2015 Off-Season

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Another exciting off-season begins. We'll see what the front office is really made of. A couple huge holes to fill to be one of the big boys. The lottery next month could change their thinking. I'd guess if they get lucky they might be able to get another rotation player and they might not need Tomic or Booker. If they don't move up got to look to trade or stash their picks. I see at least 3 open roster spaces. A back-up center and a point/combo guard. With money and assets it's just a matter of who. :applause:

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[QUOTE]Dennis Lindsey addresses point guard position Point guard is a key position for the Jazz, going forward. With three young players

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Rudy Gobert and Joffrey Lauvergne confirmed they will play Eurobasket 2015 with French National Team. Sportando

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Andrew Perna: #Pacers win tie-breaker with #Jazz and will pick 11th instead of 12th. Twitter @Andrew_Perna

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http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/237496/Top-10-D-League-Call-Ups-Of-The-14-15-Season

Jazz with 3 of 10. Could see all of them back next year depending on how the off-season goes. Look to upgrade Cooley.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2425385-155/quin-snyder-finishes-eighth-in-coach

Rudy should have gotten 6th man votes and MIP than. Jazz sucked before Rudy took them on his back. Kind of like giving Sloan the credit for Malone/Stockton.

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Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the team announced today. Kanter, who was acquired on Feb. 19 from the Utah Jazz, appeared in 26 games (26 starts) with the Thunder averaging 18.7 points on 56.6 percent shooting from the floor (196-of-346), 11.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 31.1 minutes per game. NBA.com

Another injury. Wonder how this will affect his FA summer.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865626941/Lindseys-bold-moves-proved-right-2-and-he-didnt-even-say-I-told-you-so.html


In the summer of 2013, Lindsey allowed several good veteran players to leave the team to free up money for other players. Gone: Paul Millsap, Al Jefferson, DeMarre Carroll. The Jazz had already blown up the roster once and now they were doing it again. By the spring of 2015 the Jazz were winning again, far sooner than they had expected.

I told you so.

Imagine where they would have been the past two years with Demarre and Paul though. The jury is still out on Lindsey and Snyder. Before Rudy's emergence they were one of the worst teams in the league.

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Kawhi Leonard has been named the 2015 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, beating out Draymond Green and DeAndre Jordan.

Leonard won the award despite playing in just 64 games and finished with 333 total points in the voting.

Green received eight more first place votes than Leonard and had 317 total points.

Anthony Davis finished with 107 points, followed by Rudy Gobert with 31 and Tony Allen with 29.


Next year Rudy! :bowdown:

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2431071-155/jazz-point-guard-bryce-cotton-earns

:cheers:


Cotton, who appeared in 15 games with the Jazz, does not have a guaranteed deal beyond this season. Still, his speed, athleticism and shooting gives him a real chance at sticking as the team's third point guard.

He looked like their best pg the last 4 games of the year. Looked like he could be a nice back-up.

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Rudy Gobert: Can't wait for next season. Utah Jazz: NBA Defensive Player of the Year Results: 1. Kawhi Leonard 2. Draymond Green 3. DeAndre Jordan 4. Anthony Davis 5. @rudygobert27 Twitter @rudygobert27 - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.gIsao3QW.dpuf

:rockon:

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http://saltcityhoops.com/why-the-jazz-should-and-most-likely-will-bring-back-joe-ingles/

I'd guess he'll be back at the right price but how they do in the lottery and if he can find a bigger role and more money elsewhere could change that. He's behind at least 3 guys now.

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[QUOTE]Kami Mattioli: Silver on tanking:

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/04/24/bits-from-dennis-lindsey-interview-423-part-1-of-2/

[QUOTE]There

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FC Barcelona center Ante Tomic wants $2,17 million to re-sign with the Spanish club. Barcelona doesn't want to pay that much. The Utah Jazz want him but it's not clear they will make a big offer. Encestando

I'd guess he could get 3 times that much.

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Larry Coon: A five-year deal starting at $24.97M with 7.5% raises is: 1) $24.97, 2) $26.84275, 3) $28.7155, 4) $30.58825, 5) $32.461 @NBACapAnalyst Twitter @LarryCoon

Larry Coon: Total is $143,577,500 over five years. @NBACapAnalyst Twitter @LarryCoon

For Anthony Davis. Gobert will be even more.

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(Jazz draftee) Ante Tomic and FC Barcelona have an agreement in place that would keep Tomic in the club for another three seasons. Mundo Deportivo

So much for him. Hopefully they can get Pleiss to summer league and take a look at him. Koufos! :cheers:

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David Pick: I'm told spouse of Ante Tomic vetoed leaving Espana. "A happy wife is a happy life," source said. Twitter @IAmDPick

Jody Genessy: Then there's this: German center Tibor Plei

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Well at least they can close the door on him for good and stop hoping he'll come over.

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Never know. He could still be in his prime in 3 years and divorced! :D

http://bballbreakdown.com/2015/02/25/what-will-the-utah-jazz-get-with-tibor-pleiss/

Pleiss sounds like he might be ready and a decent fit.

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LaKatWalk @lakatwalk
@IAmDPick you were told wrong. Ante Tomic's girlfriend decides on where he's gonna go equally as he decides on what I'm gonna wear. ;)
9:45 AM - 28 Apr 2015

This is from Ante's gf I guess. She says the guy makes shit up. Sounds like he can get 3 times as much mioney here at least. Women love money!

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2463501-155/jazz-need-to-find-a-back-up


But it's not a killer. Obviously, Rudy Gobert has established himself as a 35 minute a night force in the middle. So the Jazz need to fill in the blanks for about 15 minutes. Really, with Trevor Booker, they are looking for a fourth big.

Booker could be gone. Jazz have money and assets. They need to go after the best guys they can. They might let Booker go and replace him with a 4/5. I'd be looking to play smaller and have your best guys on the court as much as possible with Hood and Maxi G(Ingles too if hes signed) at the 4. I worry that their draft pick will be the guy rather he's ready or not.


That may have played a role in Tomic and his decision to stay overseas. Playing time probably won't be plentiful with the Jazz and their depth in the paint.

Depth? Tomic barely plays 20 minutes a night and they play a lot less games. I'd think 15-20 minutes a night and a higher salary would be plenty.


Still, Utah needs to figure out that hole. They could do it in the upcoming NBA draft.

They could but they'll likely have the same problems they've had with Burke, Exum, Hood, etc.


They could do it through free agency. They may actually bring over Tibor Pleiss, the 7-foot-3 big man they received in the trade for Enes Kanter.

However the Jazz want to do it, finding another big man will be a priority this summer. It will be interesting to see what avenue they use in this pursuit.

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Minimum they need to get a pg and a center. No excuses.

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Trey + 1st pick and protectcted future first for George Hill, make it happen Lindsey.

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Workout tomorrow. Mostly guys that can shoot

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Perrin says maybe no superstars in draft. Could definitely be a trade even if they win the lottery

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Cotton was one of the guys that worked out for them last year

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Perrin liked 1 or 2 guys

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Gobert 3rd in mip!

More players working out today

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Jim jackson's son worked out

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Lindsey at the lottery

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Slcdunk and locke both talking about getting jrue holiday. Not sure if hes available but would be a great fit at both ends. 2 more years on his contract fits with rudy and maxi getting paid too. Burke and some other assets might get it done

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Interviewed stanley johnson today. Have to win the lottery or move up to get him.

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Who wants Trey and the pick?

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Who wants Trey and the pick?
I'd be shopping that hard. Sounds like Knicks wanted to only keep their pick if it was top 3, dunno if there's anyone at 4 we'd take that'd be a big help.

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Doubt we could move that high. Knicks wouldn't want Burke. Not sure anyone does? Tomic would fit in the triangle if he's coming over. They might like Pleiss too. Booker's contract is a nice piece as well as their non guaranteed guys and future picks and cap space. I don't think they need to draft anyone unless they think he can help them next season. A young center to develop would be the only other thing I'd be looking for. They need some proven vets to fill their holes ideally.

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Seen a few mock drafts with us taking Myles Turner. Doesn't look too bad, but that'll be dependant on him continuing to develop his shot and becoming a stretch 4. Reckon he'll have a better shot at doing that than Kanter did. Plus he won't be a black hole on D like Kanter too.

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Eric Pincus: At UCSB to see some BDA Sports prospects work out for teams. Danny Ainge, Dennis Lindsey, Gary Sacks, Kevin Pritchard, Pete D'Alessandro, Mitch Richmond, Sean Marks, John Hammond, Sam Hinkie here - Bulls reps here - more - BDA Sports Day Twitter @EricPincus

Eric Pincus: BDA Sports Day lineup: Jahlil Okafor (not expected to work out), Harrison twins, Frank Kaminsky, Kelly Oubre, Stanley Johnson, and more. Twitter @EricPincus

BDA Sports Day - Rookies: Andrew Harrison, Chasson Randle, Derrick Marks, Tyler Haws, Marko Mladjan, David Kravish, Joseph Young, Desi Washington, Aaron Harrison, Josh Richardson, Brandon Ashley, Vincent Hunter, Nnanna Egwu, Robert Upshaw, Kelly Oubre, Alex Zhigulin, Stanley Johnson, Frank Kaminsky. *********

BDA Sports Day - Veterans: Terrell Stoglin, Garlon Green, Andre Dawkins, Jawad Williams, Al Thornton, Drew Gordon. *********

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Chad Ford: GMs here in CA at workouts today: Danny Ainge, Pat Riley, RC Buford, John Hammond, Sam Presti, Sam Hinkie, Dennis Lindsey, Rob Hennigan Twitter @chadfordinsider

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Andy Larsen: Gordon Hayward underwent a "minor outpatient surgical procedure" last Friday to address inflammation in his right heel. Jazz say that he'll resume full basketball activity "early this summer". A bit strange they're announcing it a full week after it happened. I mean, we saw the Jazz PR crew on Tuesday. Hayward's had two blogs published this week. No mention of a surgical procedure. Twitter @andyblarsen

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2548098-155/utah-jazz-andrew-harrison-hopes-to

Don't need another young pg.

