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Utah Jazz keep mum on free agent signings

Ben Gordon would be a great pickup for the Jazz. That might help sort out the cluster at two guard that we have. Not sure $ amount on his contract, but it would be interesting to see what kind of package the Jazz would put together to make that work. Just do something already Jazz, you are killing me!

Why would the jazz want to trade for Ben Gordon? What the jazz need from their shooting-guard-position right now is (a) lockdown perimeter defense to keep the Kobe Bryants and LeBron James' of the world in check (though Ronnie Brewer has shown engouraging flashes in this area) and a player that can (b) generate points from long range as well as in one-on-one situations. Well, Gordon's potential on defense is limited because of his size, plus he doesn't seem to be all that interested in this facet of the game. On offense he's a streaky shooter who doesn't share the ball and lacks efficiency (43% from the field). Bottom line: I just don't see Gordon as a player that helps you win championships, at least not as long as he considers himself the top players on his team. He really needs to subordinate himself more, if he signs with more talented team than Chicago. I really think we got a bigger, better version of Gordon in the making in sophomore Morris Almond.

You really don't want Ben Gordon. No, I mean you REALLY don't want Gordon. He is a streaky shooter on his best day and his bad streaks last a couple or more GAMES at a time. He is petulant and doesn't play defense.

Probably O'Connor's kind of guy.

a good defender. Let Milsap and the new guyplay that spot. Carlos will be long gone after next year anyway and he dissappears in big games.

Doesn't matter who is traded for, acquired, or maintained... Utah will not win championships.

Surely the Jazz could pay Millsap more than that. He is more productive than at least half of the Jazz players now on the roster.

Hope he is being compensated in some other ways, but you know other teams are watching for a chance to get him.

1 question. Why the he11 is Hart making more money than Millsap per year.

Drop Collins to make a little room for Fez or Kosta. I think Hart should go too. Then we can start actually using some of the younger talent we've picked up. Give Almond a chance, I hope he doesn't end up playing D-League all year long again.

No Gordon for the Jazz. Don't think for one minute the Jazz are even contemplating this guy. Why would you want another 2? With Brewer, Korver, Miles, Almond and D-Will and Price at times playing that position why would they even think of it? If anything consider a Booze or A.K. trade that helps the team both defensively and salary wise. Otherwise this team is just fine so stop the stupid suggestions dreamers.

Gilbert, Millsap is making less money because when you're signed as a rookie you never get a very big contract. You have to prove yourself first. The Jazz had a chance to extend his cheap contract and they did. Next year they'll offer him several million per year after his contract is completely gone. Deron Williams currently makes less than a lot of players on the team due to his rookie contract.

Jason Hart is worth every penny of his multi-million dollar contract. Have you ever seen this guy sit on the bench? He does it with such dignity and grace. He's really a contributor.

Remember last year when the Jazz were so excited to sign him? I'd barely heard of the guy, and I'm a fairly big NBA fan. That's how I knew it was a mistake. And now they're trying to resign CJ, whom they have banished to the D-league and jerked around. They should have dropped him two years ago. My prediction? He'll be out of the league in three years. Dee Brown is five times the player Miles is, and they sent him packing. I really have to wonder what's going on behind those team doors. But you know it's good stuff, when they land guys like Hart on the team.

I'm going to say something bold now: No one in the league rides the pine quite as well as Jason Hart. He is truly a marvel of bench-warming. I myself couldn't do a better job, and I have a little experience watching from the sidelines.

The best Free Agent perimeter defender out there is Michael Pietrus. It's clear we have a log jam at the 2, but he is a terrific defender. He can also hit a three. Just someone to think about.

If they get Gordon they have no chance for anything, they will be worse off because of his attitude and style. He would not fit with the Jazz style and would waste money they need to resign the talented Millsap and co. after this next season is over.

Whats the hold up signing Koufous? It's a rookie designated amount by the NBA so lets get on with it and get him rolling towards a great Jazz career. I just want the summer over with and the regular season to get underway. I'm totally excited about the upcoming season. Our team is just fine no changes needed. Come on November.

I agree that the Jazz should drop Collins and Hart...except they have contracts and can't just drop them. I guarantee you that the Jazz were hoping that Hart would not excercize his PLAYER option.

For some reason the Jazz continue to say that they like CJ, and that he has the talent to be a very good player, but I don't see why they continue to feel the need to offer him these qualifying contracts. During his chances last year he played very well, even playing at the 3 when AK was hurt. Maybe they should try and slide him there.

Next year I think Boozer opts out of his contract and AK will be a free agent. I think the Jazz should persue both and whichever one signs first is the one that they keep and say goodbye to the other one.

Brown better than CJ--no way!! It will be a mistake letting him go. He is a phenomenal athlete. If they can keep him another year before AK goes elsewhere, they should. Harpring is on his last knee and it would be wise to keep Miles around to play the 3.

If you can't get Kobe, Michael Redd, Dwayne Wade, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Joe Johnson, Rip Hamilton, Mcgrady, or Manu Ginobli....then Gordan would be a good pick.....but who are you going to trade for him? Jaron Collins, Fresko, Brewer would be a steal.....but doubt Chicago is interested.....Gordon would be a strong addition to our guard line....he is just coming into his 3rd year!

If they don't get a big man to defend the middle, and watch the other guy's backs, they will forever be out in the first or second round. They have NO one who scares any player, and once the other team gets past the initial defender, its layup city.

Time to start looking through repair shops, for really tall guys who used to play basketball. We need a Mark Eaton type to intimidate, or its just the same old, same old, forever and ever.

JJ:
Kirilenko is under contract for 3 more years, he will not be a free agent next year when booe could opt out. Hence the burden on the salary cap.

The article title "Utah Jazz keep mum on free agent signings" should tell you that we aren't signing anybody! I love how the media throws bones to the public. Ben Gordon, Corey Magette...... yeah right. We have the MLE to work with, 14 players under contract and nobody we are willing to trade. We have heard it over and over that management isn't going to brake up the nucleus of the team (D-Will, Boozer, AK-47, Okur). Who are we going to trade then? Sure the public screams "trade Hart and Collins". Yet who is going to take them? What do we get in return? The Jazz will let them expire so we can free up the 4.5 million to pay Millsap next year. The only way to gain someone that is going to come in impact the game is give up one of our impact players.

Package Korver, Booz and AK (throw Hart and Collins into the deal for some coupons to Chuck-O-Rama) for some major cap space to be a player in next season's free-agent market. Booz is gone after next season, AK is way too expensive, and Korver is one dimensional. Our future is with D-Will, Millsap, CJ (watch him explode with 30 minutes a game), and one of the big time free-agents available next season. I would be willing to drop out of the playoffs for a season to rebuild that way. Brewer, Koufous, Okur, Almond, Price and others would continue as nice, reasonably priced role players.