2016-17 regular season!

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[QUOTE]Jorge Sierra: Another FYI: Rudy Gobert is No. 10 in the NBA in Win Shares right ahead of DeMarcus Cousins and LeBron James.

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Boris Diaw: Thank you all for supporting me during all these games. I feel younger than ever!! Ready for the next 1000 games?

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[QUOTE]Michael Scotto: Grizzlies have expressed interest in Norris Cole to fill the void of injured starter Mike Conley, a league source told Basketball Insiders.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668192/Strong-fourth-quarter-helps-Jazz-close-out-win-at-Minnesota.html


Point guard Dante Exum registered the first DNP-CD (Did Not Play-Coach's Decision) of his three-year career.

D-league?

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42387123&nid=304&title=why-isnt-dante-exum-playing


In short, the biggest reason is because the Jazz have been pretty bad with Exum on the court. With Exum on the court, the Jazz are scoring 95.1 points per 100 possessions. With Exum off the court, the Jazz score 111.5 points per 100 possessions.

Even on the defensive end, the Jazz improve when Exum is benched. The Jazz give up 101.5 points per 100 possessions when Exum's in, and that goes down to 97.4 points per 100 possessions when Exum sits.

That shows up in Utah's win-loss record. When Exum plays 23 minutes or more, the Jazz are 1-7. When he plays less, the Jazz are 9-1.

But shouldn't he play anyway because he is young and has potential? :rolleyes:


When Exum's in the game, it's usually meant that the bench is in.

except for all those games he started. :facepalm


Exum's spacing in the corner, but Walker is so far in the paint that he sees the opportunity to steal the ball on the other side of the floor, leading to two Hornets points. Despite similar shooting percentages, it seems teams feel more comfortable leaving Exum wide open than Mack.

Something I noticed too so no matter how much he attacks the rim now he still has to hit outside enough to keep the other team honest.


Isn't it better for the Jazz long-term to play Dante Exum?

Not if you lose Hayward because you lose too many games

The real question is despite no one outside Rudy, Hill, Favors, Hayward and Hood being consistent at all why has Neto not been given a chance? I'd say he's a better defender than Mack at worst he's a nuisance. He shoots better. He can run the offense and is unselfish with less turnovers than Mack too. :confusedshrug:

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4651022-155/monson-nobody-knows-how-far-how


It's accurate to say that Hill, who came to Utah via a trade for the No. 12 pick in the draft and who has this year left on his contract, has become a most significant player. Along with Gobert, his influence on the outcomes of games is unmistakable.

Someone has been paying attention for a change. Hill hasn't looked as good the past couple for some reason though.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/11/29/emptying-the-noggin-pure-and-simple-a-complete-whooping/


James Harden had to guard someone. In the last game these teams played, he was assigned to Dante and got the night off guarding Dante.

but Dante is young as should play :facepalm

[QUOTE]Having Hill, Hood and Hayward all on the floor at the same time means they don

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/11/29/utah-jazz-odds-and-ends-taking-note/

[QUOTE]Currently, they

[WayOfWad3]

http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/11/29/emptying-the-noggin-pure-and-simple-a-complete-whooping/



but Dante is young as should play :facepalm


Or you could bring Hood off the bench instead of staggering Hood and Hayward and they all could be good. Hood's play certainly complicates things. Him or Favors will have to go eventually I'd think.



Even better he's starting to pass and not settle for 3's
What do you think their plan is with Dante? He's young and needs playing time, but it looks like Snyder is dumping him for more of a "Win-now" mentality. Pretty sure he said he thinks Mack is playing better defensively (I don't know about that) and is more of a spark off the bench (I agree).

And hood coming off the bench? I'm fine with him right where he is, but who would start in his place? Johnson? Exum?

Also, Lyles was worrying me for a while, but now I feel much better that it appears he is finally returning to his 2015-2016 form. Very glad to have either him or Diaw on the floor

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I'd send Dante to the D-league. Let him show he can play at that level. It's a joke that Neto hasn't even had a chance considering no one has really been consistent off the bench.

I'd probably start Ingles. Hood was doing most of his damage with the 2nd unit anyway. Not enough balls to go around with the starters especially if Favors ever gets healthy. Rudy needs more touches too.

Like Withey on the floor too.

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Chris Vivlamore: The Hawks have assigned DeAndre Bembry to the D-League. He will play for Salt Lake. Short stay anticipated.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4654474-155/utah-jazz-diaw-lyles-give-jazz


When healthy, Favors serves as a second rim protector with Rudy Gobert, creating a lethal frontcourt defensively. His ability to slide over from power forward to center when Gobert is off the floor is a luxury few teams have.

I'll take Withey anyday over Favors as a rim protector. There's a reason the Jazz sucked before Rudy emerged.


Favors has missed seven consecutive games with the bone contusion and still has no timetable for his return. But his agent, Wallace Prather, says he's progressing and he is experiencing "very limited pain."

good news maybe :confusedshrug:

[WayOfWad3]

Withey always does a good job. Really hope he continues to get time even when Favors comes back. And yeah it's a joke Neto doesn't get any run. He's not the best pg but he's certainly competent. Exam to the D-League sounds good to me. It'll torpedoe his confidence but that's all a part of the process. If he doesn't improve it might be better just to keep Mack instead

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As for Favors, I bet he'll be back within the week. Hill was the same, "out indefinitely," yet the same day I read he might spend a whole nother week on the bench he came back and started.
And at this point, I'd almost rather the Jazz extend Hill instead of Favors; too much injury risk with Derrick and Lyles seems to be rounding into form, not to mention Withey's doing a good job. Jeff doesn't space the floor as much as Derrick though

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I'd sign Hill before Hayward too from what I've seen. I think now it looks like they are choosing between Favors and Hood. Don't think they keep them all.

The coach doesn't like Withey.

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I'd think the dominating in the D-league could help his confidence if anything. Better than sitting on the bench in the NBA. He could learn how to actually run a team. Hopefully he's ready to play later in the year for the Jazz.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668348/Rudy-Gobert-continues-to-stifle-tower-over-opponents.html


But make no mistake. The success of this Jazz defense, which is currently ranked No. 3 in the NBA, is predicated on The Stifle Tower.

And yet it"s till Hayward, Hood and Favors talked about most :confusedshrug:


He’s hitting a remarkable 63.4 percent of his shots while averaging a career-best 11.1 points with very few (if any) plays called his way.

Needs the ball more obviously


It's uncertain whether starting shooting guard Rodney Hood will be available. He left Tuesday's game with a strained right hamstring. ...


:banghead:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668447/Controversy-clouds-end-of-Jazzs-close-home-loss-to-Heat.html

The Jazz doing the one thing they are consistently good at, making excuses. As far as I'm concerned they should have fouled Miami instead of letting the clock run down that much in the first place. At home they need to start dominating people not looking for excuses. At least Neto finally played. :rant

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4661071-155/utah-jazz-dragic-runs-wild-as


Raul Neto saw extended minutes for one of the first times this season.

the first :cry:

[WayOfWad3]

I would've let them shoot like they did, but that's probably because that strategy works more in NBA 2K than it should. And Nero should be playing more, he's better than that small sample size we got. Overall that was an incredibly entertaining game however winnable it was. If anything we can now have the peace of mind (piece?) that Lyles is back to normal

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4660711-155/jazz-notes-when-starters-get-hurt


The reason? Head coach Quin Snyder doesn't want to disturb his already inconsistent second unit anymore than is he has to.

"There's value to having consistency," Snyder said.

The third-year coach has held true to that philosophy during his time in Utah. Last season, with starting power forward Derrick Favors hurt, Snyder moved Trey Lyles into the starting five to keep Trevor Booker in his spark-plug role off the bench. This year, with Lyles as the second power forward on the depth chart, Snyder has generally started Boris Diaw with Favors out.

yet Johnson started? Why not start Neto than? Ingles? :confusedshrug:

[Xiao Yao You]

I would've let them shoot like they did, but that's probably because that strategy works more in NBA 2K than it should. And Nero should be playing more, he's better than that small sample size we got. Overall that was an incredibly entertaining game however winnable it was. If anything we can now have the peace of mind (piece?) that Lyles is back to normal

Or we can hope so at least. Lyles is still young. But when he finally stopped settling for 3's and actually started passing to his teammates on occasion things started to go a little bit better for him.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/salt-city-seven-120116/

[QUOTE]

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/02/utah-jazz-northwest-division-comparison-december/

Who cares? The division title means nothing now. :facepalm

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668453/Analysis-The-3-point-shot-is-finally-falling-for-the-Jazz.html


two of the Jazz's four best 3-point shooters didn't play. George Hill, shooting 45.6 percent from three, and Rodney Hood, shooting 37.7 percent from three, were both out with injuries.

Neto is a better shooter than Hood though.

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It's uncertain whether Rodney Hood (strained hamstring) and George Hill (sprained big toe) will be able to play for the Jazz on Saturday vs. Denver. Derrick Favors (bone bruise) and Alec Burks (ankle) are out.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2016/12/2/13794986/utah-jazz-dante-exum-shelvin-mack-george-hill-quin-snyder-derrick-favors-demarcus-cousins-millsap

They should lose games so Dante can develop? The D-league is there for a reason. Use it!

