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It all comes down to the contracts. Exum has elite tools & legitamite reasons for having yet to develop. But injuries & struggles are a definite concern. I don't know what type of contact he'll be able to demand but at the right price, preferably on a 2/3 yr deal, he's worth the gamble imo...

Imo the focus should be to condense assets such as favors/JJ & possibly Rubio/Hood/Ingles if someone offers a potential impact player in return. The team in no way should be blown up but despite the fact that our defense seemingly gives us an opportunity to win any given night, it's clear that...

I haven't followed any of their nba careers closely but from the little I've seen/remember, at the right price(s), Huestis, Hezonja, & Looney all intrigue me. Okafor can be a serviceable back-up big in the right situation imo but doesn't seem to fit the team culture. With likely mid-late 1st rd...

Unless he's indicated a willingness/desire to re-sign at a reasonable price, I think you trade him if someone offers a long-term asset. Otherwise, hope he stays healthy & let the season play out.

Separate issues. The way he left was ****ed up. So was the injury.

I have concerns regarding spacing & lack of players capable of creating for themselves but agree the potential is there if things break our way (Rubio fitting, Hood becoming go-to scorer, Mitchell hitting the ground running, Exum making a developmental leap, etc). But unless the team is...

I agree with the sentiment that internal development should take priority over chasing the #7/8 seed but only after the current roster is given ample opportunity to gel. I see the offense ultimately preventing us from being a legitimate threat but our depth & defense could/should make this team...

I question whether it makes sense to extend Hood (4/60-80ish) while Ingles is locked up at 10M per over the next 4 years. I'm not sold that a small franchises can afford the luxury of having two somewhat redundant players (who also play similar positions) taking up a significant amount of the...

I would probably hold off on extending him prior to the upcoming season unless it came at a bargain. He needs to put up a healthy, consistent year in which he also shows promise as a go-to scorer before I would be comfortable committing significant long-term money to him. This year will go a...

Referring to Bradley as a potential core member was a poor choice of words. A potential long-term contributor, likely as a role-player at best, is a more fitting description. He is certainly expendable, but his potential 7 years of control make it more likely than not that he is a part of this...

Obvously it's pre-mature to assume Mitchell becomes a long-term core member but, as of now, he clearly appears most likely on the current roster to develop into that 2nd impact player. Very few players should ever be considered truly untouchable IMO. But the Jazz are a small-market franchise...

Seems like the consensus here is to move forward with our quantity rather than attempting to condense those assets into something of potentially greater quality. I understand the thought process as it would undoubtedly be a risk but I believe the fact that significant long-term financial...

I guess core was the wrong description to use there. I just meant he is potentially part of the long-term plan (as a role-player).

Right now, Gobert/Mitchell (& possibly Bradley as a potential role-player) are our only core members IMO. Ingles could be in that group due to his contract/intangibles but I think he is more likely a future trade asset due to his age & limited remaining potential. He's a great role-player but...

My guess is he fills in due to injuries to start out & eventually earns some spot starts /heavy minutes towards the end of the season. His mentality/physicality appear to make him the type of rookie capable of starting much sooner than later. But I expect management to bring him along fairly...

I agree with the sentiment that Hood isn't ready, & may never be, to step up as a true focal point of the offense. I view him as a solid starter, likely best suited as a 6th man mainly due to his inconcistencies/health. He's a valuable piece, for sure, but not a building block IMO. To avoid...

Personally, I still believe that undergoing a full rebuild gives us the best opportunity to contend in the long-term. But there's no need to rehash that. A complete rebuild is essentially the antithesis of this franchise's M.O & I doubt it was, or ever will, be truly considered. Being a...

I don't typically vote on these things because they're so subjective but figured I would this time since it was tied up. It's close but in the end, I'll take the team with 4 of the greatest ever to play their positions.

IMO it would take a very good offer for DL to consider trading him. I imagine he values Johnson's leadership & ability to mentor beyond any assets that will likely be offered. And I don't believe he is willing to risk potentially damaging the league's perception of the franchise by trading a...

Irving isn't an ideal player to build a team around due to his lack of defense + his shoot first mentality. But if we acquired him, which we won't, we would be doing so in order to pair him with Gobert. IMO Irving would be a great fit alongside Rudy, who would help negate some of his...