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David 'Dubi' Pick: Tibor Pleiss -- "Rumor that I'm going to Bayern is nonsense." I'm told, though, Barcelona role isn't to his liking. Twitter @IAmDPick

The season is not over yet, however the presence of Tibor Pleiss in the roster of Barcelona is already considered a unsuccessful experiment. That

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Aaron Falk: Utah center Dallin Bachynski is part of tomorrow's pre-draft workout for the @Utah Jazz. http://t.co/sdGY1VXu4I Twitter @tribjazz

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Jody Genessy: Jazz pre-draft workout Wednesday. Players: Dallin Bachynski, Kendall Gray, Hugh Greenwood, Ryan Harrow, Tyler Harvey and Tyler Kalinoski. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

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Tibor Pleiss denied on Facebook that he will leave FC Barcelona. The German big man said that he has no deals in place with Bayern Munich. "Before people spread more nonsense. There's no truth in the rumour that I'll go to FC Bayern. I am very confortable in Barcelona. There's no reason for me to engage with other clubs" Pleiss wrote. Sportando

David Pick: Tibor Pleiss -- "Rumor that I'm going to Bayern is nonsense." I'm told, though, Barcelona role isn't to his liking. Twitter @IAmDPick

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Tony Jones: Just saw Dante Exum. He looks noticeably bigger. Looks like he may be pushing 6-7. Twitter @Tjonessltrib

still growing! :rockon:

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Chris Dempsey: Former #CUBuffs G Askia Booker had a workout in Phoenix on Tues. in Denver today, w/the Lakers tomorrow and Utah Jazz soon after that. Twitter @dempseypost

Aaron Falk: Former Utah center Dallin Bachynski surprised Jazz officials at his workout. tout.com/m/j6nwlj Twitter @tribjazz

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Jody Genessy: The Jazz were impressed by the outside shooting touch former Ute center Dallin Bachynski displayed in today's pre-draft workout. Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Jody Genessy: Ute C Dallin Bachynski after surprising Jazz with his range: "It was fun to be able to showcase my abilities outside of what I did at Utah." Twitter @DJJazzyJody

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http://saltcityhoops.com/potential-stretch-four-free-agents-for-the-jazz/

Not sure anyone on this list I'd rather have than Booker.

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[QUOTE]What did Rudy Gobert show during his draft workout?

For us, it

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Perrin said, by his judgment, the Jazz have one glaring deficiency: "We need to have a better shooting team," he said. "We need to add one or two more knockdown shooters."

As for specifics, he's still not sure which shooter he covets most.

They need it from the positions they need help. PG, frontcourt and maybe wing.

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Andy Larsen: Jazz announce that Dr. Lyle Mason and Dr. Russell Shields have been jointly selected as 2015 NBA Physicians of the Year. Twitter @andyblarsen

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[QUOTE]Calvin Watkins: James Harden wants the Rockets to get a PG/SG?: Yeah definitely, that

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2567543-155/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-already-a

Got to be the shoes?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2566740-155/utah-jazz-dante-exums-improvement-could

The key is that whoever is on the court deserves to be there and isn't there because he has potential. Dante needs to play better or remain on the bench or in the D-league. It cost them the playoffs last year.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629636/Guest-commentary-Should-the-Jazz-trade-their-draft-pick.html

I'd be giving up Exum before Hood or Burks. If they pick anyone he should be expected to be in the D-league not on the court immediately. Hopefully like Hood they'd have someone that could help them down the stretch. Can't see them taking on Frye if he has 3 years left. I'd say they'd be looking at guys with one or 2 year deals. Be time to pay Rudy and Hayward after that.

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Marc Mundet: CSKA Moscow, attentive on Ante Tomic's future. Twitter @MarcMundet78

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http://www.deseretnews.com/top/3244/0/Ranking-the-best-point-guards-in-the-NBA-today-Where-do-Exum-and-Lillard-land.html

Exum should have been in the D-league. He's was hardly a top 30 pg.

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Jake Fischer: R.J. Hunter will work out for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Twitter @JakeLFischer

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/6/1/8695301/downbeat-1640

Knight is the only one that makes sense and I've been told he's not really any good so I don't know.

Like to know why Beverley doesn't fit. Plays D and can hit an open 3. Could be a good back-up when(if?) Exum steps up.

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/bits-from-dennis-lindsey-interview-529-2/


We have high hopes for him.

Only questions now is how great he will be and if he can stay healthy. He proved a lot after the all-star break.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629794/Former-BYU-guard-Tyler-Haws-to-work-out-for-Utah-Jazz-on-Monday.html

Offensively he could be a fit. Defensively he may have struggles though.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629800/Utah-Jazz-face-decision-of-pursuing-free-agents-or-standing-pat.html

They have to make some moves. The draft isn't going to fill their holes and neither is an off season for Cooley. Exum and Cotton could be ready by next season but you need to have bodies around and make them earn it. They need to get older and better. They have a chance to be one of the best teams in the league next year but certainly not if they stand pat.

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Aaron Falk: Tyler Haws after his workout with the Jazz. (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) http://t.co/BokN9nbt1Q Twitter @tribjazz (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Tony Jones: Ohio State guard Sam Thompson said Tyler Haws played well in today's workout (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @Tjonessltrib (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Jody Genessy: Jazz VP of player personnel Walt Perrin views Tyler Haws as a SG. "I have no problems or concerns that he can shoot the NBA three." (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Tony Jones: Tyler Haws said he has several workouts lined up, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State and Memphis (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter @Tjonessltrib (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Jody Genessy: Tyler Haws got a picture with Dirk Nowitzki after his Dallas workout. (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) He didn't mind "being that guy" who asks an NBA star for a photo. Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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[QUOTE]David 'Dubi' Pick: Andrei Kirilenko - wasn't invited to Russian squad at EuroBasket - is retiring. (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) It's a wrap. Twitter @IAmDPick (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Devin Kharpertian: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"]When I interviewed AK in his first year in Brooklyn, he said he

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Michael Scotto: Phil Greene IV (St. John's) has upcoming workouts scheduled with the Jazz and Suns after his Nets workout today, sources tell Sheridan Hoops (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter @MikeAScotto (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Ante Tomic: "Sometimes I can picture myself playing (in the NBA), other times I don't. I still have time to think it through." Gigantes del Basket - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.wxwHmYQk.dpuf

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2579882-155/is-andrei-ak-47-kirilenko-calling-it

Best small forward in Jazz history? AD was a all-star and scoring champ and is now a HOFer. :coleman:

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Jody Genessy: Wednesday's Jazz pre-draft workout includes: Gary Bell Jr., Askia Booker, RJ Hunter, TJ McConnell, Shaquielle McKissic and Nick Paulos (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

Bell Jr. I've seen. Might be a good guy to have in summer league ar least
Jody Genessy: Wednesday's Jazz pre-draft workout includes: Gary Bell Jr., Askia Booker, RJ Hunter, TJ McConnell, Shaquielle McKissic and Nick Paulos. Twitter @DJJazzyJody - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.xaChRIdL.dpuf

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Zach Links: #Duke G Quinn Cook tells @HoopsRumors he'll work out for #Nets Wed, #Knicks Fri + #Jazz #Lakers #Clippers #Thunder coming up. (http://twitter.com/ZachLinks/status/605856222168772608) #NBA #NBADraft Twitter (http://twitter.com/ZachLinks/status/605856222168772608)

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http://saltcityhoops.com/tomic-teetering-the-croatian-big-still-up-in-the-air-reports-say/

If it comes down to money you'd think he's coming over.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865629986/Pair-of-projected-first-round-prospects-headline-next-round-of-Jazz-pre-draft-workouts.html

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Andy Larsen: I'm hearing that Jazz have a greater chance at bringing over Tibor Pleiss next year than Ante Tomic, (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) though both/neither could still happen. Twitter @andyblarsen (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Andy Larsen: What Jazz do with Pleiss/Tomic very much dependent on who they draft, though. Not room for both if they draft a big at #12 (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @andyblarsen (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)


Lindsey acted like Pleiss wasn't ready. I can't see bringing him over at 25 if he's not ready to contribute. Too old to be sending to the D-league. Tomic is ready for sure. They need to start grooming a young guy but it could be someone else they stash overseas not necessarily on the roster.

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Andy Larsen: Quin Snyder working with Pat Connaughton on his ballhandling on the perimeter in post-workout (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @andyblarsen (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)
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Jody Genessy: The most interesting part of today's workout was seeing coaches Quin Snyder and Mike Wells work with Pat Connaughton after it ended (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Jody Genessy: Friday's Jazz pre-draft workout: Phil Greene IV, Aaron Harrison, Trevor Lacey, Yanick Moreira, Jaleel Roberts and Dez Wells (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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http://saltcityhoops.com/who-are-some-potential-back-up-center-free-agent-options-for-the-jazz/

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Andy Larsen: Dez Wells left today's workout with the Jazz with a minor injury, (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) according to Jazz PR. Twitter @andyblarsen (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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[QUOTE]On account of the Jazz's youth, Snyder says they remain a moving target as it pertains to what must be added. They need more perimeter shooting, but then, nobody's ready to shut an eye to what Hood and Exum might become, or what a healthy Alec Burks might add to the mix. [URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2595899-155/monson-after-first-year-in-utah"]"We're capable of shooting the ball better with the guys we've got," Snyder says. "We'll get better offensively as guys get more comfortable with each other.

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Michael Scotto: Utah Jazz will bring in Montrezl Harrell, Quinn Cook, Darrun Hilliard, Terran Petteway, Maurice Walker and Kenny Chery for a workout today (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @MikeAScotto (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Jody Genessy: Monday's Jazz pre-draft workout: Ryan Boatright, Dustin Hogue, Sir'Dominic Pointer, Norman Powell, Chasson Randle and Josh Richardson (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2595899-155/monson-after-first-year-in-utah

Jazz should be a playoff team. They are two or three players from being one of the best in the league. No reason to have any other expectations.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2598539-155/utah-jazz-gobert-motivated-to-be

He's got to be the early favorite for DPOTY. Hard to imagine him not being on the all-defensive team for years to come. He's got a chance to lead in blocks and boards for one of the top teams in the league. Hitting the 15 footer too! :bowdown:

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Jody Genessy: Jazz VP Walt Perrin said today's pre-draft workout lacked intensity/communication compared to others. Injury to Ryan Boatright contributed. Twitter @DJJazzyJody - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.Rd4Y11OC.dpuf
Jody Genessy: Jazz VP Walt Perrin said today's pre-draft workout lacked intensity/communication compared to others. Injury to Ryan Boatright contributed. Twitter @DJJazzyJody - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.Rd4Y11OC.dpuf

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http://saltcityhoops.com/salt-lin-city-a-proposed-free-agent-target/

Didn't know he'd improved from 3 so much. They didn't even mention his ability to run the pick and roll. Definitely someone they should have on their radar.

