But… why would we trade Markkanen?Gentle reminder: Markkanen can be aggregated in a trade in October. Markkanen, Beasley, Clarkson, etc. would interest the Lakers.
If the Lakers give up their picks, if not we keep him.But… why would we trade Markkanen?
The desert mirage of NBA trades: when ****** trades happen that make no sense, we convince ourselves that there’s a master-plan that will come to fruition to make it all make sense. Or, my personal favorite: “we’re going to trade _______ at the draft!” Then it’s “oh we’ll wait until free-agency opens up,” then “before training camp,” then “we’ll make a deal at the deadline when other dominoes are falling,” then “oh we’ll trade them at the draft,” and then again “oh they’re an expiring contract so they’ll be a hot commodity at the deadline.”Gentle reminder: Markkanen can be aggregated in a trade in October. Markkanen, Beasley, Clarkson, etc. would interest the Lakers.
The Jazz arent trading him for the Lakers pickIf the Lakers give up their picks, if not we keep him.
It would suck to see JC go but I'd genuinely be happy for him if he landed on a playoff team such as Memphis, PHX, Milwuakee, etc.Really need to move JC pre-season imo. Send him to Memphis for Danny Green and some seconds (Ryan saves some money!!!). For us to have functional space he needs to opt out and there is a chance that doesn't happen. If you move JC out you can slide Mike into the bench super sub role and I think it will help the rotations make a lot more sense.
JC is a tough fit next to Sexton as well.
No seconds. We get the opportunity to be excited about a guy who's played for two franchise's championship teams and him being able to spend a full year doing nothing but instilling that culture and helping the young guys. That will get us through the first few weeks after the trade when there's then a buyout announced.Really need to move JC pre-season imo. Send him to Memphis for Danny Green and some seconds (Ryan saves some money!!!). For us to have functional space he needs to opt out and there is a chance that doesn't happen. If you move JC out you can slide Mike into the bench super sub role and I think it will help the rotations make a lot more sense.
JC is a tough fit next to Sexton as well.
He's out basically all year... he is a number on a spreadsheet. We need a couple seconds... which we will attach to Dok and send him to SA or Indiana... cuz Ryan needs more money.No seconds. We get the opportunity to be excited about a guy who's played for two franchise's championship teams and him being able to spend a full year doing nothing but instilling that culture and helping the young guys. That will get us through the first few weeks after the trade when there's then a buyout announced.
Somebody take it over to the Cy thread that not only are we trading for more whites people, but we’re also giving out less scholarships to minority students.He's out basically all year... he is a number on a spreadsheet. We need a couple seconds... which we will attach to Dok and send him to SA or Indiana... cuz Ryan needs more money.
Also factor in all that scholarship money Ryan is saving this year. He also found a way to repurpose construction uniforms and turn them into jerseys. He is making out like a bandit.
Ainge is a monster!!!Somebody take it over to the Cy thread that not only are we trading for more whites people, but we’re also giving out less scholarships to minority students.
Not really Jazz related at this point, but still interesting.
View: https://twitter.com/GeraldBourguet/status/1573496068414636033
… this is too simple and sensical to ever happen.Are we down for a Clarkson/Crowder swap?
I think they scapegoated a couple dudes for their catastrophic fail… Jae likely got more blame than he wanted like Ayton. That team could be in for a long season if they don’t find their mojo. I would still bet they are too 4 in the west but life can come at you fast… they are a sum of the parts squad and if some of the parts aren’t cool it can throw it out of whack.Someone mentioned in passing Crowder not happy in Phoenix. Is there more known/speculated on what his beef is?