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Utah Jazz: Team taking second look at Hibbert
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PAYMON | 1:57 a.m. June 22, 2008
i think we should trade hart for chris paul then collins for dwight howard after
that we still need to improve so trade kirilenko for lebron james AND Kobe
Bryant in some kind of four team trade also involving memphis because they
really know how to deal players over there. then we can trade boozer for
garnett. then trade Ronnie Price for Derrick Rose. after that trade jerry sloan
for phil jackson. and get Pistol pete maravich back in a jazz uniform and i
think we will have a decent chance at a championship....
Paymon is Right | 7:13 a.m. June 22, 2008
I hope that KO hasn't been so caught up in the draft that he hasn't
looked at these trade possibilities. As long as Dick Bavetta isn't reffing
the Finals, I really believe that a roster consisting of Paul (backed up by DW),
Howard, Lebron and Kobe would have a decent shot at bringing a title to SLC. Get
to work Kevin. Make it happen. Unfortunately, the Pistol is deceased which makes
that part of Paymon's suggestion unrealistic, but I'm on board with
the other moves.
Follow the yellow brick road | 8:29 a.m. June 22, 2008
And then !! Then we could ask the Wizard for some common sense.
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Steve | 8:38 a.m. June 22, 2008
Some of us like to read positive, intelligent comments. Too bad there are none
to be found!
NOT KO! | 8:58 a.m. June 22, 2008
whatever it is KO, better load up. Those Blazers are coming...and fast too! Take
Roy so he can "try" to defend Oden. that's the team us Jazz needs
to worry about.
Craig | 9:29 a.m. June 22, 2008
I hope the Jazz take either Alexis Ajinca or Serge Ibaka they are athletic, shot
blocking bigs who have a big upside. We need athletic big men who can move their
feet and block shots and control the paint area. Boozer and Okur are good big
men but the don't move their feet(help on pickandroll)and they don't
block shots.
Dj NtZ | 10:12 a.m. June 22, 2008
I'd like to see a Mareese Spreights or Jason Thompson simply because they
are 6-10 and 6-11, and at least 250lbs+, but super atheltic and hopefully can
sguard the likes of a Garnett, Odom, Aldridge, Dirk and so on!! Boozer is
worthless on the defensive side of the ball, PERIOD, and Okur is a good
defender, although he has his lapses on Pick & Rolls! Hibbert or Lopez
aren't a bad way to go, although, we did trade to get "FES" in
last years draft, and he's an "ATHLETIC" 7-1, 280lb center, just
develop the kid, and I think we'll be alright!! I would rather him played
behind Okur last year than Collins simply because he's an energy guy and he
blocks shots!! Trade C.J., Hart, and Collins for another 1st rounder or! Chris
Wilcox would be a great pickup for us if we could get him here!! Maybe we can
get a superstar from Europe in a couple of year!
Guaranteed | 10:20 a.m. June 22, 2008
If Hibbert is in fact the man the Jazz want, look for them to trade up high
enough to guantee getting him. This team has a lot of options when it comes to
trades and draft pick trades, but whether they choose to pull the trigger or not
I don't know. If I was the man with the power to make the choice I would do
it in a heart beat. Not a big change but a tweaking YES.
Person | 11:17 a.m. June 22, 2008
Trade the pick!
TRADE BOOZER! (ghost of playoffs | 11:59 a.m. June 22, 2008
Is the Jazz brass preparing for Boozer to opt out of his contract next year? He
has the option and you can count on Boozer opting out to get more money or sign
with another team. This just happens to be the same year DWill will get his
paycheck increase. so now the team will have AK47, DWill, Okur and Booz in big
money contracts with no money left over to retain the other young important
pieces to the jazz team. I suggest they trade Boozer to the Heat for the 2nd
pick and draft with the the that 2nd pick or trade it for a GOOD Quality PF or
C.
ID Jazz | 12:06 p.m. June 22, 2008
As much as we would all like to see a big guy come in, with Collins still under
contract and Memo the starter expect to see the exact same line up as last year
and the exact same results. For the Jazz to get better they need to trade one of
the three(Boozer, Okur, AK).
One of the statements in the article was "we are building for the future". How about once the Jazz build for the present. You have a core group of guys with talent now lets build around that and go further. You should be building a team that can beat the Lakers, Spurs, and other top teams in the west not just compete. Come on Jazz brass lets quit being happy with mediocrity and get it done.
One of the statements in the article was "we are building for the future". How about once the Jazz build for the present. You have a core group of guys with talent now lets build around that and go further. You should be building a team that can beat the Lakers, Spurs, and other top teams in the west not just compete. Come on Jazz brass lets quit being happy with mediocrity and get it done.
