HermanG
Well-Known Member
I think out of everything we have seen (smoke or legit rumors), the one that would make most sense has not been discussed a lot. I think there are chances that we might see a 3 team deal with the Knicks and Hawks.
Jazz perspective:
We get the starting guard upgrade we need with a guy who matches with Lauri age-wise, has AS upside and is tied up in a team friendly deal for multiple years going forward.
Hawks perspective:
They get picks plus two players they could use right now and one of them they are reportedly interested in (Grimes) who fits well with Trae. Fournier also helps them create capspace going forward. They are playing guys like Wesley Matthews and Garrison Mathews rn, plus trading DJM leaves an even bigger hole in their guard rotation so getting 2 back would probably help them.
Knicks perspective:
Why wouldn't Knicks go straight for DJM? For one that would cost more, and they dont necessarily want to mess up their starting lineup. They get to keep their assets for a bigger swing and JC team friendly contract can possibly be used in that trade.
- Knicks get at least Calrkson and possibly Olynyk (makes salary matching harder though)
- Hawks get Grimes and Fournier and 2 FRP (both from us)
- We get DJM + salary (maybe sneak in AJ Griffin?)
Jazz perspective:
We get the starting guard upgrade we need with a guy who matches with Lauri age-wise, has AS upside and is tied up in a team friendly deal for multiple years going forward.
Hawks perspective:
They get picks plus two players they could use right now and one of them they are reportedly interested in (Grimes) who fits well with Trae. Fournier also helps them create capspace going forward. They are playing guys like Wesley Matthews and Garrison Mathews rn, plus trading DJM leaves an even bigger hole in their guard rotation so getting 2 back would probably help them.
Knicks perspective:
Why wouldn't Knicks go straight for DJM? For one that would cost more, and they dont necessarily want to mess up their starting lineup. They get to keep their assets for a bigger swing and JC team friendly contract can possibly be used in that trade.