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963

every one of the grizzlies getting traded has a j in their name

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964

if they fit ok, I think Utah starts being good…tomorrow, right

965

Next season, Lauri could play SF next to JJJ and Kessler at the frontcourt?

966

Dusty could make it work, we know that!

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967

Ace going to play SG?

968

Memphis Jrizzlies

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969

I think it’s possible they trade Lauri still, given the overlap. Regardless, it signals the Jazz’s intention to be good next year, because extending JJJ is going to cost a significant sum. I don’t know the picks (outside of the one in this year’s draft) will be that good.

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970

Go big across the board!

971

That’s a big if. But they may win enough to be out of contention for Dybantsa.

972

It makes more sense if they have a Lauri deal lined up.

973

They’re 7th right now, right?

I’d also say that we’re still dealing with a draft with 3 #1 level picks and a bunch of other dudes I really like.

I also mis-stated - JJJ IS extended, and it kicks in next year at $49 mil/year

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974

Memphis is stocking draft picks

975

Probably to attach one or two FRP just to trade away Ja.

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976

They have the 6th worst record but only have 3 more wins than the worst team. So they’re currently still in the thick of it for the best odds to get a top-3 pick.

977

I just think this draft is good enough that you still feel like you’ll get a good player where they are. (I’m also not clear which picks are in the deal, and what the protections are)

Boozer/Dybantsa/Peterson is a draw to me, they could easily use any of the three.

I wouldn’t kick Wilson/Brown/Flemings out either

978

A lot of good players in the lottery. Elite at the top and strong throughout the rest of the lottery.

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979

They have a really nice 6-game losing streak going. Adding JJJ likely means they’ll get a few more wins here and there, ala Memphis. Maybe those two teams swap positions. I can see them winding up with the 8th or 9th worst record and then they have to hope that no teams get lucky in the lottery and put them around #10. I don’t want Yax on the Jazz!

980

Well if George and Markkanen keep alternating DNP’s so they never play together I’m sure they won’t stack too many wins

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981

While I don’t expect the Pistons to make a big move, I have to wonder if they’ll use a $14 mil trade exception to get someone who can make them better for the playoff run.

Maybe Levert + 1st + trade exception to get a shooter? Then again, they have an exception until July 2026, so they can wait until the season is over to make a trade. I can see Langdon staying pat and evaluating after the playoffs to see what they’re missing to get them to the next level, then using the trade exception to get the piece they need.

982

Utah doesn’t want to be good this year. Their pick is top 8 protected and I think they will do whatever tanking is necessary to keep it.