[Jones]BREAKING: Jazz willing to engage Celtics in S&T talks: But Gordon Hayward must agree

[kabenac]

So I'll go ahead and mention it... if we landed Crowder, would anyone be open to exploring Love again?

I was waiting for someone to mention that. Cavs are in salary cap hell.

 

[Elizah Huge]

Seeing as how DL is walking around the stadium giving ad hoc interviews to various media, it's hard to believe they are seriously working hard on an imminent deal.

Maybe they already have the deal in place and are just waiting for the go-ahead from Hayward.


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[colton]

Corey Crowder played for the Jazz in 1991-92. Here's the story about the Jazz giving his son (Jae) his old shoes.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/...Corey-Crowders-old-shoes-find-a-new-home.html

Awesome story, how great would it be if that simple act of kindness helps Jae be super thrilled about playing for the Jazz (if the trade happens).

 

[Jazz4ever]

Seeing as how DL is walking around the stadium giving ad hoc interviews to various media, it's hard to believe they are seriously working hard on an imminent deal.

Ainge might have said 1st round pick and DL slammed the phone down.

 

[enchilada_style]

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That dude with the face on the left it kind of blowing my mind

 

[royzzz]

Then they are dumb.

Sorry .. let me rephrase that.

I mean .. what would that mean for the Celtics?
What are their other options other than trade those that are under contract to avoid or at least go near the luxury tax line?

 

[kabenac]

That dude with the face on the left it kind of blowing my mind

I think that's Duane Causwell.

 

[colton]

Sorry .. let me rephrase that.

I mean .. what would that mean for the Celtics?
What are their other options other than trade those that are under contract to avoid or at least go near the luxury tax line?

As I understand it, it's not so much about luxury tax as it is about the salary cap. In order for the Celtics to pay Hayword a max contract, they have to clear salary space. So they have to trade out some salary without taking any back. That requires dealing with a team that is under the salary cap (who wants the players), or possibly with the jazz in a sign and trade.

 

[akirac73]

David Benoit borrowed John Stockton's shorts for that game...

 

[olden_undercover]

I think that's Duane "The Face " Causwell.

Fixed.

 

[colton]

Oh, and if Hayward pushes for this, I may actually forgive the last 36 hours.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Nope. Hayward fan. Came to jazz 7 years ago as a fan and genuinely love the jazz. I’ve even travelled from Midwest to SLC to see a game

I had planned to stay a jazz fan but add Celtics for Hayward.

The fan and media reaction to Hayward who was a UFA is so classless and immature I now hope the jazz are out of the playoffs for many years.

If this is how the city treats a class act good luck getting anyone to come here

There is nothing wrong with following players and being a fan of the NBA that way.

You got to give a fan-base some time to blow off steam. I think the Jazz fans will look back at Hayward's time more positively than they do now a few years from now.

 

[akirac73]

Oh, and if Hayward pushes for this, I may actually forgive the last 36 hours.

Same here...my hate level for the guy would decrease from a 10 down to a 8.5

 

[The Midnight]

Same here...my hate level for the guy would decrease from a 10 down to a 8.5

Down to 5 for me. You don't see Clips fan getting angry that CP3 left. He gave the Clips a boatload of assets.

 

[Scat]

As I understand it, it's not so much about luxury tax as it is about the salary cap. In order for the Celtics to pay Hayword a max contract, they have to clear salary space. So they have to trade out some salary without taking any back. That requires dealing with a team that is under the salary cap (who wants the players), or possibly with the jazz in a sign and trade.

How funny would it be if they couldn't clear the space...

 

[Deleted member 95]

Same here...my hate level for the guy would decrease from a 10 down to a 8.5

LMFAO

 

[royzzz]

As I understand it, it's not so much about luxury tax as it is about the salary cap. In order for the Celtics to pay Hayword a max contract, they have to clear salary space. So they have to trade out some salary without taking any back. That requires dealing with a team that is under the salary cap (who wants the players), or possibly with the jazz in a sign and trade.

thanks.
so if they can't clear space?
then Hayward is up for grabs again to other teams?

apologies for these salary,cap,etc questions

 

[colton]

thanks.
so if they can't clear space?
then Hayward is up for grabs again to other teams?

apologies for these salary,cap,etc questions

I think so. Unless Hayward agrees to take less.

 

[Cappy_Smurf]

Oh, and if Hayward pushes for this, I may actually forgive the last 36 hours.

Nah, if Hayward wanted to, he could just a small pay cut. The reason they need to clear room is so they can give him max dollars. I'd have more respect for him to make a sacrifice than expecting the team to so he can get his.

My hate/disrespect is eternal and infinite.

 

[akirac73]

Down to 5 for me. You don't see Clips fan getting angry that CP3 left. He gave the Clips a boatload of assets.

Clips fans weren't angry because they didn't have to endure "The Indecision" and wait 6 hours for a garbage article to be written. CP3 handled his situation with class, straight to the point, no circus acts. I respect that guy...