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2020 NBA trade deadline discussion

I do think that at the end of the day Bjelica partially solves our Ed problem. I think of all he has to focus on are the boards and defense, he’ll be fine. Clarkson, Royce, Bjelica, and Davis + another starter is a good bench rotation.

Fond out what Sacramento wants.
 
zyzz said:
Forgot to add Bjelica, who Locke has mentioned a lot. And Andy Larsen mentioned on The Weekly Run that the Jazz have tried to trade for him and sign him in the past.
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This one stuck out to me... I think it’s doable but I think he’d have solid trade value if the kings moved on. I think he’s kinda underrated.
 
NAOS said:
I mean, I’d do it. But Miami doesn’t have all those open slots, so they obviously only do this to shed salary (which may be a concern). They are a legit threat in the East, though, so I can see them retaining all depth.
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They do want to shed salary... they are hard capped and want to sign Chris Silva to a real contract instead of his two way deal.
 
NAOS said:
For sure. I’m glad Bradley is gonna get his chance over the next month. But I expect a legitimate upgrade if he doesn’t step up. Olynyk would be an upgrade (not a great rebounder, but I think he’s a good team defender and plays pick-n-pop while moving the ball... those would be huge attributes for us). Frank doesn’t feel like one.
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After struggling with the Niang experience... I want more of a defender. Kelly is a good passer and shooter... but I heard his defense has slipped. I’d probably still be totally cool with adding him or Frank.
 
Bjelica can certainly help Utah. He only played for poorly run clubs like MIN and SAC so far while he's the kind of guy that can contribute to a playoff team. Tough and cold-blooded with a lot of malicious bones. He's a former Fenerbahce player like Udoh, Bojan.

Former FB players have been doing well in the NBA and it's no coincidence. Fener's coach Obradovic might easily be the best in the world -if you don't believe me ask Coach Q who spent a year in Europe. Obra is also superb at developing players so Utah should keep a close eye on former and current FB players.

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I highly doubt Utah can land Bjelica. He's been putting up impressive numbers this season and might be pricey. You also don't deal with SAC's GM Divac, a gigantic piece of crap. And a more athletic/quick PF is more needed for Utah. Someone like a taller Trevor Booker.

For bolstering the bench I would recommend another ex-FB player that could be had pretty easily: Nicolo Melli.
Donovan almost killed his career with this dunk but dude can play. He's a team-first dude that would play one-legged if he's asked, a great as #8, #9 option, perhaps more going forward. The rumor in Turkish media hints a possible return to Fenerbahce following his poor start in NOP. Perhaps he can be acquired for a bag of chips.

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I don't think Belly is in the cards for this year - if DL could pull that off with the movable assets he has that would be a minor miracle. I'm sure Vlade would want to package him with Ariza - in that case he'd probably drive them both to SLC himself.

Belly's contract is not guaranteed for 20-21 and while he's having a solid year I don't see him in Sac's long term plans. Jazz will probably have yet another chance to pick him up.

I've watched a lot of Belly over the past couple years - folks should be aware that his defense is maybe a notch or two above Georges - that is to say very, very bad.

He's above average in everything else though.
 
infection said:
That should remove Wood from being a possibility.
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But it doesn't change anything about his contract status or probably even their ability to retain him (depending on how much cap space they could theoretically have this offseason).
 
Thee jazz fan said:
I would like to trade Conley. Is this possible with Conley’s albatross of a contract?
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I’d be shocked if the Jazz trade Conley this year. They may not even next year either. I wouldn’t have made the trade to get him - (would have preferred a move for a wing or stretch 4) - but the reality is that there’s no way they can recoup what they paid to get him by the deadline.

They need to hope he lives up to the hype in the playoffs - similar to Kyle Lowry. I could see Mike opting in and getting traded in the offseason though.

Also. . . Conley’s contract expires this year or next. It’s a substantial investment, but hardly an albatross.
 
It sounds like Tony Bradley has supplanted Ed Davis in the rotation. Ed is taking it well and being the solid teammate that everyone expected him to be.

It looks more likely that Ed is going to be traded. If that’s the case, I hope the Jazz do right by him and he lands in a good situation.

As it stands, the Jazz could bring back up to $8.2 million incoming salary - adding NWG would bump that number up to ~ $10 million AND provide the team with an open roster spot to add a buyout guy to round out the roster.
 
We're not gonna trade Conley lol. But it would be kinda funny if we waived Green, traded Davis, traded Conley, and Mudiay and Bogey were the only ones left after the hyped offseason.
 
Thee jazz fan said:
I would like to trade Conley. Is this possible with Conley’s albatross of a contract?
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Philly fans seem to be getting sick of Horford, I think I'd like something there.

K-Love is eternally available, though I wouldn't do it with his injury history.

CP3, though our fans hate him with a passion. Doesn't address fit issues.

The Spurs have big money guys in DD/Aldridge, but I'd rather hope Conley rounds into form.

Griffin might be available, would have to think long and hard on that one.
 
Eminence said:
Philly fans seem to be getting sick of Horford, I think I'd like something there.

K-Love is eternally available, though I wouldn't do it with his injury history.

CP3, though our fans hate him with a passion. Doesn't address fit issues.

The Spurs have big money guys in DD/Aldridge, but I'd rather hope Conley rounds into form.

Griffin might be available, would have to think long and hard on that one.
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I don’t really like any of those options. Would much rather finish the season with Mike and look at trading him next year if that’s the best they can do for him. Yuck. Some of those contracts are ugly.
 
Eminence said:
Philly fans seem to be getting sick of Horford, I think I'd like something there.

K-Love is eternally available, though I wouldn't do it with his injury history.

CP3, though our fans hate him with a passion. Doesn't address fit issues.

The Spurs have big money guys in DD/Aldridge, but I'd rather hope Conley rounds into form.

Griffin might be available, would have to think long and hard on that one.
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If Otto Porter weren't perpetually injured, I think the Jazz would look at that as a possibility.
 
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