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Aaron Falk: Jazz point guard George Hill is out tonight

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/03/utah-jazz-george-hill-out-nuggets-rodney-hood-return/

[El Kabong]

Hayward is on fire in the 3rd. Ripping the Nuggs a new one.

[El Kabong]

:wtf:

Absolutely shit the bed in the 4th quarter so far.

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Can see why Quin wasn't happy with Dante. He was a different player in this one. :applause:

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42447905&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-nuggets


The Jazz's current guard rotation of Shelvin Mack, Dante Exum, Rodney Hood and Joe Ingles are pretty big, but they aren't necessarily all that quick. So teams can take advantage of that quickness advantage while George Hill is out.

Neto?

[WayOfWad3]

George Hill is out again, and the Lakers are better than expected. Still expecting a Jazz win though

[Xiao Yao You]

They should win. Lakers have a couple guys out too.

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David Locke: According to @Synergy Sports Tech Brandon Ingram is the worst shooter off pick and roll in NBA 4 of 26 shooting

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Yeah I just read that. Ingram is good defensively (as the lakers podcast points out, he's fantastic which I don't believe). I still don't know how this Laker team has won games, but I've been told it's their bench. Hopefully Lyles and Mack can hold down the fort and not get bullied by those guys

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Lyles is looking a lot better now that he's not shooting as soon as he touches the ball every time. Mack is playing more consistent and getting used to his role finally it appears.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668603/Hollis-column-Heres-what-weve-learned-from-watching-Jazz-thus-far-this-season.html


Finally, if we take Utah's current winning percentage and project it over an 82-game schedule, it calculates to roughly a 47-win season.

that would be very disappointing!

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4671357-155/utah-jazz-search-for-identity-crimped


Through the first 21 games, Hayward, George Hill and Rudy Gobert have clearly emerged as the three best and most important players, with Hayward playing at an All-Star level. Hill and Gobert haven't been far behind, with all three having individual moments of dominant play.

Rudy finally seems to be getting some appreciation. :applause:

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http://saltcityhoops.com/how-is-utah-performing-against-the-three-p-philosophy/


From the moment Quin Snyder was hired as head coach of the Utah Jazz, his intent was to play with the pass, with pace, and with purpose. It was a team mantra, bedrock philosophy ingrained through repetition.

I remember play with the pass initially was supposed to be moving the ball up the court faster with passes than dribbling which I have yet to really see much of.

[QUOTE]The net effect of this is notable. Where the Jazz ranked 16th in the league in offensive efficiency Snyder

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/5/13840734/utah-jazz-vs-los-angeles-lakers-overtone-do-we-still-hate-the-lakers-kobe-bryant

Of course but they should be a lot more enjoyable to watch without Kobe ball.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/04/utah-jazz-los-angeles-lakers-keys-game/


By all rights Williams is a starter in this league

on a bad team maybe. He's too short. He's not a pg. Not known for D.

[QUOTE]Utah will need Exum to have a stellar defensive night to slow Lou Williams as well as Lakers starting point guard and second leading scorer D

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Mike Trudell: An MRI confirmed that Jose Calder

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668635/Extension-season-has-arrived-Who-should-the-Utah-Jazz-lock-up-for-the-future.html


Jazz brass may be a little concerned on whether Exum will live up to his draft hype.

at this point they ought to be


If the Jazz were to lose Favors, a quality backup center would be needed.

Withey? Diaw? They would need a starting power forward. Maybe Lyles can be that guy? Too early to tell though.


the Jazz may be wise not to extend Exum (save he signs a super team-friendly contract)

They'd still have to overpay him I'm sure but he might want to make a deal with the injury and issues he's had.

[QUOTE]Hood

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[QUOTE]The Orlando Magic will sift through the trade market in an effort to add a scorer, a league source with knowledge of the situation told the Orlando Sentinel. This should not surprise anyone who has watched the Magic

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42472337&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-lakers


the Jazz can't guard small, quick guards right now, with George Hill out due to injury. Lou Williams scored 38 points and finished as a +20 in the game that the Lakers lost by five.

Acting head coach Igor Kokoskov wasn't especially happy with the defensive performance on Williams.

Neto? :confusedshrug:

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42469611&nid=294&title=jazz-should-start-releasing-injury-timeframes


they're starting to blame the players. I've also spoken to dozens of fans who feel like the players are somehow lesser beings for sitting out with these injuries, when really, they're just frustrated with a continually extending process where the players are announced out on a game-by-game basis.

Don't think it's all on the players. The doctors say if they can play without injuring it further. They don't want them injuring something else while favoring the first injury. They mentioned that could have contributed to Dante's knee injury. He had sprained his ankle before that.

Some players are certainly tougher than others. Hayward has certainly played through injuries.

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42469068&nid=294&title=jazz-fans-should-enjoy-roster-without-exum


For Exum to grow into the player the Jazz want, he must get minutes on the floor.

He can develop in the D-league if he's not good enough for the NBA.


It's now likely that Hill is the Jazz point guard of the future.

He and Dante could play alongside each other. Dante has to earn it though.


Fans suffered through a miserable 57-loss season while watching forward Paul Millsap sign with Atlanta, only to turn into an All-Star in his debut season with the Hawks.

They wanted him gone. **** them! He and Demarre are the type of guys you keep around at the right price and the price was right for both of them before their last deals anyway.

[QUOTE]the team

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http://saltcityhoops.com/gordon-hayward-hot-streak-or-the-real-deal/


This year, 9.3% of the plays Hayward finishes come from cuts to the basket, up from 3.9% last season.

To me this is the main thing. He doesn't have the ball in his hands as much. We saw at the end of last year that despite the ability to run the offense through the wings it worked better through Mack.

He's definitely improved. Too early to say how much or what kind of numbers he can put up if the team is ever healthy

[Xiao Yao You]

http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/06/igor-kokoskov-directs-utah-jazz-la-la-land-win/


Nevertheless, it was Gordon Hayward who carried the big load for the Jazz. After scoring 30 points in three consecutive games entering the game, the Jazz star put up 23 against the Lakers, hitting three three-pointers. He also added six rebounds, five assists and two steals.

No mention of another typically huge night by Rudy. :wtf:

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244205/Spurs-Warriors-Tried-To-Trade-Up-In-2011-For-Jonas-Valanciunas

and the Jazz took Kanter. Too bad Lindsey wasn't GM yet.:cry:

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[QUOTE]Tim MacMahon: Jazz PG George Hill will miss his fourth straight game with a sprained left big toe tonight against the Suns. Utah hopes Hill can return this week.

[WayOfWad3]

http://saltcityhoops.com/gordon-hayward-hot-streak-or-the-real-deal/



To me this is the main thing. He doesn't have the ball in his hands as much. We saw at the end of last year that despite the ability to run the offense through the wings it worked better through Mack.

He's definitely improved. Too early to say how much or what kind of numbers he can put up if the team is ever healthy
Hayward is definitely better when he doesn't have the ball as much. In crunch time he needs to be more off the ball

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/06/igor-kokoskov-directs-utah-jazz-la-la-land-win/



No mention of another typically huge night by Rudy. :wtf:
True, he was a monster with what, 16/17/5? Great game, but I haven't read much about it

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4681405-155/utah-jazz-phoenix-guards-slowed-by

[QUOTE]Quin Snyder admitted his team has had difficulty with players like Bledsoe and Knight

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/12/06/emptying-the-noggin-jazz-play-familiar-game-against-the-suns/


Playing on a good team is very different than what he was being asked to do in his first season. The thought that went through my mind is that when George is back, I wonder if Neto becomes the third point guard and the team lets Dante get a 40-minute run every night for a while in Salt Lake with the Stars. It would help his development. These are all natural things for a second year player who has played basketball for one of the last three years, but it is hard to have them happen on a good team.

Makes too much sense. Better to lose more games while he develops! :rolleyes:


[QUOTE]If it weren

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668836/Utah-Jazz-making-a-bad-habit-of-blowing-big-leads.html

[QUOTE]Throw in the unfortunate and large number of injuries the team has endured

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http://saltcityhoops.com/an-experts-perspective-on-the-jazz-an-interview-with-chad-ford/

[QUOTE]

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/07/utah-jazz-quin-snyder-nba-coy-or-first-quarter/


I'd attribute most of their losses to him for his rotations personally. Playng Diaw when he was hurt. Playing Dante, Lyles and others when they were sucking. Not playing Neto. They have not looked deep but they do have other options when guys aren't getting it done. It has cost them.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/07/what-chance-do-the-utah-jazz-have-against-the-warriors/

[QUOTE]You all saw what Lou Williams did to poor Dante Exum and Shelvin Mack in his 38-point barrage on Monday. Imagine what we

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4689463-155/jazz-shootaround-gordon-hayward-wont-play

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http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2016/12/8/13885060/utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert-big-three-george-hill-derrick-favors-rodney-hood

Give me a healthy Hill and Rudy than take your pick between their all of their supposed all-stars.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/08/utah-jazz-gsw-may-rest-players-tonight-hayward/

[QUOTE]I

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http://saltcityhoops.com/salt-city-seven-taking-care-of-business-injuries-still-tres-rudy/

[QUOTE]Snyder also openly acknowledged something I

[Xiao Yao You]

http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/08/utah-jazz-rebuilding-their-home-court-advantage/

got to play better at home :rant

[WayOfWad3]

Well I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Rudy had another monster game, and the Jazz didn't lose by 30+

[Xiao Yao You]

The one thing I've seen is that they can compete as long as Rudy is there. Doubt they would have if you replace him with one of the injured guys except maybe Hill.

