Could have gotton O. J. Mayo

[jazzrule]

Yeah I know this might be moved to the general NBA, but since the Jazz are desperate for a shooting guard I think it fits here.

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said Thursday that he and his team did not pull out of a proposed deal that would have sent guard O.J. Mayo to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for power forward Josh McRoberts and a first-round pick.

“Indiana was not able to get it all together,” Heisley said in a telephone interview. “People are going to say I have reservations (about the proposed trade). I think from our point of view, we were interested in the trade going forward. It was a very, very difficult conversation for us. It took us a long time to decide. We were getting a lot of players at the two and three position and we were getting a little skinny at the four. We had three candidates we were looking at and when we decided on one, O.J. had to be part of that trade. It wasn’t that we were anxious to get rid of him.”

Tell me they would not have taken Millsap and our Golden State first round pick. Come on O'Conner did we try for Mayo?



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[twentytwo]

Yeah I know this might be moved to the general NBA, but since the Jazz are desperate for a shooting guard I think it fits here.

Memphis Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley said Thursday that he and his team did not pull out of a proposed deal that would have sent guard O.J. Mayo to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for power forward Josh McRoberts and a first-round pick.

“Indiana was not able to get it all together,” Heisley said in a telephone interview. “People are going to say I have reservations (about the proposed trade). I think from our point of view, we were interested in the trade going forward. It was a very, very difficult conversation for us. It took us a long time to decide. We were getting a lot of players at the two and three position and we were getting a little skinny at the four. We had three candidates we were looking at and when we decided on one, O.J. had to be part of that trade. It wasn’t that we were anxious to get rid of him.”

Tell me they would not have taken Millsap and our Golden State first round pick. Come on O'Conner did we try for Mayo?



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Sap and the pick for Mayo? Meh.

 

[GVC]

That would have been a terrible trade. Why would the Jazz give a pick?

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

We're stuck with Raja

 

[Scorpjazz]

Sap and a pick for Mayo? Nay, I say a big NAY! crazy idea..over rated Mayo

 

[Stickler]

Certainly they would have accepted the Golden State pick and Millsap for Mayo. So, yes, we could have gotten him. Because that is an absurdly lopsided trade in favor of Memphis.

 

[Lost_Jazz_Fan]

I'd love to have Mayo on the team but that trade in comparison to what the Pacers were offering is way too much.

 

[PrinceJL]

if this year's GS pick doesnt get us a player we need (perimeter wing), when KOC must trade that away for OJ.

 

[The Pearl]

Mayo is excellent. 40% from the field. He will fit right in with CJ Bell and completing the Chuck A Rama Trio.

 

[jazzrule]

I'd love to have Mayo on the team but that trade in comparison to what the Pacers were offering is way too much.

Yeah you are right I got to carried away in not wanting a certain someone NOT starting at shooting guard for us. But I would have had to look at a staight up of Millsap for a good shooting guard, since we are loaded with power forwards. Hard to believe no one was interested in Millsap for a good shooting guard. I just wanted to give Flavor more development time to. The Jazz are overloaded at the power forward spot. And thanks everyone for not saying anything about my sp. error in the title.

 

[BetterThanESPN]

What's everyone fascination with Mayo? Dude is a chucker just like Miles. Go after someone who can shoot, especially if you're giving up a pick AND one of your best players in Millsap.

 

[mfree]

I know there will be many opinions on this, but I think Millsap and a pick would have been an overpay for Mayo.

I really like Millsap's game with the Jazz, and see him as a cornerstone going forward. The rotation we saw tonight with Elson and Favors backing up Millsap and Big Al looked good. I could also see Big Al playing the 4 with Fes getting some play at 5.

With Okur questionable, and Evans still really young and skinny, I see Millsap as less than disposable at this point.

 

[gregbroncs]

I know there will be many opinions on this, but I think Millsap and a pick would have been an overpay for Mayo.

I really like Millsap's game with the Jazz, and see him as a cornerstone going forward. The rotation we saw tonight with Elson and Favors backing up Millsap and Big Al looked good. I could also see Big Al playing the 4 with Fes getting some play at 5.

With Okur questionable, and Evans still really young and skinny, I see Millsap as less than disposable at this point.

There will not be many opinions on this. It's a terrible trade for Utah. Millsap straight up for Mayo is a terrible trade for Utah. That GS pick for Mayo is a terrible trade for Utah. Few if any will agree with the OP on wanting this trade. And I'm in the Millsap is not that great crowd. I still think this trade is completely trash.

 

[ankle breaker]

why the hell would you want that chucker on the jazz?

 

[JJ Rage]

The Pacers were willing to give away Josh McRoberts and you're talking about giving up a starter AND a pick? Dude, no. Just no.

 

[Stifle Tower]

AS much as I hate Raja and CJ, I have to say "hold the Mayo." Yeah, I know, but someone was going to say it.

I think the GS pick, or our own lottery pick (if we miss the playoffs) can net us a good PG. I think some teams will be looking to cut salary if/when the new CBA goes into effect. Utah is well-positioned with AK's salary coming off the books and Okur's expiring after next season. We also have the MLE available and will likely have space under the luxury tax to use it. So draft a SF with NJ's pick and trade for a veteran SG.

 

[Favors Flave]

Why do you guys want a new PG? Harris had an excellent debut

 

[Jazz4ever]

AS much as I hate Raja and CJ, I have to say "hold the Mayo." Yeah, I know, but someone was going to say it.

I think the GS pick, or our own lottery pick (if we miss the playoffs) can net us a good PG. I think some teams will be looking to cut salary if/when the new CBA goes into effect. Utah is well-positioned with AK's salary coming off the books and Okur's expiring after next season. We also have the MLE available and will likely have space under the luxury tax to use it. So draft a SF with NJ's pick and trade for a veteran SG.

Unless the Jazz can get Irving (unlikely), I doubt they go with a PG. Reason being Devon Harris is no slouch and only 27. He will be in his prime for another 3 years. There is also a glut of quality point guards in the NBA now, its a buyers' market.
The one position the Jazz need most, SG, is completely absent from this years draft. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jazz offer the Thunder the pick for James Harden. He really is redundant with Durant being the primary scoring wing.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Why do you guys want a new PG? Harris had an excellent debut

Price will be gone, Watson has maybe 2 years left. The Jazz always carry 3 PG's. So bringing in Jimmer MIGHT make sense if no one else is impressive. Jimmer will never be a starter in the NBA, IMO, but he could be a terrific backup. So there is no conflict with having Harris start and having Jimmer come off the bench. This is a very weak draft, even worse than last season. I mean, if the choice is between another Hayward and a local guy who will fill the stands, Miller just may push for the guy who will make him the most money.

 

[Ben10]

I wouldn't want OJ terrible attitude Mayo anyway. But for Milsap AND a pick? The OP needs to go see a shrink. Because his head is not on right.