Cash. They are at the point where they have to start giving these picks away because they don't have the roster spot to absorb all the players they drafted. They got picks as low as 55 so it won't cost much. 35 and 36 though, we need a bit of luck since GMs like DL who just throw away 2nd round picks like candies don't come by very often.
Definitely a good spot to buy from. Agree there.
John Wall is on Dwight Howard level of douchebaggery so i doubt he would report to Utah if he's ever traded here.
They are the trade partner we should look at. Lots of interesting possibilities. They can take Favs into space and if they are unsuccessful in moving 16 and 18 to move up then I can see them wanting to defer a few picks this year for a future pick.
JZ would insert himself as our GM of the future the moment he's pulled this one off.
I don't think we have the talent accumulated in order to rationalize sending out the 2024 pick. Maybe those OKC guys are worth it, but I just don't like being that extended without the ability to trade any pick (our 2nds are all gone it seems).
It's A LOT of money and it also allows the Jazz to keep #30 this year.
lottery protection is the key. If we can work out the protection on the pick so it becomes a 2nd round pick or late 1st down the road, it's definitely worth a shot.
Its a risk for sure... might not have to go that light on protections. I think Williams is potentially a guy that could be a starter level combo forward for a good team. With Roby you pray he becomes something like Larry Nance. We need an injection of youth but can't start from square one. You are hoping to catch a guy on the upswing and buy before he hits big. Would be like stealing Mann last year before he took another leap.
I think NY is a little bit of an exception. They have so much space they could make a move and still do a max offer somewhere. In general yes though... its basically OKC or wait until FA.
Sarah Todd in her DN News article today says it is resign Conley or bust.
As it should be.
That's one of the reasons why I think we should do the Bojan for Kuzma for #22 deal if it's really out there.
If Conley re-signs that will be good, if he doesn't re-sign it might be okay that the FO, Smith, Wade, etc. get to take a long hard look at where they should actually go from here as far as roster build/contracts. Imagine having 4 full years on your stars contract before he has the leverage he truly needs to demand for a trade vs 3. But we had to hand out PO like they were candy. Probably will on Mike too. If Mike does re-sign and gets a PO instead of a TO, I will be even more insufferable than I have been.
I hope the new-ish front office is better at structuring deals. I actually think we could do a 3 year deal that gives $20M and 22M the first two years guaranteed and then a non-guaranteed 3rd year that gives him $5M if we waive him... a way to spread the money out a bit and get him a solid market value. But year it likely is a 3 year deal with a player option on the final year.
Also, if we can clear Favs salary and Conley walks for nothing (its likely a sign and trade)... then we would open up the full MLE. Maybe there is something solid we can find in a longer term option with that money.
