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Trey Lyles being held out of practice/Summer League for now

jope said:
What does this mean exactly
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It means that the Jazz are not signing Lyles right away to reduce their cap hold. Gives them more to work with if a free agent or trade does come along.

Options open.
 
Stoked said:
It means that the Jazz are not signing Lyles right away to reduce their cap hold. Gives them more to work with if a free agent or trade does come along.

Options open.
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Oh ok that makes more sense. Thanks!
 
Is sitting a guy out of the summer league worth whatever theoretical <1% chance that we need to use that extra $300k? I lean more toward a higher likelihood of thinking they can keep him in play as part of a trade.
 
infection said:
Is sitting a guy out of the summer league worth whatever theoretical <1% chance that we need to use that extra $300k? I lean more toward a higher likelihood of thinking they can keep him in play as part of a trade.
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It only makes enough sense to me if they are actively talking/pursuing something.
 
infection said:
Is sitting a guy out of the summer league worth whatever theoretical <1% chance that we need to use that extra $300k? I lean more toward a higher likelihood of thinking they can keep him in play as part of a trade.
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that is an interesting point, but unless they've done an amazing job smoke screening everyone I don't think that is happening.
 
Stoked said:
It only makes enough sense to me if they are actively talking/pursuing something.
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Yes. Also, if they wanted that "flexibility" then why set the precedent now? Wouldn't we have held guys out of summer league in previous years?
 
infection said:
Is sitting a guy out of the summer league worth whatever theoretical <1% chance that we need to use that extra $300k? I lean more toward a higher likelihood of thinking they can keep him in play as part of a trade.
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Yeah. I wondered about that too. If they sign him, they have to wait 30 days before they can trade him. If they don't have a major deal worked out, I'd prefer them to just keep him for now and see how he fits. He's often compared to Boozer, but based on his skill set, I think a better comparison is Boris Diaw - who fits what Snyder does to the "T". If Lyles can bring to the Jazz what Diaw has brought to the Spurs. . . then he's a good pick at 12.

Even though the fan bases have gotten used to the idea of them being on the teams, there's no doubt in my mind that Lyles is a better fit for New York and Porzingis is a better fit for Utah. It would be expensive, but I could see the Jazz burn a ton of assets to make that deal happen still.
 
Handlogten's Heros said:
that is an interesting point, but unless they've done an amazing job smoke screening everyone I don't think that is happening.
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Though summer league is just summer league, it's a pretty important opportunity to break in new guys. Holding someone out for something so hypothetical and infintismal doesn't add up.
 
Stoked said:
It only makes enough sense to me if they are actively talking/pursuing something.
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This. Something is "on the table". Probably based around a Trevor Booker trade, but possible Lyles could be involved as well. Would explain why Lindsey is getting short to reporters when asked about Trevor.
 
infection said:
Though summer league is just summer league, it's a pretty important opportunity to break in new guys. Holding someone out for something so hypothetical and infintismal doesn't add up.
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Unless they need the full 350k because the incoming contract is so large. I think you bring up an interesting point though... we have to wait 90 days to trade him if he signs I believe.
 
Jazz4ever said:
This. Something is "on the table". Probably bases around a Trevor Booker trade. Would explain why Lindsey is getting short to reporters when asked about Trevor.
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Possibly. Unfortunately there is nothing else to go on. All we have is assumption and speculation. Personally it fells right to say the Jazz FO is actively looking at something.

Might only be trying to make myself feel better though.
 
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