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Ante Tomic is leaning toward signing a multi-year contract extension with FC Barcelona, (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/163404/ante-tomic-leaning-toward-signing-a-contract-extension-with-barcelona.html) according to sources. The Croatian big man had also the chance to try the NBA with the Jazz but he is more likely penning a rich new deal (4 years?) with the Catalan giants. Sportando (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/163404/ante-tomic-leaning-toward-signing-a-contract-extension-with-barcelona.html)
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UPDATE: There are rumors now that he might leave Barcelona this summer and maybe go to the NBA orCSKA Moscow, the club in Europe with the most money. It’s really all rumors though and tough to say what is really true. (http://saltcityhoops.com/international-qa-with-sam-meyerkopf-of-euroleague-adventures/) Tomic is easily a NBA rotation player, if not a starter, but he is a uniquely skilled player and the fit needsto be right. Think whatever the opposite of Gobert and Favors are as players. My guess is if Utah didn’t own his rights and he was a free agent he’d already be in the league. If he really wants to come over, maybe he could also be a trade chip if Utah doesn’t see the fit. Salt City Hoops (http://saltcityhoops.com/international-qa-with-sam-meyerkopf-of-euroleague-adventures/)
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What went wrong with Utah and Ante Tomic? Could write a whole article on this but to keep it simple: 1. Tomic lives in Barcelona (an awesome city), plays in the best league in Europe on one of the best teams, and makes way more than the NBA minimum (and it used to be way, way more before the Euro went down in value recently). 2. A different GM drafted Tomic so this new Jazz front office regime hasn’t necessarily been tracking his whole career and weren’t the original ones who thought he had a chance at the NBA. At this point, Tomic is the best center in Europe and easily one of the best players. He’s an offensive freak, a master of the mid-roll, who can hit any shot in the paint, dish, and just move to wherever he wants. His biggest improvement has been defensively where he used to be soft liability and now has become quite active and learned how to use his length. He’s easily an NBA rotation player and would be worth giving a few million to a year, just a question of if this Jazz team is the right fit (http://saltcityhoops.com/international-qa-with-sam-meyerkopf-of-euroleague-adventures/). Salt City Hoops (http://saltcityhoops.com/international-qa-with-sam-meyerkopf-of-euroleague-adventures/)

Jazz need a back-up center which is what he probably is. He's a great passer with a post game. Sounds like he could get more money in the USA. Sounds like a great fit to me.

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The Hawks are in need of a strength and conditioning coach as Jeff Watkinson will leave the organization to take a assistant coaching position with the Jazz. Watkinson spent three seasons with the Hawks in the position. He will be reunited with Quin Snyder in Utah. Snyder was an assistant coach with the Hawks last season before leaving to take the head coach position with the Jazz. The two also worked together at Missouri. Atlanta Journal-Constitution - See more at: http://*********.com/rumors.htm#sthash.p3AV3DlE.dpuf

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http://saltcityhoops.com/on-the-future-of-joe-ingles-and-elijah-millsap/

I see Millsap as an end of the bench defensive specialist/energy guy. If he can start knocking down the 3 he's in the rotation. Hard to see them cutting him. He's too good of a defender and along with Booker and Gobert he was the guy who brought it always.

Ingles looked like a solid 4th wing at the end of the year. I'd be looking to play smaller with him, Maxi G and Hood at the 4 as well and right now Burks is their starting pg in my mind so there are plenty of minutes despite what I keep reading. I'd guess he'll be back but who knows. Maybe somewhere between 2-4 million a year I'd guess but with the cap going up after next year who knows what will happen this summer.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630388/Utah-Jazz-hosting-annual-free-agent-minicamp-this-week.html

Should be able to get some guys to compete with the non guaranteed guys they already have anyway. Make them earn their spots especially Cooley and Johnson and even Jerrett who I could see getting cut despite guaranteed money.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630389/Report-Utah-Jazz-to-hire-Hawks-strength-and-conditioning-coach.html

Looks like they lost another coach. I thought they might be going with more coaches. Maybe some of their guys in Idaho now that they own the team. The only reason I can see them not having guys playing in Idaho is because they want them working with their developmental guys but with most of the games on the weekend you could have guys play a couple games in Idaho and spend the rest of the week with the Jazz. Need to do it this year. No more free rides. Guys need to earn their time on the court.

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[QUOTE]It

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Josh Newman: Per source: ex-Cuse star Rakeem Christmas will go Utah on 6/14, Denver 6/15. Houston 6/17, Washington 6/18, Cleveand 6/22 and Chicago 6/23 (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter @Joshua_Newman (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Adam Zagoria: Former St. John's wing Dom Pointer worked out for Houston, Phoenix & Utah last 3 days &has Miami on Sat.Source says he was 'terrific' in Phx (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Twitter @AdamZagoria (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Beehive State basketball fans will recognize several of the names of players in this year's Utah Jazz free agent mini-camp. The most familiar include former Jazz camper Brock Motum; Devin Booker, the younger brother of Jazz power forward Trevor Booker; and Nick Wiggins, (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630474/Some-familiar-free-agents-attend-Utah-Jazzs-mini-camp.html) whose younger brother, Andrew, was recently named NBA rookie of the year. Deseret News (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630474/Some-familiar-free-agents-attend-Utah-Jazzs-mini-camp.html)
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David Fredman, the team's director of pro player personnel, said the Jazz kept close tabs on Motum after he returned to his native Australia last fall after he was cut by the Jazz. (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630474/Some-familiar-free-agents-attend-Utah-Jazzs-mini-camp.html) The former Washington State big man had a nice run on the Jazz

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http://saltcityhoops.com/no-stone-unturned-2015s-utah-jazz-free-agent-mini-camp/

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/bits-from-randy-rigby-interview-610/

I saw Rudy earlier this week. Looks very good. He is, looks like he has added some strength and a little weight, in a positive way.

The report I just got as well on Dante [Exum] is, is that he

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/utah-jazz-draft-workout-norman-powell-chasson-randle-and-josh-richardson/

[QUOTE][B]What

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2610499-155/after-knee-injury-patrick-christopher-could

He earned another look when he's healthy. If not summer than fall. Might not have Millsap if he hadn't gotten hurt.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630475/Utah-Jazz-hope-to-find-hidden-gems-at-free-agent-minicamp.html

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630474/Some-familiar-free-agents-attend-Utah-Jazzs-mini-camp.html

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Michael Scotto: Sources: Myles Turner (Texas) has a workout with the Utah Jazz on Sunday. (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html) Here's our exclusive interview: http://bit.ly/1S8sUIn #NBADraft Twitter @MikeAScotto (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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Jody Genessy: The Jazz's free agent mini-camp continues today. I'm hearing that former Seton Hall small forward Fuquan Edwin was most impressive on Day 1 (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html). Twitter @DJJazzyJody (http://*********.com/twitter/media.html)

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The team will continue with pre-draft workouts this weekend. Among the draft hopefuls participating is Kansas small forward Kelly Oubre, who's projected to be taken around Utah's No. 12 position.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630662/Utah-Jazz-hosting-two-pre-draft-workouts-on-Saturday.html

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[QUOTE]Jazz want Paul Millsap back? (http://*********.com/rumor/994400/)






Maybe Paul Millsap

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Michael Scotto: Kelly Oubre, Rakeem Christmas, Chris Walker, Keifer Sykes, Will Cummings and KT Harrell will have a group workout for the Utah Jazz today (http://twitter.com/MikeAScotto).

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Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Monday

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David Locke: Jazz working out Anthony Brown of Stanford on Monday. (http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports) Interesting prospect. Shot 59.5% EFG on spot ups and 65.6 efg% on catch and shoot






David Locke: Jazz excepcted to workout over 100 draft prospects this year. (http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports) An incredible commitment from Jazz ownership in support of front office


sounds like the kind of guy they are missing

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Youssou Ndoye, a possible selection in the second round of the NBA Draft, has made plans as a player willing to sign overseas in order to create opportunities as a draft-and-stash pick, (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238200/Youssou-Ndoye-Prepared-To-Sign-Overseas-As-Draft-Stash-Candidate) a league source told RealGM. Out of Senegal, the seven-foot Ndoye has played basketball for just the last seven years of his life. In recent drafts, many American prospects have declined the request of NBA teams to be selected late in the second round only if the player accepts being stashed overseas for at least one season. Ndoye, however, is prepared to play overseas in such a scenario.
Draft (http://*********.com/tag/draft/), Youssou Ndoye (http://*********.com/tag/youssou-ndoye/)

This could be their guy with their late pick. They made that bad trade last year because there was no one to stash and they didn't want another rookie. This year I think ideally they have one rookie at most. They need a young center either way.

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238200/Youssou-Ndoye-Willing-To-Sign-Overseas-As-Draft-Stash-Candidate

Jazz workout coming too!

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David Locke: Jazz Draft Bracket Starts Tuesday: First Round Myles Turner v. Bobby Portis (Tue), Trey Lyles v. Frank Kaminsky (Wed), Stanley Johnson v. Sam Dekker (Thu), Kelly Oubre v. Devin Booker (Fri) (http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports)

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Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Tuesday

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Tony Jones: The Lance Stephenson trade indirectly affects the Jazz. It likely means Devin Booker is definitely gone before the No. 12 pick in the draft (http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib/status/610617839943180288)

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(http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/164186/fc-barcelona-extends-ante-tomic-through-2018.html)FC Barcelona announced a contract extension for Ante Tomic till June 2018 (http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/164186/fc-barcelona-extends-ante-tomic-through-2018.html). The Croatian big man will remain with the Spanish powerhouse three more years.

I guess it's official this time? Koufos! :applause:

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Stefan Bondy: They are trying with goal of moving up in the draft. (http://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/610536198671572992) NetsDaily.com: Is it time for the #Nets to trade Mason Plumlee?

He might be worth their pick. He's from Duke so I could see them looking at him.

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Brazilian guard George de Paula was one of 12 players to work out for the Utah Jazz on Sunday (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630734/Utah-Jazz-workout-Brazilian-guard-George-de-Paula-relishes-win-over-former-BYU-player.html). The 19-year-old was likely the only one who could brag about beating former BYU sharpshooter Jonathan Tavernari in a shooting contest.

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VEF Riga: Currently Janis Berzins has scheduled three training sessions: 19:06. -utahjazz, 20:06. -spurs, 23:06. -celtics. (http://twitter.com/vefriga/status/611514399891816448) Good luck, John! #nbadraft #vefriga

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Friday

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[QUOTE] (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--top-euroleague-point-guard-planning-return-to-nba-185921854.html)[URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--top-euroleague-point-guard-planning-return-to-nba-185921854.html"]Real Madrid

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Today was the last workout. [URL="http://twitter.com/andyblarsen"]The others, they tried to bring in, but for whatever reason, their agents wouldn

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Tony Jones: [URL="http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib"]Here

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238257/Cavs-Shopping-Non-Guaranteed-Contract-Of-Brendan-Haywood

think they'd Burke and Cooley? :roll:

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[QUOTE]The Houston Rockets have offered Sergio Llull 23.8 million for the next three seasons. (http://www.marca.com/2015/06/22/baloncesto/nba/noticias/1434951995.html) (

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(http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/06/featured/104463)Koufos is already a hot name with Orlando, Sacramento and Boston showing interest on him and the Bucks are also in the mix. (http://www.eurohoops.net/2015/06/featured/104463) The team is in the market for a center and Koufos is one of the candidates. The offer that Koufos is going to get is directly connected with the money which the team will have to spend in order to re-sign Khris Middleton.

He might get a chance to start on some of those teams. Jazz should be the better team though.

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Chris Mannix: Sacramento has been clear in trade talks: Kings more than willing to move back into the teens if a team includes a proven player in a deal (http://twitter.com/ChrisMannixSI).

Not sure I'd call Burke proven. Pleiss or Neto either. Maybe Booker?