[Xiao Yao You]

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has assigned forward Joel Bolomboy to the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/08/quick-thoughts-utah-jazz-loss-warriors/

[QUOTE]without their top three scorers in action, there just wasn

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4690265-155/golden-state-warriors-beat-injury-decimated-utah


But Utah chipped away in the second half, in large part because Rudy Gobert woke up.

not sure he was sleeping in the first half. I imagine their game plan was to stop Rudy.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668955/A-friendship-built-in-the-D-League-Rudy-Gobert-Ian-Clark-excited-for-the-success-of-each-other.html

[QUOTE]

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42511470&nid=304&title=jazz-offense-rolling-despite-injuries


Quin Snyder deserves a lot of credit for

gets too much already. Most of their losses were because he played guys that were sucking instead of going to their supposed deep bench.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42508850&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-warriors


he's going to get a nice NBA check when he's a free agent this offseason that will set his children and his children's children up for life. Good for him.

Yep the Jazz are going to have a hard time keeping him around. I'd rather see him making 11 million a year than Joe Johnson and maybe even more than Alec at 10 million.

[Xiao Yao You]

http://saltcityhoops.com/depleted-jazz-fight-hard-but-fall-to-warriors-106-99/


I would like to see some more dunks out of Exum. He has the athleticism to do this and it could take his game to another level.

Yeah making wide open shots instead of missing them would certainly take his game to a new level. :rolleyes:

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Chris Reichert: DeAndre Bembry will head back to the NBA D-League on flex assignment with the SLC Stars tomorrow, per a league source

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4694226-155/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-is-earning?page=2


But Eaton believes Gobert can be even better

Eaton sucked!:facepalm

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865668985/Kings-arrive-to-play-short-handed-Jazz-whose-effort-against-Warriors-may-give-them-pause.html


Utah also sent rookie power forward Joel Bolomboy to the SLC Stars on a D-League assignment so it only had nine healthy players available unless one of the five walking wounded guys is ready to return.

said he went for practice. I imagine they'll call him back for the game. Doesn't matter. Withey didn't even play in the 2nd half

[QUOTE]

[Xiao Yao You]

http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/10/utah-jazz-vs-sacramento-kings-keys-game/


Despite the controversy surrounding DeMarcus Cousins and his enigmatic behavior on the court, there is no denying that he is a definite star in this league.

Sure there is. Rudy helps wins games. Cousins has stats. That's a star? :wtf:


it’s on the offensive end where the Jazz have struggled. Their opponents are grabbing nearly two more offensive rebounds per game in what has been a noticeable struggle.

They are getting back on D instead of pounding the offensive glass this year. Certainly miss Booker and Favors at that end though.


Utah has been good at home this year
they have? :rolleyes:

[Xiao Yao You]

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4694570-155/monson-utah-jazz-gm-dennis-lindsey

[QUOTE]Usually, nine times of 10, you have to hold players back. There was a lot of internal communication relative to Gordon [Hayward]'s injury. It was centered on, 'We've got to make sure we protect him first.' He immediately wanted to play through a broken finger. And the medical opinion was that wasn't the wisest approach.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/10/13907860/utah-jazz-vs-sacramento-kings-five-things-to-watch-hayward-injury-return-gobert-cousins


With Hood out, does Quin continue to start Dante Exum at SG and Shelvin Mack at PG? Or does he start Joe Johnson at SF and Gordon Hayward at SG?

I'd start Ingles and Mack. Neto backing up Mack.


Boris has been playing solid ball for the Jazz over the last week. He looks much more comfortable and confident in his role and in this offense.

He's one of their 7 best players. After that they need some guys to step up.

[Xiao Yao You]

Andy Larsen: George Hill just got out of his walking boot, but still can

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Connor Letourneau: Draymond Green, on Quin Snyder saying he wanted Green to shoot the other night:

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/10/13908058/nba-draft-2011-utah-jazz-sacramento-kings-enes-kanter-jimmer-fredette-alec-burks-klay-thompson-kawhi

[QUOTE]It

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/10/utah-jazz-fans-need-chillax-player-injuries/

[QUOTE]I know that there

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Should have stuck with the bench. Neto played great

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Quotes from the Sacramento Bee...

"1. Flood the paint: Utah center Rudy Gobert is one of the NBA’s best shot blockers, but the Kings still need to attack the paint. That means attacking off the dribble and going to DeMarcus Cousins.

2. Wing advantage: With Utah forward Gordon Hayward dealing with a finger injury, the Kings should have a big advantage at small forward with Rudy Gay. Finding Gay early in the game could lead to a big night for him."

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-blog/article120108143.html#storylink=cpy

Just lol from both of those. Gobert wrecked the Kings all game long, and they really thought Gay was actually going to have an advantage against Hayward

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That is pretty funny. :roll:

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[QUOTE]That

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[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: Gordon Hayward on being the first Jazz player since Karl Malone in 2001 to notch 10 straight 20-point games.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4694736-155/defense-first-jazz-making-strides-on-other


For all of his limitations offensively, Rudy Gobert has turned into a consistent threat. He can now catch the ball in traffic, and he's fast becoming one of the best screeners in the NBA.

Already was one of the best screeners. Not sure he has improved much there. It's around the rim where he has improved.


Joe Ingles has become a consistent 3-point threat

Already was as was Neto who looked great last night. I'd start Ingles. Let Hood lead the 2nd unit.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4698209-155/jazz-blog-snyder-responds-to-greens

[QUOTE]Snyder said he used the timeout to get his players, particularly youngsters Dant

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4694621-155/jazz-notes-defense-stifles-sacramento-in


the Jazz bench contributed mightily to the win, giving the team a cushion with a good second quarter, and putting the game away for the starters in the fourth

He should have stuck with the bench in the 2nd. The starters gave the cushion right back. Neto looked like his old self. He hasn't in his previous stints. The fact that Snyder doesn't play the guys that are going good is a joke especially when almost all of them have been inconsistent. Same stuff Jerry used to pull. What happened to Diaw? I hope he's not hurt. He's been one of their best players. He should be playing even if it means Lyles is in the D-league.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669062/Rudy-Gobert-comes-out-on-top-in-matchup-with-Kings-DeMarcus-Cousins.html

[QUOTE]

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669059/Jazz-overcome-turnovers-knock-off-Kings-104-84.html

[QUOTE]Jazz coach Quin Snyder playfully interrupted a question about it being a big night for the bench by asking,

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/12/10/emptying-the-noggin-give-the-coach-some-credit/

[QUOTE]What the Jazz are doing is amazing

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42534485&nid=294&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-kings


Gobert stopped the virtually unstoppable.

I expected it. Everyone should at this point. I can't imagine any team that would rather have the Dream teamer Cousins on their team over the winner Gobert.


he's getting some really tough rebounds that no other player can get to, due to his ridiculous length.

The one board should be on highlight reels. Would have been over anyone elses reach! :bowdown:


Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Biggest thing that jumps out watching Jazz all week in person -- even more than on TV: Rudy Gobert got awesome. Playing with such force.

You just started paying attention. He has improved but he was always awesome! Great to see that the coach and others are finally starting to realize it though. Only took two years!


Gobert's special, everyone. The Jazz are very lucky to have him.

:cheers:


"We haven't practiced in a while, sometimes that contributes to it when you are not as organized and not as sharp. But as much as anything, it was lack of concentration or lack of precision."

Shouldn't be a problem next game than!


That being said, having George Hill, Rodney Hood and Derrick Favors in the lineup definitely would have helped compared to the relatively turnover-prone Dante Exum, Joe Ingles, and Boris Diaw.

sadly Exum will probably still be playing :banghead:


Can Gordon Hayward make the All-Star game?

who cares? It's two months away. He won't be putting up as many points if they are healthy.


Davis, Durant, Griffin, and Leonard are no-doubters, in my opinion.

Unless they are hurt. It's way too early to even talk about it. So much can and probably will happen before than. Why everyone is so obseesed with it is beyond me. They've been calling him and Favors all-stars for years anyway! :facepalm


Gobert (not many points)

Should have nothing to do with it. He's their most valuable player without a doubt. I think Hill is more important than Gordan too from the little we've saw.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/utah-jazz-shutdown-the-sacramento-kings-104-84/


the Jazz got back their leader Gordon Hayward

He may be a leader but Hill is the leader. :no:


Everyone knows that Gobert is a perennial defensive player of the year candidate, but Gobert has become one of the most efficient offensive players in the game. Gobert leads the league in field goal percentage, true shooting percentage, and effective field goal percentage. The young center has also become one of the most effective players in the game at getting to the free throw line, as he also leads the league in free throw rate. All of this is on top of Gobert being second in the league in blocks, and fifth in rebounds.

