2016-17 regular season!

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Hayward does have trouble showing up for big games. Bulls, Thunder, and Grizzlies to name a few.
Also these people seem to forget that Dante Exum can't defend anybody anymore. It's perplexing because I've seen his speed and he is faster than most players in the league, but on defense he just can't stay with anybody

yeah he looks fast but maybe his lateral quickness isn't there which is what I said might be the case when everyone was automatically putting him into a big role behind Hill despite the way Mack and Neto played last year.

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Rick Bonnell: Miles Plumlee was at @Charlotte Hornets practice today, but could not participate because trade is still pending physicals.

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Bolomboy with a pretty good game. Leads thje league in rebounding. Maybe he deserves a look? Wallace off the bench with maybe his best game yet.

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The Charlotte Hornets announced today that guard Ramon Sessions has been diagnosed with a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee. Sessions will be listed as out for tomorrow

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The NBA has lowered its salary cap projections for the next two seasons. In a January memo attained by Basketball Insiders, the league informed teams that the 2017-18 cap is expected to be $102 million with a luxury tax threshold of $122 million. For 2018-19, the NBA estimates a cap of $103 million with the tax line at $125 million.

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no Ty Wallace tonight for some reason. Bolomboy with a T for a stare down

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4900476-155/utah-jazz-notes-derrick-favors-set

Not sure if this is good news or not anymore.


Favors has started most of the time at the power forward slot, and served as Utah's backup center when Rudy Gobert needs a rest.

I'd bring him off the bench as Rudy's back-up. Maybe some minutes together depending on the match-ups and Favors play.


Hornets All-Star guard Kemba Walker didn't practice with the team on Friday in Salt Lake City due to illness and is listed as questionable for Saturday. Walker has been Charlotte's best offensive player by a wide margin this season. He scored 21 points in a November win over the Jazz at Charlotte. Last season, Walker scored 52 points in a win against the Jazz.

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43072717&nid=304&title=what-to-expect-from-the-jazz-at-the-trade-deadline


Hill and his representation prefer to get to free agency,

makes sense but if he doesn't start playing better the Jazz may not want to pay him anyway or he may be wishing they would


Favors' injury situation means the Jazz don't really want to extend Favors to years after 2018 until they know he's going to be healthy beyond that.

If he came back after the all-star break looking like his old self they might because it would be better to do now than later but they may have already decided that they will need to move on from him eventually anyway with Rudy's dominance down low


Taking on long-term salary now doesn't make sense, even with the room they have in the short term.

Makes sense if it's the right players and their contracts are tradable. You will have a year to move salaries if you have to. With Hill's recent play I'm not sure you don't let him go though after giving up a lottery the Jazz probably won't do that and lose face.


I think it's likely that the Jazz make a trade this deadline, but I think the most plausible option is that it's a small deal designed to take advantage of their temporary salary cap space.

The fact that they have 13 million plus could make it a big deal or a few small deals


But teams have figured out a strategy to guard him effectively: don't. With Diaw on the floor, teams can just sink off of him to help with other actions, ruining the Jazz's spacing. A lot of teams haven't done this because game planning is limited in the regular season, but in the playoffs, they'll take advantage.

Spacing is the main reason he's playing and not Withey I'd imagine. Withey can at least hit a mid range shot.


It'd probably be best for the Jazz if they had a reliable power forward who could both defend and space the floor for Rudy Gobert pick and rolls, though the number of players who can do that are limited. Serge Ibaka might be available. Wilson Chandler's not a traditional power forward, but has indicated he's not happy with his role.

Maybe Chandler wouldn't mind if it was for one of the top teams in the league? He's be playing a lot with Hayward and/or Ingles where he wouldn't necessarily have to guard the 4 depending on the match-up. I'd do Ibaka for the right price even with no guarantee you can sign him in the off-season.


The Jazz also have to consider their likely playoff matchups. It looks likely that they'll play either the Clippers, Grizzlies, or Thunder in the first round, and all of those teams like to play with two big, strong bigs who could feast on smaller power forwards. Favors is a nice option there.

Favors from the last two years is. Favors now should be on the bench watching the fun


In the end, I think it's most likely that the Jazz address their long-term power forward situation in the offseason, including maybe in the draft.

Already have Lyles and Bolomboy though with 6 picks and a new CBA that allows two extra roster spots and 4 D-league assignments at a time I imagine they could pick someone for every position. I think they should give Bolomboy a shot before the deadline and see what he can do. He's rebound and play with energy like Booker anyway.


Last year, the Jazz acquired Mack at the deadline. That deal was actually essentially discussed and agreed to a couple of weeks before the deadline, contingent on what other moves the Jazz and Hawks did. If the Hawks traded away Jeff Teague at the deadline, or the Jazz were able to acquire Teague or Hill in bigger deals, than the Mack move wouldn't have happened. But since those moves didn't happen at the deadline, the Hawks and Jazz went to their plan B with Mack.

Hill would have gotten them to the playoffs


There's also some sense in not making any major moves, because the Jazz still don't really know how good the team will be when healthy.

From what I've seen they still need a few guys minimum even if healthy


Alec Burks has come back and is playing major minutes, but hasn't really been himself in terms of finishing around the rim.

He looks fine. Favors is the biggest worry and than Hill and Hood.


There's real statistical evidence that continuity, in both players and coaching staff, is of long-term benefit.

Yes there is but right now you don't have the right pieces and this year is different than any other year before with 1/3 of the teams with cap space. It will be a trade deadline like we've never seen. After the moves the Jazz made in the off-season, their needs and their cap space I can't see them not being very active. Now is the time to strike. Next year you may not have the money to put a team together like you can right now. They are close to the top teams and you don't know what will happen between now and June so you have to go all all in.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7feb0217/

[QUOTE]Even if the Jazz extend no one, waive all the non-guaranteed guys, and renounce rights to all free agents but Gordon Hayward, George Hill and Joe Ingles, they

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2017/2/3/14503672/espn-nba-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-rodney-hood-dante-exum-25-under-25

Rudy is a top 25 player period.

Hood won't get a lot better. He's a 6th man in my mind. Hopefully the Jazz figure that out soon!


The ESPN Insiders did give a few votes to some other Jazzmen, so I guess this is the honorable mentions: Enes Kanter, and Dante Exum. I think that the Jazz have a great mix of youth and experience now and if they can stay healthy, are going to be lined up for their first trip to the NBA Playoffs in a long time.

As we just saw from the last article. Next year will be a much different team. A few guys getting paid with a bunch of cheap guys filling out the roster.

[QUOTE]I do like Gobert and Hood. But I do hope to see Exum ascend in the next few years though. He could be a piece that really helps put the Jazz out of the

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http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2017/2/3/14499802/utah-jazz-small-ball-derrick-favors-boris-diaw-trey-lyles-joel-bolomboy


So it turns out that the PF committee chairman is Trey Lyles, occupying 40% of all PF minutes (956 minutes).

That's a huge problem! He's been the worst of them by far in my mind and needs to go to the D-league and learn to play with a team. Diaw has had a couple nice stretches anyway and Favors isn't horrible he just seems that way because he's not near the player he was.


And of course, Bolomboy is getting a few garbage minutes.

