[valentine]

 The Jazz are back in the lottery. Who do you think they should take in each of the possible scenarios? I realise the odds ofa top 3 pick are small but not impossible.

1st pick overall: Ben Simmons and Dante Exum are childhood buddies and have excellent chemistry. Exum is one of the fastest end to end players in the league and would be a transition nightmare for opposition teams. Add in the defensive versatility he provides, they could be the best dynamic duo in the league

 

2nd pick overall: Brandon Ingram would be a great addition to the wing and Gordon Hayward becomes immediately expendible in a trade. The win duo of Hood and Ingram would be full of buckets

 

3rd pick overall: Jamal Murray would be perfect. Hes a good kid that Utah fans would like and he can take over as the lead offensive playmaker when Haywards gone. Hes gonna get buckets and the Jazz need offense more than anything.

 

Late Lottery: Thon Maker. The Jazz will be a 5-8 seed and first round fodder next season regardless of who they draft, so why not give Maker a year of development next to Gobert, Favors and Lyles. He can work hard in his game and play some garbage minutes in year one…then step into a bigger role when hes ready. Maker has top 3 talent and I dont think anyone would be suprised if he became an All Star.

 

Who should the Jazz take? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TheGuyParticipant]

 Well let’s be real here, Utah isn’t getting into the top 3, so they’re stuck at 12. I would be an advocate for Utah using their draft pick to get a a proven quality PG, prefereably one that can shoot well.

If I’m looking at prospects for this team I would look for shooters and this site has Malik Beasley ranked right at 12, who would be a good pick. Very good 3 point shooter, good size and athletic abilites, could be a very good all around player. Furkan Korkmaz is another prospect who shoot well. There are some plently of intresting frontcourt prospects, Zimmerman, Maker, Skal, Sabonis, Jones, ect that will be available in that range and long term could payoff.

[Hype Machine]

 Im tellin you man I got a good feeling about the Jazz in this lottery.

Furthermore, the number of Lakers, Celtics and 76ers threads outnumber Jazz threads by a factor disproportionate to their lottery odds

 

The negs are gonna rain because all the fans of the worst teams are having a mini anxiety attack at the prospect of a team like Utah jumping up and stealing their talent.

 

But dont worry..the Hype Machine is also an Sympathy Machine…so I’ll have plenty of hugs to go around for all the unlucky losers of the 2016 lottery.

 

[Hype Machine]

 Im tellin you man I got a good feeling about the Jazz in this lottery.

Furthermore, the number of Lakers, Celtics and 76ers threads outnumber Jazz threads by a factor disproportionate to their lottery odds

 

The negs are gonna rain because all the fans of the worst teams are having a mini anxiety attack at the prospect of a team like Utah jumping up and stealing their talent.

 

But dont worry..the Hype Machine is also an Sympathy Machine…so I’ll have plenty of hugs to go around for all the unlucky losers of the 2016 lottery.

 

[TheGuyParticipant]

 Well let’s be real here, Utah isn’t getting into the top 3, so they’re stuck at 12. I would be an advocate for Utah using their draft pick to get a a proven quality PG, prefereably one that can shoot well.

If I’m looking at prospects for this team I would look for shooters and this site has Malik Beasley ranked right at 12, who would be a good pick. Very good 3 point shooter, good size and athletic abilites, could be a very good all around player. Furkan Korkmaz is another prospect who shoot well. There are some plently of intresting frontcourt prospects, Zimmerman, Maker, Skal, Sabonis, Jones, ect that will be available in that range and long term could payoff.

[mercyman25Participant]

 We all know who is going 1 and 2. Who are some realistic players for pick 12, should they go for need or talent? Dejounte Murray might be an interesting backup or insurance for injuries.

[mercyman25Participant]

 We all know who is going 1 and 2. Who are some realistic players for pick 12, should they go for need or talent? Dejounte Murray might be an interesting backup or insurance for injuries.

[ChoppyParticipant]

I don’t see a lot of Jazz games so what would you say the most glaring need for them is? The Guy mentioned shooting, but is there anything else that stands out. The Jazz seem to have good balance on paper throughout their team so who should they be targeting? 

[Hype Machine]

 A SF is probably the biggest positional need if they feel Hayward might bolt. Hayward has 1 year left on his deal and Im not sure the Jazz are thinking max deal. So some insurance there would be nice.

 

But upside is really the best strategy. Their roster is solid at each position. Thats why I suggested Maker.

 

 

[Hype Machine]

 A SF is probably the biggest positional need if they feel Hayward might bolt. Hayward has 1 year left on his deal and Im not sure the Jazz are thinking max deal. So some insurance there would be nice.

 

But upside is really the best strategy. Their roster is solid at each position. Thats why I suggested Maker.

 

 

[HazelParticipant]

The Jazz are in a position where they have talent and upside at every position.  If they and their fans can be patient, I think they have a great 10 year playoff window starting next season.  This season could have easily been a 50 win season with Gobert, Favors, Burke, and Exum playing 80% of the games.  That is 1/2 of your top six players missing over half the season averaged out.  