And all we can worry about is rather Hayward will be an all-star or not?:eek:


3. Rudy Gay Needs To Be Traded

Hard to imagine he won't be after saying he won't re-sign. Depending on what happens with Favors and Hill and the price the Jazz should consider it just for the stretch run and playoffs. Joe Johnson, cap space, a trade exemtion and cash enough? :confusedshrug:


Cousin’s was terribly inefficient scoring 16 points on 22 shots, and a that was in many ways due to the defense of the Gobert.

and the fact that he is Cousins.


He impacted the game on both ends and is quickly becoming one of the best centers in the game.

Has been for two years. If they hadn't been tanking maybe someone would have realized it sooner?

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[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has assigned forward Joel Bolomboy to the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz

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Tyrone Wallace has played the past two games for the Stars. Looks like he's probably their best player other than the guy the Hawks sent down. His TO's and fouls are high and no 3's or blocks. Steals, points, assists, %'s, boards...

I liked him the best of their picks. He was very active. Might be a cheap option for the Jazz next year or have value in a trade if he keeps it up. Be interesting to see what happens today with Bolomoboy and the Hawks guy down there. Still like to know why Paige was in camp? :confusedshrug:

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He has a 3 now! Playing the point at 6'5"! Bolomoboy coming off the bench. Missed a 20 footer.

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Bolomboy hitting the glass and missing shots

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I'd guess Paige is wishing he hadn't been in camp. He's now just another guy while Wallace, Bolomboy and Bembry are featured.

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Nice half for Wallace. If he keeps it up he'll be on the Jazz next season or traded to another team. He can take people off the dribble and defend. Needs to get bigger and work on his shot. Bolomboy rebounding.

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With no game until Wed. this would gave been the perfect time for Exum and Lyles to show they can play at the D-league level.

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Wallace with his first block!

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Big 2nd half for Bolomboy. 10 straight home games coming up so I imagine he will get some more games in with them. Wallace another good game. Looks like he may still be on a minutes restriction coming off injury. Needs to work on a floater. Had a couple blocked. Could be a cheap replacement for Mack/Ingles next year.

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That was Wallace's first start. Watching his 2nd game now. Chris Johnson on the other team.

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I'd rather have Chris for a million than Joe for 22 million.

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Looks like he does have a floater. Work on his body and shot. He's much improved over Summer League.

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Been getting to the line and hitting free throws which he wasn't very good at in college. Needs to be because he gets to the hole. Had some foul trouble the first couple games. The turnovers were mostly in his 2nd game.

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[QUOTE]Jay King: Sprained right wrist for Victor Oladipo. He will not return. Feels like great news after a scary fall.

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/this-week-in-the-utah-jazz-4/


You know, we wanna be a no-excuse team,

yet all we hear are excuses :facepalm

[QUOTE]Is that 24 hours? Is that 48? Is it 72? Is it a week? Again, it

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4700842-155/utah-jazz-with-stability-restored-at


Whenever the Jazz find themselves completely healthy, Ingles will likely fall deeper into the rotation.

I see him as one their top 9 guys regardless right now.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669086/Jazz-system-helping-team-endure-injuries.html

get back to me on that if Rudy goes down again

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2680221-the-trade-target-each-nba-team-should-be-chasing-right-now


Raul Neto has canned 40.0 percent of his three-pointers since entering the NBA last year but can't find spin with the Utah Jazz. Dante Exum and (for some reason) Shelvin Mack are in front of him. George Hill's starter minutes are too valuable to trim when he's healthy.

For some reason Exum is ahead of both of them. I could see Mack being traded because he will likely be gone in the off-season. Going to take more than that to get rid of Neto. He is cheap next year and is a good fit rather the coach likes him or not. Hill and Mack could be gone. Tyrone Wallace does look good though! :applause:

[QUOTE]Though the Hornets don't have much to offer, the Jazz won't need a ton to part with Neto

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I still see Burks not ultimately fitting though right now 15 a night from him off the bench would look good. Still think Ingles should start and Hood leading the bench unit

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/12/utah-jazz-joel-bolomboy-deandre-bembry-return-stars-style/

No mention of Wallace. Fail! He is the property of the Jazz and based on his first 3 games will be in the league next year either for the Jazz or someone else.

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Wallace with a nice post game too. Looking forward to watching him this year. Might have to go see him live!

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: The Jazz recalled Joel Bolomboy back to the team after playing last night for the SLC Stars, scoring 23 points and picking up 12 rebounds.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669118/Derrick-Favors-back-to-practice-and-feeling-a-lot-better.html

[QUOTE]Though he didn't go through the full practice, Favors was able to participate through most of the short, hour-long workout. Jazz guard Rodney Hood, who's missed time with a hamstring injury, also participated in practice.

Favors said he'll try to go through Tuesday's practice

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4704797-155/utah-jazz-notes-favors-could-return


That move alone would help the Jazz even more defensively, because Favors is a good rim protector and defender in his own right.

Not the rim protector Withey is. Where he would help is keeping Lyles off the court and missing shot after shot.


Shooting guard Rodney Hood also practiced on Monday. He didn't go through as much of the workout as Favors, but he seems to be healing from a strained hamstring. He's missed the last two games with the ailment.

Favors is ahead of Hood now?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4703847-155/utah-jazz-injuries-arent-killing-the


The moves Dennis Lindsey pulled off in a summer of player acquisition coups are all working out.

Hill has hardly played. Diaw missed time too. Johnson doesn't fit. Bolomboy isn't ready. :rolleyes:


Utah is even figuring out a way to supply developmental projects like Dante Exum and Trey Lyles with plenty of minutes.

And as it has the past 3 years it's costing them on the floor.


Utah hasn't provided much information on their injured players, aside from the daily report required by the NBA. The reason? The Jazz simply don't know when the players will be coming back. Hood, Favors, Burks and George Hill are all currently on the injury list, with no timetable for a return.

But as we've seen there are timetables. Hill should be day to day. Sounds like Favors and Hood now too. Hayward should have been 4-6 weeks. Alec?


The Jazz sit seventh in the West, but are a full three games ahead of the eighth-place Portland Trail Blazers, and 51/2 games ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, who are tied for ninth. So some separation is there should the injuries continue to nag and the Jazz hit a rough patch.


That's nothing with 4 months to go.


Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies players have missed 77 and 76 games, respectively, due to injury.

Like last year and again without Conley. They are rolling. Where's their excuses?

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42549392&nid=294&title=is-derrick-favors-returning-soon-and-more-from-jazz-practice


Favors' return will be a big deal for the Jazz, who have started Trey Lyles and (mostly) Boris Diaw in his absence. Both of those players are capable and smart, but provide neither the defensive presence nor the offensive rim pressure that Derrick Favors does.

Withey does and should be ahead of Lyles as he should have been last year. You know what you will get from him. Lyles is too inconsistent. D-league

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/12/trade-deal-proposals-for-the-utah-jazz/


Ingles has become the most reliable bench rotation player.

I'd put Diaw in the mix and Withey too though he hardly plays. :wtf:


it makes little sense from the Utah prospective.

This trade may not but trading Ingles might if they don't think they can sign him in the off-season.


What Should Utah do at the Trade Deadline?

The answer is hopefully nothing.

Sounds like if Hill and Favors take extensions they have to move some salary. Withey, Inlges and Mack will all get huge raises in the off-season so you may want to trade them now. The bench hasn't been that good. Jazz are well under the cap and have a lot of flexibility. They should definitely be active. :facepalm

[QUOTE]While all that is going on Alec Burks is going to come back and hopefully soon. For those of you that don

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A little birdie told me Favors should be available on wednesday.
As for the Jazz, I feel like they should move Exum and Burke to get some flexibility in order to resign Hill. I love Johnson and don't want fl see him go, but if we need to get rid of him and his $11 million contract to sign who we truly need, then so be it.

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A little birdie told me Favors should be available on wednesday.
As for the Jazz, I feel like they should move Exum and Burke to get some flexibility in order to resign Hill. I love Johnson and don't want fl see him go, but if we need to get rid of him and his $11 million contract to sign who we truly need, then so be it.

Not sure there's much of a market for Exum and Burks right now. Exum could still be very good and possibly very affordable next summer. He shows signs of putting it together. He just needs time. He shouldn't be getting that time on a top NBA team right now though. I'd hang on to him for the time being. Burks eventually will have to go I'd think even with a very friendly contract if healthy because Lindsey didn't draft him and ultimately doesn't fit as well as others and they won't be able to afford everyone.

Iso Joe makes the most sense to me. He's not living up to his contract. On a minimum deal he might be worth having around but for 22 million he should be one of the top 6th men in the league and he hasn't been close to that. Very inconsistent Not a good fit. At the moment they don't have to move anyone but if they get healthy and extensions are signed they might have to.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/12/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-injury-update/

[QUOTE]It

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4707882-155/monson-nbas-4-and-5-ref-officiating


If you and I had five bucks for every time a whistle were blown on account of what a mistaken ref anticipates is going to happen, rather than what actually does, or on a play of insignificance

that's my biggest problem. When they call something they assume happened but didn't actually see it happen or the star calls though Hayward seems to be starting to get those too.


