Trade Deadline

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He was well on his way to it. Then he was traded an almost as if by magic the team started playing as a team.

The team played better without him because we played better players more minutes when he wasnt there(we played great when he was injured and still with the team). If Snyder just straight up only played him 15-20 minutes we would have been just as good. By all accounts Kanter was fine in the locker-room. He wasnt close with people, but it's not like he affected on court performance through his personality (though the rallying over his comments may have boosted us, but that is a different thing).

 

[Stoked]

Not to mention Lawson is on record saying he would never want to play for Utah because of the fans and that "Utah is dumb boring".

 

[Diamond77]

I think this is the trade if salary matches.


Burke + Pleiss for Lawson.


(no picks involved)

I don't want this trade happens, but if it has to happen then add Booker in the trade.

 

[Stoked]

I think this is the trade if salary matches.


Burke + Pleiss for Lawson.


(no picks involved)

No picks? Absolutely not. Picks would be the only thing you do this for.

 

[gregbroncs]

I actually kind of think this could be an AMAZING buy low situation..

He's making 12.4 Million dollars is averaging <7 ppg and shooting <40%. Burke is a better player, has a better upside, and costs a fraction of the cost, this coming from one of the boards biggest Burke critics. We'll also lose something else to trade for him. Too much risk for a late 1st round pick.

 

[The Midnight]

I don't want this trade happens, but if it has to happen then add Booker in the trade.

You would rather let go of Pless than Booker?

I think Booker will be more helpful in the run up to the playoffs.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

He's making 12.4 Million dollars is averaging <7 ppg and shooting <40%. Burke is a better player, has a better upside, and costs a fraction of the cost, this coming from one of the boards biggest Burke critics. We'll also lose something else to trade for him. Too much risk for a late 1st round pick.

Late first round pick? Rockets might be the 8th seed.

 

[Siro]

Kanter destroying morale thing is utter nonsense. The Jazz players said time and time again that they were shocked at Kanter's comments, and that everything was perfectly fine in the locker room.

Burke likely has no future on the team, and it is prudent to take this minimal risk. Worst case scenario, thing don't work out with Lawson, and he's gone next season.

 

[MDAV28]

This would be a cap clearing move and we would take assets back.

 

[BabyPeterzz]

Not to mention Lawson is on record saying he would never want to play for Utah because of the fans and that "Utah is dumb boring".

Utah could be exactly what he needs. Dude has alcohol abuse problems, what better way to restart his career.

 

[Stoked]

Kanter destroying morale thing is utter nonsense. The Jazz players said time and time again that they were shocked at Kanter's comments, and that everything was perfectly fine in the locker room.

Burke likely has no future on the team, and it is prudent to take this minimal risk. Worst case scenario, thing don't work out with Lawson, and he's gone next season.

Lawson is a free agent after this season?

 

[Diamond77]

So the Jazz wants to strengthen the Rockets for the playoffs....currently Burke is much better than Lawson!

This trade does not convince me.

 

[Siro]

You would rather let go of Pless than Booker?

I think Booker will be more helpful in the run up to the playoffs.

Since Pleiss is worthless, of course we're better off keeping Booker than a D-league benchwarmer.

 

[The Midnight]

No picks? Absolutely not. Picks would be the only thing you do this for.

On way HOUSTON gives up their first round pick for Burke.

 

[Siro]

Lawson is a free agent after this season?

His contract is not guaranteed after this season.

 

[Stoked]

Utah could be exactly what he needs. Dude has alcohol abuse problems, what better way to restart his career.

And my point is that alcohol is easy to get in SLC. Maybe you're right but until Lawson wants to change he won't. Regardless of where he is.

 

[Hekate]

Not to mention Lawson is on record saying he would never want to play for Utah because of the fans and that "Utah is dumb boring".

Many people said they found Utah a much better place than they thought.

 

[Stoked]

His contract is not guaranteed after this season.

Best news about all of this.

Thoughts on how this impacts the Jazz this season?

 

[Sneakers]

LOL THIS WOULD BE SO BAD

no trade better than this.

LAWSON??? *help* Houston???

 

[gregbroncs]

You guys remember Ty Lawson torching us, right. He's one season removed from averaging 15 pts, 9.6 asts, 3 rebs, 43 FG%, 34% 3PT%.

Dudes...

I'm leary of guys who have character issues, have taken a significant turn for the worse while playing for a better team, and who a 2nd team is actively looking to unload.