Klay is overshadowed and could reasonably seek another place. Not expecting it.I don't see any of those players coming to the Jazz other than Nikola. Klay is not going to leave one of the best teams in NBA history. Jimmy Butler is a big market guy. Kristaps Porzingis......... Maybe, and I would love it.
I think though that DM and Rudy with the right pieces (which I believe we have many of) Is a winning combination. Rudy and Donovan are young. Rubio is still young. Dante is young. I'm not ready to submit to a rebuild. We have two possible HOF players and really talented role players. Future looks bright.
Is there a single thing that indicates to you that Jimmy Butler is a "big market guy"?
And you can't go after any of these guys with Rubio or any other go-nowhere salary.
So, go into 2019 with your foundation and a bunch of cap space and try like hell to make something happen. If it doesn't work, we're out, what, Hood? Exum? Worth the risk.