The more officials that get involved, the less individual accountability there will be because the responsibility of making calls will fall to someone else

don't think that's necessarily true. They confer and try to make the right calls. The replays show the refs right more than wrong.

I like the idea of 4 if the guy behind the play can stay out of the way on the court. That would be my only question with it. Where do they put 5 though?

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669163/Morning-links-Rudy-Gobert-the-DPOY-for-the-first-quarter-Jazz-move-up-power-rankings-Cougars.html


Well deserved. Is there really any center you'd rather have all-star hype or not? :confusedshrug:

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Tim MacMahon: Jazz PG George Hill (toe) will miss his sixth straight game Wednesday against Russell Westbrook and the Thunder.

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[QUOTE]Utah Jazz power forward/center Derrick Favors will play Wednesday night after missing the previous 12 games due to a bone bruise in his left knee, league sources told ESPN. Favors isn

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Quin Snyder on Dante Exum

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4709317-155/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-returns-but

[QUOTE]Diaw says he's been impressed by Favors' hands

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/13/13942198/utah-jazz-oklahoma-city-thunder-injury-derrick-favors-rodney-hood-george-hill-russell-westbrook


Dante Exum missed practice, so yeah, Russell Westbrook may get another triple double

and Exum was going to stop him on the bench in foul trouble? :rolleyes:

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[QUOTE]The Minnesota Timberwolves are

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669249/Utah-Jazz-Thunders-Mr-Triple-Double-is-coming-to-town-to-face-Jazz.html


Enes Kanter, whose disgruntled grumbling got him traded to Oklahoma City almost two years ago, opening the door for the emergence of Rudy Gobert, Utah's rising star at center.

He emerged a couple months earlier but why would a beat writer know that? :rolleyes:


Point guard Dante' Exum missed Tuesday's practice with tendinitis in his left knee. Exum, Favors and Hood are all listed as "questionable" for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, while George Hill (sprained big toe) and Alec Burks (ankle rehab) remain sidelined by injuries

:sleeping

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669257/Rockmonster-Unplugged-If-athletes-want-to-be-whole-people-then-open-up.html

Who cares? I care about what they do on the court. They can have their private lives.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2016/12/14/13913968/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-karl-anthony-towns-hassan-whiteside-best-center

Can't really say that without getting into the offensive side of the ball where Rudy should come out pretty good as well. Kind of a stupid article without both sides of the ball taken into consideration.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2016/12/14/13941512/nba-golden-state-warriors-cleveland-cavaliers-utah-jazz-joe-ingles-three-pointers


With higher salary caps and a need for quality three-point shooters around the league, some team may be willing to triple or quadruple his salary.

Probably more considering he can play 4 positions, has length, can defend, can pass, high IQ...

Jazz need to keep him over Johnson and maybe Burks if they can.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/14/the-jazzs-woes-could-finally-be-coming-to-an-end/

[QUOTE]Recent reports have shown that Dante Exum

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/14/utah-jazz-vs-oklahoma-city-thunder-keys-game/

[QUOTE]With George Hill out and Dante Exum listed as questionable, I

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244279/Clippers-Pursued-Sign-And-Trade-For-Gordon-Hayward-In-2014

what could they have possibly offered? :confusedshrug:

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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/244280/Gordon-Hayward-Will-Prioritize-Competing-For-Title-As-Free-Agent

might have to consider trading him? Celtics could give up a pretty good package.

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Dante Exum:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669283/Derrick-Favors-Rodney-Hood-Dante-Exum-to-play-vs-OKC.html


The Jazz coach added that returning players will have to fight for minutes because of how well others have been playing while helping the team win eight of 10 games.

Yeah right like how Dante and Lyles have fought for their minutes the past 3 years? :facepalm

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Brett Dawson: Victor Oladipo is out tonight vs. the Jazz, per the Thunder.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669266/Guest-commentary-When-players-dont-play-fans-shouldnt-pay.html


They would get what they paid for; or more accurately they would pay for what they got.

Note: The Jazz got healthier this week, as Favors, Hood and Dante Exum are expected to play in Utah's game against Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. Hayward returned to the court earlier and will also play.

so do I get my money back if Exum is playing when I'd rather see guys that have actually proven they are NBA players? :confusedshrug:

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/14/utah-jazz-10-hot-takes-25-games/2/

[QUOTE]Even if Burks returns, Slow-Mo Joe should be allowed to keep doing so. We

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: One of the feature of the new NBA deal, sources say, will be the ability of teams to extend players up to five and in some cases six seasons

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4715304-155/dant%C3%A9-exum-picks-up-tech-but


But it will be heated while it heals.

He'll be booed the rest of his career. Utah fans don't forgive. They were still booing Fisher and him leaving was a great thing for the team as was Deron in retrospect

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4710395-155/utah-jazz-hood-hayward-lead-way


"He's a great player, the type of player that when he has an off shooting night, you don't take credit for it," Utah coach Quin Snyder said.

You should. Funneling him into Gobert was the reason he had an off-night like is usually the case when you do that.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4713656-155/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-ready-for


"The first time I came back, I wasn't sure how my knee was going to react to playing," Favors said Wednesday.

So why were you playing? :confusedshrug:


I think we can be a pretty good team once everybody gets healthy. We can have a much better record than we have."

Will you ever be healthy though or will we have to continue to hear excuse after excuse? :rolleyes:


"I think it's a cool thing to do," Hood said. "Just adds to the excitement."

except the 2 of you have bad taste in music as do most NBA players.


"Tendinitis is something I've always battled," he said. "It was good just to get a day's rest."

great! :banghead:

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4713660-155/utah-jazz-shelvin-mack-plays-a


Mack entered the game for the first time with 5:58 remaining in the opening quarter. The Jazz owned a 15-12 lead but quickly went on an 11-2 run, startig with a 20-footer by Mack.

Now there's a surprise! Can only imagine what the team might do if the Golden Child wasn't getting time though.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4713756-155/kragthorpe-jazz-will-take-first-place


Yet whether you view the Jazz as No. 1 in the division, No. 6 in the West or No. 8 in the NBA

The division means nothing now


The Jazz were, you know, trying to win in the past.

The players might be but the front office and the coach I still wonder about. He did sit Lyles most of the 2nd half finally but Exum and Lyles playing just because they have potential is a joke especially with the Stars in town now, No excuse for it at all! :rant


so other than adding a notation to the banner in the arena rafters

shouldn't be anything in the rafters for it anymore either. They should play all teams in the west the same amount of games too. Not more against the division.


The math worked in the home team's favor Wednesday, with Dante Exum and Shelvin Mack hounding Westbrook during a 7-for-25 shooting night. Snyder was careful not to give his own guys too much credit for those numbers, but they deserved it.

good thing they didn't ned Rudy's help :coleman:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669333/Jazz-notes-Snyder-wants-players-to-compete-on-their-health.html

[QUOTE]Though George Hill (toe) and Alec Burks (ankle) remain out, Snyder

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669343/Jazz-get-a-taste-of-wholeness.html


This is something Jazz fans have come to accept

that would mean they stopped making excuses :rolleyes:

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42580098&nid=294&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-thunder


And ESPN's Zach Lowe reported today that the Jazz hope Burks can return sometime in January.

closer to the all star break as it appeared to me in that previous article not a couple of weeks. Probably be hard to trade him now until the off0season. Hoe Johnson must go!


Dante Exum: DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya
Rodney Hood: Young Jeezy - My Hood
Gordon Hayward: Eminem - Lose Yourself
Boris Diaw: Carl Orff - O Fortuna (Carmina Burana)
Rudy Gobert: Big Sean - Bounce Back

that looks awful. Let's hope this tradition stops now!


Boris Diaw choosing O Fortuna while the rest of his teammates chose rap songs is incredible.

Hip hop and opera, My own personal horror. Why not some new country too? :cry:

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http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/18273165/zach-lowe-utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert-nba


With Favors eligible for a big-money extension now, six weeks after Gobert got his, the Jazz wish they had double that minutes sample to investigate. They really wish some of those minutes had come in the playoffs, so they would know whether those double-big lineups could squeeze out points against elite defenses primed for them.

If they had cared that much about it they would have had a veteran pg on the team before the trade deadline. :rolleyes:


Snyder arrived in Utah with visions of a fast-breaking, Euro-style offense heavy on shooting. He adapted when he realized Utah might be able to build the league's stingiest defense around Gobert and Favors.

He adapted when he realized Rudy was their most important player though I'm not sure he's really appreciated him until very recently.


It requires a fine balance: Work the offense, but not so long that you run up against the shot clock

they were better at that to begin the year than recently. I guess that's Hill


The Favors-Gobert combination can't sniff Gasolian playmaking, and only Favors has shown glimpses of a threatening post game.

Rudy's post game is better than Favors was 2 years ago.


The Jazz have about $13 million in cap room they can use now to give Favors or Hill a raise, and a long-term extension based off that higher salary. They cannot extend both.

Sure they can. Trade Johnson!


