could use if they can afford it.

[HolyToledo]

a worse version than ronnie brewer who the jazz traded away for that future pick...makes no sense for the Jazz.

[babyjax13]

a worse version than ronnie brewer who the jazz traded away for that future pick...makes no sense for the Jazz.

For our system Childress is a much better player. He is a better passer, team defender (won't get as many steals, but he also doesn't gamble as much) and he can hit those 12-15 footers that the Lakers just left Brewer open to take. I don't think he is worth the full MLE (maybe four million per year) but he would be a nice player to have on our roster.

[CAE15]

If we are signing a guard i want it to be a combo guard like randy foye someone who can play the point on occasion.

[slambamJazz]

Nice player to add if the Jazz trade Kirilenko

[loserX]

I've always been a Childress fanboy. I'd love to see what Sloan could do with him, but I agree that obviously the Boozer situation has to be resolved before we take on any contracts with that TPE.

[carrottop12]

a worse version than ronnie brewer who the jazz traded away for that future pick...makes no sense for the Jazz.

You obviously don't know who Josh Childress is.

[spoonhoops]

childress would be an excellent fit for the Jazz at the 3.