They have started three different rookie point guards over the past three seasons with last only one of the three with real starter potential.  That said, they need continuity and experience that comes with continuity.  If the Jazz have average health next year, they will have the continuity they need, and they will be fighting for the 4th seed in the playoffs.

  So, they should draft wing depth (all wings off the bench after Burk went down are d-league talent) and find a way to get a high-level pg like Conley.  

There will likey be a number of players who would be talent upgrades for the 4th wing available at 12.  That is who I pick if I still have the pick.  

I believe there is a HIGH likelyhood they look to package picks and a player or two to get somebody if they can’t sign Conley.  (I believe they will go after him hard).  Names they would chase via trade:  Jimmy Butler. Teague.  

I would bet they call teams like Washington and ask what it would take to get Wall (if they lose out on Durant, they may be looking to add youth and picks).  They likely don’t get far, but I believe this is the year they lay all the cards out for a franchise talent, and they have as many assets to offer as anyone with both young talent and picks.  

I heart this idea:

Favors, Exum and 12th plus one more first for Wall (No Durant).  What do you think?  Who say no and why?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[HazelParticipant]

The Jazz are in a position where they have talent and upside at every position.  If they and their fans can be patient, I think they have a great 10 year playoff window starting next season.  This season could have easily been a 50 win season with Gobert, Favors, Burke, and Exum playing 80% of the games.  That is 1/2 of your top six players missing over half the season averaged out.  

They have started three different rookie point guards over the past three seasons with last only one of the three with real starter potential.  That said, they need continuity and experience that comes with continuity.  If the Jazz have average health next year, they will have the continuity they need, and they will be fighting for the 4th seed in the playoffs.

  So, they should draft wing depth (all wings off the bench after Burk went down are d-league talent) and find a way to get a high-level pg like Conley.  

There will likey be a number of players who would be talent upgrades for the 4th wing available at 12.  That is who I pick if I still have the pick.  

I believe there is a HIGH likelyhood they look to package picks and a player or two to get somebody if they can’t sign Conley.  (I believe they will go after him hard).  Names they would chase via trade:  Jimmy Butler. Teague.  

I would bet they call teams like Washington and ask what it would take to get Wall (if they lose out on Durant, they may be looking to add youth and picks).  They likely don’t get far, but I believe this is the year they lay all the cards out for a franchise talent, and they have as many assets to offer as anyone with both young talent and picks.  

I heart this idea:

Favors, Exum and 12th plus one more first for Wall (No Durant).  What do you think?  Who say no and why?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

[ChoppyParticipant]

I don’t see a lot of Jazz games so what would you say the most glaring need for them is? The Guy mentioned shooting, but is there anything else that stands out. The Jazz seem to have good balance on paper throughout their team so who should they be targeting? 

[providencefriars1Participant]

Any chance that Utah goes for the high upside pick like Deyonta Davis or Skal Labisierre since they pretty much have their core? Demetrius Jackson would work if they are going for a safer pick since he could play with or behind Exum. I think this spot is too high for Ulis, but he would fit too

[providencefriars1Participant]

Any chance that Utah goes for the high upside pick like Deyonta Davis or Skal Labisierre since they pretty much have their core? Demetrius Jackson would work if they are going for a safer pick since he could play with or behind Exum. I think this spot is too high for Ulis, but he would fit too

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I think the best pick would be Dejaunte Murray. Exum is still relatively a question mark. His talent and potential is unquestionable but his production and ability to flourish has yet to be seen. I think he will be an impact player but sort of like how great freak has been developed when will he start to make an impact and how big will that impact be? Rodney Hood is a great SG going forward but Alec Burks lack of shooting and court vision doesn’t fit well with the team and he is injury prone. I would look for a combo gaurd that can play with Exum and relieve Exum and do the same for Hood since Hood can also play some SF. The key to the NBA nowadays is interchangeable lineups and floor spacing/shooting in my opinion. For that reason my favorite option would be Murray. I would also give Valentine a look because he has good court vision as well. Murray and Valentine seem like guys that don’t really have defined positions but are just basketball players and with Utah you already have defines roles. These guys could be brought in to compliment those defined roles.

[TheGuyParticipant]

 I would be hesitent to pick Murray because he’s not a very good shooter and he’s similar to Exum which is an uneeded redundency. I’m also not very keen on him as it stands. Now if you think Murray is a top talent and too good of a value to pass on, I can understand that. I just don’t see how he really fits in and makes Utah any better with this current roster, but I’m generally an advocate for taking the best player available.

[TheGuyParticipant]

 I would be hesitent to pick Murray because he’s not a very good shooter and he’s similar to Exum which is an uneeded redundency. I’m also not very keen on him as it stands. Now if you think Murray is a top talent and too good of a value to pass on, I can understand that. I just don’t see how he really fits in and makes Utah any better with this current roster, but I’m generally an advocate for taking the best player available.