Exum is plainly unready to lead a functional offense, and it's unclear when (or if) he won't be.

and yet he contiunes to play :wtf:


The Jazz include incentives in many contracts that allow for bonuses if players stick around in the summer, sources say. Gobert's massive new extension includes some.

interesting. Rudy's work early in the summer has certainly payed off. It's what I expected last season from him.Hayward's contract was written by Charlotte though


He quietly reached out to Kobe Bryant to see if the retired superstar might tutor him on the art of the midrange. He ended up spending a week with Bryant in Newport Beach.

Why is it that we don't get this kind of info from the local media who is around the team all the time? :wtf:


Utah is counting on the combustion effect of mixing enough really good players. Gobert has made his own leap to that level, with Hayward.

He's been at another level waiting for the rest of the team to catch up actually


They have extra first-round picks coming from Golden State (2017) and Oklahoma City (probably 2018)

The OKC is likely a 2nd rounder I believe actually


With paydays for everyone else looming, Burks, making eight figures annually through 2018-19, has always seemed a likely salary-dump candidate. Utah just can't afford to keep everyone. Slough Burks, and Utah is still looking at a $140 million-plus payroll in 2018-19 if it retains Favors, Gobert, Hood, Hayward, and Hill -- not to mention Exum, up for an extension after this season. Even glitzy teams blanch at rocketing $20 million over the luxury tax.

Burks is a bargain if he can stay on the floor so I could see keeping him. Not sure he's the best fit and Lindsey didn't and wouldn't have drafted him so that's the main reason I see him going. Hood or Favors will have to go assuming they keep Hill and Hayward. Ingles makes more sense than Burks and Johnson.


Favors might prefer to wait until his own free agency in 2018.

or next year when it's better for him to extend but worse for the Jazz


If Utah extends anyone this season, the bet here is on Hill. Dennis Lindsay, the team's GM, drafted Hill in San Antonio, and Utah has no ready replacement for him.

sounds like he's giving up too much but with his own injury issues who really knows how it will play out. A healthy Hill is their 2nd most important player from the little I saw so you may have to gamble he will be healthy


I'd expect the Jazz to gauge the trade market for Favors in the summer and lean on stretchier power forwards. (They'd also have to identify a new backup center, since Favors effectively plays that role when healthy. Jeff Withey has been solid in Favors' absence.)

This year would be better to trade Favors as far as return. Withey will probably cost too much. Not that like him. Diaw, Lyles, Bolomboy and whoever they get for Favors would be more likely to step in.


The league and union have discussed giving capped-out teams more financial flexibility in offering extensions, though it's unclear if any such change will end up in the new deal.


Sounds like it has. Ready for someone to write up exactly how this changes the outlook for the Jazz!


the Jazz could turn into a version of the 2003-04 Pistons -- a huge, defense-first team with a bunch of (allegedly) second-tier stars who combined to form something greater.

But will they be lucky enough to face a better team in the finals where egos gives away a title?


"I think we can beat anybody," Gobert said. "Defensively, we can be the best. We are not scared of anyone."

jow can you not love the guy! :bowdown:

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http://saltcityhoops.com/the-utah-jazz-roll-past-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-109-89/


If the Jazz can get Hill back any time relatively soon, we could begin to see how good this team really can be.

Have my doubts as to rather we ever will with Exum and Lyles on the team.

[QUOTE]Favors will likely be on a minutes restriction for awhile, but a limited dose of Favors is better than no Favors. It

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2016/12/13/where-are-they-now-jarron-collins/


Maybe my fourth or fifth year in the league, my playing time started to go down and I was getting a little upset with my playing time. And we have this guy, you know, Carlos Boozer was ahead of me, and this, they brought in this kid, Paul Millsap, and he was starting to take my time. (laughs)

You never should have been taking minutes from Tag as far as I was concerned and than you were hurt at the beginning of the 2008 season and rookie Koufos looked great while you were out and than you and the equally worthless Fessenko took his time! :rant

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[QUOTE]With two-way contracts between the NBA and NBA Development League, teams can control the development of younger players in the D-League without the fear of losing them to other teams. The union gets more jobs for players with each team able to have 16th and 17th roster spots for players shuttling between leagues. For some players, this will make it more financially feasible to pass over more lucrative overseas contracts to stay in the NBA/D-League.

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[QUOTE]Per The Vertical

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[QUOTE]David Pick: Source: China

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[QUOTE]As Messina says:

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[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has assigned forward Joel Bolomboy to the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz

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Wojnarowski said Boston

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I think Hayward will stay, the Jazz should perform well enough to justify it. I like Joe Johnson though, but I like Joe Ingles more. If we could move Alec Burke that would be a huge help

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I think Hayward will stay, the Jazz should perform well enough to justify it. I like Joe Johnson though, but I like Joe Ingles more. If we could move Alec Burke that would be a huge help

That's twice now. His name is Burks. Hope we are done with Burke! :roll:

Johnson makes more than Alec and isn't as good at this stage assuming Burks returns to his old self of course. Neither is a great fit.Might not be able to afford to keep any of them. Should know more by March extension time.

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I could see the Jazz liking Motiejunes depending on how much money they think they have to spend with possible extensions and free agency still to deal with. Not sure how they would make room on the roster but they could cut Withey before he became guaranteed. Just hope he doesn't end up on their competition. I would think they could trade him actually.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Conley suffered back injury 2-plus weeks ago, but has progressed and possible return this weekend vs. Kings/Jazz

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669400/NBA-study-on-5-refs-is-a-flagrant-foul.html


Adding refs is bound to add congestion, which is too bad. Currently, personal foul calls are down. Other than the lockout-shortened 1998-99 and 2011-12 seasons, no year since 1948-49 have averaged fewer personal fouls than the last five.

sounds like 3 make less calls than 2 used to so 4 or 5 might make even less than that?

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669351/Morning-links-How-the-Utah-Jazz-go-from-good-to-great-There-will-never-be-another-John-Stockton.html

[QUOTE]Demspey continued, "No one will ever be compared to the best passer of all-time because they

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42579650&nid=304&title=new-cba-could-keep-hayward-with-jazz-long-term


Hayward has been the key to the Jazz's rebuilding effort over the past several seasons

actually been Rudy the past couple and now Hill I'd put ahead of him as well

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/15/utah-jazz-salt-lake-city-stars-lose-henry-sims-acquire-jaleel-roberts/

[QUOTE]When last we updated you on the comings and goings of the Salt Lake City Stars, rookies Joel Bolomboy of the Utah Jazz and DeAndre

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http://saltcityhoops.com/salt-city-seven-a-week-in-the-land-of-the-almost-healthy-jazz/

[QUOTE]Think the Jazz should keep Jeff Withey or Shelvin Mack around? 50%. Will they need some mid-level role players as some point in their quest to contend? 50%. Utah

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Tim MacMahon: Rudy Gobert on Jazz

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669441/Utah-Jazz-matchup-watch-Mavericks-Harrison-Barnes-vs-Utahs-Gordon-Hayward.html


To limit Barnes, Hayward and the Jazz must keep him from getting to the paint. Barnes is nearly unstoppable from in close, shooting 71.1 percent from 0-3 feet, according to Basketball-reference.com.

good luck against Rudy! :lol

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/16/utah-jazz-vs-dallas-mavericks-keys-to-the-game/


if he can get back to performing at a level that saw him log a 26.7-point average over his ten games prior to the contest against the Thunder, he should easily be able to shred this Mavericks defense and win the battle against Barnes.

That's a lot to hope for. He's never averaged 20 over a season and Hood and Favors are back.

[QUOTE]I

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[QUOTE]Chris Vernon: It

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Tim MacMahon: Deron Williams on the Jazz:

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[QUOTE]Larry Berger: Hearing 3 impact guys available

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/16/13989856/utah-jazz-vs-dallas-mavericks-deron-williams-booing

agree with you for a change

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/16/utah-jazz-buster-debut-salt-lake-city-stars-mascot/

et another Stars article with no mention of Jazz property Ty Wallace who is ballin'. :wtf:

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Bolomboy playing for the Stars. Wonder if he can drive over after the game and dress for the 2nd half with the Jazz?

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5 boards for Bolomboy early. Needs a lot of work on the rest of his game. Wallace off to a slow start

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7 boards in first quarter for Bolomboy

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Tim MacMahon: Deron Williams on Gordon Hayward, the only Utah player remaining from his Jazz tenure:

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10 boards in the 3rd for Bolomboy

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Well the Jazz got back to their old tricks, blowing fourth quarter leads. Once Hill gets back, then we shouldn't have that problem anymore. Now the Jazz are just a half game back of Memphis for the 5 seed. Honestly, whether the Jazz are the 4 or the 5 seed, I can see them taking down either Memphis or Houston as long as Hill and Gobert are good to go. Hayward being healthy would also be great, but I've seen a lot this year that those two are crazy important

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Yep. For all the all star talk for Hayward he still isn't the leader that Hill showed he is.

