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Why trading up for Russell should be the priority

Catchall said:
The Lakers are a team that might trade Russell or Mudiay. The reasoning would be that they want to attract an All Star-caliber FA (like Dragic) rather than wait to develop a young guard, especially when they already like Clarkson. The Lakers also have plenty of other needs to address. However, they could just take a player like Hezonja or Winslow rather than deal with the Jazz.

I don't really see any scenario the puts Russell on the Jazz without giving up Favors, Gobert or possibly Exum.
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If only they weren't sentimental, we could take on Kobe's massive 25 mil remaining year for the pick, and just pay the the price for a year. Kobe wouldn't stand for Exum being timid either. Too bad Kobe is hell bent on staying there, too.
 
I remember a couple of years ago people was saying the same thing about Marcus Smart. Then Marcus Smart didn't declare and the next draft we had opportunity to draft him and didn't.
 
I love me some alec burks but I would package him and a bunch of picks for deangelo curry
 
Hood is legit.


I like Mario, but that package is way too much for what we know.

Catchall said:
I would still trade Hood + 12 + another pick to get Hezonja if that's somehow possible.

I would make the same trade for Porzingis, actually. I still see Hood as a back-up.
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Am I the only one who doesn't read karl malone's posts unless they are no more than two paragraphs long or have a TLDR version because it's unhealthy to fall asleep behind computer desk?
 
It would cost way too much to move up from #12 to the top five. If we finish in the the top three, I'm all for it, but not at the expense of all the assets we've accumulated.
 
I too like Byron Russell. But I don't think we have to give up this many assets to get someone in his 40s.
 
Dr. Jones said:
Agree.. and I wouldn't do that. Although I am not as high on Russell as most here. I like him more around #5.
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Even at #5, the price for moving up from #12 would be steep. Hood and the #12 won't get it done, The #12 and future firsts won't be enough. Agree with you and idiot; the price for moving up is not worth it.

Not really in love with any free agent PG's, but who knows what may be available at the deadline. Or even this summer if a team is looking to clear cap space. WE could always trade the draft rights to whomever we pick, especially if that player is a big and then we convince Tomic to come over.
 
Stifle Tower said:
Even at #5, the price for moving up from #12 would be steep. Hood and the #12 won't get it done, The #12 and future firsts won't be enough. Agree with you and idiot; the price for moving up is not worth it.

Not really in love with any free agent PG's, but who knows what may be available at the deadline. Or even this summer if a team is looking to clear cap space. WE could always trade the draft rights to whomever we pick, especially if that player is a big and then we convince Tomic to come over.
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we're okay at PG, imo.

We need a scoring wing and another BIG.
 
Philly, NY, and the Lakers all need PGs. Good luck having Russell or Mudiay slip past them.
And on the back stop, you have Sacramento, who needs a PG and PF. Maybe the Jazz could trade Burke or Exum + 1st rounder for Sac's 1st, but I don't think they would go for it and I don't think Russell or Mudiay would be there at 6.
If Jazz stick at 12 and want a PG, Jerian Grant or Cameron Payne will probably be available.
 
Dr. Jones said:
we're okay at PG, imo.

We need a scoring wing and another BIG.
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I think we need more shooting than scoring on the wing. For example, I'd take 12-14ppg wing who shoots 6-7 3s a game and shoots them at 39-40%(Danny Green, Wesley Matthews type) than someone like Demar DeRozan who is a scorer(20-22ppg), but not a shooter(29-30% from 3).
 
I still think Jordan pushed off and that Russell is past his prime. I say don't trade to get him.
 
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Dr. Jones said:
Yeah, that's what I meant.
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I wonder if Alec or Rodney can become that. Alec right now seems more like a scorer than shooter, but was showing some nice shooting potential before he got injured(shot 38% for the season and 43% on catch and shoot 3s - that's really exciting to see). The thing is to what extent he'd be willing to change his game and just shoot the 3s on the catch when he's open instead of looking to put the ball on the floor. I think the more of a threat he is from 3 the more he will be able to attack closeouts too. He also shared on the last day interview that he's been working on fixing his form and reducing his leg kick... will be interesting to see how that will affect him.

Rodney's shooting has been up and down all season, but was actually pretty good post all-star game. He finished the season at .365 from 3 on 3.4 attempts in 21mpg for the season, which translates to 5.8 3s per 36. The numbers post all-star are 42% from 3 on 5.7 attempts per 36. Right now he seems like the best bet we have for a shooter on the wing. The fact that he's showing playmaking to go along with his shooting is really encouraging.
 
I've decided that trading up for a top-3 pick is nearly impossible these days and in all likelihood not a smart decision. As draft day approaches, teams seem to really overvalue top 5 draft picks. I don't think anyone on the board would be happy with what we'd have to give up to get into the top 5 where Russell will almost surely go.

I'm also less inclined to do so because I think I'm higher on Exum than most. I think the kid will be, at worst, one of the better starting PG's in the league by 2016-2017. With Hood, Burks, and Hayward in the fold I think our backcourt will be just fine.

The plan is in place, Jazz Fanz, just ride the wave.
 
I have no idea who this thread is about. I don't think any of you are talking about Westbrook are you?
 
VINYLONE said:
I have no idea who this thread is about. I don't think any of you are talking about Westbrook are you?
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Yes! This post implies that there is someone about on my level of ignorance regarding draft prospects! Anyway, the thread is about D'Angelo Russell.
 
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