Per wojo
So another franchise makes a dumb move and this means the Jazz have to be as dumb.
That's my point. Hayward is not even close to worth a Max deal.
However, this may make Hayward think he is worth more than he is.
Indy has the same problem Utah does in that sometime people do not want to play there due to small Market.
Only way Jazz sign Hayward now , IMO, is to overpay him for 11-12/ year.
We'll see.
If he doesn't sign an extension, Gordo will be a restricted free agent next offseason, and the Jazz will be able to match any contract.That's my point. Hayward is not even close to worth a Max deal.
However, this may make Hayward think he is worth more than he is.
Indy has the same problem Utah does in that sometime people do not want to play there due to small Market.
Only way Jazz sign Hayward now , IMO, is to overpay him for 11-12/ year.
We'll see.
If he doesn't sign an extension, Gordo will be a restricted free agent next offseason, and the Jazz will be able to match any contract.
Not sure what Indy's doing. While George is a very gifted/physical/athletic defender, his offense is incredibly mediocre. Yes, he fits well with what the team is doing (big, long, physical, competitive), but this team might fall apart if/when David West declines. Danny Granger is gone after this season if not before.
Gordo is a complementary player; he's a heady off-ball and team player in halfcourt offense (makes the right play, knock down shooter, poor in isos and pick and rolls), a very good transition player, and a smart team defender. If you're depending on him to be a lockdown perimeter defender or hub of your offense, you're in trouble. The Jazz may not have the elite talent to get the most out of Hayward, so it's hard to put a number on his value. I'd probably extend him for as much as $9mm per year OR match any offer up to $10mm next offseason. If he doesn't show signs of making a big step early this season, and it looks like someone will offer him a big payday in the Summer, I'd probably shop him. Collecting $10mm+ role players is not the way to build a contender.So what is Hayward worth?
Not what we need him to accept.
Not how we tend to over-value most of our players.
Just his real value.
Indy has the same problem Utah does in that sometime people do not want to play there due to small Market.
As an aside, just how much more does Hayward provide than players like JJ Redick and Jared Dudley?If he doesn't show signs of making a big step early this season, and it looks like someone will offer him a big payday in the Summer, I'd probably shop him. Collecting $10mm+ role players is not the way to build a contender.
dalamon
Paul George is drawing some heavy Rudy Gay déjà-vu
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Gordo is a complementary player; he's a heady off-ball and team player in halfcourt offense (makes the right play, knock down shooter, poor in isos and pick and rolls), a very good transition player, and a smart team defender. If you're depending on him to be a lockdown perimeter defender or hub of your offense, you're in trouble. The Jazz may not have the elite talent to get the most out of Hayward, so it's hard to put a number on his value. I'd probably extend him for as much as $9mm per year OR match any offer up to $10mm next offseason. If he doesn't show signs of making a big step early this season, and it looks like someone will offer him a big payday in the Summer, I'd probably shop him. Collecting $10mm+ role players is not the way to build a contender.
Gordo is a complementary player; he's a heady off-ball and team player in halfcourt offense (makes the right play, knock down shooter, poor in isos and pick and rolls), a very good transition player, and a smart team defender. If you're depending on him to be a lockdown perimeter defender or hub of your offense, you're in trouble. The Jazz may not have the elite talent to get the most out of Hayward, so it's hard to put a number on his value. I'd probably extend him for as much as $9mm per year OR match any offer up to $10mm next offseason. If he doesn't show signs of making a big step early this season, and it looks like someone will offer him a big payday in the Summer, I'd probably shop him. Collecting $10mm+ role players is not the way to build a contender.
Disagree with this. Don't have time now, but will explain later tonight.
^Good post. Thanks.
I had the same range in mind. I like $9MM.
As an aside, just how much more does Hayward provide than players like JJ Redick and Jared Dudley?