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Following potential 2012 draftees

There is talk about the Jazz trading for a first round pick this year. The question is this, Who would trade their first round pick, and what would we need to give up?

The Jazz have a lot of pieces, including future picks. Not even considering picks, Harris, Milsap, and Jefferson are the most obvious possibilities. Our young guys are also possibilities (Kanter and Burks would be the only 2 options for KOC, not that I'm advocating to trade either of them).

So.... What is each player worth, and what team would want them? Would we need to give up a young player to get a team to bite?

Also, do Harris and Jefferson offer more to a team as a future player or as an expiring contract? In other words, will we have to take back a player salary for 2+ years to get a pick for either? This, imo, isn't a bad thing, as long as the player is only 2 years. We have at least that until we need to sign our young players.
 
Both Portland and Nola have 2 lottery picks so if the jazz want a lotto pick those would be the teams to approach. Just something to throw out off the top of my head but Harris, the gsw pick and a second might nab us one of their second lottos both teams need a pg and Portland tried to get Harris last year.
 
Xthren said:
Both Portland and Nola have 2 lottery picks so if the jazz want a lotto pick those would be the teams to approach. Just something to throw out off the top of my head but Harris, the gsw pick and a second might nab us one of their second lottos both teams need a pg and Portland tried to get Harris last year.
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I thought the same thing, although I wonder if it would be enough. I also thought they might give up their first for Milsap. NO could use a PF, and Portland already tride to get Milsap.
 
I think the Jazz would trade Harris. He's a big salary and a starting-caliber PG. If he's not the right fit, then he should be traded. He's starting to play well, but the Jazz need to decide if he's in the bigger picture.
 
I think Jefferson can land us Milwaukee's late-loto pick this year (in addition to something else).

I would be shocked if Favors weren't a regular starter next year.... via one way or another.
 
NAOS said:
I think Jefferson can land us Milwaukee's late-loto pick this year (in addition to something else).

I would be shocked if Favors weren't a regular starter next year.... via one way or another.
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The only trade that works is Jefferson for Gooden and (Livingston or Dunleavy). Dunleavy and Livingston both expire in 2013, but we would have Gooden's crap contract for 3 years. I think Jefferson is worth more than 1 **** contract and a late lottery pick. A 3rd team would have to be brought in, but who wants any of Milwaukee's players?
 
Xthren said:
Both Portland and Nola have 2 lottery picks so if the jazz want a lotto pick those would be the teams to approach. Just something to throw out off the top of my head but Harris, the gsw pick and a second might nab us one of their second lottos both teams need a pg and Portland tried to get Harris last year.
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I would also throw Houston into that mix. McHale is in love with Jefferson and his post game. Outside of Scola the Rockets don't have any regular low post scoring. They are the opposite of the Jazz when it comes to scoring. They are PG and Wing heavy, and they account for a huge percentage of their points every game. I also don't think that Houston is interested in trying to start all over. They need a playoff appearance this year or next year.
 
Houston also has some major cap space for the offseason. They are sitting at $40 million right now. Dalemberts contract is not guaranteed and Camby is an UFA.
 
BTW, as far as Milwaukee trades are concerned...

keep in mind that Brown's contract expires this year + Livingston is has a team option that needn't be exercised. Therefore, don't go to espn's trade machine and say something about the unfeasibility of Jefferson-Bucks trades; more options will be available after the new fiscal year (which is after the draft, but these sorts of things happen all the time... the Bucks just draft for us... the trade happens after).

My interest in Mbah a Moute is well-documented.

EDD TO ADD: looking at MIL's roster right now.... they just need to amnesty Gooden... no matter what they decide to do.
 
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NAOS said:
BTW, as far as Milwaukee trades are concerned...

keep in mind that Brown's contract expires this year + Livingston is has a team option that needn't be exercised. Therefore, don't go to espn's trade machine and say something about the unfeasibility of Jefferson-Bucks trades; more options will be available after the new fiscal year (which is after the draft, but these sorts of things happen all the time... the Bucks just draft for us... the trade happens after).

My interest in Mbah a Moute is well-documented.
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He can't be traded until after December 20th. I don't know how Brown's contract expiring makes anything different. I was simply saying they don't have very many players to match Jefferson's contract. Unless you are suggesting they sign a player for us, for the sole purpose of trading him to us. Either way, I still see them wanting us to take Drew Gooden's awful contract.
 
Why not just trade Al for a future pick and some decent roll players, a shooter and defender? We have our future core. We need to find some good vets to mesh with the stars of this team.
 
NAOS said:
BTW, as far as Milwaukee trades are concerned...

keep in mind that Brown's contract expires this year + Livingston is has a team option that needn't be exercised. Therefore, don't go to espn's trade machine and say something about the unfeasibility of Jefferson-Bucks trades; more options will be available after the new fiscal year (which is after the draft, but these sorts of things happen all the time... the Bucks just draft for us... the trade happens after).

My interest in Larry Sanders is well-documented.
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Indy could also take him and wouldn't have to give us very much back (salary wise).

I'd be interested in George Hill and a couple of picks
 
Here's a bit of a non-sequitur, but look at this list of underperforming #2 picks in recent years:

Derrick Williams
Evan Turner
Hasheem Thabeet
Michael Beasley
 
Catchall said:
Here's a bit of a non-sequitur, but look at this list of underperforming #2 picks in recent years:

Derrick Williams
Evan Turner
Hasheem Thabeet
Michael Beasley
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Isn't a little early to put Dwill on there? It's not his fault he got drafted out of position to a team that is stacked with PF's and tweeners.

Why Minnesota didn't draft Jonas still befuddles me to no end.
 
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