He deserves a shot. I still think he looks too small but he's getting it done with the Stars and can hit the 3 which seems to be the main criteria with the coach after D which in Lyles case anyway doesn't apply I guess


Rebounding is not as much of a problem, because Rudy is really good at that and can make up for the poor numbers of Diaw and Lyles.

The wings and Hill rebound too.


It is also clear that Rudy being off the floor and Lyles being on the floor is usually going to be a problem or a disaster.

Yet he plays the most! The Jazz have to know this too


Rudy and Favors have been less effective on the offensive end; the spacing issues are real.

Which tells me they need to look to move Favors because he is hitting shots outside as much or more as last year.

Favors/Lyles is horrible and so is Withey/Lyles though most of that was early in the year. A healthy Favors maybe makes up some of that but considering he is mostly playing center now it seems like a big issue to me

Gobert or Withey with a wing is their best line-up not surprisingly and they haven't really used Hayward there. They need to go Rudy or Withey with 2 to 4 wings.

[QUOTE]I

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/03/substance-kevin-love-utah-jazz-rumblings/

[QUOTE]In that scenario, the Cavs would get Carmelo Anthony and Utah

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http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=zlawa2q

throw in what picks and assets you need to make it work and maybe a 4th team which could make it even mre interesting. Lebron gets his buddy, a vet pg that they like and another player with rings. They do pay more luxury tax in the process but that was part of the deal getting Lebron back.

The Knicks go below the cap, get a starting SG to start building a team around with Porzingas. Another young guy in Neto with a partial guarantee that could have a chance to start by next season too and a former top two way big that is still young if he can just get healthy but only has one more year on his deal anyway if he doesn't ever return to form. Get a small exception maybe 2? Not sure how that works in a 3 team deal. Diaw is expiring. Joe Johnson only has one more year on his deal. Might look at buying them out?

Jazz get a starting all-star PF to stretch the floor, rebound and score on a great contract. A starting 3 and D vet sg with finals experience locked into a friendly deal as well. 3 other guys that could be in the mix for rotation minutes on good deals as well. get a small exception and one or two other bigger ones. Open up a roster spot for a buy out candidate or a FA like Chalmers. Stay below the cap while setting themselves up nicely for the off-season as well with Love and Lee already locked up as well as Thomas on long term deals. I imagine Liggins is a team option or partial guarantee. Holiday will get a big raise and will probably be gone unless he really impresses. They could be flipped to a 4th team? No reason not to send Lyles and Exum to the D-league now!

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Big game for Bolomboy. Give him a shot Jazz!

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/4/14508754/nba-allstar-2017-nba2k17-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-mark-eaton-mehmet-okur-walt-bellamy-evolution

[QUOTE]His most recent evolution puts him as a better player than Mark Eaton

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Rick Bonnell: Steve Clifford said this morning he would play Miles Plumlee tonight if he was cleared to play (he is). Plumlee hasn

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Great to see Dante play with some fire finally! Hill looks great too. Hopefully he's back.

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Let's hope Hill is back!

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Gross 3rd quarter and bailed out by a quality 2nd and 4th quarters. Shouldn't have even given up that lead though. Giving up 38 in a quarter to the Hornets, they should be ripped a new one for that.

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Should the Jazz consider starting Joe J at PF? It'd be worth a look. Johnson's been playing great the last two games, might be a sign of things to come

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Should the Jazz consider starting Joe J at PF? It'd be worth a look. Johnson's been playing great the last two games, might be a sign of things to come

I'd be open to it but I doubt it happens. They're saving him for the playoffs. Hopefully he'll earn his 22 million then! Favors and Hood need to stay on the bench though unless they show they deserve to start. I'd start Ingles at the 4 and maybe Alec even though he was off last night.

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2017/02/04/emptying-the-noggin-jazzs-win-makes-them-4th-in-the-west/
[QUOTE]
He is not at the point where it is fair to expect him to be a consistent player. He doesn

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43089969&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-hornets


That fourth-quarter lineup mentioned above has been excellent for the Jazz, especially with Johnson at the power forward. How good? That lineup has outscored opponents by 16 points per 100 possessions, with a 120.3 offensive rating in 260 minutes. That's probably the Jazz's best look, and I think Snyder knows it. He does, though, want to limit Johnson's minutes and save him for the playoffs.

saving it


Dante Exum found his stride tonight, especially in the first half. His line didn't end up that great (11 points on 5-12 shooting, adding three assists and a steal),

looks great to me. I'd take that every night off the bench from him. He wasn't as good in the 2nd half though


He's an underrated passer,

by who? He can pass. The problem has been that if he can't finish or hit an open shot the pass isn't going to be there.


"Once the minutes went down, it really gave me time to focus on what I did. It wasn't just getting up shots, it was working on finishes, running off screens. It did give me an opportunity to do more."

"At first it was hard," Exum says about his minutes going up and down, "but then the biggest thing I learned was that you have to be ready."

See there are ways to get better besides minutes on the floor. You can see him doing some of the things other guys on the team do too which is from watching and paying attention to guys that have been successful in the league.


Burks wasn't down on himself after the game. "I ain't 100 yet. Sky's the limit. Killer. Unguardable. Dunk contest snub." Burks is a weirdo, but he's a really fun weirdo.

That's the kind of confidence Exum needs to have and you don't get that from continually playing bad. That's why the D-league would be good in my mind. Would love to hear the explanation on why he hasn't played there.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/05/utah-jazz-may-found-answer-pf/

Let's not get ahead of ourselves! He's had a couple of good games. Diaw had a couple good stretches this year and nobody was writing articles about him being the savior. :confusedshrug:

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Bolomboy big game and Wallace with his first double double. 11 Rebounds!

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D-league than. They need consistency. Get the experience and confidence.
They really need to just stick him down there for a month or two and not even consider calling him back until his predetermined time is up. He needs consistent time in the D-League

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I think maybe even a short time could do him a lot of good if he could just go down there and dominate. I think a lot of it is just confidence. You could see see that last game as he made a nice play it just built on itself. But he does lack experience at any level so yes he does need to play and I disagree with those that think he should do that on the 4th seed rather he plays well or not.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4904178-155/utah-jazz-finding-balance-between-favors


While it will not require surgery, Favors said, the rigors of the NBA probably will not allow him to be at 100 percent before the offseason.

Finally the truth! Hard to believe a bone contusion could be that bad. Is Diaw's still bothering him? Is that why he is up and down? Isn't that what Hood was diagnosed as too? Certainly bad news but maybe someone would trade for him knowing he's supposed to be alright in the off-season?

[QUOTE]Favors hasn't talked about his injury publicly, but the knee has been bothering him since the summer

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/05/get-weird-utah-jazz-should-sign-nate-robinson/

He came to mind when he went to the D-league. I'd say keep an eye on him and see how he looks in the D-league first. PF is still their biggest problem as you said yesterday before flipping back to pg today! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4909419-155/rudy-gobert-gives-atlanta-native-derrick

got to love Rudy! Nice game Favors. Time to bring you off the bench though if we can't expect it every night

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43108172&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-hawks


They made only 38 percent of their three

take that every night no?


Our nightly power forward watch continues with Derrick Favors, who had his first 20-point, 10-rebound game since March of 2016. Probably not coincidentally, that's also just about the last time Favors felt healthy: he's had a litany of back and knee issues since April of last season

He looked healthy in the first pre-season game to me. Also a couple of weeks ago he was diving to the hoop like he used to. He needs to come off the bench if he can't do it nightly though.


