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Sounds like he would work well with what the Jazz are trying to do. It's going to take a pretty lucrative contract to pry him from Barcelona, it seems. From what I understand, he's quite happy making okay money over there and isn't overly concerned with coming to the NBA. So I think using money...

I too like Byron Russell. But I don't think we have to give up this many assets to get someone in his 40s.

Good post. I think Jerry Sloan would co-sign on that idea. Playing with heart and toughness were the cornerstones of his approach. However, in addition, the guys will have to work on certain other things that also can be improved if they are focused enough to do so. Long range shooting and...

I agree...somewhat. I don't think we need to sign a quality swingman, but we should draft one. And more of a 3-4 than a 2-3, which is why I think Sam Dekker would be a good fit.

Outside of a wing "shooter," I believe my proposal hits all of the areas you mentioned. I believe Sam Dekker can become a better shooter than he's been. That's the only area of his game that really needs a lot more consistency. As far as Jingles is concerned, he's not even in my plans if you...

I didn't suggest that Cooley would be Rudy's primary backup. I said we should bring either Pleiss or Tomic over for that duty. Those two need NBA minutes too, frankly. I suggested Cooley as an acceptable third option at center. I honestly think that a backup for Hayward at the 3 that mimics his...

Without checking every comment that has been made about the offseason, I have a thought: What if we're pretty much all set? I mean, if part of the plan here in this next year is to get our young team as many minutes (and as much experience) as possible do we really want to make even one...

Honestly, this sounds like me to some degree back in 2011. It pains me to say it but I was completely wrong about Jimmer's NBA prospects. I could go into a ton of details about why but most of you already realize the same thing. I am officially against giving him a chance to play in Utah...

I think the Jazz brass need to invite John Stockton in to work intensively with Exum, Trey, and Cotton (who I really hope to keep around for a while). Malone could come in and work with Favors and Booker. And Eaton could put in some work with Rudy and which ever Euro prospect we bring over. I'd...

I agree completely. He is definitely a Jazz man and fit a lot of our needs this season. High energy guy off the bench, intense, team player, tough as nails, good rebounder. Certainly worth picking up the option. If the brass can't see what he brings to the team, someone else definitely will.

I'll keep it simple: Dekker. I liked him before tonight but even more so now. Would be the perfect backup to Hayward. Bring over Tomic or Pleiss to back up Gobert. With Burks back next season, there's not much left to do.

Depending on where NYK's pick ends up, I'd be fine offering Burke and/or Burks and two first rounders (not including this year's). While that may seem like too much to give up, think about this: the return would net us either Towns or Russell or some commensurate talent. If we held on to our...

Even though Burke may well turn into a better player (and he's not IMO half bad right now) I think we should find a suitor to take Burke off our hands. Then, draft Kris Dunn out of Providence College. The big knock against him has been his propensity for turnovers, but he has actually improved...

I agree: the more these guys play together, do their respective jobs, and work on their shooting (especially outside) -- the quicker they will become dangerous. I predict they will be markedly improved next season and might even end up hosting a playoff series. These are exciting times in Jazz...

I thought John Drew, Freeman Williams and cash was a friggin HAUL for Dominique.

Interesting story about the Thunder's current dynamic. As the Jazz have ripped off two impressive back-to-back victories against two legit teams following Kanter's departure, I figured there would be speculation in Jazz Nation regarding whether the Kanter move was addition by subtraction. And...

Good point.

I know we've traditionally had some success in the second round but, considering how young our roster already is, do we even need ANY of those second rounders? I mean, keep the first rounders, but we could totally do without every single one of those second round picks. Obviously, I know...

I'm definitely a Bryce Cotton fan, and not just because he shined at my Alma mater. I was excited to find out that the Jazz brought him in for a pre-draft workout. I was also surprised he wasn't drafted, especially after having such a great senior season at PC. I don't want to get ahead of...

You're more right about that than I was. I mis-remembered the quote. It was that the Jazz never even made him an offer. They did call his agent to inform him that they weren't going to match Portland. I guess I didn't remember it correctly because at the time, back in 2010, I too was amazed that...