Utah Jazz Post [Boozer to Memphis? Saer Sene in Utah?]

[Unrestrict3D]

After a 41-41 (.500) season where Utah was once again plagued with injuries, you've got to be happy about how the season ended.

Carlos Boozer averaged 16.3 ppg and 8.6 rpg in the 33 games that he played and shot right around 55% from the field. Deron Williams played incredible in the second half of the season and became a big-time three-point threat (.416). Okur had by far his best season and extended his shooting out past the three-point line. Andrei Kirilenko had another strong defensive season - made all-defensive first team.

Utah has everything they need to be a contender except for a few things that I hope they can get out of the free agent market and/or the NBA draft. Utah need a shooting guard who can shoot the ball and open up the floor (J.J. Reddick?) and they also need some big men with some athletic ability (Sene?). Utah has a first round pick (14th overall) and two second round picks (46th, 47th).

Also, Matt Harpring is a free agent that Utah may want to try and resign. Milt Palacio and a few other players are also free agents.

I think if Utah can keep healthy they'll finish first in their division and have a fifty win season next year.

[Silas]

They definitely have the tools to be good. If you think about Boozer last season before he was hurt (18ppg) and how he can improve, along with how versatile and talented Okur is, you have a pretty valuable frontline. AK47 is great, but i think there is just to much pressure on him to do all the work on the defensive end, i they need to draft/sign/trade for a SG who can defend and hit the 3, and perhaps get a shot blocker, you mentioned Sene (isnt he that huge african center from like senegal), but i think they could trade for Nene or sign Joel Pryzbilla, and draft someone who can defend on the perimeter and hit the 3, or sign someone like him. Of course Raja Bell comes to mind but he's sticking in Pheonix....

[Unrestrict3D]

It looks like Utah might just draft a center:

The word out of Utah was that Blaine native Patrick O'Bryant, who played in college at Bradley, made such a good impression in a workout with the Jazz that the 7-foot center is at the top of their draft list. ESPN.com's Insider reported that one Eastern Conference scout called O'Bryant the top prospect in the draft. "While that may be one lonely opinion, it does appear that O'Bryant's stock is on the rise," read the report. "He is long, athletic and the only legit center in the draft. He might have a big draft in his future."

[Indy]

Stephen Jackson for Utahs pick? What do you think?

[Unrestrict3D]

Stephen Jackson for Utahs pick? What do you think?

Stephen isn't half that bad and I think he would work in Utah's halfcourt offense. I don't know about sending the first round draft pick for him, though. Maybe send Matt Harpring and a second round pick (or two) for Stephen.

[Indy]

Stephen Jackson for Utahs pick? What do you think?

Stephen isn't half that bad and I think he would work in Utah's halfcourt offense. I don't know about sending the first round draft pick for him, though. Maybe send Matt Harpring and a second round pick (or two) for Stephen.

I like Harpring, but he's really a poor man's Peja Stojakovic, and we already have the real thing.

What about making this a bigger deal? Jackson/Foster/Tinsley/17th pick for Harpring/Okur/14th?

You'd definitley get rid of your reputation of the whitest team in the league.

[Unrestrict3D]

I like Harpring, but he's really a poor man's Peja Stojakovic, and we already have the real thing.

What about making this a bigger deal? Jackson/Foster/Tinsley/17th pick for Harpring/Okur/14th?

You'd definitley get rid of your reputation of the whitest team in the league.

Noooo thanks. We could get a much better deal for Okur with the season he had. Plus, we've already got three point guards to deal with. Foster isn't all that great of a player and I think, well, I think I'd have to decline that offer, kind sir.

[Indy]

Noooo thanks. We could get a much better deal for Okur with the season he had. Plus, we've already got three point guards to deal with. Foster isn't all that great of a player and I think, well, I think I'd have to decline that offer, kind sir.

I figured you'd say that. Actually though, from a talent standpoint I don't see anyway you could get anything better then this for Okur. Foster is a better rebounder, Jack is a 16-18 ppg guy year in year out, and when Tinsley is healthy he is a top 5-10 point guard in the league.

[J@3]

why are you pimping your entire team to every off season thread that shows up?

[Indy]

:lol: why are you pimping your entire team to every off season thread that shows up?

Take our garbage PLEASE!!!!

I dunno man, its this inbetween time between Sox-Tigers games. I don't know what to do with myself.

I guess I'll just make a Pacers offseason thread.

[Axel]

I think the Jazz need a playmaker more than anything. Their offense at times got really stagnate because nobody was able to drive the ball and make plays. In that regard Stephen Jackson makes sense, but I think there will probably be some better players available.

[Indy]

I think the Jazz need a playmaker more than anything. Their offense at times got really stagnate because nobody was able to drive the ball and make plays. In that regard Stephen Jackson makes sense, but I think there will probably be some better players available.

Where do you think these players are going to come from? Give examples of players you think are available that are better then Jack. Especially when you consider the cost. Jack will come cheaper then another guy of Jack's skills who may be available.

[Axel]

I think a lot of players are better, on the basis of attitude. I'd rather have a Raja Bell type over a Stephen Jackson type anyday.

[Indy]

I think a lot of players are better, on the basis of attitude. I'd rather have a Raja Bell type over a Stephen Jackson type anyday.

Thank you for proving my point. Raja Bell is NOT available and he would come at a higher price. Not to mention the fact that the Jazz had him a year ago.

[Silas]

What about Flip Murray? also Vlade Radmonivic, and Chris Wilcox (though hes probably a lock in to resign)....

[Unrestrict3D]

What about Flip Murray? also Vlade Radmonivic, and Chris Wilcox (though hes probably a lock in to resign)....

There have been various talks about Radmanovic and I wouldn't mind seeing him play for Utah but he's not worth paying a big salary for IF that's what he demands this offseason. Flip Murray I'm not too sure about and Wlcox probably doesn't want to come to Utah and will probably resign with Seattle.

[Axel]

I think a lot of players are better, on the basis of attitude. I'd rather have a Raja Bell type over a Stephen Jackson type anyday.

Thank you for proving my point. Raja Bell is NOT available and he would come at a higher price. Not to mention the fact that the Jazz had him a year ago.

I know that, dumbass. I said a Raja Bell TYPE. In fact, I think you could pick anyone out of the league over Jax, or the rest of the Pacers team for that matter.

[maes]

I think Vlade would be a little redundant...they have quite a few bigs that can hit a catch & shoot jump shot.

I agree w/ Axel, where Utah stagnated was in that they had nobody who was confident and willing to attack the basket to create defensive movement.

I think someone who's style is like Bonzi Wells or Tony Parker would help the team, but i doubt either is up for trade.

[Unrestrict3D]

Boozer to Grizzlies?

Plugged-in league executives report the Memphis Grizzlies are in trade talks with the Utah Jazz about ex-Cav Carlos Boozer, who has endured two injury-riddled years in Salt Lake City that have led to trade rumors in the past. After getting swept out of the playoffs in three consecutive seasons, the Grizzlies might be looking to add some toughness. Boozer has four years and $47 million left on the deal he signed two summers ago.

Saer Sene, Utah's Pick?

The Jazz reportedly will bring Mouhamed Saer Sene to town for a second formal workout — another telltale sign that the team is seriously considering selecting the 7-foot center from Senegal with its No. 14 overall selection in the June 28 NBA Draft.

I'd hate to see Boozer go but at the same time he's not a big fan of playing in Utah apparently so if we can get Mike Miller or Gasol (I can dream) out of this I'd be happy with a trade.

I don't know too much about Saer Sene, maybe someone can inform me.

EDIT, found a video of this Saer Sene, he plays some great basketball. He gets over six blocks in this video on Team USA in the olympics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6Ho_dsWHvk