I've heard a few people say that one of Favors' problems this season is that he had lost the effectiveness on his mid-range jumper. That's not actually the case.

He sucked last year after he came back from injury and I thought two years ago he had it going best out there. Last year he had the post game. Now he does very little inside.


"He has to bring it next game," Gobert told The Salt Lake Tribune. "He has to bring it every game now."

He just said he won't be 100% all year. Harpring was saying the same stuff. Didn't they get the memo?

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865672750/Morning-links-Jazz-are-78-in-power-rankings-Goberts-game-analyzed-Stars-fall-short-despite.html


Gaines Triple-double not enough in Stars' loss to Los Angeles

No mention of the other guy that is Jazz property yet again. Wallace was out with a bone contusion. Not sure if that is why he has been coming off the bench and missed another game recently. Be nice to know since he's an actual Jazz guy not just a Star.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865672746/Utah-Jazz-notes-Derrick-Favors-not-fazed-by-Rudy-Goberts-mocking-tweet.html

[QUOTE]Gobert hinted that he might

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http://www.slcdunk.com/schedules/2017/2/6/14527170/nba-playoffs-2017-schedule-utah-jazz-road-team-golden-state-warriors-portland-trailblazers

I think they've been good on the road for a couple years. They can certainly take it to another level but dominating at home is more important!

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2017/2/6/14526484/utah-jazz-vs-atlanta-hawks-game-preview-overtone-paul-millsap-rudy-gobert-derrick-favors

Still wondering where all this love for Paul was when the fans were pushing him out of town so lesser players could play?

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http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2017/2/6/11371748/the-downbeat-2030-the-smell-the-roses-edition-dante-exum-joe-ingles

[QUOTE]I remember his first season here with Quin Snyder and Ingles would get pulled from the game quickly and Snyder would voice his displeasure and not let Joe sit down until he was done.

I don

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http://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2017/2/6/14521108/nba-all-star-2017-utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-apotheosis

[QUOTE]he

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[QUOTE]The Kings have been active in the trade market looking for other deals, and there is a growing sense that the Kings could move guard Darren Collison and possibly big man Kosta Koufos before the deadline.

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[QUOTE]Chris Mannix: DeMarcus Cousins has been suspended one game for picking up his 16th technical foul. Will sit out Wednesday nights game against Boston.

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[url]http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4914467-155/utah-jazz-notes-dant

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https://pickandroll.com.au/aussies-in-nba-joe-ingles-utah-jazz-leadership-dante-exum/

[QUOTE] The five-man unit consisting of Ingles and Utah

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/7/14351428/utah-jazz-joe-ingles-rodney-hood-alec-burks-starting

[QUOTE]I don

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/7/14543254/utah-jazz-the-downbeat-gordon-hayward-atlanta-hawks-mcdonalds-chicken-nuggets-la-clippers


Seeing as the Utah Jazz don’t have any big needs and their roster is full of young talent

They need bigs. Maybe Lyles and/or Bolomboy will be the answer but the jury is still out. They need a pg. Maybe Exum/Neto/Wallace is the answer but the jury is still out. Neto will probably never be given the chance because of their obsession with length though. Jerry would have loved his heart. They need wings. Maybe Burks/Hood/Exum/Wallace is the answer but Burks still has to show it over time/ Hood will have to be paid soon. Best available player if they keep their picks.


Utah is in a position to select projects who are two years away from being two years away and either plugging them into the D-League right away or letting them develop internationally. With the advent of two way contracts in the D-League next year teams will have a roster of 17 players. This should allow Utah to bring over young assets and develop them as their current salary maxed team—hello Hill, Hayward, Gobert—is able to continue to win on the court.

Still better off stashing guys overseas if they aren't going to be ready to help the Jazz if injuries dictate it. Bolomboy hasn't been given a shot despite playing great in the D-league but I still think physically he wasn't ready and should have been stashed overseas or in the D-league like Wallace who also doesn't look ready physically and Paige who was a wasted pick by inviting him to training camp. Still don't get that one! There will be other guys to use those 4 D-league spots on if your picks and Wallace aren't ready for them. The Spurs have a much larger roster than everybody because of all the talent they have stashed. Would be nice to have Hanlan instead of Diaw too!


The Utah Jazz could also send those picks away for players who can contribute now, but it’s hard to see how they can bring in that much salary while at the same time affording George Hill and Gordon Hayward going forward.

Rookie contracts will be doubled under the new CBA so they may be better off trading them away for future picks

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/07/utah-jazz-need-derrick-favors-realize-potential/

They need to forget about him. He said he won't be 100% so quit hoping for it. If he ends up giving more than he has great but don't expect it.

[QUOTE]In turn, they

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/07/utah-jazz-at-new-orleans-pelicans-keys-to-the-game/2/

[QUOTE]Key Match-up

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/07/utah-jazz-at-new-orleans-pelicans-keys-to-the-game/2/



Favors may be matched up with him but I believe he is starting at center at the moment
Dang bro, you were up at 4 in the morning? Crazy.
Favors though, I believe last game was the exception rather than a newly established rule. He played good last game but still didn't look to have the same pop as before. A game against Anthony Davis will be a good test to see if he truly is coming back. We've both read though that Favors likely won't be healthy at all this season, so I guess we're hoping he can become a 14/7 guy by year's end

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Yeah I don't sleep much! :sleeping

I'm not expecting much from him. Anything more than being a decent back-up to Rudy will be a bonus from the reports that come from Favors himself.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2017/2/8/14545162/nba-playoffs-2017-utah-jazz-houston-rockets-oklahoma-city-thunder-los-angeles-clippers

[QUOTE]So let

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/08/available-free-agents-the-utah-jazz-should-consider/


Both Shelvin Mack and Raul Neto have apparently worked themselves out of the rotation and given that the Jazz have four point guards at the moment, it would seem quite logical that one of them could be cut to add the required space if the situation so called for it, especially if it were in a move that would make Utah even better.

Neto is cheap next year and on a partial guarantee so I doubt they just cut him. Maybe a trade.

Chalmers could be good but he's coming off an injury so who knows? They may want to consider a free agent workout like the Cavs had.

See what Nate does in the D-league first. Maybe Sundiata Gaines since he knows the system?

Jack isn't the best fit.

Always liked Landry but he doesn't hit the 3 so they won't want him.

Same with Sanders. Is he as good as Withey?

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From Locke:


Dante Exum and Alec Burks combined tonight as a bench back court that added a spice and tempo to the Jazz offense. They both pushed and ran off misses and got the Jazz early opportunites.

There was one play in particular where the speed of those two was especially exciting. So many possibilities if Exum can ever put it all together.


Dante Exum had a really solid game tonight. He had 7 first quarter points and then added another 4 points to finish with 11 points, 3 rebound, 5 assists.

Mostly the first quarter. He needs to be able to do it for a whole game game after game.


Davis was never engaged and never a factor.

Looked like he wanted no part of Rudy. Pretty much like Hayward against the Warriors. All-stars? Rudy has out-played them all! :bowdown:

His block on Rudy at the top of his shot was impressive. Not sure anyone else in the world could have done that.


Joe Johnson was brilliant tonight. He has been really great in 3 of the last 4 games.

