This is my ideal off season-
1. Get the number 3 pick and draft D-Will. Wouldn't that be ironic to get another D Will at number 3.
2. Assume we don't make the playoffs, trade the lottery pick for future picks
3. Sign Afflalo to MLE or give Young or Thorton a similar contract, but less money
4. Trade Okur for anything to free up money
5. Re sign Watson for 1 year deal and re sign AK 3 years 18 mil, let Miles go
6. Sign DeAndre Jordan to a 4 year deal 20-25 mil
Harris, Watson, AK
Afflalo, Bell, Hayward
AK, Hayward, D-Will
Big Al, Millsap, Favors,Evans/D-Will
Jordan, Favors,Big Al
I don't think the Jazz will do a thing until the new CBA is signed. I will be surprised if the new CBA is signed before the start of next season. It could be a free-for-all signing period when the CBA is signed.
I've heard Denver is willing to let K-Mart and Chandler go in order to retain Afflalo.
I think Jazz fans should be prepared to be very underwhealmed this offseason.
I think you'll see the following:
AK offered a modest 3 year deal; possibly 4 with an option.
CJ's option will be picked up unfortunately.
Watson will be offered a minimum deal. If he goes elsewhere Jazz will probably be dumb enough to offer it to Price
Otherwise, Price, Fes & Elson are gone.
Jazz will probably carry only 13 players. The rest of the open roster spots will be filled by rookies/FA Rookies
I agree with you, but for this reason it may be smart to play in the FA market in the summer. We could bring in a few really nice players who are hoping to get more than the might under the new CBA but still for a decent price.
Throw a Portland offer sheet at Afflalo. If that doesn't work go after Przybilla. Let Fesenko walk, re-sign Collins as head-cheerleader and flop guru. Then dust hands and move on.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO After waiting so many years to get rid of Collins, and you would even suggest bring him back! Sloan Jr. might start him at center like Sloan did once. lol