Snyder should have had Lyles, Mack and Johnson in th game with Gobert at the end. They were playing well. Go with the guys that are playing well not the guys playing like crap! :rant

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4723179-155/quin-snyder-feels-george-hill-has

Sounds like it's getting a lot better but until he can run on it obviously he can't play.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4719788-155/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-puts-in


not only has Gobert improved at catching the ball and finishing around the rim, he's become an improved screener

I haven't noticed his screens being any better. That was always there. He's better at catching it and his teammates are getting better at getting him the ball. He needs it more though as effective as he's been.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4724184-155/the-first-game-winner-of-rodney-hoods


Former Jazzman Deron Williams had scored 18 points and dished out seven assists in his return to Utah.
"For whatever reason, he always seems to play well against us," Jazz forward Gordon Hayward said.

Maybe because of the idiots still booing him? :facepalm

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4719684-155/utah-jazz-rodney-hoods-3-with


Hayward passed Rickey Green (6,917 points) for 10th place on the Jazz's all-time scoring list. The 26-year-old Hayward could pass Mehmet Okur (7,255) and Deron Williams (7,576) by the all-star break if he keeps up his current pace.

Forgot all about that. ESPN didn't think it was a big deal like I'm sure the Jazz announcers did. He won't keep up the current pace if they get healthy.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669503/Jazz-earn-hard-fought-103-100-win-over-Dallas.html

[QUOTE]Snyder added that it

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669491/Jazz-sacrifice-offensive-boards-for-solid-defense.html

[QUOTE]

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/12/17/emptying-the-noggin-rodney-hoods-big-3-wins-it-for-the-jazz/

[QUOTE]Dante Exum played a solid game. He has linked a few good games together. He didn

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/16/way-too-early-utah-jazz-playoff-prognosis/

[QUOTE] I think there are few people left who actually doubt the Jazz

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http://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/244305/Under-The-Radar-2017-NBA-Free-Agents

No Ingles, Withey or Mack? :confusedshrug:

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huge game for Blomoboy finally. Wallace with his worst game. Scouting report must be out on him?

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Tim MacMahon: A source says Chandler Parsons is not expected to play Sunday against the Jazz despite being upgraded to questionable on the Grizzlies

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4723142-155/utah-jazz-shelvin-mack-plays-a


"I think early on this season I was trying to figure out my role," Mack said

I expected more after the way he played last year but lately he seems to be putting it together more consistently.


He also doesn't know if he will even be in a Jazz uniform next season, as he will become an unrestricted free agent at season's end.

hard to imagine if Hill is back but his relationship with Hayward might keep him around somehow. Someone will give him a lot of money to be their back-up though. He may even be gone by the trade deadline if Exum ever puts it together.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4723032-155/utah-jazz-hood-hayward-enjoy-giving

You pull one of them early to stagger their minutes. Makes more sense just to bring Hood off the bench. There's only so many balls to go around especially once Favors and Hill are 100% and they need to get the ball to Rudy more too

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http://saltcityhoops.com/prospect-watch-bolomboy-dominates-in-stars-blowout-win/

[QUOTE]Wallace has a huge 6

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/17/utah-jazz-beat-d-will-can-get-off-back-now/

[QUOTE]Every time D-Will touched the ball on Friday, the crowd at Vivint Arena booed him vociferously. Since his departure from the Jazz in 2011, this has been the modus operandi for fans in Salt Lake. And while I fully endorse the people

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/18/utah-jazz-notes-hood-shimmy-bolomboys-solid-play/

[QUOTE]That fun little shimmy took Jazz Nation by storm and has now been officially coined the

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David Locke: Quin Snyder:

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Tim MacMahon: Grizzlies SF James Ennis will play Sunday against the Jazz after missing the last 14 games due to a strained calf.

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http://www.espn.in/blog/nba/post/_/id/27460/best-nba-big-man-rudy-gobert-right-now-i-think-its-me

[QUOTE]

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669566/Jazz-notes-George-Hill-day-to-day-Try-days-to-days.html

[QUOTE]In recent days, Hill

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669563/Jazz-win-defensive-slugfest-with-Grizzlies-82-73.html

[QUOTE]It might not have been appeasing to the eye, but the victory was quite satisfying for the Jazz for a multitude of reasons.

OK, go ahead and call it an ugly win.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4728585-155/jazz-notes-utah-shooting-and-making


They are making 36.8 percent of their threes, which is seventh in the league. Last season, they made 35.5 percent from beyond the arc.

would be even better if one of their best shooters from last year was playing instead of one of their worst. :facepalm


And without Favors, the Jazz have gone much of the season with three-wing alignments and a point guard on the floor around Gobert.

usually Diaw or Lyles is on the game with Gobert or Withey or Favors. Have yet to play Hayward at the 4 I believe for some reason.


Burks, recovering from ankle surgery, even dunked at the conclusion of his workout.

:cheers:

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/12/18/emptying-the-noggin-jazz-show-toughness-against-gritty-grizz/

[QUOTE] It is going to be interesting to see if Lyles and Exum get minutes as the season goes on. Young players traditionally don

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42622269&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-grizzlies


And Derrick Favors' four blocks in only 14 minutes of play was a big factor in stifling Zach Randolph.

thought Zach got the best of him actually


Here's the thing: that's incredibly dangerous for Hayward, who's prone and up in the air with no real way to control how he lands. Here, Hayward gets his hands down to save him from crashing to the ground, but it easily could have been a lot worse.

Hayward wasn't happy. That's when a tough guy like Booker is missed. He would have said something about it!

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[QUOTE]Rowan Kavner: Confirmed Blake Griffin will have arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies from rt knee, as previously reported. Expected out 3-6 wks.

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http://www.espn.in/blog/nba/post/_/id/27460/best-nba-big-man-rudy-gobert-right-now-i-think-its-me



I really haven't noticed a big difference there. He was a big part of the offense the past two years with his screens.
I'm glad to hear Hill is finally making some sort of progress, he's bound to have a healthy streak soon as the Law of Averages demands it. And yeah I wouldn't consider Alec to be that important anymore. I WANT him to come back and be a huge contributor, but I don't think he'll be that effective or get enough minutes to do so whereas George and Derrick will.

Dope game though, Jazz showed the Grizzlies they can play the grind game better than they can

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Alec has put up a similar amount of points as Favors and Hill in the past. You're writing him off too soon

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Alec has put up a similar amount of points as Favors and Hill in the past. You're writing him off too soon
I probably am, I want him to do good but I really just don't have faith in him at this point. Once injury prone it's hard to get out of that cycle, and Alec has now gone 3 straight seasons dealing with major injuries. Even if he plays good when he gets back, how long are we going to have him for?
Dwyane Wade said Alec Burks was the most underrated player in the league, that Burks played like him, which is a bit of the issue because both are reckless drivers which leads to more injuries. If Alec can transform into a spot-up shooter who seldom drives, then he might have a chance. We'll see in February when he actually comes back

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I probably am, I want him to do good but I really just don't have faith in him at this point. Once injury prone it's hard to get out of that cycle, and Alec has now gone 3 straight seasons dealing with major injuries. Even if he plays good when he gets back, how long are we going to have him for?
Dwyane Wade said Alec Burks was the most underrated player in the league, that Burks played like him, which is a bit of the issue because both are reckless drivers which leads to more injuries. If Alec can transform into a spot-up shooter who seldom drives, then he might have a chance. We'll see in February when he actually comes back

The first injury he'd played with since college and the Jazz knew when they drafted him he would have to have surgery on it eventually.

Last years was unfortunate. Instead of an acrobatic lay-up and a short fall to the ground like he usually took he went for a dunk I think because people questioned rather the other shot he'd made in the previous game was a dunk or not and he was trying to prove something.

The latest one didn't actually sound that serious. I think he's out now more because of the broken leg. I know someone said it takes a year to fully heal. He's getting close to that now. The Jazz are being cautious for the long term. So I'm not actually convinced he's injury prone yet despite the way he plays. If he was older it would be more worrisome. He's still young

He was one of their best shooters and playmakers and scorers and from the way he's talked he's going to change his game some because of the injuries but what he excels at is getting to the rim and drawing fouls. Not sure you can ask him to become a totally different player than that.

I thought they would be alright without him and he would eventually be traded because Lindsey didn't and I don't think would have drafted him because he's not known for spotting up or playing D. I though Hood and Johnson could fill the role as bench scorers but right now they could certainly use his 15 a game off the bench and his ability to draw fouls. Mack is their 6th man now and he might not even be playing when Hill gets back!

He's certainly one of my favorite players to watch and I hope he can make it back and have a nice career still rather it's in Utah or not.

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[QUOTE]Speaking of the Kings, there is a growing rift brewing between Arron Afflalo and the coaching staff. He is also growing unhappy with his role in Sacramento, and there is a belief he has joined a few other Kings players in asking for a trade. Afflalo became trade eligible on December 15, so it

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Jazz fan denies Mark Cuban’s high-five with a dab – via USA Today Sports

this means what?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4731870-155/utah-jazz-headed-for-true-test


The Jazz probably won't have George Hill and certainly won't have Alec Burks against Golden State, but they will have everyone else.

though they'd probably be better off with Withey than Favors at this stage


But out of 18 wins overall, only four of those victories are over teams with a .500 record or better.

a lot to prove yet

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669632/Morning-links-Jazz-move-up-power-rankings-bowls-ranked-former-BYU-WR-appreciates-gift.html


even though they're not getting much from starting point guard Dante Exum."

yet for some reason he continues to play :confusedshrug:

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42635746&nid=304&title=is-rudy-gobert-the-nbas-best-center


He ranks fourth on the Jazz behind Gordon Hayward, George HIll and Rodney Hood. When Derrick Favors returns to full strength, Gobert will drop to fifth.

