Hayward struggled tonight - I wonder if this means anything for the deadline.
Hayward & Jazz - not close to agreement (Hayward leaving 4/40 on the table)
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Absolutely.
David Stern
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I'm going to get blasted for saying this, but we should seriously look into trading Hayward when his value will be at its highest - this season. He's going to get vastly overpaid, and won't ever be worth $10 million per year. I'd be in favor of not trying to sign him to an extension at this point, and if we don't trade him then let's see what he gets in RFA.
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And yes I do agree with your post - this is the time to push for the extension and we need to strike quickly.
Not blasting you bro, I for one would support this.
If we can't get an extension done I'd say let all the teams know that he's available and let the bidding begins. Clippers might be interested? How about the Celtics with Brad Stevens? Let's get something for him this season instead of over-paying for a 3rd best player in a contending team.
trigg3r
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I have a really bad feeling. Boler and Harpring were talking about him being the face of the franchise blah blah blah. They better not give him some ridiculous deal.
As a representative here at JazzFanz I would like to formally welcome you to our forum.
And yes I do agree with your post - this is the time to push for the extension and we need to strike quickly.
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And exactly. Maybe Hayward's camp will realize he might not get the offer they are expecting should he become a FA and opt for long term security now. 4-40 would be great, although I'd be ok with 4-44.
The way our FO had waited this long gives me a good feeling Lindsey and his new assistant GM knows what they're doing though. I don't think they'll give up so easily now. Also the more we wait it out, the more leverage the team has I think because at the end of the day Corbin can control Hayward's minutes, etc.
David Stern
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Exactly my thought process. I just wonder what a team like Boston would be willing to give up for him. If we don't get an offer we like, then hold on to him until free agency.
shadler
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As a representative here at JazzFanz I would like to formally welcome you to our forum.
And yes I do agree with your post - this is the time to push for the extension and we need to strike quickly.
With a strong draft, it might not be a bad option. He forced way too many TO(again).
I'm not turning on Hayward. I still love him as a player.
But if he's thinking about bankrupting this franchise by asking for more than $12m with what he brings to the table, then he's got another thing coming. Fair is fair. Does he really think he's better than Favors?
David Stern
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I don't think anyone is turning on him, we just don't want the Jazz to overpay him. And if someone else wants to overpay him, then let's get something in return.
Sneakers
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When it came out that he was hardballing us for more than what Favors made... man... wasn't I arguing with you literally earlier that night saying we should pay Hayward and be done with it? We don't like having the screwz put to us