The Jazz have entered the competition to acquire Bruce Brown from the Raptors, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
Sources tell Fischer that the teams are discussing the framework of a deal that would send Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji to Toronto in exchange for Brown. Draft assets could also be included, as Fischer notes that the Raptors have been insisting on a first-round pick in discussions about Brown with other teams.
Olynyk has a $12.2MM expiring contract and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. The 32-year-old big man is a native of Toronto and a member of the Canadian national team, so he might be inclined to re-sign with the Raptors in hopes of finishing his career in his hometown. After starting for the Jazz last season, Olynyk has moved into mostly a reserve role this year and is averaging 8.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 20.4 minutes per game.
Agbaji, who was acquired from Cleveland in the Donovan Mitchell trade, is in his second NBA season. The 22-year-old shooting guard has been fighting for playing time in Utah’s crowded backcourt and is averaging 5.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19.7 minutes per night. The 14th pick in the 2022 draft, Agbaji remains on his rookie contract and will earn $4.3MM next season with a $6.4MM team option for 2025/26.
The Lakers and Knicks have been rumored as Brown’s top pursuers, and Fischer suggests that if he winds up in Utah, it will be an indication that L.A. might not make a significant move before this year’s deadline. Fischer points out that the Lakers will be in a better position to add talent this summer when they’ll have three tradable first-round picks to offer.
Utah has already started to shake up its roster, agreeing to send forward Simone Fontecchio to the Pistons earlier today in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick.
I think you meant that Toronto is insistent on receiving a first round pick.
Just toss the Raps one of those Timberwolves picks, it’s essentially a 2nd rounder
Nope, Mr. Hill goes on to say that if Bruce Brown winds up in Toronto, it’s an indication the Lakers won’t be doing anything at the deadline. Gadzooks! He’s already in Toronto! Boy, LeBron has a lot of hourglasses to spend trying to indicate how time works.
I’m the Raptors, I take that trade. Agbaji is going to be a solid player. Always liked him. Has good size 2way potential.
I Brown is going to Utah. Then could Murray talks with Knicks Heat up ……. Hmmmm
U given up on demar ?
Never….. I just don’t see Knicks doing it.
Ur prolly right. I agree that they should. If I’m bulls I take fournier grimes and a pick
I agree I like that trade for the Raps then you can turn around and flip Olynyk if they choose for a second or something cause believe it or not he has value and a few teams poking around on him
Raptors will flip Olynk for a draft pick or a young player.
That’s the point yeah, what the hell would the Raps do with Olynyk. Send him to the Warriors. If I’m the Raps I somehow want to try and get Killian Hayes or pursue Nic Claxton although I don’t think the Nets will trade him this year anyways
I mentioned this trade before. One particular dude trolled the idea every time. But of course because it’s now almost official I bet he will agree.
I trolled it because you don’t know how to spell Olynyk.
You trolled it because outside of social media you don’t have much to live up to lame icon…
Don’t even bother with that guy. That is all he does on this site is throw negativity and hate at people. He never has any insight about anything. He is the Icon of trolls
Yup Luke… he’s goofy and couldn’t make his parents proud.
Seems like a pretty bad return for Utah.
Y’all just dislike raptors. They live rent free…
lol no Bruce Brown is just overpaid and overvalued for what he actually is… Walmart KCP. Not as good defender, not as good shooter.
I get the Jazz maybe moving on from Agbaji, doesn’t seem like they are confident in his development. But still seems like a bad trade overall for the Jazz.
I agree, moving on Agbaji, a lottery pick for you a couple years before, doesn’t sit right
Ko to thunder and jazz get their 2024 pick. That pick might be tied up after siakem trade to raptors.
If so then, ko and ochai and jazz get brown and their pick back. Doubt jazz really want brown long term but that pick opens up their war chest … hmm
A classic battle of Homer vs Homer has unfolded in this thread. Can’t wait to come back if and when this deal is finalized, just to see if UTH gets their FRP back.
If that’s what you stress about… Sounds like a you problem.
OlyNYK ……. has it in his name. Would not give up a 1st rd pick for him.
Brown and Olynyk would add some good depth.
Come on knicker
.. Back me up my guy! Lol
Bruce Brown, Jacob P, Temple and a couple 1sts for Kelly O, Horton-Tucker, Hendricks, Kessler and cash. Raptors then trade Dennis S to 76s for Morris and a 2nd
It would surprise me if the Knicks dont end up with Brown.
Certainly because it would transform Fournier into salary-matching salary for next season.
Utah is in 10th spot, with GSW that can bypass them with fewer games played.
Is it really worth it to improve the roster like that? They want to build on Brown this and next season?
It would make sense to me if they flip him to the Knicks in a three-team-trade.p
Knicks won’t offer a 2025 first, so they won’t get Bruce. Knicks need all raps players now??? Bruce to jazz.
That would be a amazing return for Raptors if they got a 1st, Agbaji, and then a Olynyk to filp for more. All for a guy who doesn’t want to be there, and they don’t want him either