Jazz Free Agency Summer of 2018

[Ron Mexico]

As for cap flexibility next season...the whole league is gonna have it. The story after the season ended was jazz were going toi use all of this offseasons flexibility to improve the team while Donovan was young and while most other teams did not have flexibility .

Yeah, I dont think we are going to have room for a max player next year, nor do I think one will sign with us.

I think it is way more likely that the Jazz work out an extension with Rubio during this season and we try and look for a trade to improve the roster.

 

[Gameface]

I'd argue Stockton is quicker and a better defender than Burke.

You wouldn't have known that the day he got drafted.

And "I'd argue" lmao, Stockton was a very good defender, Burke not so much.

 

[Ron Mexico]

It is a little crazy Jabari Parker has still not accepted an offer or got an offer. But I think the Kings will. But his agent and him might be over valuing him. They also might be chasing a specific deal that gets him out of Milwaukee and a FA next year.

But more surprising is that a few free agents ranked ahead of him on most lists are still available. Capela, Smart, Nurkic and even IT.

Those 4 RFAs are probably getting upset with their teams. I am guessing all 4 of Parker, Capela, Smart and Nurkic are just trying to position themselves to be 2019 UFA. I hope all of those teams lose those guys next year.

 

[The Midnight]

It is a little crazy Jabari Parker has still not accepted an offer or got an offer. But I think the Kings will. But his agent and him might be over valuing him. They also might be chasing a specific deal that gets him out of Milwaukee and a FA next year.

But more surprising is that a few free agents ranked ahead of him on most lists are still available. Capela, Smart, Nurkic and even IT.

Those 4 RFAs are probably getting upset with their teams. I am guessing all 4 of Parker, Capela, Smart and Nurkic are just trying to position themselves to be 2019 UFA. I hope all of those teams lose those guys next year.

I thought Nurkic's deal was done?

 

[whatthe]

Bolomboy, anyone? I think he would a great value signing. He's athletic, and a good 3 point shot, and great in the locker room.

 

[fishonjazz]

I follow you fish, but i was just looking at roster changes.

I mean if you would have told me at the trade deadline or at the end of the Houstin series that everything would be better because the jazz would waive Jerebko and add Grayson I would have laughed. It is still not addressing the teams most glaring two needs.

It will probably be okay come October, but I feel it is still undone today.

Good point about roster turnover. Nothing happened positive in that arena depending how good Allen is. Jerebko will be missed a little I think. I always thought he provided a spark.

 

[fishonjazz]

Normally Id be with you on this. I think the team should always be trying to improve somehow. But I can buy into this one year that we see if we can get some internal growth(bake the cake so to speak). Everyone is still pretty young. Plus we didnt see much of Exum in the rotation, and Crowder was new. This team was pretty dang good late in the season. Its worth running it back and seeing if they can improve on last year.

I would have loved to add Jabari somehow, but Ill take this too. Should be another fun year. Grayson Allen or not. If he can contribute its just icing on the cake. Im not even putting much hope in what he has to offer this year.

#baketehsoup

 

[fishonjazz]

As for cap flexibility next season...the whole league is gonna have it. The story after the season ended was jazz were going toi use all of this offseasons flexibility to improve the team while Donovan was young and while most other teams did not have flexibility .

A. Not everyteam will have a max slot.
B. Of the teams that do have a max slot available none of them will have Rudy, Spida, and quin and will be coming off a 55 win season and another good playoff run.

The Jazz should be attractive to a lot of players. Money, talent, winning, fun team chemistry, great coach, loyal orginization, great fans. Want all that and a shot at a championship? Then come to Utah.

 

[str8line]

A. Not everyteam will have a max slot.
B. Of the teams that do have a max slot available none of them will have Rudy, Spida, and quin and will be coming off a 55 win season and another good playoff run.

The Jazz should be attractive to a lot of players. Money, talent, winning, fun team chemistry, great coach, loyal orginization, great fans. Want all that and a shot at a championship? Then come to Utah.

Forgot fry sauce.

 

[fishonjazz]

As for cap flexibility next season...the whole league is gonna have it. The story after the season ended was jazz were going toi use all of this offseasons flexibility to improve the team while Donovan was young and while most other teams did not have flexibility .

And as Ron mentioned, cap flexibility can be used in signing/extending your own players and then trading for stars using assets.
There wasn’t much to be had by Utah this summer that was better than what we already have. I think the jazz will get a significant piece between now and the trade deadline of the 2020/21 season. I have faith in this franchise at this particular point in time. I’m drinking the koolaid hardcore.
Spida is a godsend for his franchise and is gonna make things happen.

 

[fishonjazz]

Forgot fry sauce.

Lol.


I think people tend to have a mindset that has been forged by seasons past.
The future is going to be different than the past. I can feel it. The jazz are headed to greatness.

 

[Ron Mexico]

I thought Nurkic's deal was done?

Oh, you are probably right. I have not seen it yet. What did Portland pay him?