[OhCanada-Participant]

 I think the best pick would be Dejaunte Murray. Exum is still relatively a question mark. His talent and potential is unquestionable but his production and ability to flourish has yet to be seen. I think he will be an impact player but sort of like how great freak has been developed when will he start to make an impact and how big will that impact be? Rodney Hood is a great SG going forward but Alec Burks lack of shooting and court vision doesn’t fit well with the team and he is injury prone. I would look for a combo gaurd that can play with Exum and relieve Exum and do the same for Hood since Hood can also play some SF. The key to the NBA nowadays is interchangeable lineups and floor spacing/shooting in my opinion. For that reason my favorite option would be Murray. I would also give Valentine a look because he has good court vision as well. Murray and Valentine seem like guys that don’t really have defined positions but are just basketball players and with Utah you already have defines roles. These guys could be brought in to compliment those defined roles.

[PicknPopPaulieParticipant]

 yup

 

[PicknPopPaulieParticipant]

 yup

 

[mamadouParticipant]

At some point that team will need a PG, a legit PG…

Let’s say Exum is the player i saw in the last summer league, i’ll give him a try, so i’ll have to go French at 12.

Another versatile player, defender, facilitator in Luwawu, lots of combo at the 1-2-3 with Exum-Hood-Hayward(Burks-Luwawu-Ingles-Mack-Neto etc..).

Domantas-Dunn-Baldwin-Luwawu, my pool for them(nba ready big, true PG, lead guard/off guard, SG/SF facilitator).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[mamadouParticipant]

At some point that team will need a PG, a legit PG…

Let’s say Exum is the player i saw in the last summer league, i’ll give him a try, so i’ll have to go French at 12.

Another versatile player, defender, facilitator in Luwawu, lots of combo at the 1-2-3 with Exum-Hood-Hayward(Burks-Luwawu-Ingles-Mack-Neto etc..).

Domantas-Dunn-Baldwin-Luwawu, my pool for them(nba ready big, true PG, lead guard/off guard, SG/SF facilitator).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 Need to package the pick with Burkes. For a veteran PG 

[mamadouParticipant]

 Burkes ? which one, Alec Burks or Trey Burke ?

Alec Burks +12 for teague ?

 

[mamadouParticipant]

 Burkes ? which one, Alec Burks or Trey Burke ?

Alec Burks +12 for teague ?

 

[Ahkasi ClayParticipant]

 Need to package the pick with Burkes. For a veteran PG 

[TheLastWordParticipant]

 I’m sure Furkan is high on their list with his shooting ability and Hayward could walk soon.

Doubt they will draft a PG, they’re all lousy in this draft anyways.

 

[TheLastWordParticipant]

 I’m sure Furkan is high on their list with his shooting ability and Hayward could walk soon.

Doubt they will draft a PG, they’re all lousy in this draft anyways.

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 If we assume that the Jazz stays at 12 on the draft then a lot will depend who is still available then, targets may have been taken, other players may have slipped.

I agree that Korkmaz or Malik Beasley are good options and I think Utah could look at Skal, they have Gobert, Favours and Lyles but Skal offers something a bit different to him. Skal could help spread the frontcourt play if needed and defence worries aren’t such an issue with Gobert anchoring the defence.

No other players jump out in their draft range to me personally so it might be almost a BPA draft if needed. Utah are a very young team, no player over 28 I think so they may look at experienced college guys perhaps to give the team as much experience as they can if you were looking for any other possible draft guiders.

If Hayward was put in play then things become very interesting and they might be able to move up the board.

With Boston having loads of picks could Utah’s 12th pick for 16 and 23 from Boston be a possible deal.

 

 

 

 

[HitsterParticipant]

 If we assume that the Jazz stays at 12 on the draft then a lot will depend who is still available then, targets may have been taken, other players may have slipped.

I agree that Korkmaz or Malik Beasley are good options and I think Utah could look at Skal, they have Gobert, Favours and Lyles but Skal offers something a bit different to him. Skal could help spread the frontcourt play if needed and defence worries aren’t such an issue with Gobert anchoring the defence.

No other players jump out in their draft range to me personally so it might be almost a BPA draft if needed. Utah are a very young team, no player over 28 I think so they may look at experienced college guys perhaps to give the team as much experience as they can if you were looking for any other possible draft guiders.

If Hayward was put in play then things become very interesting and they might be able to move up the board.

With Boston having loads of picks could Utah’s 12th pick for 16 and 23 from Boston be a possible deal.

 

 

 

 

[Captain LParticipant]

 As a Jazz fan I’m looking forward to the draft but not a chance Hayward is a part of a move, Hayward isn’t a superstar but he is very good and much underrated. Korkmaz IMO would be a good pick at 12, I think Exum has the Jazz FO convinced he is the future at the point and I agree, I love how he plays defense and distributes the ball. Lyles IMO will prove to be the steal of last years draft. The Jazz making some kind of a trade or  move wouldn’t surprise me. 

[Captain LParticipant]

 As a Jazz fan I’m looking forward to the draft but not a chance Hayward is a part of a move, Hayward isn’t a superstar but he is very good and much underrated. Korkmaz IMO would be a good pick at 12, I think Exum has the Jazz FO convinced he is the future at the point and I agree, I love how he plays defense and distributes the ball. Lyles IMO will prove to be the steal of last years draft. The Jazz making some kind of a trade or  move wouldn’t surprise me. 

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