I thought he was good in the other one too. His shot was off but he was getting assists. Hopefully he can keep it up!


The Jazz might be really really good

Got a chance. Get it done Lindsey!

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43128680&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-pelicans


"For a guy nicknamed iso-Joe, he sure is a good passer."

Yes he is. Great at finding guys out of double teams.


it says a lot that Hayward was both able to catch this errant pass from Dante Exum and had the strength to swing the ball crosscourt with a one hand pass. You don't make this pass unless you're very confident and looking to make the pass right away.

Yeah it was nice. There was another play where I noticed he must have knew where the ball was going before it even came to him. Great to see him with that kind of court sense.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4919166-155/slc-stars-fall-to-d-fenders-for


Salt Lake City was led by Jermaine Taylor and Marcus Paige who both finished with 23 points. Taylor has now scored 20-plus points in four of the last seven contests, averaging 20.6 ppg.

Taylor and Sundiata could be vets to look at for the end of the bench if they open up some roster spaces. They know the system.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4920853-155/jazz-notes-blowout-victory-gives-starters


For Snyder and his staff, the conversations about when to pull the plug on his starters carried on throughout the second half. But even with his team cruising, the coach was reluctant to go away from his regular rotations too early.

"It was something we were talking about, thinking about during the game," Snyder said. "We're a team that's blown a 20-point lead, right?"

In the end, Snyder said he felt confident with his bench, which contributed 64 points in the victory and felt good about the minute totals for his stars.

"I don't know if two or three minutes is going to make all the difference in the world tomorrow," he said, "but it is something we wanted to be conscious of and we got guys out."

It's more about a guy not getting hurt. Hood got injured at the end of the game. Last night was probably the quickest hook but he's got to get better at that.

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https://twitter.com/UtahJazzPR/status/829538186351108096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw


And last time the @utahjazz scored 120+ points in back-to-back games on the road was 12/30/83-1/3/84 (courtesy of @EliasSports)

Their first playoff season. :applause: :applause:

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4924308-155/live-blog-george-hill-to-sit

just when he started to look good again too. :rant

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7feb0917/

Let's not get carried away on Dante! His play is encouraging but I'm still not blown away by the guy myself.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7feb0917/

[QUOTE]With Rudy locked up and a likely extension for Hayward on the horizon, how much can we pay Hill without jeopardizing the long-term outlook of the core? Rodney Hood, Dante Exum, Derrick Favors, and Trey Lyles aren

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[QUOTE]According to league sources, there

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[QUOTE]Earl K. Sneed: Rick Carlisle says there are elements of Yogi Ferrell

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Still waiting for the all-star to carry the team to a win like Barnes did down the stretch.

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2017/02/09/emptying-the-noggin-jazz-blow-21-point-lead-to-dallas-and-lose-in-ot/


The Jazz continued that incredible offense into the 3rd quarter to take the 21 point lead. At one point the Jazz threw three straight lobs to the rim. They were having a blast and rolling. Then they lost momenteum and could neber get it back

after beating Cleveland in the finals you can get cocky


Shelvin never got in a rhythm either, going 1 for 4 but he did have 7 assists.

sounds like a pretty good rhythm to me. how many 7 assists games has anyone on the Jazz had since Deron was jettisoned? Where was Neto. Exum needs to go to the D-league!

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43139590&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-mavericks


Maybe the biggest lasting impact here was that Gobert fouled out, and the Mavs had their way with the Jazz in overtime.

just hope he doesn't get hurt. They suck without him


Exum has an excuse for being careless: he's young and inexperienced.

So are the coach and the GM apparently. Why is Exum playing?


Diaw was very overmatched on the other end. He was mostly playing because Snyder ran out of players he trusts

yet Withey was there to do his best Gobert impression if he'd wanted him.


Dante Exum got the start, and struggled.

that was the first mistake. He'd been playing decent off the bench. Why not leave him in that role and let someone with experience like Mack or Neto start?


Shelvin Mack played 25 minutes, and did a better job of facilitation than Exum did, but went only 1-4 and fouled five times. He didn't have any turnovers, which is good, and did pick up seven assists and five rebounds, and two steals. I get why he got the majority of minutes at the PG spot, but also, he wasn't particularly impressive.

I'll take that line every night. They shouldn't need him scoring.


Quick storytime: Remember the Jazz's other really bad comeback loss this season, when they lost an 18-point lead to the Kings? Hill was inactive in that game too.

After that game, when the media came into the locker room, Hill was talking with Hayward about the importance of ending up with wins in games like that. Hill told Hayward that these were the kinds of losses that you regret at the end of the season, because one win or loss will probably make a difference in seeding. Hayward nodded and said he understood.

He may have understood but I've yet to see that all-star mentality from him. Barnes had it at the end for Dallas.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4925148-155/utah-jazz-george-hill-sits-out


"It's the same toe he hurt earlier in the year," Snyder said of the injury that kept Hill sidelined for nearly a month earlier this season. "Just want to get him [healthy]."

the way he's been playing in the past few games I thought maybe he was about over it. Hopefully the all-star game will do it? He is their 1st or 2nd most important player as we saw again last night.


Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood missed his fourth game with a sprained lateral collateral ligament and bone bruise in his right knee. He will be reevaluated this week to determine his timeline for returning to action.

I'd imagine he is out until after the break.

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Bobby Karalla: Carlisle on how tough Utah is:

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

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673128/Hate-the-dentist-Try-playing-the-Utah-Jazz.html


Hill is expected to play Saturday night when the Jazz host the Boston Celtics.

:rockon: :rockon:


The Jazz are now 15-11 on the road compared to 19-9 at home.

Have to start dominating at home again to take it to the next level

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4928443-155/utah-jazz-rising-star-trey-lyles

[QUOTE]Rudy Gobert joined the 500 blocked shots club Thursday and sits in ninth place all-time in franchise history.

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43141955&nid=304&title=how-good-are-the-jazz-when-everyone-is-available

Depends on the players. Need their best 3 players and they will win most nights. But will that be good enough in the playoffs? I doubt it. They need to upgrade the team with their cap space in the next few weeks.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/10/utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-top-10-mvp-rankings/

over Rudy? :coleman:

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[QUOTE]Toronto has had its eye on landing a power forward like Orlando

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Mark Murphy: IT on how he attacks shot blockers, like Rudy Gobert toinight:

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4930579-155/utah-jazz-blog-slowing-down-celtics

Crowder out! Go Hayward

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2017/2/11/14587834/utah-jazz-boston-celtics-jae-crowder-rudy-gobert-gordon-hayward-isaiah-thomas

[QUOTE]I

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2017/02/11/emptying-the-noggin-celtics-are-a-miserable-match-up-for-the-jazz/

[QUOTE]The Jazz found no answer for Boston

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43162096&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-celtics


they're the 8th-best offense in the league thanks to that floor spacing and shooting ability, so it's not as if the Jazz let a bad opponent score too many points against them.

not great defensively though so the Jazz should have hurt them there and they didn't


George Hill was relatively good, too, scoring 22 points on 7-16 shooting.

take that every night!


I hope Lyles is better than a 1-for-5 3-point shooter.

the fact that he's been allowed to come in the game and miss shot after shot is amazing to me! It would be one thing if he was hitting shots but he hasn't all year.


