Free Agent Rumors Thread

[QuinSnydersHair]

1. He shot poorly in the minutes he played at the 3, although, again, minutes. The point is, he can defend the 3. I don't see why Gordo should have a positional advantage over Lance at the 3.

2. What the hell does that last sentence mean? Do you think Gordo's longer than Lance? Do you actually think he's stronger? What makes you think Gordo's more of a 3 than Lance other than his height? Why is that a better measure than length/strength?

Relax. I'm simply saying that because he measured as long as Gordo if not a tiny bit longer, that we shouldn't fully expect that to equate into him playing as long or longer. He may, he may not. It's good to know and it's one piece of information to consider but using that alone is not an exact science.

 

[GVC]

Relax. I'm simply saying that because he measured as long as Gordo if not a tiny bit longer, that we shouldn't fully expect that to equate into him playing as long or longer. He may, he may not. It's good to know and it's one piece of information to consider but using that alone is not an exact science.

I'm plenty relaxed, I just wasn't sure what your argument was. Do you think Gordo is a better defender at the 3? If so, why? Do you think, all else equal (length, strength, quickness, etc.), height makes any difference on defense (or offense)?

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

I'm plenty relaxed, I just wasn't sure what your argument was. Do you think Gordo is a better defender at the 3? If so, why? Do you think, all else equal (length, strength, quickness, etc.), height makes any difference on defense (or offense)?

To be honest, I don't know. But I've seen enough of both to know Lance is quicker, stronger, and fiercer. That's why I love the guy. He's a little pit bull. Gordo's soft.

Height shouldn't make any difference but who knows. If Durant sees 6'5" Lance on him, maybe he's simply not intimidated at all and psychologically feels more confident and he executes better because of it. Maybe not.

TBH though, as much as I love him, I am not thrilled with the idea of having Lance on the floor playing the 3 on the offensive end and getting smothered.

At this point in time I'd pass, unless we could somehow get him for something like 6M per.

 

[GVC]

At this point in time I'd pass, unless we could somehow get him for something like 6M per.

How high would you go matching a Gordo offer sheet?

 

[Doublea]

@WojYahooNBA: Utah RFA Gordon Hayward is meeting with Cavaliers officials in Cleveland today, sources tell Yahoo. Offer sheet could be forthcoming.

I'm going to be so mad if they offer him some rediciolous offer.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Lance is a horrible fit. He has had off the court issues as well as the knucklehead stuff during the playoffs. He is part of the reason that team derailed. You don't give guys like Lance big long contracts and hope they stay out of trouble.

Its not just one thing with Lance. He's similar to JR Smith in that his garbage (not just the cute stuff like blowing in Lebron's ear) wears on teammates. He has also been babysat by Larry Bird the last few years. I don't see the Jazz being willing to commit the time and energy to that effort.

I'd rather get Tyreke from NOLA than pursue Lance if we want to go the small-small forward route.

 

[Doublea]

@WindhorstESPN: Cavs believed to be preparing a max offer sheet for restricted free agent Gordon Hayward, sources said. Yahoo reported he is visiting today

MFs

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

@WojYahooNBA: Utah RFA Gordon Hayward is meeting with Cavaliers officials in Cleveland today, sources tell Yahoo. Offer sheet could be forthcoming.

I'm going to be so mad if they offer him some rediciolous offer.

It's Cleveland... it took them forever to get the #1 pick in. It will likely take them until Christmas to hash out an offer sheet.

In all seriousness... I think Cleveland is one place that players would say they'd rather go to Utah. I was worried he'd go to Phoenix and get an offer that we'd match and he'd be bummed. He's signing that Cleveland agreement praying the Jazz match.

 

[Shad]

Sign and trade him + Kanter for Wiggins. Case Closed.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Sign and trade him + Kanter for Wiggins. Case Closed.

I'd help both of them pack if we can get that deal.

 

[Shad]

I'd help both of them pack if we can get that deal.

They get a good couple of players to help them win now. We get arguably the best 2 picks in the draft (Exum and Wiggins). Done deal.

 

[cowhide]

It's Cleveland... it took them forever to get the #1 pick in. It will likely take them until Christmas to hash out an offer sheet.

In all seriousness... I think Cleveland is one place that players would say they'd rather go to Utah. I was worried he'd go to Phoenix and get an offer that we'd match and he'd be bummed. He's signing that Cleveland agreement praying the Jazz match.

If Cleveland is dumb enough to sign Hayward to a Max then good riddance. I cannot believe that Jazz nation and the front office haven't learned their lesson about overpaying for good players. Jazz should call Parson agent and say we have a contract 4 years 46million front load it so Houston balks or they sign it and are stuck with the team they have. AGAIN DO NOT SIGN HAYWARD TO A MAX CONTRACT... DL don't be dumb.