Part 2
Assuming the Jazz either waive Favors to make cap space, or pick up his option and trade him who are some stretch/playmaking 4’s the Jazz could go after? Which one would you like the Jazz to get most?
Depends on what's available to them in free agency. A lot of this is going to be done in real time.
I’m a Favors fan. I love the starting 5 now with him there. You think it’s more likely the Jazz keep him thanks to the trade? DL was pretty firm on believing in the Rudy/Derrick front court.
The Jazz absolutely love Favors. That being said, they are going to weigh their options in the first few days of free agency.
Would you say this offer was “better” than Utah’s offer at the deadline last season?
Yes, because Crowder and Korver weren't on the table in February
1) Do you think the Jazz consider waiving Favors for two quality depth pieces (e.g. Trevor Ariza plus Garrett Temple)?
2) Which Jazz role players will benefit most from playing with Mike Conley?
1) It could be a possibility, depending on what is available
2) Shooters who can defend
If the Jazz do buy back into the early second round, do you think they’ll do it before the draft hoping someone they like is still around or are they more likely to wait and see if someone falls to a range they can get to?
Can go either way. A lot of that is done in real time. Example: The Mitchell trade
Any chance the Jazz work their way into the first round tonight?
Very very slim
Do you think the Jazz have a better shot at getting the best undrafted prospects on our summer league team now that we have a few roster spots available? May be a chance to find a Van Fleet, Wes Matthews.
Yes. Absolutely. This is a great point
Are the Jazz currently in talks for trading up or is that something that comes up later?
A lot of that happens during the draft. They have a willingness to move up and are looking for opportunity
Chance of the Bulls trading up?
Not sure. I know a ton of teams are trying to get that No. 4 spot
Do we still have the 4 million dollar trade exception that we got in the Korver trade with Cleveland?
Yes. Have that until December
Any word on what Memphis plans to do with Crowder?
Not yet. Should be interesting
Is Vince Carter a realistic target for the Jazz?
No. Not realistic
Do you think this trade pushes Korver into retirement?
No. I think it pushes him to Los Angeles where he will play for the Lakers (my opinion)
Would Jazz prioritize a shooting wing or a shooting 4 with the MLE? Not think of any names in particular, just position.
I think they will prioritize best available, as long as he can shoot and defend
Can you see the jazz trading up for one of Philadelphia’s pics in the second round?
I wouldn't be shocked....
I am reading conflicting reports... does Conley have an Early termination option on his contract... is he possibly going to leave after one season? If he does excercise his ETO, does the Jazz still have his Bird rights?
He does, but very very very small chance he leaves 30 million on the table, so count on him picking it up, unless he absolutely hates his experience....
Who is Utah’s closing 5?
Ask me when the roster is set....but right now I would say Conley, Mitchell, Ingles, O'Neale, Gobert…...but long way to go yet
Wouldn’t the jazz target someone who can play right away in the draft?
Yes. They want someone who can come in and play instantly
If Jazz are trying to move up tonight, what assets do you think they would include? Just their late 2nd and cash? Or any future picks?
Future second round pick and cash
would the jazz be intererested in JaMycheal or Noah Vonleh? i think they'd be good midlevel targets
Green, yes, Vonleh, no
What about Kevin Love in Utah? 1) is itpossible? 2) do the Jazz have interest?
Not possible. They no longer have the assets
When you say the Jazz need shooting & defense, a lot of us assume that means a stretch 4 that can defend. Is it possible to move Joe and/or Royce to play stretch 4 minutes if the Jazz get a 3 & D player that plays the 2/3? I didn't realize that Royce and Jae were very similiar is hieght and weight.
Royce can play the stretch four for - ahem - stretches....Ingles isn't a stretch four at all. Doesn't rebound well enough at that spot
So was the jazz the leader for Harris?
I think so
When you say "future second rounder and cash" being used to potentially trade up, does that mean they want to keep 53 this year as well?
Not sure. They possibly could include 53 as well. Depends on what other teams ask
It seems like Conley was most effective with shooting big men on the floor with him (Gasol, Jackson Jr.) to play a trailing forward. He would drive, and just kick it out to Gasol above the break on fastbreaks. Don't you think Portis is the perfect fit for that style?
Portis isn't likely an option for the Jazz...He's a restricted free agent, and not sure why Washington would allow him to walk
If the Jazz did renounce Favs to go after Harris (or another FA), could they turn around & re-negotiate a new contract with him? If that is legal, is it feasible?
No. They would no longer have his bird rights, which means they would have to be under the cap to offer him a contract. Simply put, if the Jazz renounce Derrick, he's gone. There's no coming back
There is a rumor out there that Otto Porter has been made available in trade talks. Have you heard any rumblings of this and if so would the Jazz be interested?
Haven't heard.....He's a good player, tho, so if I were the Jazz I would at least explore
The crazy thing about this draft, is it seems like the player the Jazz had their eyes on at 23 could very well be available around 40-53. Is that the vibe around the league?
Great point. That's exactly how the Jazz feel