Exum can't drive to the basket with centers already in the paint.

as with Lyles it's on the coach for playing him at all


Hill grimaced putting on socks, and quite frankly, I'm surprised that he's able to fit his foot in shoes with how his foot is shaped. It says a lot about Hill's skill level as a player that he's contributing at this level with his movement limited to that extent.

Now we know why he hasn't looked the same. Recently he's played well though so either the toe is better or he's getting used to playing with it more. I'm guessing it won't be better until the off-season?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4930752-155/kragthorpe-good-news-for-jazz-celtics


"They have developed an identity, which we've tried to do as well," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said before the game. In this case, offense beat defense.

It's not something you can force. All of their bigs can shoots. None of the Jazz bigs can though they keep shooting! You got to roll with what you got or get players that do what you want. I understood the Diaw and Johnson pick-ups but they'd be better off with Withey rather he can shoot a 3 or not. How about trying Bolomboy? He's hitting 3's and blocking shots with the Stars?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4929075-155/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-out-of


Sources say the Jazz feel they dodged a potential bullet with both of Hood's MRIs. Because of that, management wants to make sure their shooting guard is 100 percent healthy before returning.

as bad as it looked the first time I can't believe they let him play and make it worse at less than 100%

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4930744-155/utah-jazz-haywards-31-points-not


Utah's normally reliable bench didn't score with consistency whenever Hayward and Hill left the floor.

They've inconsistent all year. Rudy, Hayward, Hill, Ingles and Hood before the flu are the only ones that have been consistent at all. Burks has mostly before last night. He's still coming back so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673211/Home-loss-to-Boston-doesnt-obscure-Utah-Jazzs-road-growth.html

They've played good on the road for the past two years. Need to start taking care of business at home. That's where the problem lies for some reason.

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2017/02/06/this-week-in-the-utah-jazz-6/

[QUOTE]Gordon Hayward on why the Jazz are winning more close games this year: I think experience. I think being in those situations a lot in the past where we

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The Kings attempted to recruit longtime team executive David Morway, who had previously been with the Milwaukee Bucks and now consults for the Utah Jazz, to serve as Divac

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The following is a medical update on Utah Jazz guard Rodney Hood, who has missed the last five games due to a right knee bone contusion as well as a Grade 1 lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain suffered in a win over Milwaukee on Feb. 1: Hood was re-examined last night by the Utah Jazz medical staff, the results of which show that the symptoms of his injury continue to improve. In order to allow the injury proper time to heal, he will continue to receive treatment and is expected to return to play following the NBA All-Star Break. Further updates will be provided when appropriate

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League sources say Danilo Gallinari is a prime Nugget to watch between now and the deadline. The Raptors and Clippers are among the teams said to be monitoring Gallinari’s availability, amid a growing belief that Denver is prepared to move him, given that the Nuggets anticipate that Gallinari will bypass the final season of his current contract (valued at $16.1 million) and join Millsap on the open market and don’t plan to spend big to retain the Italian. – via ESPN

He'd be interesting. Could start him at the 4 or Hayward at the 2.

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/12/the-utah-jazz-continue-to-struggle-without-rodney-hood/

They miss him because they aren't deep. They have depth on the wings but not at the other positions so they need their wings to play the 1 and 4

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[QUOTE]The Chicago Bulls are exploring the trade market in search of a first-round draft pick in exchange for either center Robin Lopez or forward Doug McDermott, league sources told Basketball Insiders. Chicago has its own 2017 first-round pick and is also owed Sacramento

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673255/Morning-links-Gordon-Hayward-ranked-a-top-10-MVP-candidate-RSL-assistant-inspired-Mets-ace.html


Ogden continued, "Utah ranks No. 3 in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions and No. 5 in the NBA in win percentage. The Jazz allow a team-worst 105.6 points per 100 possessions without Gobert on the court, however, which is a telling sign of just how valuable he is to team success."


another reason to play Withey

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[QUOTE]And according to Serbian newspaper

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43181663&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-clippers


Favors led the Jazz in scoring, but still only had 13 points, three rebounds, and one assist.

I thought he looked more like his old self again actually.


That's worrying, because the Jazz need to at least hang close on these matchups in order for the team to have a chance in what looks like the likely 4 vs. 5 playoff series this year.

Need to stop counting on Favors! He needs to come off the bench mostly at center until he proves otherwise


Trey Lyles has been playing his way out of the rotation recently with just horrific play on both ends of the floor. It used to be that his defense was a liability that could be counterbalanced by his offensive abilities, but right now, his offense is a net negative too.

He was 0-9 tonight in playing 13 minutes, and I suppose that I don't have to tell you that missing all of your shots is bad. But I'm more upset about his decision making on the floor: he's just not passing the ball ever, focused on getting points for himself.

Been like his all year outside a few moments! Send him to the D-league where he belongs and give Bolomboy a shot. That might wake Trey up?


I like that Lyles continued to take open 3-point looks while he was struggling

I realize you have to take open shots but that's one reason he shouldn't be playing. He doesn't make them very often. His gunning might be ok off the bench if he was hitting shots but he hasn't all year.

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[QUOTE]Deseret News: Greg Miller: It

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[QUOTE]League sources said yesterday they did not think Denver was done dealing and pegged both Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari as available.

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[QUOTE]On Tuesday, a general manager confirmed that the Lakers have, in fact, shopped Williams and seem likely to move him prior to the deadline.

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[QUOTE]Sources say that the Sacramento Kings have made a number of players available in trade talks, but Darren Collison in particular seems like he could be moved.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/13/14598766/the-downbeat-13-february-2017-2034-utah-jazz-jersey-ads


Utah is looking at a possible tax bill as soon as next season if Gordon Hayward gets maxed out and George Hill signs a deal starting in the $20 million range, which is plausible, and moving Favors could be one way to deal with that. So I think the Jazz have to be planning for scenarios where they explore a trade this summer, but I can't imagine that's Plan A at this point. There are too many questions about Boris Diaw's age and Trey Lyles' ability to step in as a starter.

Favors has to show he can play first. They might have to wait until the deadline next year. Hayward could opt in and they won't have to worry about it for another year. I think Bolomboy might be a better fit eventually than Lyles. Lyles might be a good gunner off the bench if he ever starts hitting shots again. Right now they need more guys that can play. Diaw will come off the books I imagine.

[QUOTE]The Jazz were last taxpayers in 2011 and lost a lot of money. In order to keep the core together, it

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-trades-and-deadline/2017/2/13/14559512/nba-trade-deadline-2017-utah-jazz-history-derrick-favors-jeff-hornacek

[QUOTE]I don

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-trades-and-deadline/2017/2/14/14613598/nba-trade-deadline-2017-denver-nuggets-utah-jazz-derrick-favors-danilo-gallinari-kenneth-faried


Well a core that is built around Rudy Gobert, Gordon Hayward, hopefully George Hill, and a few untouchables (Rodney Hood and Dante Exum still under rookie contracts) should be a Western Conference Playoff team.

Hood has a cheap deal but he will be eligible for an exension this summer and the Jazz aren't going to be able to afford him. He's available. Exum has one more year to prove himself he's available. Who fits around Rudy? That's the only thing you should be looking at.

