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Jazz were the #1 seed with a bunch of the same players and literally blew it all up less than 2 years later. I’m not counting on the Cavs and Wolves to implode, but I’m not counting it out either.

It depends on if we’re tanking again. If we keep Markkanen, Lofton and Juzang both make sense as end of the bench guys. Dunn probably gets a decent offer after his time in Utah, and if they are willing to pay to keep him, they should’ve kept Fontecchio instead.

No. Dude is the epitome of empty calories. Jazz can better use their assets in dozens of ways before even looking to buy low on KAT if he becomes available. Thanks, but no thanks.

I really like the Jazz strategy of signing young guys with something to prove to these 3 year non-guaranteed contracts. Keep them hungry and see if a change of scenery and a new coaching staff can unlock something special in them.

Even in a weak draft, teams convince themselves that the hype is real. Jazz can always look to trade their pick for a veteran that’s on the block. If they don’t find a deal worth their liking, just take your #1 guy and hope he exceeds expectations.

I would’ve drafted him and put in the organizational steps to help build up the maturity. It’s a wing league, and he’s shown star potential on the court. He may never grow out of the immaturity issues that led to the fall in the first place. . . but if he does. . . damn. Well worth the 28th pick...

Normally I’d say yes, but I’m out of the country right now on a family vacation between spotty access and a crazy time difference, I think I’ll have to pass. Curious to see how it goes.

I’d trade a bunch of veterans at the deadline, play the three rookies 20+ minutes a night, move Samanic, Lewis and THT into the rotation, sit Markkanen and Sexton a bunch and sign guys like Kenny Lofton and Darius Bazley off the scrap heap and give them real minutes. Sounds like a solid plan?

I like him. Can see why he’s a fan favorite. Hopefully he sticks around awhile. He’s much more skilled than you’d expect for someone his size. I’d love to see how he does getting some minutes with the Jazz this year.

His shot in this video looks better than I remember it being. I actually really like the 3 year non-guaranteed contract for these G-league guys. Give them a change of scenery and an opportunity, and maybe you strike gold. If so, you’ve got a solid young asset on a ridiculously low and...

Bazley is worth a look, but I’m not sure his shooting will ever come around. I kinda want the Jazz to add Mac McClung for the rest of the season - just for entertainment purposes. Is he available?

I agree. I still would’ve taken GG over him. I just thought his upside was ridiculously high and well worth the risk - especially on a late 1st round contract.

I like Sensabaugh, but I was all in on GG last year. Would’ve been an absolute steal for the Jazz. Too bad. If they end up playing the young guys and dropping down far enough to keep their pick, I hope they consolidate assets to move up and get a guy who can come in and compete for the other...

I’d like to see the Jazz give Korkmaz a spin. Think he’d be a solid reclamation project.

This whole conversation is stupid. Jazz are still building around Lauri. They hav a solid War chest of assets and added to it by selling guys they clearly did not have in their long term plans. Olynyk and Agbaji are both solid guys, but not essential. I’m fine with DA still looking to add assets...