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[QUOTE]The Jazz had a lot of success over the second part of the 2014-15 season, using a defense that was built around two rim-protecting big men in Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert. Utah

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The Suns had talks with the Knicks about dealing the fourth pick for point guard Eric Bledsoe and the No. 13 pick, but Phoenix has not been limited to the Knicks in that regard. (http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-06-22/nba-draft-rumors-knicks-frank-kaminsky-wisconsin-dangelo-russell-emmanuel-mudiay) The Suns have been dangling Bledsoe in trade offers this offseason and are likely to continue to do so after the draft if Bledsoe is not moved this week, sources confirmed.
Might be something to look into. He plays both ends
Got to wonder what's going on in Phoenix though. Traded two pgs at the deadline. Knight is a free agent.

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According to multiple league sources, the Heat are attempting to trade guard Mario Chalmers and big man Chris Andersen to help free up some salary that could ultimately be diverted to Wade. (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13130181/dwyane-wade-miami-heat-address-contract-issues-next-week) Both going into the final years of their contracts, Andersen and Chalmers are contracted to make a combined $9.3 million next season.






Ira Winderman: ESPN follows up Sun Sentinel reports of Heat potentially easing tax burden with trades of Mario Chalmers and/or Chris Andersen (http://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat).


Chalmers might fit if he can hit the 3 ball again. Can't see Andersen in Utah though he could fit too.

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[QUOTE]As Stefan Bondy has reported, the Nets have dangled Mason Plumlee in discussions to move up, but have yet to find a taker. The Nets also have $2.3 million available to buy a second rounder or two. (http://www.netsdaily.com/2015/6/22/8824771/billy-king-not-optimistic-nets-can-move-up-in-draft) They have bought picks most years in the King Era.






The Nets may come out of Draft Night the same way they went it, with the 29th and 41st picks, Billy King told beat writers Monday. He said he

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http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=oxcya5a

with whatever picks and stuff to make it work. Looks doable.

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Jake Fischer: [URL="http://twitter.com/JakeLFischer"]Re Tyus Jones

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(http://journaltimes.com/sports/basketball/bucks-beat-vaughn-wood-offer-upside/article_00a8eb20-465c-59b2-8313-fbca03a1a932.html)The Bucks are definitely exploring ways to move up. (http://journaltimes.com/sports/basketball/bucks-beat-vaughn-wood-offer-upside/article_00a8eb20-465c-59b2-8313-fbca03a1a932.html) John Henson could be dangled as trade bait, as well as a 2016 first-round pick obtained from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Henson might work.

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[QUOTE]Currently, it looks like the Jazz will return nearly everyone from last year

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Gary Washburn: Danny [URL="http://twitter.com/GwashburnGlobe"]Ainge:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631270/Upstill-Why-the-Utah-Jazz-should-draft-Trey-Lyles.html

make a good argument for this guy

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Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Brian Zettler has been promoted as the Utah Jazz

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[QUOTE]David Locke: [URL="http://twitter.com/Lockedonsports"]Frank Kaminsky

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[QUOTE]General manager Dennis Lindsey mentioned the team

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Marc J. Spears: The Nuggets have made injury plagued but offensively talented forward Danilo Gallinari available for trade, (http://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo) a source told Yahoo Sports.

He was starting to get back his game last year. He'd definitely be someone to look at.

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[QUOTE] (http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25223896/draft-buzz-celtics-trying-to-move-up-heat-contemplating-a-gamble)[URL="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/writer/ken-berger/25223896/draft-buzz-celtics-trying-to-move-up-heat-contemplating-a-gamble"]While the Sixers have targeted D

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631386/Utah-Jazz-prepared-for-all-draft-night-scenarios.html?pg=all

The team is reportedly interested in bringing unrestricted free agent and former Jazzman Paul Millsap back into the fold, according to 1280 The Zone’s Spence Checketts.

Others have reported that the Jazz are trying to move up from No. 12 (Jazz play-by-play announcer David Locke on a New York radio station) and that Utah is looking to improve its point guard situation (NBA.com’s Sam Smith).
The Millsap scenario might mean that the Jazz could look to move Derrick Favors, even though Lindsey continues to rave about the power forward’s progress and potential to help Utah win.

They let him go at a bargain rate and now want him back at max? I love him and I haven't been the biggest Favors fan but I can't see it at this point.


Trey Burke is often brought up as a possible trade piece, too.
I'm sure he's the main guy they will try to unload on someone. Cotton certainly made him expendable if he wasn't already. They need the roster spot for someone proven already.



Lindsey said he’s had many conversations with Jazz coach Quin Snyder about the possibility of playing more small ball, which would make a possible Millsap move an intriguing possibility because of the power forward’s improved shooting beyond the arc.


The last two NBA champions — Golden State and San Antonio — both used small lineups at times en route to their titles. The Jazz haven’t been able to do that much over recent years because of the abundance of good bigs, beginning with when the team boasted a frontcourt of Millsap, Al Jefferson, Favors and Enes Kanter.


Going small now would mean the Jazz would sit their biggest defensive strength, 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert.

These beat writers see every game and practice and they haven't a clue. Rudy is the main reason you go small. He's arguably their best perimeter defender. He allows you to do almost anything you want around him. I wouldn't feel geat about Favors in the middle with a small line-up but Rudy, Maxi G, Hood and Burks hell yeah! Booker/Gobert looked really nice together as well. A smaller center would be nice at times and that's something they don't have.


“The thing we’d say specifically with us is we’ve had good fortune to collect a lot of good, young players and people, and they’re big,” Lindsey said. “They’re big for their position. We feel as though we want to capitalize on our size.”


Adding another big like Myles Turner (Texas), Trey Lyles (Kentucky), Willie Cauley-Stein (Kentucky) or Bobby Portis (Arkansas) could reinforce that big-man platoon and the Jazz's bigger-is-better mantra.


Lindsey is cognizant that his team used a bigger lineup to finish strongly in last season's second half.


“I think we saw the last 30 games what that can mean relative to our team. There’s no reason why for us to run from that,” Lindsey said. “In many ways, Derrick bails us out of that option. If Derrick was not as mobile or if he wasn’t good with the game plan or lacked instincts covering fours, it would be much more difficult.


“Derrick and his intelligence and mobility coupled with his size allows us to be unique. I would imagine we’ll continue down that path.”


That said, Lindsey wants the Jazz to be structured so they can adapt to lineups other teams throw at them, big and small.


“Roster building in my opinion is like having a good bullpen,” the Jazz GM said. “You better be able to match situations very well, because if you don’t that situation will come up and you’re in a bad way. We’re certainly mindful of that.”


EMAIL: jody@desnews.com

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Exactly. You have to be flexible and their roster gives them a lot of options to do that. The days of Sloan letting the other team dictate what you do should be a thing of the past. Let teams match up to you.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631321/Morning-links-ESPNs-Chad-Ford-plays-GM-draft-and-stash-updates-what-the-Jazz-would-have-to-give.html
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Jody Genessy: There continue to be rumblings about how the Jazz want to — and can — re-acquire Paul Millsap and might trade Derrick Favors, (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody) per my source.
Still hard for me to believe. So what do all the Millsap has to go so Favors and Kanter can play and Lindsey and Snyder can do no wrong think of this(which was pretty much everyone but me)?








Jody Genessy: The Jazz are looking to trade Trey Burke and would likely include him in a draft day deal, (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody) according to a source.
That's a no brainer. Will anyone take him is the question?

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[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA"]Interesting factor that negates Atlanta

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The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has hired Jeff Watkinson as assistant coach/integrated player development and Zach Guthrie as manager of basketball strategy/technology. (http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/jazz-announce-basketball-staff-additions) Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not announced. For the past three seasons, Watkinson served as the strength and conditioning coach for the Atlanta Hawks (2012-15), who won a franchise-record 60 games in 2014-15 en route to the best record in the Eastern Conference. He rejoins Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder after working with him in Atlanta (2013-14) and also at the University of Missouri (2001-06). Before working for the Hawks, Watkinson owned and operated Wat Training, where he worked with NBA players, including Pelicans guard Eric Gordon, to improve their strength, conditioning and basketball development skills. Prior to the NBA, Watkinson served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Indiana University from 2006-10, after holding similar positions at Missouri, Clemson, Charlotte and College of Charleston.

[El Kabong]

Would assume Millsap is out of the picture now they've drafted Lyles.

[Xiao Yao You]

Lyles should be headed to Idaho unless he earns his way into the rotation. He's 19. Same goes for Exum and Burke(who will probably be gone). No one should be given minutes this year. Jazz should be looking to win every night this year and they still need a couple proven players minimum. The fact that there's even talk of Millsap has me hopeful that they are going to try to put together the best roster they can. They showed at the end of the year that they should be one of the best teams. You can't sit around and wait for guys to develop anymore. It's time to compete again finally! :cheers:

He sounds like a good fit. Maybe even has the length and size to play some 5. Defense and extending his range are the questions now. The 2nd rounder sounds like a fit too as long as he isn't taking the spot of the veteran they need at the one. Makes Burke that much more expendable. I'd think Jerrett is probably gone too with Lyles picked.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2668248-155/notes-gm-dennis-lindsey-breaks-down

Rudy is getting longer and Exum taller! :rockon:

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631479/Draft-pick-is-fine-but-Jazz-now-need-some-grownups.html

Exactly. If it wasn't for Rudy they'd probably be tanking again. They have no choice but to compete now.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631270/Upstill-Why-the-Utah-Jazz-should-draft-Trey-Lyles.html?pg=2

He's intriguing.

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/

more from Lindsey on them here

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2668058-155/jazz-why-the-jazz-picked-lyles

Booker sounds one dimensional. Jazz have guys that do a lot of things. Sounds like they tried to trade up for Winslow especially since he dropped and couldn't get it done.

[Xiao Yao You]

So who they get for the summer league?

What vets they going to get to fill out the roster. Back-up center and a proven pg minimum.

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[QUOTE]After a productive season on the competing Indiana Pacers, Rodney Stuckey has plans to sign with a contender in free agency, with the Houston Rockets expected to be among interested teams, (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238421/Rodney-Stuckey-Eyes-Deal-With-Contender) league sources told RealGM.






https://usat*********.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/wpid-i_d4_92_ed_rodney_stuckey.jpg?w=65&h=90&crop=1 Stuckey has a desire to be in a competing situation again next season, but will still prioritize a possible return to Indiana where there is strong mutual interest. (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238421/Rodney-Stuckey-Eyes-Deal-With-Contender) Stuckey scored 12.6 points in 26.4 minutes per game last season, flourishing in Frank Vogel

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[QUOTE]NBA free agency opens up next week, and the player arguably at the top of the Nuggets

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[QUOTE]Aaron Falk: [URL="http://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Dennis Lindsey wouldn

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2015/06/26/reaction-to-jazz-draft-espn-chad-ford/

Finally someone that sees it! Burks should be their pg until they get someone else or one of the young guys proves himself.