Maybe not. He's been putting up 15 a game recently which would put him in Hood, Favors and pre-Jazz Hill territory. I still think Hood off the bench makes sense too which could hurt his average if it ever happens. Rudy needs more shots.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2016/12/20/14028996/utah-jazz-at-golden-state-warriors-injury-derrick-favors-george-hill-alec-burks-sacramento-kings

Better off with Withey right now anyway I'd say

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2016/12/20/14021600/espn-power-rankings-utah-jazz-statement-golden-state-warriors-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert

[QUOTE]Even older fans than that did get to see some awesome SF / C play in the pre-Stockton-to-Malone era with Adrian Dantley and Mark Eaton though (36.3 / 17.2 / 4.9 / 1.4 / 5.7) Aside from the blocks, despite the ridiculous pace (2nd in the NBA that year with 105.1 possessions per game), those numbers are comparable to what the team is currently getting from Hayward and Gobert. Dantley is a Hall of Famer, and Eaton was a two time Defensive Player of the Year. Both have their numbers retired by the team. That

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/19/utah-jazz-joel-bolomboy-returning-seasons-longest-d-league-assignment/


Stars play tonite but I guess with Favors out you need him at the end of the bench just in case

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[QUOTE]Shams Charania: Vertical Sources: NBA, NBPA project salary cap to rise to $120M in 2020, with $143M tax threshold. Up from $94.1M in 2016, $103M in 2017.

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[QUOTE]Chris Haynes: Washington, New Orleans among teams reached out to Denver to gauge availability of Will Barton, league sources tell ESPN. Exploratory now.

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4736084-155/jazz-shootaround-george-hill-closing-in


At the same time, the Jazz are anxious to see what the team looks like whole. And with Hill back, shooting guard Alec Burks becomes the last missing piece.

Hill is not running. Favors sucks and Hood is sick yet again. Let's not get ahead of ourselves!


Favors has gotten steadily better since his return. He blocked four shots in Sunday's win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Randolph made him look silly I thought :rolleyes:

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4736465-155/utah-jazz-nothing-goes-right-for


The Warriors proved emphatically on Tuesday night that the Jazz need complete health if they have any hope of making the next step.

Not really. Was only the 2nd quarter where they got blown out. If anyone other than Gobert shows up like their superstar Hayward perhaps it may have been a ball game.


Dante Exum played poorly at the point guard spot.

What's new? Neto played well. He actually looks like he belongs on the floor unlike Dante. Dante looked good hitting those 3's at the end when their was no pressure. Send him down to the D-league where he can do that and get his game together. Makes too much sense.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4736518-155/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-changes-tune


In what may have been the best performance of his career, Gobert scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and held Marc Gasol to 4 of 22 shooting from the field.

I thought he may have been at his best last night actually though McGee and Pachulia aren't Gasol.


"I feel confident," Gobert said. "I feel confidence in myself, confidence in my team and confidence in the work I put in over the summer.

I always thought that his offensive game would click once he got the confidence. I thought he would do this last year.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669703/Jazz-get-blown-out-by-Warriors-104-74.html


George Hill, Hayward, Derrick Favors and Hood all missed that one.

The one constant with Utah...excuses. :facepalm

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669702/Jazz-notes-Utah-might-get-some-All-Star-votes-2-from-some-familiar-sources.html

[QUOTE]The league announced this week that players and a select group of media members will help fans determine All-Star starters. Fans, who

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42646987&nid=304&title=curry-warriors-warm-up-and-thump-utah-jazz-104-74


"I'm kind of upset he only gets $5,000 for that shot. That's a tough shot to make," KD said.

kick down than big spender!

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42647325&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-warriors


In other words, his slump isn't much of one. Really, it was just a bad game tonight. The Jazz don't win without his very good play Sunday, for example.

I'd say it is, Might have made it a ball game last night if he shows up. I don't think Hill let's it get out of hand like that.


Hayward missed all six of his threes.

He's streaky and shouldn't be settling for that. Needs to be more aggressive.


When things aren't going right, the young players, guys like Dante Exum, Trey Lyles, and even Rodney Hood are looking to Hayward for guidance on what to tweak, what to change. They're looking for a statement.

He's not the leader that Hill is simply put.


That's the second time they've tried that this season; last time, it was outscored by nine points in three minutes. It's one of those ideas that sounds good in theory ("Hey, just put your best players on the floor!"), but it is really, really hard to do when there's a quick player in the game for the opposition.

and as we saw last year after they got Mack. They are generally better with a pg

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42642695&nid=304&title=favors-and-hill-injury-updates-warriors-problems-and-more-from-shootaround


Managing the floor space available and defending pick and rolls is a big part of what he'll be asked to do in the NBA. The Jazz think that he has the agility required to defend, but just doesn't have the precision yet.

needs to get bigger

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/20/as-injury-bug-hits-other-teams-utah-jazz-have-big-opportunity/

[QUOTE] it

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Wallace had a strong finish last night to put up a decent game for the Stars

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2016/12/21/emptying-the-noggin-jazz-blown-out-by-vastly-superior-warriors/


Rodney Hood signaled to the Jazz bench that something was wrong, and from that point on the Jazz were without three starters against a completely loaded Golden State Warriors team. There is no chance.

not when your supposed superstar dpesn't even show up. Replace him with Hill and my case is they are fighting at the very least.


The Jazz had two points in the midrange all night.


they don't want points there though :confusedshrug:

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http://saltcityhoops.com/prospect-watch-stars-fall-at-home-to-spurs-103-92/

[QUOTE]As I have mentioned my concern with Paige is that he plays off the ball too much for someone who is 6-0. I don

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/21/utah-jazz-embarassed-steph-curry-golden-state-warriors/


Meanwhile, Dante Exum narrowly avoided a historically bad box score.

Before a couple of late threes, he was on pace to become just the 53rd player since 1983 to put up a 0/0/0 line in 20-plus minutes of play.

:rant


Can we say All-Star?

I can but a month or so ago you didn't even have him or Hill in you big 3 for the Jazz! :roll:

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http://purpleandblues.com/2016/12/21/utah-jazz-vs-sacramento-kings-keys-game-2/

[QUOTE]Rudy has been on a tear lately and though he had a bit of a down game last night (but honestly, who didn

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No answer for Lawson. Got to think Hill would have been able to slow him down. I'm sure the excuse will be Exum not playing though. They were trying to say Hood could have won the game now that he's had one game winner in his whole life. Hayward missed a lay-up not surprisingly.

Gobert outplayed the best center in the world yet again though...:bowdown:

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4736768-155/nba-kings-ty-lawson-gives-flashback


The Kings putting DeMarcus Cousins at the center spot helped open space for Lawson and the other Sacramento guards to drive to the basket. With Cousins occupying Jazz center Rudy Gobert on the perimeter, the rim protection wasn't always there when Lawson got to the basket.

The lead disappeared with Cousins sitting on the bench to no one's surprise. The guy is a loser! Rudy dominated him yet again.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4736737-155/jazz-notes-jazz-kings-both-try


A lot of them are double [technical fouls] where, like I said, two guys get tangled up and when you look at it again, it wasn't a big deal."


He complains and scowls on every single play yet he's one of the top guys at getting to the line. What exactly is he complaining about?


"You're playing against the best team in the league, so what else is there to talk about?" the coach said, when asked what his message was to his players.

I'd love to know why your supposedly best player completely shrank and disappeared and only Rudy even showed up to play?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4736469-155/utah-jazz-squander-20-point-lead-fall


Quin Snyder has a degree in philosophy, an M.B.A. and a juris doctorate.

still has a lot to learn about head coaching in the NBA


"It's a shot I hit all the time," he said, "and it just rolled across the rim."

yet no one is surprised you missed it in the clutch :banghead:

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669758/Jazz-notes-Utah-tries-to-rebound-from-lopsided-loss-to-Warriors.html

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=42657586&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-kings


Dante Exum sat out of tonight's game with left knee tendonitis). I would have taken that all day, had that been offered pregame.

me too. Now if we can keep him on the bench or the D-league! :applause:


But Joe Ingles going 2-7 from three is surprising at this point. Joe Johnson shot just 2-7 overall too. Favors 2-6 is below his usual standards, etc. Mack missed his two fourth quarter shots. And of course, Hayward missed his fadeaway layup with six seconds.

Nothing there is surprising. Ingles like everyone is going to have an off night. Hayward missing in the clutch? Favors and Johnson sucking? Surprised? :facepalm


Neto is struggling in limited minutes

yet actually looks like an NBA player unlike the guy that usually plays. Neto was working hard on Lawson anyway. I thought they should have left him in at the end


I think a lot of those problems are shot selection related: when he catches the ball on the perimeter, he's making the wrong decision on whether or not to shoot or drive.

His biggest problem is that he almost always shoots no matter where it's from. He needs to go to the D-league and learn to play well with others. Burks learned so can he