[QUOTE]this is a Western Conference Finals team. And right now it

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/14/utah-jazz-which-players-on-the-trading-block-could-be-a-good-fit/

[QUOTE]However, according to multiple sources, Chandler is unhappy in his so-called

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Joe Freeman: Terry Stotts says Al-Farouq Aminu (left knee sprain) will not play tonight vs the Jazz.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2017/2/15/14628122/nba-free-agency-2017-utah-jazz-portland-trail-blazers-game-preview-overtone



As much as I hate to say it, Ingles may be our Allen Crabbe. Will Ingles get a $75 million offer sheet? Probably not, but you never know with the NBA.

He's unrestricted no? He should get paid more than Burks, Favors, Johnson and Diaw.


After they maneuver that, they have Favors to worry about next summer, among other things. To be clear,

Favors is likely gone even if he returns to form

[QUOTE]However, this group has yet to really put together an admirable resume against playoff teams. The last thing we want to do is cap ourselves out with a team that

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http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2017/2/15/14624260/nba-all-sthar-2017-utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-karl-malone-rudy-gobert-dante-exum-joel-embiid

[QUOTE]There are three full-time ball handlers on the World team already (Emmanuel Mudiay, Dante Exum, and Jamal Murray); however, and I

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/15/nba-trade-deadline-ranking-top-5-deals-utah-jazz-history/


5) J.Malone Joins K.Malone with the Jazz; June 25, 1990

He sucked. He was supposed to extend the D so Karl could work in the paint and his game was in the 10-12 foor range!

Horny should be #2

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/15/utah-jazz-dennis-lindsey-look-deal-trade-deadline/

[QUOTE]I still don

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Quin Snyder on the roster pre-deadline:

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[QUOTE]Adam Kauffman: Danny Ainge to @Toucherandrich:

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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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Overall, how are you enjoying Salt Lake City and connecting with the community? Gordon Hayward: Salt Lake City has been tremendous to me as a player and they probably have the most supportive fans in the NBA, whether we

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Aaron Falk: Gordon Hayward: being an all-star for the first time it

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[QUOTE]Aaron Falk: Demarcus Cousins on the best big men in the league: myself, AD, KAT, Marc Gasol and DeAndre Jordan

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[QUOTE]Austin Anderson: I have to ask. Did you choose not to play in the 3-point contest? Or were you not selected?

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If the NBA season were to end at the All-Star break, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green would be the favorite for his first Defensive Player of the Year award. After promising anonymity, ESPN polled 80 media members who have postseason awards voting privileges. Every NBA market is represented. The league selects 130 media members to vote for its official postseason awards.

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[QUOTE]Albert Nahmad: Gordon Hayward might be the best and most fun interview in the whole of the NBA right now, given his crazy possible options this summer

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[QUOTE]Nikola Jokic on Milos Teodosic: I definitely think he can play here [in the NBA]. He

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[QUOTE]Bleacher Report: Orlando Magic reportedly turned down a trade for DeMarcus Cousins earlier this season @verizon. Ric Bucher:

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[QUOTE]He focused on his footwork and operating offensively from the nail, a spot in the middle of the foul line. For footwork, he watched video of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

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[QUOTE]FTW: What

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[QUOTE]Ryan McDonough: In terms of trading for an elite player, you obviously need young players on rookie-scale contracts that are team favorable, draft picks and cap space. And we have kind of an abundance of all three. We

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The Cavs have discussed trading for Utah point guard Shelvin Mack, who makes $2.4 million this season and is averaging 7.3 points and 2.8 assists, among others. They need a backup point guard, not as much for the postseason but certainly for March, as they attempt to get All-Star starters LeBron James and Kyrie Irving some rest.

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[QUOTE]Brian Windshorst: The Cavs have definitely made Iman Shumpert available for talks.

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[QUOTE]Alex Kennedy: SAC has listened to Darren Collison offers (as I wrote last week). Now, executives believe he

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[QUOTE]The Nuggets, for their part, are seeking a lottery-protected first-round pick and swap rights on another pick for Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler, sources say. They want that No. 8 spot in the West, but they think they can get it even if they surrender one of those guys.

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[QUOTE]Utah is all-in to keep Gordon Hayward, but they also need to shed some salary before their army of young players ink pricey new deals. They

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[QUOTE]Some members of the Utah Jazz front office have expressed interest recently in Lakers guard Lou Williams, ESPN sources say.

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[QUOTE]Calvin Watkins: I was just told by a source Kings don

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[QUOTE]One NBA executive joked recently that it was a two-horse race as it pertains to Hayward

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[QUOTE]The general vibe from the Jazz is they will re-sign Hill in the offseason, but like many of the players on this list, there is a risk that Hill walks away. Sources close to the Hill situation say he

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Jeff Zillgitt: Teams who were after Lakers guard Lou Williams before the trade deadline back to square one on those talks.

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

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Lakers Nation: Magic Johnson says that the majority of trade calls he

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[QUOTE]Michael Scotto: Sources: Teams showing interest in trading for Suns swingman P.J. Tucker include the Raptors, Wizards, Clippers, Hawks, Celtics and Jazz.

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Chris Haynes: Charlotte aggressively pursuing Los Angeles guard Lou Williams, league sources tell ESPN. As @Marc Stein notes, most likely to be dealt.

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[QUOTE]Alex Kennedy: I wouldn

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[QUOTE]Tim MacMahon: Story going online now: Sources tell @Marc Stein and me Utah has expressed interest in re-acquring Deron Williams via trade with Mavs.

[El Kabong]

:cheers:
Wow.

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Eddie Sefko: I

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[QUOTE]Sources have told the Tribune that the Jazz are hesitant to trade Favors before Thursday

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http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2017/2/21/14685532/nba-allstar-2017-utah-jazz-gordon-hayward-andrei-kirilenko-marcus-paige-dikembe-mutombo-downbeat2038

[QUOTE]I don

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/21/joel-bolomboys-potential/


“He’s only 235 pounds; it won’t translate to the pros.”

that's my concern at the moment


He doesn’t always make the impact you would like him to considering his tremendous physical tools, as his defensive awareness is below average, especially for a senior. He can be a step slow to rotate over to help his teammates or will get screened too easily

I think this may be what is keeping him off the floor at the moment


If Bolomboy is able to knock down NBA threes by the end of his second year, his claim for playing time will only grow stronger and eventually force Quin Snyder’s hand.

He's knocking it down in the D-league. He needs a shot. Maybe he's the answer? The guys ahead of him aren't getting it done.


He was sure quick to guarantee $1 million; pretty rare for a late second-round pick.

Should have been stashed.

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43244472&nid=304&title=wheres-bolomboy-jazz-rookie-d-league-all-star-impressive-in-1st-season


"The best indicator of what Joel is doing is the success he's had in the D-League," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. "He's in and out with the team, with us for longer periods. But to me, the D-League is a big part of what we do."

Never has been except with Bolomboy. The question remains is why Lyles and Exum haven't been down there?

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43214525&nid=304&title=derrick-favors-struggling-season-and-what-comes-next


The Jazz haven't been forthcoming about Favors' offseason, but something is unusual. "We knew that we were going to hit the season and have to manage Derrick and his condition," Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey told 1280 The Zone last week. "There's nothing that's surgical that needs to be done or anything like that, but there were a couple of things that he needed to take care of in the offseason and it was clear that we needed to manage his way."