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[QUOTE]Does anyone know if Alex Jensen being on the German National team coaching staff now means he won

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[B][U]On the Jazz

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read one of the draft grades and it compared Lyles with Odom who I loved as a player. This guy sounds like a great fit to me. If he can defend enough and extend his range they may have something.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2670549-155/kragthorpe-jazz-rookies-converge-from-different


And he'll give Hanlan an opportunity to compete with No. 3 point guard Bryce Cotton this summer.

To me with his size he's competing with Exum, Johnson and Millsap for time if anything. Exum has to show a lot more this year to earn minutes on what should be a top team. Defense isn't enough. At minimum all their guys outside of their bigs need to be able to hit open 3's. Cotton is their little guy. I'd look for another little guy that is a proven rotation player. Need to be able to play small too. Burke is gone. Let them all go at it in Summer League even Trey. Hood shouldn't play. I'd guess the money they got from Portland could pay some of Trey's contract if they have to cut him. Jerrett too.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2670689-155/utah-jazz-lyles-hanlan-introduced-in




Lyles and Hanlan will go to work immediately. They will start practicing for summer league next week. They will make preparations for the upcoming season, and they will do so while getting accustomed to their new surroundings.


Who else? They need some bodies to compete with their non guaranteed guys anyway. I see Cotton and Millsap on the final roster in October now. Johnson and Hanlan have a shot. I actually ended up liking Cooley but he's not a great fit right now. I think he may be able to help someone in the league though. Liked the little I saw of Jerrett too but he's probably gone with the Lyles pick I'd think too.




For Lyles, at 6-foot-10, his role is clear. Initially, he will be the fourth big man in Quin Snyder's rotation, depending on what the Jazz do in upcoming free agency, which starts next week. He can play multiple positions, and his ability to see the floor and handle the ball will be a welcome addition to the forward spot.


Yeah I'd call him the 4th big over Cooley probably but I sure hope they aren't done. They'll get a good look at him before them have to decide on Booker's contract in a couple weeks anyway.




Hanlan is a little different. He's not yet guaranteed a spot on the regular-season roster, and the Jazz have four point guards on the team. That may change in free agency. But if it doesn't, competition for spots could be a significant subplot to the summer.


I keep hearing they won't keep more than 3 pgs but to me Exum can guard 3 positions and is more of a defensive specialist than anything right now. Burke and Cotton are more undersized shooting guards than pgs. And Hanlan is a combo. Burks is their best pg playing out of position. Burke is gone. They still have room for at least one proven vet. The ball will be in the hands of Maxi G, Hood and Burks as things stand right now anyway.

[Xiao Yao You]

The Jazz might have been impressed by Lyles' honesty, too.


Lyles admitted that he didn't fare too well when he played now-teammate Alec Burks in one-on-one when the Jazz guard was his camp counselour at an Adidas Nation event.


"He beat me pretty bad," Lyles said, laughing.


I imagine Burks beats up on most people one on one.

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Alex Kennedy: Jack Cooley, who has a $845,059 non-guaranteed salary with the Utah Jazz for next season, will play for their summer league team (http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA).

Well duh! I'd imagine all their non guaranteed guys will be there except maybe Millsap. He's pretty seasoned but he certainly could use the work.

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]A big, 7-foot-2 German

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Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz are expected to make a significant attempt to bring big man Tibor Pleiss to the team next season, (http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib) the SL Tribune has learned

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Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz will extend G/F Joe Ingles a qualifying offer, (http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib) making him a restricted free agent, The Salt Lake Tribune has learned






Jody Genessy: Can confirm the Jazz have extended a qualifying offer to Joe Ingles. (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody) That makes him a restricted free agent. @Tony Jones first reported.

No surprise. Think it's just over a million.

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[QUOTE]The Orlando [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--orlando-declined-option-on-ben-gordon-020805802-nba.html"]Magic are declining the $4.5 million team option for 2015-

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[QUOTE]The NBA

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631580/Quiet-free-agency-period-ahead-for-the-Utah-Jazz.html


Improved point guard play is the biggest need for the Jazz going into the next season, but the team is willing to allow Dante Exum and Trey Burke to continue to play and progress despite some deficiencies in hopes that it pays off in the long run.

They can't play this year if they aren't getting it done. Simple as that. Trey is taking a roster spot that could be put to better use.

[El Kabong]

Hopefully he'll get a workout or Summer League
Yea, let him play summer league. Don't need to sign him straight away, but could improve his trade value if he shows something and will at least give some idea if he looks any good or not.

[Xiao Yao You]

Jenson will get a great look at him too. I wouldn't rush into signing him.

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(http://journaltimes.com/sports/basketball/bucks-beat-big-pay-day-awaits-knight/article_c97bc847-b9ca-5960-b335-cfa72b30c05a.html)Some NBA execs are convinced former Marquette standout Wes Matthews will be bolting Portland in free agency. (http://journaltimes.com/sports/basketball/bucks-beat-big-pay-day-awaits-knight/article_c97bc847-b9ca-5960-b335-cfa72b30c05a.html) Matthews is expected to be one of three top-flight players to leave Portland during free agency, the others being star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who appears to be leaning toward San Antonio, and starting center Robin Lopez, who figures to draw interest from numerous teams, including the Bucks.

Wouldn't mind seeing him back. Maybe can get him on a year bargain deal coming off his injury.

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After his release from the Milwaukee Bucks before July 1, Caron Butler has emerged as a candidate for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, a league source told RealGM. The Lakers and New York Knicks also expect to make an inquiry on Butler, (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238441/Caron-Butler-Expected-To-Field-Interest-From-Bulls-Clippers-Spurs-Lakers-Knicks) a 13-year NBA veteran who has averaged 14.3 points and 5.1 rebounds for his career.






The Bucks plan to waive Butler and Shawne Williams before their guarantee date on June 30, barring an unexpected deal, (http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238441/Caron-Butler-Expected-To-Field-Interest-From-Bulls-Clippers-Spurs-Lakers-Knicks) sources told RealGM.


Still hitting the 3. Could be a good fit.

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(http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/06/28/celtics-turn-their-attention-free-agent-market/pyBD8TosC5BzxCByP2Z3TN/story.html)There is some interest within the organization in forward Paul Millsap, (http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/06/28/celtics-turn-their-attention-free-agent-market/pyBD8TosC5BzxCByP2Z3TN/story.html) who is still generally classified in that second tier despite making two consecutive All-Star teams with the Hawks. Ultimately, though, the Celtics will not truly know where they stand with potential targets until courtships ramp up this week.

Should be a top target. I'm sure there are teams that would rather have him than Love right now.

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[QUOTE] (http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/morning-tip-nenes-status-wizards-entering-summer)[URL="http://www.csnwashington.com/basketball-washington-wizards/talk/morning-tip-nenes-status-wizards-entering-summer"]The Wizards, CSNwashington.com has confirmed through two persons with knowledge of the situation, aren

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/leftover-bits-from-dennis-lindsey-interviews-625-and-626/

[QUOTE]Status update on Ante Tomic, Raul Neto, and Tibor Pleiss

So Raul is, finished his season in the ACB. He

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2675763-155/jazz-to-talk-to-neto-see



The Jazz will have a conversation with Neto, the Brazilian point guard they drafted two years, to gauge his interest in playing in the NBA next season, The Salt Lake Tribune has learned.


He wanted to play two years ago when they drafted him. I think they didn't want to look bad after he outplayed their 1st round pick in the Summer League. I'd guess they were convinced he was ready watching the FIBA last year. Only question is if he can hit open 3's. Supposedly he's good spotting up.




Neto has been playing in Brazil since the Jazz drafted him in the second round in 2013. There is no guarantee that the two sides will come to an agreement, but the sense is Utah would like to have him in the NBA sooner, rather than later.


He's been playing is Spain I think. But why would the beat writers know that.







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The question is why? Currently, Utah's point guard spot is crowded. Dante Exum is the starter, Trey Burke could still yet be starter quality, and Bryce Cotton played well in the second half of the season on a non-guaranteed contract.


I'm tired of hearing that Dante is the starter. That job should still be up for grabs. None of them are proven rotation players. Cotton had 5 good games to end the year. Trey and Dante have had stretches.




Plus, Utah drafted Olivier Hanlan with its 2015 second round pick, and the front office likes him alot. But the Jazz feel like Hanlan is enough of a combination guard that he can play both guard spots. So even if there were three pg's on the roster other than Hanlan, the former Boston College star still has a chance to stick on the roster.


Exum guards 3 positions. Burke should be gone. Plenty of room for all of them and a proven vet still.




The Jazz like Neto. They like his speed, they love his ability to play pick and roll and they like his passing. Neto spent two weeks with Utah last summer and he impressed the coaching staff with his willingness to learn.


Don't think I remember that. He's a player. Loves Stockton. Needs to be able to bury a 3 like the rest of these guys.



Should Neto decide he wants to play for the Jazz, he would have to compete for playing time. But he's already 23 years old, and his rookie deal would be staggered next to Burke's and Exum's. It makes sense to start his NBA clock soon, otherwise the Jazz may be facing their point guard version of Ante Tomic, the center who was drafted in 2008, and now looks like he may never matriculate to the NBA.


It makes sense if you think he's as good or better than what you have. I think he's a lot better fit than Trey for sure. He's more of a pg than Cotton. He's more ready than Exum.



Tony Jones

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: Story going online now: ESPN sources say Nets and Grizzlies recently discussed a Joe Johnson-to-Memphis trade (http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)






Marc Stein: Sources say [URL="http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine"]teams could not find workable trade framework, but Nets came away encouraged they

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[QUOTE]The Kings, one source said, are expected to express interest in Bledsoe. (http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2015-06-29/nba-free-agency-trade-rumor-eric-bledsoe-sacramento-kings-phoenix-suns) While Sacramento has been buried in rumors involving center DeMarcus Cousins, a league executive said the Kings have been far more focused on improving the point guard position. The Kings started Darren Collison at the position, but would like to move him into a backup role. And if Sacramento keeps Cousins, bringing in his former Kentucky teammate and good friend surely would help to keep him happy.






As a report surfaced that the Suns were planning to re-sign restricted free agent point guard Brandon Knight, Eric Bledsoe

[El Kabong]

Just spent 4 days in Berlin (now in Rome), TV there reporting that Pleiss is playing for the Jazz, though that'd probably be just your general news getting info slightly wrong.

[Xiao Yao You]

Might be trying to get more money. He's probably past the rookie deal stage. That's what Tomic was doing.

[CakeorDeath]

Word around town is that the Jazz's number 1 target in free agency is Marco Belinelli. Wouldn't surprise me given Lindsey's massive boner for anyone even remotely affiliated with the Spurs. It's not terrible but I'd rather them go for a more two way player like DeMarre Carroll, Danny Green (Spurs!!), or Wes Matthews. All can shoot the 3 just fine but all play better D than Marco. Carroll would be my first choice but given the year he had he might be too expensive.

Seems there is no longer mutual interest between the Jazz and Paul Millsap. Drafting Lyles apparently put that to rest, though I'm not sure why.

I'm sure they'll pick up Booker's option (and they should) and I'm about 75% sure Trey will be traded.

