Hood or Exum

[Handlogten's Heros]

I am assuming we retain Hayward and Hill (and even Ingles). That's a lot of assumptions I know, but just go with it. If we lose one or both of Hayward and Hill this conversation is pointless. I think we trade AB this offseason so his salary is gone. I don't think Favs is on the books either, but not sure if we move him this offseason or just don't re-sign him.

So in this scenario we likely only are able to retain one of Exum and Hood next offseason. It would behoove us to make a decision this year and move one of them... so who ya trading?

Hood is more productive but I think his trade value is much higher than Exum's. I also see Exum's ceiling as higher, so I think he'd be the smarter hold candidate. I also don't see Exum as a PG and would have no problem playing him next to Hill and I do worry long term about Hood's injury issues.

I wouldn't force a trade and I'd definitely wait until Hayward and Hill are retained. I'd have to get a good return, but I just don't see Hood as untouchable. Example trade would be Hood to Philly for Covington, Holmes (who are redundant with their current roster, but are cost effective contributors) plus some decent draft asset in 2018 or 2019.

Note: This has zero to do with Hood's comments... Didn't think they were inappropriate at all. He's a starter in the NBA. Had been holding onto this though all during playoffs, but wanted to hold off throwing it out there until we were in offseason mode.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Hood ofc

 

[Harambe]

Hood ofc

IWDG

 

[homeytennis]

IWDG

X

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

First, Favors is under contract next year, so he'd have to be traded.

I don't think the Jazz are ready to jettison Exum. They'd move someone else instead, or put a limit on what they're willing to pay Joe Ingles.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

First, Favors is under contract next year, so he'd have to be traded.

I don't think the Jazz are ready to jettison Exum. They'd move someone else instead, or put a limit on what they're willing to pay Joe Ingles.

If someone came with a great offer for Exum, I wouldn't be surprised if the Jazz packaged him in a trade to move up. Problem is I dont think anyone would do that.

 

[Gobzilla]

With my assumptions, Jazz will keep them both.

 

[karl malone]

If this is how the off-season plays out, I would first aggressively shop any combination of Exum/Hood/Burks/Favors/Lyles/draft picks in search of a potential impact player & fill out the rest of the roster with rookie contracts/FA bargains (if a significant trade were to materialize).

Outside of acquiring that young impact player or Exum blossoming into a superstar, I don't envision a core of Hill/Hayward/Gobert ever truly contending & I'm not convinced that the FO would have the remaining assets/financial flexibility necessary to surround them with enough talent to propel the roster to championship contender status.

As far as Exum vs Hood, I agree with your assessment that Hood curtently has the (likely reasonably) higher trade value while Exum has the fairly significant higher ceiling, although Hood clearly has the much higher floor. How they continue to develop, as well as how Hill ages, would likely be the determining factor(s).

I'd probably favor Exum's potential (mainly because I believe we would need a 4th impact player & he seems to have the talent/physical tools to possibly reach that level at some point) but committing to him long-term with Hill under contract at 20+ mil per year may not be the most efficient use of our payroll/assets as our primary focus would be constructing as competitive of a roster as possible over the next 4 years (assuming that's the length of Hill's contract).

While Exum could eventually start alongside Hill, Hood is not only the better fit (barring substantial improvement in particular areas of Exum's game), he is currently a much more productive player, & seemingly (injury history aside-which is a legitamite concern), the safer investment of the 2. It would be a difficult decision that could have a lasting impact on the future of the team.

There are currently several moving parts when it comes to roster construction, it will be interesting to see how it plays out.

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Hood ofc

Somebody will throw stupid money at him for sure. If Hill and Hayward are retained, I don't think keeping Hood long term is realistic.

I think Favors and Hood will both be considered as trade bait this offseason. Burks is ****ing injured again, so we aren't dumping him without giving up a pick, so you kinda have to hold on to him. IDK, maybe the nets would gamble on him for a 2nd.

Exum isn't going anywhere. His trade value just isn't anywhere close to make it worth giving up on his potential.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Somebody will throw stupid money at him for sure. If Hill and Hayward are retained, I don't think keeping Hood long term is realistic.

I think Favors and Hood will both be considered as trade bait this offseason. Burks is ****ing injured again, so we aren't dumping him without giving up a pick, so you kinda have to hold on to him. IDK, maybe the nets would gamble on him for a 2nd.

Exum isn't going anywhere. His trade value just isn't anywhere close to make it worth giving up on his potential.

I could see us moving Burks to BKN for Harris, Kilpatrick, or Dinwiddie. They can't keep them all. I think he's far from untradeable. Young and still an okay contract... it would have to be a BKN, Philly, Sacramento salary dump.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I personally think hoods trade value is higher than his on court value and when you couple that with his issues getting on the court and looming extension... I just think he is the best trade candidate.

 

[Miggs]

Once teams spend their asses off one last time this summer, how many of them will even have space to spend on other teams' free agents in 2018 when the cap remains the same?

My guess is very, very few.

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

I could see us moving Burks to BKN for Harris, Kilpatrick, or Dinwiddie. They can't keep them all. I think he's far from untradeable. Young and still an okay contract... it would have to be a BKN, Philly, Sacramento salary dump.

Burks injury history has gotten to be ridiculous, though. He has to have negative value at this point.

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Once teams spend their asses off one last time this summer, how many of them will even have space to spend on other teams' free agents in 2018 when the cap remains the same?

My guess is very, very few.

Utah will have a target on their back with their RFAs though. It only takes one team to cause a Millsap/Mathews situation.

 

[fishonjazz]

Surprisingly, I choose X

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Surprisingly, I choose X

To trade or keep?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Burks injury history has gotten to be ridiculous, though. He has to have negative value at this point.

Yeah it's rough, but it isn't like it's a bone on bone in the knee issue or a knee he has blown out multiple times. BKN gambled on Caris LeVert who had issues in college.

Maybe it costs us a second rounder, but we have enough that I'd be fine throwing that out there if we had to. We can also wait to see what Gordon does, because if he leaves we should retain him and see if we can recoup some value.

 

[fishonjazz]

To trade or keep?

Keep

 

[MVP]

Is this even serious discussion? Hood all the way. In today's NBA where you need 3 pt shooting Hood is much more valuable than "eternally promising" Exum who is soon to be gone.

 

[Quin's Murderface]

To me it is obviously Exum in a vacuum. Hood has a lot of red flags with his health, his age, his lack of consistency. Exum has a few less red flags, has more elite attributes, is a better defender, and plays a position that the Jazz probably need more. I guess part of the decision would depend on who else you bring in. If you sign Ingles, or acquire an even better wing player then Hood is probably less important. If you get CP3 or Lowry to somehow be on the team then maybe Exum is less valuable over this next stretch.