Oh... I can see it happening and me wanting to gouge my eyes out.
I think Norman is a little better but I think his next contract will be a lot more than Trent's. It is a weird deal all the way around imo. Thought Raps could get something long term for him.
I think Powell was grabbed as a CJ replacement.
I thought they would get a little more for Gordon but they killed it and actually moved the franchise in the right direction. They will have a **** ton of space now too... They can go hard for a young RFA or absorb some fodder from other teams.
I haven’t watched a lot of Portland, but whenever I do, Trent is a consistent, high-motor bulldog on the perimeter. I’m not surprised Uriji is interested. Trent will work out in Toronto.
I don't think so... I think they wanted another guy that can shoot and create a bit more than Trent.
Also Zach is a FA after next year... the pick they send this year will be middle of the road and the 2023 pick could be a lotto pick. Bulls pushing all in like this now is a little questionable imo.
Well the Jazz waited until Hayward’s contract year to even pretend they were going for it and that didn’t work out.
I've joked about this too and while I'm joking about it, I'm also serious. If Exum was bought out, we would be the only team knocking. And for all of our talk about "don't disrupt chemistry" and someone used to not getting a lot of time, plus the idea that he's the Harden stopper, I'd put a signing as like 80% chance if he were bought out. But that would require him to be bought out. His agent probably doesn't want to accept less money because he may never play in the league again, unless he has that assurance from us, but that's just for signing a minimum deal for a couple months, so there's not a lot of motivation to walk away from guaranteed money. And if Houston wants to drink some of the Kool Aid.
Different players
Acquiring Vuce gives them the best chance at keeping Zach though. Just look at Bucks desperate attempt in keeping Giannis by going all-in to get Jrue. It paid off the moment Giannis sign that extension. And what they gave up to get Vuce is nothing compared to the 4 firsts bucks gave to acquire Jrue. I'd say it's a massive victory for the bulls regardless of Zach resign or not. They are well positioned to be a playoff team for the next three seasons.
Yeah not great from a Jazz fans perspective...... But there are certainly teams out there like the Bulls and Kings that will take a W for just making the playoffs.