Alec Burks should play the 1. He could be in the mold of Russell Westbrook at that position. Seeing as everyone else at PG is a work in progress, seems like a low risk high reward option

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They need a pg more than anything. Need a back-up center too. Trey will be traded if they can find a taker. I'd guess he could be cut if they don't. All those guys will be too expensive. They have enough money to get one player close to max salary and it should be a pg if they do.

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Ramona Shelburne: Sense I get from latest calls is Marc Gasol, Kevin Love & Millsap are staying put. Aldridge, Monroe & DJ are in play (http://twitter.com/ramonashelburne)

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/more-bits-from-quin-snyder-and-dennis-lindsey-interviews/

And so, when we have people calling us for Dante Exum, you know, Quin has stopped that. Quin

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2680146-155/jazz-gm-our-best-free-agent


The Utah Jazz could clear more than $16 million in cap space this summer, but that's certainly no guarantee that they'll make a major splash when the free agent market opens up tonight at 10.


General manager Dennis Lindsey and company will be working the phones, making their pitches and trying to fill roster needs. But while other teams are rolling out the red carpets to try to woo the likes of LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Love and the rest of this summer's biggest free agent names, Jazz officials are prepared for the possibility of a quiet silly season.


I'm not prepared for that! They need some more bodies.



The Millers have approved spending up to the cap. So if the Jazz, if they were to move the non-guaranteed contracts of Trevor Booker, Jack Cooley, Chris Johnson, Elijah Millsap and Bryce Cotton, would have quite a bit of cash with which to work.


I see Booker, Millsap and Cotton on the team to start next year. Maybe Johnson. Cooley has to go. Burke and Jerrett too.




But, clearly, internal development remains Lindsey's biggest focus.
"Our best free agent, I've said this before, is Alec Burks," the general manager says of the shooting guard's return from injury.

He doesn't have to be.


Asked about the need for improved shooting, Lindsey again points to internal development, saying, "I wish I could show you the work that Rodney Hood has put in."


I think they could have enough shooting especially if they get a pg and another big that can shoot.



[QUOTE]Then, after mentioning that teams have inquired about Dante Exum's availability, Lindsey says that coach Quin Snyder is adamantly opposed to dealing the teenage point guard because he believes he can mold him into something more. And, make no mistake, Jazz officials absolutely believe in Snyder's ability to do it.


Obviously, the front office is looking to bolster its talent.


But just how much of that will come when free agency opens tonight?


[I]

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631671/Jazz-not-expected-to-be-a-major-player-or-sign-one-during-free-agency.html

they better not stand pat!

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/238468/Spurs-Make-Tiago-Splitter-Available-In-Trade-Talks

He could be a great fit. Might want to let Booker go if they got him. A future first maybe? I thought they blew it when they drafted Almond over him all those years ago.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2684734-155/utah-jazz-in-touch-with-familiar

[QUOTE]It seems the Jazz and guard/forward Joe Ingles have mutual interest in a return. Utah tendered the 27-year-old a qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent. Ingles was technically a rookie last season in the NBA, but he was also a leader in the locker room and a solid role player off the Jazz bench.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2681946-155/trey-lyles-a-longshot-for-rookie

I'm hoping for all-D-League! :rockon:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631744/Jazz-in-talks-with-German-center-Tibor-Pleiss-reach-out-to-Joe-Ingles.html


The Jazz also continue their talks with visiting German center Tibor Pleiss.
Utah and the 25-year-old Pleiss, a 7-foot-2 big man who was acquired in the Enes Kanter trade with Oklahoma City, are exploring a contract structure while he's in town.


A signing isn't necessarily imminent, but the Jazz's intent is to bring Pleiss over to be starting center Rudy Gobert's primary backup, according to sources. The FC Barcelona player is known for being an excellent shooter from the perimeter and a big finisher at the basket.
Lindsey said earlier in the year he wasn't sure the guy is ready. They better feel pretty confident he is a legitimate NBA back-up right now on a top Western Conference team. I'm afraid he's going to get pushed around like a rag doll personally. If they bring him over there better be a decent NBA vet on the team as insurance and competition at the very least.



Forward Jeremy Evans is the only unrestricted free agent who played for the Jazz. His future with Utah doesn't look good, however, considering the team drafted a versatile forward in 6-foot-11 Trey Lyles of Kentucky with the 12th pick last week.

His future doesn't look good because of last year. He wasn't a favorite of the new staff. If they end up getting a big upgrade at center and let Booker go I still think he could be a decent 4th big though.




While the Jazz have upwards of $18 million to spend on free agency, the organization's internal thinking is that it might be wise to keep options open in case another team wants to do a salary-dump trade that could be beneficial to both sides.

That should be the last option if you can't get anyone else you like.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631743/Jazz-free-agency-a-story-well-told-2-more-than-once.html

[QUOTE]Paul Millsap is a free agent and the Jazz will have talks with him, even though they did draft Trey Lyles, a frontcourt player. But the former Jazz forward

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Sounds like Millsap would cost too much now unless the Hawks want a frontline of Favors/Horford/Splitter

[El Kabong]

Gonna have to get used to these new cap numbers. Millsap and Carroll both seem way overpaid to me. Hayward and Favors are probably going to look like a steal in 2 years time.

[Xiao Yao You]

Hayward can opt out in a couple of years. Same year Gobert will be getting his new 5 year max deal. They're going to be hoping for some Spurs like discounts.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2686384-155/utah-jazz-hire-igor-kokoskov-as

[Xiao Yao You]

Jazz might end up getting some nice talent on the cheap with all the money that's being spent early on.

[Xiao Yao You]

Brandon Wright to Memphis. Kosta needs a new home! :bowdown:

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[QUOTE]Jake Pavorsky: Source: [URL="http://twitter.com/JakePavorsky/status/616413349484601344"]Houston Rockets aren

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Would it? I'd still be wondering what was going to happen at the 1! Why am I the only one that thinks that is obviously the biggest hole right now?

Because your opinion on Dante Exum is drastically different than that of the coaching staff. Snyder has made it very clear to Lindsey that Exum is untouchable; he thinks the kid is special and that his progress is ahead of schedule. The Jazz are going to do exactly dick this offseason at the 1. Exum is the starter, and Burke, Cotton, and Hanlan will battle for the role of primary backup. At most, you'll see Burke traded and maybe a vet brought in, but that vet will be a backup. Like it or not, Exum is the starting PG on this team.

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Yeah and the Jazz remain a joke than. They have a chance to be a top team in the league. No should be handed anything anymore. You forgot Neto. Sounds like they are planning on signing him. Burke is gone. I read the untouchable thing. He said he didn't want him traded because teams were inquiring. He didn't say he was untouchable in the line-up. Snyder wants to win. Rudy has made that time now. Exum better show up to play this year. Not sure considering how high he was drafted and the fact he had one of the worst statistical seasons by anyone ever that he is ahead of schedule either.

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: Amid all of Day 1

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http://saltcityhoops.com/what-olivier-hanlan-can-possibly-do-for-the-utah-jazz/

[QUOTE]With the addition of Hanlan to the Jazz, the team has four point guards (Burke, Exum, Cotton and Hanlan). However, a lot of that could change as the Jazz futures of both Burke and Cotton remain in question. Since before the Draft, Trey Burke has been involved in a variety of trade rumors, as the team looks willing to deal him. Meanwhile, Bryce Cotton

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/07/02/bits-from-randy-rigby-interviews-630-and-71/

Tibor was in town. Watched him working out last couple of days, and number one, he moves very well with the ball. I was very impressed with

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Ryan McDonald: [URL="http://twitter.com/ryanwmcdonald"]Dennis Lindsey was as short as I

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631902/Rodney-Hood-Dante-Exum-highlight-Utah-Jazz-summer-league-roster.html

Burke needs to be there not Hood. Millsap could use it more but with his experience I'm not surprised he's not there. Hood already proved he's too good for this. He could get hurt. Maybe he'll just play a couple games like Deron after his rookie year. He should dominate it. A couple former NBAers on the squad. A couple from Idaho that should feel comfortable with the system. Motum was good last year. No Neto or Pleiss.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/top/3293/0/Ranking-the-best-fits-for-the-Utah-Jazz-in-free-agency.html

A bunch of them have already been signed. Not a bad list.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2692342-155/jazz-all-quiet-on-the-free

"We've tactically decided to stay out of the free agent wing market in a big way, if you will, for a couple reasons," Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey told 1280 The Zone on Thursday, citing "Gordon's improved level as a primary player", "Alec Burks' return back to health", "Rodney Hood's ability to just make plays off the dribble" and "Elijah Millsap's unique defensive ability."

Problem with that is Burks should be taking most of the pg minutes until someone proves otherwise and Hood. Maxi G and Ingles if he's back should be playing some 4. Millsap is ideally an end of the bench defensive specialist right now. If he can start knocking' down the 3 and playing more efficiently offensively that could change.


The Jazz are still in talks with restricted free agent Joe Ingles, as well as international prospects Tibor Pleiss and Raul Neto. Utah is, of course, still making and fielding calls, and has the cap space to potentially get involved in another team's cap-clearing deal a la the ones Sacramento and Phoenix pulled off this week. Still, it seems more and more likely that this really will be a quiet summer for the Jazz.






"There are free agents available that we want to continue to look at at various price points," Lindsey said. "But again, to state the obvious somewhat, we really are excited about this group and even more so than the excitement, we're eager to learn more about them going into next year."



— Aaron Falk
They'll have to be in play at some point with their cap space. They could end up getting some great deals after everyone else spends their money. If it's an upgrade at the 4 it will have to happen before the middle of the month though.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-free-agency/2015/7/2/8886481/nba-free-agency-2015-utah-jazz-rumors-raul-neto-tibor-pleiss-joe-ingles


The Jazz have 19 year old Dante Exum (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/exumda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) and 22 year old Trey Burke (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/burketr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) at the 1 and 2 spots on the depth chart. They just drafted 22 year old Olivier Hanlan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hanlaol01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com). And currently on the roster they still have Bryce Cotton (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cottobr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), also 22, on a non-guaranteed contract. Furthermore, they hold the draft rights to 23 year old Raul Neto (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/netora01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com). There is youth here, and some manner of depth. But you have the bad sides of both -- inconsistency of play, and a bunch of players who may one day be legit NBA players, but right now aren't just there. The team needs a steadying influence who can run a team while also not being someone who gets in the way of development.

Good to see someone else agrees at least even if it's this guy.


There are a lot of guys on the market who would say no to a contract in Utah: Rajon Rondo (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rondora01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Patrick Beverley (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beverpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Reggie Jackson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jacksre01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Matthew Dellavedova (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/dellama01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Lou Williams (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willilo02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Kirk Hinrich (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hinriki01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (though he would be nice), Steve Blake (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/blakest01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Jeremy Lin (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/linje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Mo Williams (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willima01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), C.J. Watson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/watsocj01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Raymond Felton (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/feltora01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), and Jameer Nelson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nelsoja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com).

