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fairly long but not so much for his position
[url]http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44303737&nid=304&title=dennis-lindsey-on-keeping-gordon-hayward-and-other-offseason-plans[/url]
[QUOTE]That first clause was interesting to me, as it shows that the Jazz don't seem to be likely to offer Hill the max deal that he wants. If Hill's salary demands stay reasonable, they'd love to keep him on the team; like Lindsey said, there's a good shot that Hill doesn't find that crazy offer and the Jazz retain an excellent point guard. But if not, they may look elsewhere for a player who is a better value in the long term.[/QUOTE]
Not necessarily that they wouldn't give him the max, He could be talking they don't want to give him 4 year max at his age. I think a max next year with a team option or partial guarantee for the next year might be perfect. See what he can do healthy for a full year and the development of some of their young guys like Exum in particular. U wonder if the Jazz even offered him the maximum they could have for the extension. Everybody assumed they did.
[QUOTE]Joe Ingles is also a free agent, but Lindsey spoke as if Ingles was already a likely part of the team for next season. "Joe is a connector. And we love his humor, but we love even more that he's banging 44 percent of his threes, and makes people play him so Gordon has more space to do his thing." Ingles' improvement between the ages of 28 and 29 is rare, but he really did expand his game in such a way that he was a capable NBA starter for the Jazz this season.[/QUOTE]
His performance in Oakland nullifies that unless he comes cheaply and I doubt he will. Not going to beat them with the same players
[QUOTE]"The team functioned better when Dante was playing a wing rather than point guard. But there's point guard in his future. There's two guard, even three because of his size and speed. It's really one through three," Lindsey added. "And the way we play, it's really all five guys who are touching it."[/QUOTE]
Exactly. If Dante can hit open shots and not foul he will play. Doesn't matter where
[QUOTE]And what does Exum need to do to get better? "We have to map out his schedule minute-by-minute," Lindsey said. "Dante's urgency has to match mine and Quin's urgency for him."[/QUOTE]
good idea in a contract year
[QUOTE]What in particular will Exum be working on this summer? "A long layup game, a floater game, a hard pullup game. I think a lot of Dante's mistakes come from that middle area and getting stuck with it," Lindsey said. "He also has to use his speed to break through the line to create shots for others. There's a lot of finishing stuff. Now that he's getting there, non-dunk finishes that are deep. We've got to catch up for some lost time."[/QUOTE]
He's not going to get to the rim if he doesn't hit shots. No reason to guard him out there until he does. No reason he should be getting to the rim.
I asked Lindsey about the team's approach to the tax line.
[QUOTE]"The only reason we've operated under the cap was strategy. We wanted to take picks, buy picks, take opportunities," Lindsey said.[/QUOTE]
It's called tanking
[QUOTE]"We're at the stage where we have a good team, and we want to keep it together. They're fully committed to that.[/QUOTE]
had a good team 2 years ago, A shame that last season was wasted
[QUOTE]"I head into the draft portion and then free agency with full confidence that we're fully funded. Look at the legacy trust. The Miller family can draw no income, all of the money is being invested back into the team," Lindsey said.
So what was the lowest payroll in the league last season may become one of its highest in 2017-18.[/QUOTE]
here it is finally. Sounds like they may pay the tax! They may keep Hayward afterall. Now it's about spending it wisely. Last time they paid tax they didn't. The Okur deal was stupid even before he got hurt and not trading AK for Marion's expiring deal come to mind. That's why you can't pay Ingles, Johnson and Diaw. Got to spend wisely.
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[QUOTE]they
[url]http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2017-nba-free-agency-class-blake-griffin-gordon-hayward-among-top-30-free-agents/[/url]
[QUOTE]Paul Millsap PF / Atlanta (Rank: 7)
Potential fits: Atlanta, Denver, Boston, Toronto, Portland[/QUOTE]
Why not Utah? Lindsey just said they'd be looking to add a piece and we know they like Millsap. If they are paying tax they could sign Paul, Hayward and Hill! Then you can talk executive of the year!
[url]http://saltcityhoops.com/hayward-watch-part-ii-threats-in-the-west/[/url]
[QUOTE]Cap situation: Could have upwards of $60M in raw space (less cap holds), but they will most likely use it to re-up with stars Kevin Durant and Steph Curry. They also have three other expiring rotation players who made more than the minimum last season, starting with 2015 Finals MVP Andre Iguodala.
Why Jazz fans should be afraid: Playing with these guys would be fun, right?
Why they shouldn
Spencer Checketts: Jeff Van Gundy follow up:
Rudy Gobert: Same. RT David J. Smith: I can
[QUOTE]Marc Stein: EuroBasket 2017 team to watch: Slovenia with @Goran Dragic, top 2018 draftee @Luka Doncic & sharp Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as head coach
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[QUOTE]The Most Improved Player trophy is more up in the air. The award will be given to one of Gobert, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Denver's Nikola Jokic. Both Antetokounmpo and Gobert were Second Team All-NBA, while Jokic improved to become one of the league's top five, and most fun to watch, players.[/QUOTE]
I'd say Jokic
[url]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680368/Utah-Jazz-are-reportedly-pursuing-Serbian-guard-Milos-Teodosic-Here7s-why-he7d-be-a-good-fit.html[/url]
[QUOTE] Unable to adjust to the NBA
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[QUOTE]Arizona freshman guard Rawle Alkins was originally scheduled to be the sixth participant, but the Jazz announced Friday afternoon that Hill would be replacing him.[/QUOTE]
a change
[url]http://purpleandblues.com/2017/05/20/utah-jazz-2016-17-player-review-of-joel-bolomboy/[/url]
[QUOTE]His contract for next season is fully guaranteed, and I
[QUOTE]Tony Jones: Former Utah forward Kyle Kuzma will work out for the Utah Jazz Tuesday, league sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune