One thing the Utah Jazz have at the moment is they are not in a hurry for a Mitchell trade. I was surprised they haven't accepted that offer from New York which for me was already good. Mitchell is still very young and his contract just started which makes the Jazz unpressured. And if the Jazz can take higher picks in the next draft then it may also persuade Mitchell to just stay provided management will start building around them.
I also find it hard for the Lakers to acquire Mitchell via the Westbrook trade since the earlier offer from New York is still better.
Indeed that's true. They are not in a hurry, it's not like Mitchell is a burden to them. It almost looked like an experiment to see what options they could receive if ever they put him on the market. Now, they know he is still of so much value that other teams will absorb him and offer a good trade.
I'm a bit curious on how Pat and Russ will be good teammates because of what happened to them in the past but maybe now is the time to move on and be good teammates like what Coach Ham wants.
I am curious too. It's a rare event that one player who mostly trash talks them will be part of their team and on their way to building chemistry.
With regards to Westbrook improving this season, there might be a chance since they already have a new coach so maybe we will see a different playstyle that fits to the whole Lakers roster. He isn't prone to injury as well which is a good thing, and he is athletic so if he will back to the old Westbrook that we know or at least near to that then it will be a huge boost for the Lakers but if he will still play like last season then just trade him. Giving him a chance might be a good option and good gamble for the Lakers.
Yeah and even the Lakers owner said it.
Jeanie Buss calls Russell Westbrook Lakers' 'best player last year,' backs off claim: He was most 'consistent'
"All I can say is that, from my point of view, [Westbrook] was our best player last year. He played pretty much every single game, showed up, worked hard. You know, I would have loved to have seen what this team would have looked like if they stayed healthy. It's really tough to win when Anthony Davis isn't on the court. LeBron was hurt a lot of the season. But Russ showed up every game and played hard every night. And, you know, I just really appreciate him for who he is and what he brings to the team."
He can still keep himself healthy and play almost the whole season. 78 games were played.
His errors are more highlighted though because of that.