Why would they say no? I'm guessing all of them would come if the Jazz paid them. The Jazz are going to be good. With Aldridge gone they should be at least 2nd in the division and with the way they ended the year in the playoffs.


There's a second list of PG's who may be okay with signing to join this Jazz point guard logjam: Andre Miller (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/millean02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Aaron Brooks (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brookaa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Norris Cole (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/coleno01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Austin Rivers (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/riverau01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Alexey Shved (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/shvedal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Donald Sloan (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/sloando01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Cory Joseph (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/josepco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (another Canadian, also Spurs (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/san-antonio-spurs) guy), Ronnie Price (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pricero01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Gary Neal (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/n/nealga01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Will Bynum (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bynumwi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), John Lucas (http://www.basketball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?search=John+Lucas&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) III, Jimmer Fredette (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/fredeji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Justin Holiday (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/holidju01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Shane Larkin (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/larkish01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), and Ishmael Smith.

Miller is an old guy who knows how to play point guard. He went to the University of Utah, and is really on his last legs. But I don't see him joining our squad. In fact, it's almost better to just figure out who will claim the point guard iron throne from the guys already on the team / are currently Jazz properties. Is Raul Neto better than Rajon Rondo or Reggie Jackson? No. But neither of those guys will play here. Is Neto better than Norris Cole or Donald Sloan? Probably.

Neto is better than Burke and better than Exum was last year. Who knows if Burke had had a veteran to mentor him though. It's needed badly.


Yes, I agree that the Jazz need better play from the point guard spot, but the short term solution would be to head-hunt for a better PG. The smarter, more long-term, solution is to do what is necessary to make our current point guards better. It has been the long held position of SLC Dunk that experience matters more than watching. And Dennis Lindsey is making sure that Quin Snyder (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/111859/quin-snyder) is allowed to develop these guys. And he's doing that by not going for the quick fix.

It's time to look short term as well though. Some teams, the Spurs especially are able to do both.


Last season Trey Burke played 30.1 mpg, and Dante Exum played 22.2 mpg. Both need to keep playing a combined 50-55 mpg (and thus, there has to be some overlap as there is only 48 minutes in a game). Having a heady vet back them up is great, but like we've seen from Joe Ingles (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/inglejo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) that vet can be a rookie in the NBA, but an experienced foreign player. That could be Raul Neto, who while he's only 23 years old, has played over 3k minutes over the last few years in Spain. Or you could keep Cotton around, as a great change up guard to the current roster.

I'd rather go with Exum, Burke, Hanlan, and one of Cotton or Neto as our four PGs on our 15 man roster than have to over pay for one of these available guys with dubious upside.

I'd rather put the best possible team together and win as much as possible than have guys on the floor that haven't earned it.

[Xiao Yao You]

I don't think we're going to get LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Manu Ginobili (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/ginobma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Tobias Harris (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/harrito02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), J.R. Smith (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithjr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Gerald Green (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenge01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Danny Granger (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/grangda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Arron Afflalo (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/afflaar01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Jason Terry (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/terryja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), J.J. Barea (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/21763/j-j-barea), Tayshaun Prince (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/princta01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), or Brandon Rush (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rushbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com). Who are the next best players still on the market?

Wesley Matthews (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/matthwe02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (talking with Raptors (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/toronto-raptors)), Marco Belinelli (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/belinma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Corey Brewer (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/breweco01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Omri Casspi (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/casspom01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Alan Anderson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anderal01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Leandro Barbosa (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/barbole01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Rodney Stuckey, Michael Beasley (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/beaslmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Richard Jefferson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jefferi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Hedo Turkoglu (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/turkohe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Wesley Johnson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/johnswe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Rasual Butler (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/butlera01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Luigi Datome (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/datomlu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Jason Richardson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/richaja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Marcus Thornton (http://www.basketball-reference.com/player_search.cgi?search=Marcus+Thornton&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), K.J. McDaniels (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcdankj01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Nick Calathes (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/calatni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Willie Green (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenwi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), and some sort of Wayne Ellington (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/ellinwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) / Cartier Martin (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/martica01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) / Dorell Wright (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wrighdo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) hodge-podge.

You're almost better off a) sliding down Trey Lyles (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/l/lylestr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) for spot duty, or b) keeping both Millsap and Johnson -- at least until training camp. Or c) keeping a spot open for someone in the NBADL or falls off a team during waivers.

You're better off having proven players and making unproven players prove themselves. You have a D-league team. It's about time to use it finally!


Utah is anchored inside by Derrick Favors (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/favorde01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (23) and Rudy Gobert (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goberru01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (23). Grant Jerrett (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jerregr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (22) is also on the team, but yeah, I have a hard enough time remembering he is here.

And I doubt he will be with Lyles around.


A bigger name, and ostensibly the 3rd big in the rotation, is Trevor Booker (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/booketr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) (27). Booker is a tweener who doesn't have the ball handling or three point shot to play any small forward; but his energy and physical play allows him to play at the four while being undersized.

Looked like to me he could play some 3.


He's not a defender though, and doesn't have the length to be a difference maker in the paint. If Utah could upgrade their bigman rotation they would be unstoppable. Assisting this is Booker's contract which has him making $4.775 million this year; but, only $0.250 is guaranteed. I think the Jazz do retain him because, man, looking at who is available -- it's hard to do better.

The Jazz also have Jack Cooley (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cooleja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) on a similar non-guaranteed contract as Bryce Cotton, Elijah Millsap, and Chris Johnson are on. Though his days may be numbered if the Jazz do get an upgrade. And an upgrade could come from outside of the USA. Utah holds the rights to Ante Tomic (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/24650/ante-tomic) and Tibor Pleiss (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/pleisti01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com). While Tomic has been discussed at length on this site, I've not written about Pleiss at all. He's a big guy. He has size. He also had an Andris Biedrins (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/biedran01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) type of professional breakdown last season. He's better than his numbers show and a change of scenery could help him. Compared to some of the bigmen still on the board, well, he could be like Booker, hard to do better than.

[Xiao Yao You]

The guy is really skinny. Who knows if he can play in the league. Plenty of guys left better than Cooley and proven NBA talent.

LaMarcus Aldridge, David West (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/westda01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Marc Gasol, Tim Duncan, DeAndre Jordan, Robin Lopez, Roy Hibbert, Josh Smith (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithjo03.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Amar'e Stoudemire (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/stoudam01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Brandon Bass (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bassbr01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Kevin Garnett (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/garneke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Carlos Boozer (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/boozeca01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Kendrick Perkins (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/perkike01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), and Enes Kanter (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kanteen01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com) aren't coming over. You could start a discussion with guys like Ed Davis (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davised01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Luis Scola (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/scolalu01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Derrick Williams (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/willide02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Mirza Teletovic (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/teletmi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Andrea Bargnani (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bargnan01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Luc Richard Mbah a Moute, Reggie Evans (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/evansre01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Tyler Hansbrough (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hansbty01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Thomas Robinson (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/robinth01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Joel Freeland (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/freeljo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Glen Davis (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/davisgl01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Charlie Villanueva (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/villach01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Jordan Hill (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hilljo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Bismack Biyombo (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/biyombi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Kosta Koufos (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/koufoko01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), Kevin Seraphin (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/serapke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), and Jason Smith (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/smithja02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com).

Davis and Scola are nice, if you can promise them the #3 spot in the bigman rotation. However, they both will be more expensive than needed.

How do you know? It would be worth quite a bit to get a # 3 or 4 big man and they might get a deal after everyone else blows their wad.


It would be hilarious to see stretch big Bargnani in Utah, but the Jazz are more likely to get Jason Smith. Personally, I like defense. So I like Mbah a Moute and Biyombo. I also am a sucker for crazy names, though. All in all, none of these guys would supplant Rudy or Derrick. And in reality, Trey Lyles could be better than most of them.
Bargnani could be pretty good as the 3 or 4 guy and stretch the floor. They have plenty of D. They need to get better offensively and I doubt Lyles is the guy yet.
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Being in a rush to upgrade the roster is nice. But I totally see why Dennis Lindsey is not doing that. He doesn't need to look for quick fixes, because he's already made a really good team. The best talent still want an opportunity to play. And in Utah, for the most part, the guys you could be bringing in aren't likely to challenge for minutes.

Are you serious? Jazz need a back-up center. I liked what I saw from Cooley but he's not it! They haven't had an NBA caliber pg the past two seasons. Ingles didn't look like a rotation player until the end of the year. They need some vets. They don't need to get younger.


The opposite is also true, the players who are likely to challenge the established Jazz players for minutes aren't likely to be guys you can bring in as free agents. The one true UFA on the team, [B]Jeremy Evans (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/e/evansje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-www.basketball-reference.com), is someone that you probably bring back for a two year deal if you can't find an upgrade. He brings depth and does a lot of off-the-court stuff.


The staff doesn't like him. Hard to see him being back.


It's not a sexy off-season for the Jazz. But it's a stable one, one you can build upon. It's not a summer fling. It's an arranged marriage. At times it's awkward, but has a very low divorce rate. Whatever DL does do, it will be something he does with the bigger picture in mind. I remember my one week as a GM where I made a lot of moves that looked bad, but ended up turning out to be okay. Lindsey is doing the opposite behavior with the similar result -- the Jazz are going to be okay, even if this summer it doesn't look like we're making waves.

OK isn't good enough at this point. Time to play with the big boys. I realize everyone loves tanking but Rudy has changed that. You either bench or get rid of your best player or you try to compete.


This is going to be a very good team. And that's why the Jazz front office don't have to run around this off-season like a chicken with its' head cut off. Sometimes being right and holding your ground will eventually be it's own reward. No Big Al. No Millsap on-again / off-again relationship. No quick fixes with vets. No mercenaries. Just development. Discipline. And Defense.
In Lindsey we trust.
Lindsey and the whole team outside Rudy, Maxi G, Favors, Hood, Burks, Booker, Ingles have a ton to prove still. Jazz sucked before Rudy. Great pick. Not enough though.

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2015/07/03/bits-from-dennis-lindsey-interview-72/

[QUOTE]Alec Burn

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: Concurrent with their pursuit of David West, I

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Tony Jones: The Jazz have or had no interest in West (http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib)

Didn't figure they did

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Dante Exum said he gained 10 pounds from his mom

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Jody Genessy: German center Tibor Pleiss shooting at Jazz practice facility. (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody) vine.co/v/e1pYLDbJb35

Nice maybe he's waiting for FIBA to let him play in the summer league?

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Until then, Cooley will continue to work hard to keep earning a spot in the NBA. [URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631958/You-dont-know-Jack-Cooley-Get-to-know-Jazzs-witty-big-man.html?pg=all"]

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/7/4/8892195/utah-jazz-may-still-be-entertaining-offers-the-downbeat-1671

[quote]Utah Jazz: Contract hold-up keeps Trey Lyles out of first summer league practice | The Salt Lake Tribune (http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2694238-155/utah-jazz-contract-hold-up-keeps-trey)

Trey Lyles

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[QUOTE]Currently, Lyles

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765676684/Jazz-notebook-Olivier-Hanlan-signs-with-Jazz-Jensen-and-Wells-to-coach-summer-league-teams.html

Hanlan will make the team. Trey will be gone.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2694238-155/utah-jazz-contract-hold-up-keeps-trey


Shooting guard Alec Burks has been cleared for some contact as he continues to rehab from the shoulder surgery that prematurely ended his season. Burks will be involved in some of the Jazz's summer training, but won't participate in the summer league, as had been rumored.

