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Trade Exception Possibilities
Posted by: Bracken Fryar on May 22nd, 2012
The author's views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of the Utah Jazz.In his interview with 1320kfan yesterday, KOC made some comments about the trade exception that we have from the Memo trade. We have until right around Christmas time to use it and it’s good for up to 10 million. Because the other team basically gets nothing in return, the Jazz will talking with teams who are looking to clear cap space, playing time, or both. This is especially interesting right now because of the new CBA rules that will go into effect after this next season. Teams that have big payrolls may be looking to trim down because there will be a significant raise in the luxury tax. So here is a list of possibilities that I think might be available and realistic for something like this:
Marvin Williams-SF-Atlanta Hawks-8.2 million owed next season with a player option for 7.5 the season after. The Hawks owe 60 million next season in only 6 contracts. That leaves no room to fill out their roster. Marvin looks like the odd man out. He shot 50% from 3 in the playoffs this year. I think he might be able to blossom in a little bigger role without ball hogs like Johnson and Smith around him. Who knows?
Mo Williams-PG-LAC-He has a player option this season for 8.5 million. Expensive if we use him as a backup but it would be a one year rental so next year he’s off the books. He shoots about 38% from 3 so we know that would help us out. Clippers could try to trade him but I don’t know what they would get. They need to make cap space to get a real SG and playing time for Eric Bledsoe and Billups.
Shawn Marion-SF-Dallas-Under contract for 3 more seasons and max’s out at 9.3 million his last year. He knows how to win, shoots a decent % from the field, and is a great rebounder. Dallas might want to unload him if they sign D Will, especially if they try to resign Jason Terry and Jason Kidd to back him up.
J.J. Reddick or Jason Richardson-SG-Orlando-either of these guys could be available depending on what happens with Dwight. Both can shoot the 3, Reddick is better than J-Rich in that respect, but either would add offensive production from the wings. Their contracts are similar in the 5-6.5 million range. I would probably prefer Reddick though.
Anthony Morrow or Gerald Wallace-SF&SG-Brooklyn-I’m guessing they will look at various options if they can pull of getting Dwight Howard so it’s possible. However either of these guys could be in the trade that gets him there. But Morrow is a good 3pt shooter and a lot cheaper. Wallace is a physical, high energy SF but is 9.5 million if he opts in for this last year of his contract though, but only a one year rental.
Personally, I like Morrow or Reddick because they are low risk, high reward, and address our 3 pt shooting needs. The two Williams’ are intriguing to me also. I would probably pass on the others however Wallace might really try to perform well if he opts in and is playing for a contract.
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I think the Jazz front office has always liked Marvin Williams. I would not be surprised to see that happen.
I would want Morrow or Reddick. The rest I would not care for. The only way Nets give up Morrow though is for an asset I would think.
Reddick could easily be given up though if they loose Howard and Nelson does not want to stick around so it would not surprise me for him to opt out. Which means they are going to rebuild so we could steal him a way.
Marvin Williams has never lived up to his draft being picked before both D-Will and CP3. But I think he could thrive in the Jazz system. The trade exeption would fit and the Hawks could have a little elbow room. Then the Jazz could have a M-Will. This could be a key and very likely.
Ya LK let’s give him number 8 then my shirt is good again!
I was at a sponsor event once where KOC was the guest speaker. He took questions from the small audience there, and one of the questions was if he had a regret or a mistake that he wish he could take back…..and he said he wished he didn’t let Mo Williams get away. That being said, I agree with Dallan that the Jazz (KOC) have always liked him as a player. The Clippers situation is interesting, they have Paul, Billups, Bledsoe, and Williams. Some of those guys are combo guards. The decision the Clippers will have to make is whether Billups can return from a tough injury and play at a high level. That could affect what they do with Williams.
As for Marvin Williams, I like the idea of bringing him here. I agree that he would be a could fit and would give him a chance to re-invent himself in the league.
Another team that could be a candidate to take advantage of the trade exception is the Bulls. I am sure they will try to get someone to bite on Boozer’s contract this summer, or possibly Deng’s too, But if they aren’t able to move them, they have some serious $$ to shell out in payroll next year. The one that would jump out there is Korver. I’m not sure I’m totally convinced of this move, but I could see the Jazz making a move for him.
I’d love to pick up Reddick or Morrow with the trade exception. Korver back? Ok. Any good-shooting wing will do. Clippers have Mo Williams, CP3, Bledsoe and Chauncey, so anyone but CP3 would probably be a possibility, and a welcome addition in my book, especially if we can snag any with the trade exception. Williams would be the most likely candidate in that scenario.
Mo Williams is the guy.
Let’s get both Mo and Marvin.Then the Jazz could have a Mo and Ma Williams. Just make sure one of them gets #8 to make Dallon’s jersey good again..
Morrow or wallace i also like williams as well. Mo isnt the answer hes a score first pg doesnt fit a jazz system even though he played well his rookie year here. I dont see him fitting in