Before the season means before training camp? I thought he looked improved in his one pre-season game and has sucked since. So apparently he didn't manage things in the off-season?


Lindsey spun it as a positive, complimenting the work Favors had done to reduce his weight from 274 pounds coming into the season to 259 pounds now, but it's still unclear why Favors wasn't healthy from day 1. "Derrick put in really good work this offseason, but he was limited," Lindsey said.

Maybe it's not his weight as has been suggested? So this goes back to the off-season. This is worrisome rather he needs surgery or not. Sounds like they should have traded him in the off-season while his value was still high. Make him someone else's problem.


Favors' primary job is no longer that of starting power forward, but of backup center. Favors has played 938 minutes this season, and only 46 percent of them at the power forward spot next to Gobert. Fifty-four percent of the time, he's playing center without Gobert on the court. Snyder seems to craft his rotations to give Favors every single one of the minutes at the center position when Gobert is off the floor.

Stupid to continue to stagger their minutes instead of just bringing Favors off the bench


But popping isn't a natural fit for Favors, who's a career 33 percent shooter from distances outside of 3 feet.

this is at least the 3rd season he's been doing it. He had no post game before last year.


That's especially true given that Rodney Hood and Dante Exum will need big raises that year if they're to remain on the Jazz's roster.

Could we quit saying Dante will get a big raise? Right now he looks like he will be headed to Europe or back to Australia after next season.


The Nuggets would probably prefer to trade Darrell Arthur or Kenneth Faried instead, but those players fix fewer of the Jazz's problems. Arthur would be a nice bench bonus for the Jazz.

Arthur could be a nice get. He's now hitting the 3 ball too.


Jon Leuer has always been underrated in my eyes, but he's been playing an increasing role for the Pistons recently. Still, maybe he could be had. Perhaps you could convince Larry Bird to trade away the Pacers' Thaddeus Young?

nice options as well


every team has an average of 2.5 big men who just don't really get time.

Jazz have 2


you get the feeling that Alec Burks would be available if a team insisted on him

Better get something for him. He's one of their top players


I do think that it's likely that the Jazz are involved in a power forward deal at the deadline, with or without Favors. All of the Jazz's options have just been so inconsistent, and it's the most obvious space for improvement as the Jazz enter the break.

Don't think so necessarily. Johnson, Ingles and Hayward could play the 4 so they could look elsewhere like Tucker or Deron

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673795/Kincade-Upstill-Will-the-Utah-Jazz-make-a-trade.html

[QUOTE] George Hill isn

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673844/Morning-links-The-perfect-addition-for-the-Utah-Jazz-Alex-Smith-stands-up-for-foster-youth.html

sounds good but the way the Heat are playing I doubt he's available

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4966932-155/utah-jazz-after-slow-start-dante

He's looked better but he still doesn't get me that excited when I watch him.

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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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Utah Jazz Doing Good: Congrats Coach Sloan on @StateofSport Lifetime Achievement Award to be honored April 13 @vivintarena with top pro, college and HS athletes.

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[QUOTE]The Indiana Pacers are gauging the trade market on All-Star forward Paul George, league sources told The Vertical.

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In the wake of the DeMarcus Cousins trade, Kings point guard Darren Collison told reporters that he has spoken to Vlade Divac and the Sacramento GM said there are no plans to trade Collison (video link via ABC10). Given how Divac and the Kings dealt with Cousins, it

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Chris Haynes: ESPN Sources: Utah, Cleveland engaged on trade over weekend that included Shelvin Mack, Jordan McRae, etc. Talks have since stalled out.

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Even if the Wolves do trade Rubio, there

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Andy Larsen: Favors on the rumors:

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Andy Larsen: Derrick Favors on his tweet:

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Looks like all of the rumored players are at practice today: Favors, Mack, Burks, etc. Hood is here too, after not playing before the break.

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[QUOTE]Dwain Price: So the #Mavs continue to actively try to trade DWill and Bogut. And if a trade isn

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[QUOTE]Earl K. Sneed: Rick Carlisle says Deron Williams & Andrew Bogut were held out of practice.

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43277834&nid=304&title=derrick-favors-talks-trade-rumors-cryptic-tweets-at-jazz-practice


Rodney Hood was back at practice Wednesday for the first time since Feb. 1, when he reinjured his knee and sprained a knee ligament. He was only a partial participant, though.

Favors and Hill?

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43274830&nid=304&title=with-less-than-24-hours-left-nba-trade-deadline-heats-up


Monday, ESPN's Zach Lowe reported that the Jazz have tested the market for Derrick Favors, seeing what kind of interest there is in the Jazz's starting power forward. The speculation has always been that a trade in the offseason was most likely, given the Jazz's needs at power forward now and current injury status hurting his value.

He's still going to be considered hurt until next season when he possibly shows otherwise on the court.


But the Jazz acquiring Williams would mean a somewhat drama-filled reunion with both Gordon Hayward and Joe Johnson, neither of whom he was best of friends with in their previous time as teammates. And why risk team chemistry for a middling increase in talent at the backup point guard position?

Thought Hayward was all about winning? I'll take Deron over Johnson at this point.


Gallinari's presumably the player the Jazz would prefer, given that he has more positional versatility to play the PF spot.

Talent wise he's preferable. Chandler can play the 4 and will cost less.


McRae would be an interesting fit. He's shown he can score in the D-League, but mostly through inefficient shots. He is long, though. He's 6-foot-6 and has a 7-foot-1 wingspan. Maybe he could turn into something if you could convince him to defend well and fit as part of a system? He's not good, but he definitely fits the profile of last-man types the Jazz have liked.

They are certainly more about length than talent. See Dante! McRae has shown some potential from 3 but at 25 how much could he improve?

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[QUOTE]Hood

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http://saltcityhoops.com/deadline-live-24-hours-of-trade-talk/

[QUOTE] it could be the franchise

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Rodney Hood is hopeful he will play when the Utah Jazz return from the All-Star break against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Hood has been out with a lateral collateral ligament sprain and bone contusion in his right knee since Feb. 1. He practiced Wednesday for the first time since getting hurt but said he

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[QUOTE]Michael Scotto: Sources: Washington Wizards are exploring the trade market for veteran point guard Trey Burke and are asking for a second-round draft pick.

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[QUOTE]Chris Mannix: Miami has shopped a Wayne Ellington/Josh McRoberts package, sources told @The Vertical. Heat appear interested in moving contracts.

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[QUOTE]Shams Charania: Another guy you can look at is Philadelphia

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[QUOTE]Agent Wallace Prather does not anticipate his client Derrick Favors being traded before the deadline, based on Prathers

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Sam Amick: Update to Wilson Chandler intel: OKC, I

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[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: The Raptors still have an interest in PJ Tucker, in Phoenix. The Suns are hoping to get a first-round pick for PJ Tucker.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: (The Nuggets) are not motivated to trade Wilson Chandler for a late first-round pick. If they can get something of real value for Chandler, I think they are open to doing it, but if it

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[QUOTE]Chris Mannix: (The Kings) are looking to move Ben McLemore, Arron Afflalo, Darren Collison can be had for the right price

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[QUOTE]Eddie Sefko: Hearing Andrew Bogut will be bought out by Sixers and it wouldn

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Tim Bontemps: Kings still mulling things over but talks on players w/ expirings, NGs (Collison, Afflalo, etc) cooled for now. Asking price may be too high

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[QUOTE]David Aldridge: Still waiting to hear if Jazz move to bring Deron Williams back to the SLC. If no deal is done, Williams won

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[QUOTE]Tim MacMahon: No deal appears likely for the Jazz at this point, according to a source.