Trey is the one that needs to be there.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631958/You-dont-know-Jack-Cooley-Get-to-know-Jazzs-witty-big-man.html?pg=all

Can't wait to see his floater. :roll:

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Jazz might be the favorite in the division depending on Durant's health. Clippers also be dropping though they should still be a playoff team with Paul and Griffin.

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Looking forward to playing the Spurs with the Aldridge stopper Rudy!

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Jody Genessy: Brazilian point guard Raul Neto has arrived in Salt Lake City, according to #airportsources. He will discuss his Jazz future while in Utah (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody).

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[QUOTE]Jeff McDonald: [URL="http://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN"]Spurs haven

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: ESPN sources say Kosta Koufos is headed to Sacramento on a four-year deal worth $33 million (http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)






Marc Stein: [URL="http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine"]Sources say Koufos

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631974/Jazz-notes-Trey-Lyles-still-not-with-team-due-to-contract-holdup.html

Hadn't thought about Lyles possibly being traded but that's possibility I guess after 30 days. Doubt it though. Hood hurt again. He shouldn't play this summer! Play ball again tomorrow! :cheers:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865631973/So-far-Dante-Exum-appears-to-be-bigger-and-better.html

He says he's not taller. Sounds like he's looking better on the court anyway. Needs to dominate summer league if he's a legitimate NBA starter or even rotation player. Kind of doubt he's at that point though. I'd certainly expect that from Hood.

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[QUOTE]This is why Marcin Gortat and Nene remain pivotal to Washington. Kris Humphries and DeJuan Blair are still under contract. Drew Gooden, because he

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Jake Fischer: Ohio State forward [URL="http://twitter.com/JakeLFischer"]Sam Thompson has left the Sixers

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Ethan J. Skolnick: DeMarre Carroll credits Quin Snyder & Mike Budenholzer for developing his name. (http://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick) Snyder was 1st coach to work on his footwork. @BR_Radio

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[QUOTE]Jake Fischer: [URL="http://twitter.com/JakeLFischer"]As Sacramento runs low on cap space, league source says the Kings are willing to

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Cory Joseph unrestricted now!

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Jeremy gone on a minimum vet contract. Good pick-up for Mavs.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2698799-155/utah-jazz-blog-four-questions-as




2. Can Dante Exum dominate?



There were all sorts of ups and downs in the 19-year-old's rookie campaign. Exum proved himself to be a good defender, especially for his age and experience level. But he also looked extremely timid at times with the ball, failing to use his size and speed to attack the basket.
With a year of experience under his belt, Exum is expected to take a leap forward during his sophomore campaign. By all accounts, Exum has bulked up, improved his shooting and wants to showcase himself as a leader this summer.

Being the supposed starter he should. I don't expect but hopefully we see a lot more from him.




3. What wrinkles will we see?



Take a quick glance at the Jazz's summer roster and you'll notice a lack of traditional centers. That's apparently by design.



"Jack Cooley is a center with how we play," Lindsey said. "Even though he may not be 7-2, with the level of physicality [he has] he'll be able to control the glass, we feel like. And we're looking at some ideas on how we want to play both now and going forward. The roster is set up that way a little bit."



The Jazz coaches want to use the summer league to experiment a little bit, and will try some different looks with their flow offense.



"We're actually playing five guys out to have the floor spaced," said forward Grant Jerrett, who will play some center this summer. "Doing that this summer is going to benefit each player."




You'd think you'd want to get Jerrett and Lyles if he plays most of the minutes. Also have a former 1st rounder in the mix. Confirms my idea that with his length and size that Lyles could end up playing some center. Could keep Jerrett on the squad if one of them can.





[QUOTE]4. Can someone get an edge in point guard battle?



The Jazz's talks with Brazilian guard Raul Neto are ongoing. In the meantime, Bryce Cotton and rookie Olivier Hanlan are trying to use the summer to get a head start on the battle for the third point guard spot.
Cotton impressed the Jazz enough last year to earn a multi-year deal, but his contract is not guaranteed.



Hanlan, meanwhile, is quickly adjusting to the Jazz's system.
"I think Oliver's made some big jumps," assistant coach Alex Jensen said Sunday. "He's smart. Just offensively and defensively getting comfortable

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2696952-155/nba-utah-jazz-summer-league-full


"Our guys have been working," Jazz head coach Quin Snyder said. "They've been in the gym and committed. It's good to see Dante and Rodney and these guys to come out and finally play some five-on-five and see a lot of those things — it's not immediate, it takes time — but some of those things do translate."


In three days this week — Monday, Tuesday and Thursday — fans at EnergySolutions Arena will get to see the first professional games of Jahlil Okafor — Philadelphia's first-round pick and No. 3 overall. Point guard Marcus Smart is expected to suit up for the Boston Celtics, and University of Utah fans will be reacquainted with former Arizona point guard T.J. McConnell, who became a loathed figure at the Huntsman Center over the past two seasons.



But a majority of the interest will focus on the Jazz. Has Exum made a leap? Is he shooting the ball better? Has he put time in the weight room?
What about Hood? What improvements has he made to his game? Can he be durable? And can he make the transition into a good scorer?
Utah's second-round pick — Olivier Hanlan — will play, and he's someone who will be given the opportunity to prove himself at point guard, as will Bryce Cotton, who played well for the Jazz in the second half of last season and is now trying to solidify his spot on the roster.
It was the last 4 games not the 2nd half. Again how do these guys get this job?






"It feels good to be back," Cotton said. "I had a nice offseason working out at my college, but it feels good to be back with the guys and just getting back to work." The Jazz will have to fit a number of guys into the rotation in the next few weeks. Cotton, Chris Johnson, Jack Cooley and Grant Jerrett are all holdovers from the roster from last year. Obviously, Exum and Hood project as mainstays going forward. Hanlan is someone the Jazz want to take a long look at, and Jared Cunningham was a first-round pick.


To alleviate the potential logjams, look for some players to be given days off. Look for some to switch between starting and backup roles as well. Summer league coach Alex Jensen said the team will have those conversations. But over a long two weeks, Utah will look to spread out the minutes and keep players fresh.


tjones@sltrib.com twitter: @tjonessltrib (http://twitter.com/tjonessltrib)
Johnson a 1st rounder too but why would their beat writer know any of this?

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632017/Utah-Jazz-Brazilian-point-guard-Raul-Neto-arrives-in-Utah.html


The delay worked for the Jazz, who wanted the young player to get more playing experience in a good hoops environment and also didn't want to have two young point guards (Trey Burke) on similar contract timelines.


Instead they'll have Hanlan and Neto on the same timeline. :facepalm




While Jazz management and coach Quin Snyder are quite high on Neto's potential, the 23-year-old will have to decide if he is willing to be third point guard on an NBA team to begin with or if he'd rather keep playing in Europe.


I'd guess he's their best pg right now. He's better offensively and a good defender.




Neto, whose father was a huge John Stockton fan, is currently a member of the CB Murcia basketball club in Spain's top league, Liga ACB. He also plays for Brazil's national team.


While in Orlando for the 2013 summer league, Neto told the Deseret News that it wasn't his choice about when to begin his NBA career.


"If I have to choose, I want to play NBA, but it's not my choice," he said. "I don't want to be here (with Jazz) and don't play. I want to play."

They've got a D-league team. Everyone can play.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/things-to-watch-at-utah-jazz-summer-league/

[QUOTE]As we prepare for the 2015 summer leagues, starting with the Jazz

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[QUOTE]The 6-foot-2 point guard played well for the Jazz in summer league two years ago, but he then opted to continue his professional career overseas. [URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865632017/Utah-Jazz-Brazilian-point-guard-Raul-Neto-arrives-in-Utah.html"]

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Joe Ingles has agreed to a two-year, $4.5M deal to return to the Jazz, (http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) league sources tell Yahoo Sports.






Tony Jones: There are no options either way in the Joe Ingles deal, NBA source tells The Tribune. Deal is straight for two seasons (http://twitter.com/Tjonessltrib)


No surprise. Really good deal for next year.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-free-agency/2015/7/6/8900435/nba-free-agency-2015-10-tristan-thompson-kevin-garnett-enes-kanter-jordan-hill

Hill might make sense being Booker's cousin. Could play him at the 4 and 5. Bargnani at the right price might be a nice fit too.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-free-agency/2015/7/6/8900425/nba-free-agency-2015-10-best-point-guards-jeremy-lin-matthew-dellavedova-andre-miller

Still some good ones here. Need a mentor that can still play some.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2015/7/6/8900433/nba-free-agency-2015-lebron-james-gerald-green-manu-ginobili-best-sf-sg

Still some guys that could help here.

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Joe Ingles: Absolutely pumped to be back with the @utahjazz for another 2 years! (http://instagram.com/p/40DR9ZDh-2/) Lots of exciting times ahead with the group we have! #JazzNation

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Smart out played Dante in the first but Dante took over after that. He was aggressive. Let's hope he keeps it up in the fall. He was bigger but he looked kind of fat to me. Sprained his ankle at the end.

Hood was a little off. Maybe from not practicing the past couple days. Cooley pounded the glass. Motum looked good. Johnson and Cotton played pretty well. Hanlan didn't show much. Jerrett hit a couple 3's but had his right shoulder dislocated. I'd guess he's done for the summer. Bad break for him. Good for Motom and Cooley.

Lots of guys there. Booker, Millsap, Burks, Rudy and Neto. Showed at halftime that they've been doing boxing workouts.

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: Grant Jerrett is being helped to the Jazz training room. Trainer Brian Zettler was holding his injured left arm (http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody).






Aaron Falk: [URL="http://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Jazz confirm it

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[QUOTE]Jordan Schultz: Hearing the Suns are trying to deal Markieff Morris, (http://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/618129371119886341) who has an affordable 8M/yr deal. He and Hornacek don

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[QUOTE] (http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2703082-155/gm-jazz-now-have-clarity-to)[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/2703082-155/gm-jazz-now-have-clarity-to"]The Trey Lyles contract situation may be quickly headed toward a resolution.

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: [URL="http://twitter.com/DJJazzyJody"]Jack Cooley on his physical game:

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Then, with 1:50 left in the game, Exum injured his ankle while driving to the basket, and he had to be helped off the court. The injury was later announced as a sprained left ankle. Exum was later seen with a brace on his ankle, but he did not have crutches or a walking boot. He said he will be evaluated Tuesday (http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13212531/utah-jazz-guard-dante-exum-helped-court-sprained-left-ankle-summer-league-debut).