Shoud the Jazz Claim Josh Smith?

[Coach Ellis]

Ingles for 500K or Josh Smith for 14 million for the next 3 years? Ingles and it's not even close especially having in mind that we are not contending right now.

Once you factor in the money, it's a no-brainer. Smith is toxic and his contract is an albatross. In hindsight, the Pistons should have been elated that the Kings wanted to make a deal in the offseason. SVG nixed it and it bit him in the ***. He'll end up on a contender and probably play well for half a season. . . but any team that signs him to big money deserves exactly what they get.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

HT advocating to get a player is the kiss of death for that player. Smith is doomed.

What's the difference between Lance and Josh Smith? Both guys are cancerous yet you have consistently liked Lance. Not to change the subject just curious.

I wouldn't sign Josh once he cleared waivers and I definitely wouldn't claim him off waivers. There is absolutely talent there, but we aren't a fringe contender or even a playoff team looking to get over the hump.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

What's the difference between Lance and Josh Smith? Both guys are cancerous yet you have consistently liked Lance. Not to change the subject just curious.

I wouldn't sign Josh once he cleared waivers and I definitely wouldn't claim him off waivers. There is absolutely talent there, but we aren't a fringe contender or even a playoff team looking to get over the hump.

Lance still plays very good defense and has more of a position that fits on this team.

 

[Jazz4ever]

.417 TS and .243 3PT? Even Trey Burke laughs at that.

 

[gregbroncs]

The dude may be a cancer, but this year if he were on the Jazz he would be fifth in scoring, second in rebounding, second in assists (More than Hayward) and 2nd in blocked shots. Would you rather have him or Ingles coming off the bench?

Ingles

 

[fishonjazz]

.417 TS and .243 3PT? Even Trey Burke laughs at that.

I bet lance stephenson is jealous of those numbers

 

[Stifle Tower]

As of today give me Ingles 100 out of 100 times! If we were contenders with a group of players who are tough with personality you're right. Just not the time. So please let go.

Not even then.
Josh Smith does not make a team better. Empty stats.

 

[tleikheen]

Trey passes the ball to Josh at the three pt line ,"take the 3 Josh",he passes back to Trey ,"you take the 3 Trey".......Jazzfanz everywhere at the edge of there seat.......

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

asking if we should claim josh smith off waivers is like asking a dude if he wants to be punched in the nuts.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Addition by subtraction. I think this move was made right now to allow Monroe and Drummond to play together without Smith's horrible efficiency issues and bad attitude dragging the team down as SVG tries to build around his twin towers. This move screams of tryin to extend Monroe next year. They've kept him, so they still have his Bird rights and can sign him for more than any other team. They just need to convince him to stay. Getting rid of Josh Smith was a step inthe right direction.

Right. But you would think they'd at least be able to trade him for expirings. Heck, I'm sure they might have even been willing to GIVE a 2nd-round pick to shed the contract. But no one wanted him at his rate of pay. At the very least, he'd be a contract to trade NEXT year. That they're willing to take a cap hit for 4 years in order to dump him speaks volumes.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Sickest alt/troll in the game tbh

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

Delete yr account

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[QuinSnydersHair]

Josh Smith probably thinks he's a starter especially on a team with 9 wins. I doubt this experiment would end well. To answer your question, I'd take a one armed Ingles.

 

[Stifle Tower]

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Well-played, sir.

 

[freakazoid]

 

[Ron Mexico]

Dont want him, but I am surprised there was no trade market for him. I am also surprised some team with cap room doesnt pick him up before he clears the waiver and try to trade him next year around the trade deadline to a contender. I think he will be worth something and a few teams need to spend money next year anyways might as well take a risk on him. Hope he plays a little better on your team and next years trade deadline you could pick up a player or two you want or at least a late first round pick from a contender.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Dont want him, but I am surprised there was no trade market for him. I am also surprised some team with cap room doesnt pick him up before he clears the waiver and try to trade him next year around the trade deadline to a contender. I think he will be worth something and a few teams need to spend money next year anyways might as well take a risk on him. Hope he plays a little better on your team and next years trade deadline you could pick up a player or two you want or at least a late first round pick from a contender.

Well to trade him, someone has to match salary. Doubt anyone was willing to give up expirings for him. The only way to get him was to probably part with draft picks or take on longer salary at the same price.

 

[Ron Mexico]

Well to trade him, someone has to match salary. Doubt anyone was willing to give up expirings for him. The only way to get him was to probably part with draft picks or take on longer salary at the same price.

Apparently you are right but I would have guessed one of the playoff teams making a push this year would have given up an expiring contract for him, frankly I dont love him but I think he is worth the risk for some teams on the fringe of contending.

 

[The Thriller]

I think we should claim him. Tear up his contract. And give him the max. And bulldoze the statues out front and create one with smooth clanking a non-dunk shot.

 

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