Sexual Favors
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Here's the list of free agents, https://hoopshype.com/free_agency_2014.htm
I think we all want Lebron, but we need to be realistic. Melo wants a contender, money and a big city. Wade is a ghost. Bosh and Pau are overkill here, and probably overrated at this stage of their careers. Dirk and Duncan aren't leaving Texas, etc.
Having said all that, 2014 free agency offers the Jazz a very real opportunity to significantly improve their bench, and thus their team. Seeing our needs as, A. shooters, B. toughness and defense, C. SFs, and D. PGs, I've come up with the following names as possible targets:
(This list operates under two assumptions. A. The young core and rookies are focal points, and B. We aren't using our available cap space to absorb trash for picks again.
Vets off the Bench:
Kirk Hinrich - Decent shooter, and gritty defender. Tough. Jazz sorely need these qualities.
Andrei Kirilenko - Worth more than what he's making this year. Hometown ties, and a player option to leave sinking ship that is BK. If he'd come for 4 million, I'd welcome him home to finish his career here. SF is teams biggest need, since Hayward's 6'8" wingspan makes him an SG. If Hayward leaves, we really need help on the wing.
Ray Allen - One of the best shooters to ever do it. Probably wants a contender, but if he wants to coach after his career, coming here and teaching our guys to shoot would look great on his resume. Jazz were able to persuade him to talk to Trey before Heat game at ESA, so there might be a sliver of hope. Only made 3.2 mil this year. Since we'll have a lot of young players who will still be on rookie contracts, we could offer him a two year deal, with the second being a player option. Wishful thinking.
Shaun Livingston - had a solid year for BK. Length and D. Would be an awesome backup.
Mike Miller - past his prime, but healthier than he's been in recent years. Ray Allen theory.
Marvin Williams. At 3-4 mil, I like him. In a reserve role at SF, and SF only, I like him. Be certain his health checks out, though.
Pricey FA's Who We Could Get, But Probably Aren't Worth It:
Eric Bledsoe - Depending on who we draft, and what kind of offer another team throws at Hayward. If Phoenix is one of those teams, we should repay the favor by going after Bledsoe. Still young. Defensive upgrade at the point.
Trevor Ariza - long and athletic defender for the wing. Only 28 yr old. Could be a plan B if we don't get an SF from the draft who we feel is worth starting, and if Hayward leaves. When all is said and done, it's rather depressing.
Luol Dang - Great D and length. Is still 29, so you probably have to pay him. At 29, you wonder how many decent years are left.
It's a Risk:
Michael Beasley: has produced in limited minutes for the Heat this year. Contract would be cheap. Is still only 25. Have to be sure the shenanigans are in the past. Huge risk. Big reward.
What do you guys think? Who should we target, and why would they be good fits here?
I think we all want Lebron, but we need to be realistic. Melo wants a contender, money and a big city. Wade is a ghost. Bosh and Pau are overkill here, and probably overrated at this stage of their careers. Dirk and Duncan aren't leaving Texas, etc.
Having said all that, 2014 free agency offers the Jazz a very real opportunity to significantly improve their bench, and thus their team. Seeing our needs as, A. shooters, B. toughness and defense, C. SFs, and D. PGs, I've come up with the following names as possible targets:
(This list operates under two assumptions. A. The young core and rookies are focal points, and B. We aren't using our available cap space to absorb trash for picks again.
Vets off the Bench:
Kirk Hinrich - Decent shooter, and gritty defender. Tough. Jazz sorely need these qualities.
Andrei Kirilenko - Worth more than what he's making this year. Hometown ties, and a player option to leave sinking ship that is BK. If he'd come for 4 million, I'd welcome him home to finish his career here. SF is teams biggest need, since Hayward's 6'8" wingspan makes him an SG. If Hayward leaves, we really need help on the wing.
Ray Allen - One of the best shooters to ever do it. Probably wants a contender, but if he wants to coach after his career, coming here and teaching our guys to shoot would look great on his resume. Jazz were able to persuade him to talk to Trey before Heat game at ESA, so there might be a sliver of hope. Only made 3.2 mil this year. Since we'll have a lot of young players who will still be on rookie contracts, we could offer him a two year deal, with the second being a player option. Wishful thinking.
Shaun Livingston - had a solid year for BK. Length and D. Would be an awesome backup.
Mike Miller - past his prime, but healthier than he's been in recent years. Ray Allen theory.
Marvin Williams. At 3-4 mil, I like him. In a reserve role at SF, and SF only, I like him. Be certain his health checks out, though.
Pricey FA's Who We Could Get, But Probably Aren't Worth It:
Eric Bledsoe - Depending on who we draft, and what kind of offer another team throws at Hayward. If Phoenix is one of those teams, we should repay the favor by going after Bledsoe. Still young. Defensive upgrade at the point.
Trevor Ariza - long and athletic defender for the wing. Only 28 yr old. Could be a plan B if we don't get an SF from the draft who we feel is worth starting, and if Hayward leaves. When all is said and done, it's rather depressing.
Luol Dang - Great D and length. Is still 29, so you probably have to pay him. At 29, you wonder how many decent years are left.
It's a Risk:
Michael Beasley: has produced in limited minutes for the Heat this year. Contract would be cheap. Is still only 25. Have to be sure the shenanigans are in the past. Huge risk. Big reward.
What do you guys think? Who should we target, and why would they be good fits here?
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