Just Me | 12:26 p.m. June 22, 2008
I think we should bring Hoffa back and get rid of collins. Trade all 3 picks and
move up in the draft in the first round and get a great player.
Just me... | 4:07 p.m. June 22, 2008
You must me an idiot BYU fan..... Hoffa? He is the worse #8 pick in the history
of the NBA. I would rather bring back Adam Keefe then pick back Hoffa.
-MVW
-MVW
John Gray | 5:16 p.m. June 22, 2008
Hibbert seems too slow for the West Coast offense. He is probably the next
Benoit Benjamin which is not much to brag about.
Though he could end up like Luc Longley or worse Yinka Dare.
Though he could end up like Luc Longley or worse Yinka Dare.
Rafael Araujo | 5:25 p.m. June 22, 2008
Bring back the Brazilian!
Hahaha | 5:54 p.m. June 22, 2008
Hahaha silly BYU fan. Hoffa? What a joke! hahaha
Watch out | 7:11 p.m. June 22, 2008
If the Lakers get Bynum well and Odom is well & they both can play next
year.
As much as I like the JAZZ they will do well to come in 4th or 5th. The JAZZ had better get the best big-man that is available.
As much as I like the JAZZ they will do well to come in 4th or 5th. The JAZZ had better get the best big-man that is available.
Sloan Hater | 7:23 p.m. June 22, 2008
Trade up and draft Brandon Rush. He is the only sure thing to be around in the
20s.. Then spend a second round pic on my favorite sleeper.. Drew Neitzel
then
Fire/Retire Sloan
then
Fire/Retire Sloan
Pool Guy | 9:04 p.m. June 22, 2008
I agree Hafa should not have been a #8 pick. I'm a huge BYU fan and
i'll admit that. But he is immensely better than Collins. He works hard
and he is a big body down low who isn't afraid to get physical. A little
rough around the edges but he works hard enough that he could develop ingto a
legit back up center.
Team Player | 9:57 p.m. June 22, 2008
When several NBA writers describe Maureece Speights as "lazy",
it's a pretty sure thing he WON'T make it with the Jazz. I'd be
absolutely shocked if we picked him. My vote is for them to trade up if
necessary, but find a way to end up with Hibbert. He's got great size,
length, and stats, and he's a senior... which means he stands a much better
chance than most underclassmen of seeing some playing time next year.
(Always retain Sloan!)
(Always retain Sloan!)
TR | 10:48 p.m. June 22, 2008
I've said this numerous fora, but for now I'll just agree with the
plainly supoerb logic of TEAM PLAYER. We need to trade up, if necessary, and get
Hibbert. He is an NBA-ready "big" man, with mobility, low post
scoring and passing skills, and most of all an intimidating shot-blocking
defensive presence who can help the JAZZ now!
Take lessons from Danny | 7:56 a.m. June 23, 2008
As much as you BYU haters probably don't want to acknowledge it, Kevin
O' should take lessons from Danny Ainge. The Jazz should strike while the
iron is hot. Pull the trigger and buy a big man RIGHT NOW, while we still have
D-Will and can take the big prize. Do any of you think D-Will is going to stick
around here long term if making the playoffs is the most the Jazz will ever do?
In today's National Business Accociation if you don't sink the big
bucks into "buying" a trophy, you'll never get one. Take lessons
from Danny Ainge and Spencer W. Kimball and "JUST DO IT"!
Oh, and to all you Laker fans, Thanks for FINALLY putting away those UGLY yellow jerseys and for spending the past week under a rock, embarrassed by your team's pathetic showing in the Finals. That epic meltdown couldn't have happened to a better organization! If only Tim Donaghy had spoken up sooner so Kobe's special treatment wouldn't have happened in the Jazz series...
Oh, and to all you Laker fans, Thanks for FINALLY putting away those UGLY yellow jerseys and for spending the past week under a rock, embarrassed by your team's pathetic showing in the Finals. That epic meltdown couldn't have happened to a better organization! If only Tim Donaghy had spoken up sooner so Kobe's special treatment wouldn't have happened in the Jazz series...
hammerland | 8:32 a.m. June 23, 2008
How about the Jazz taking a look at Center Kenny George in the second
round...that sounds good to me
Keefe! | 11:13 a.m. June 23, 2008
I like adam Keefe! And ice cream. TRADE BOOZ FOR 2ND PICK! (BEASLY is the Bees
Knees!!!)
trades | 10:55 p.m. June 23, 2008
TRADE BOOZER and one 2nd rounder to Memphis for mike conley, mike miller and and
the fifth pick in the 08 nba draft
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