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[QUOTE]Basketball-Reference: 7 footers who have years like Bogut (sub-10 PER, negative BPM) tend not to get it back bkref.com/tiny/9fA7S twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/

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Gordon Hayward

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Sean Deveney: Suns patiently waiting on PJ Tucker. Offers on the table, but they

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[QUOTE]Bobby Marks: Bogut is owed roughly $3.1m of his $11m salary. Could be a good claim for teams below the cap floor. PHI with the trade reached the floor.

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[QUOTE]Ramona Shelburne: From what I understand, Boston has let teams with players it really likes know that its Brooklyn picks are in play es.pn/2mbTERw

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[QUOTE]According to league sources, Denver has been pushing for a trade of forward Wilson Chandler first and foremost as the deadline approaches. But Gallinari remains much more popular among teams with something to offer. Chandler has $12 million on his contract for next year, and an option for $12.8 million the following year. That

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[QUOTE]Sam Amick: Follow on the Brandon Knight front: I

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[QUOTE]David Aldridge: Hearing Wolves are determined to move Shabazz Muhammad today, looking for a pick. Don

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[QUOTE]Steve Kyler: Sources close to the situation peg the Wizards as a team in the hunt for a PG as the deadline gets closer.

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Chris Haynes: League executives anticipate Sacramento will move Arron Afflalo prior to today

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Jason Jones: Sounds more likely Arron Afflalo is dealt rather than Ben McLemore today. Some within the Kings like McLemore

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Ian Begley: The Clippers had recently shown interest in Knicks SG Courtney Lee but one team that had been in touch with the Knicks didn

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: In addition to P.J. Tucker, Toronto has also pursued Wilson Chandler, league sources say. Denver, like Phoenix, wants a first-rounder back.

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[QUOTE]David Aldridge: Hearing Pelicans looking to move some contracts, including Alexis Ajinca (two years, $10.1M left) and Quincy Pondexter ($3.8M next yr).

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David Locke @Lockedonsports
Quin Snyder says Rodney Hood had a good practice today and was a full participant

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Earl K. Sneed: Rick Carlisle:

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Hard to believe they didn't do anything. Maybe Hill is signing the extension? Or they think they can do better with waivers and buyouts?

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Tim MacMahon ✔ @espn_macmahon
Source: Deron Williams "possibly" receiving a buyout from the Mavs. Dallas is preparing to hand point guard reins to rookie Yogi Ferrell.

get it done. He's a huge upgrade. Sorry Exum fanatics!

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Since the Jazz are $4.2 million dollars below the salary floor, that difference will be distributed among the players in a manner determined by the NBA's player union.

I guess keeping your current players happy is a bonus? But on the other hand, not using that money is a definite missed opportunity.

They get raises if the Jazz don't make any moves between now and the draft I believe. They go into the draft with the cap space which could be huge too! But this year could be their best opportunity so I hope they do something in the next few weeks. Their roster needs help. It's quite obvious despite all the hype about their great depth

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David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
The Jazz should be looking at Terrence Jones and Deron Williams.

They should but Jones doesn't hit 3's at a high rate and apparently winning isn't everything to Hayward as we've heard before. Bringing Deron home sounds perfect to me. Definitely makes the team a lot better which should be the ultimate goal but playing Dante is more important I guess.

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David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
CLE will be some stiff competition for the Jazz. Hard to turn down a chance for a championship.

Cavs don't have the money to get anyone off of waivers. Jazz should have enough to claim anyone. They are first in line for everyone they want! Jones probably doesn't make much. OKC did have 6 million under the cap before today. Houston now 3 million. Cavs only team paying luxury tax! :lol

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Shams Charania ✔ @ShamsCharania
Vertical Sources: Deron Williams, Dallas have started discussions toward contract buyout. Cleveland, Utah, Atlanta expressed trade interest.

Looks like Atlanta is over the cap. He's yours for the taking Utah! :cheers:

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Eddie Sefko: When Rick CARLISLE said Deron Williams situation is

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Marc Stein ✔ @ESPNSteinLine
The Mavs have told Deron Williams they will pay off the full remaining amount of his deal if he wants to be a free agent, league sources say

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Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
"Is Hayward gone?"--- @ali_egan

:confusedshrug:

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Adam Wexler @awexlerKPRC
#Rockets GM @dmorey on @TheVertical says yes Rockets could be in play for vets bought out. "We have the most money of all the contenders."

Jazz aren't that far behind you and have a lot more money. They could max out anyone I believe or claim anyone off waivers.

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Marc Stein ✔ @ESPNSteinLine
The Houston Rockets intend to pursue Andrew Bogut -- but not Deron Williams -- in the upcoming buyout market, league sources tell ESPN.

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[QUOTE]Sources told ESPN that Deron Williams is thus expected to receive roughly $2.5 million from the Mavericks upon his expected release and then draw interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz, among other teams, once he clears waivers.

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David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
$13.6M. But there is a slight chance they do a R&E with George Hill using that money. (most likely going to be a free agent, though).

Wondering if something is happening there after nothing happened today


David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
Which means a team can claim him before CLE gets the chance.


David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
Plus, former Jazzmen are all going to CLE. Jefferson, Korver, Mo. Now, Deron?

David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
Not only would Deron get a chance at a ring, but he would probably play a bigger role in CLE than in UTA.

I'd see him playing a bigger role for the Jazz. Could play alongside Hill possibly even start

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David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
Yes, Hayward would have to make All-NBA team to earn $200M. Has an outside chance of the third team.
2m

David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
To me, there just feels like there are many more reasons for Hayward to stay in Utah vs. BOS. Comfort, ascent of team, $$$, personal growth.
3m

David J. Smith @davidjsmith1232
Not at all. Hayward seems to genuinely love Utah. The team is built around him. Gobert, Snyder locked up. Johnnie Bryant. All-Star here.

I'd guess he will stay here. Let's hope it's not for 35%of the cap though. The whole front office should be fired if that happens!

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7 years experience is 30% of $102 million projected cap = $30.6m. If he gets an All-NBA, he could get 35% from Jazz = $35.7m

He needs to get a little bit more than other teams can pay him at most ideally if the Jazz want to be able to put anything at all around him and Rudy and Hill.

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Jeff Withey ✔ @JeffWithey
That was a crazy trade deadline. Glad our team stayed together. Now back to work and winning games! #takenote

Don't get too comfortable. You could still get cut which I kind of hope for so you can play

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[QUOTE]Doug Haller: Suns plan to waive Jared Sullinger and Mike Scott, both acquired in trades today. They

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674096/Utah-Jazz-analysis-Should-the-team-have-made-a-deal-at-the-trade-deadline.html

[QUOTE]Utah hasn

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674085/Jazz-now-have-25-games-to-sell-themselves-to-Hayward.html

[QUOTE] he now has credentials, which means he

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674082/Utah-Jazz-make-no-moves-at-trade-deadline.html

[QUOTE]they weren

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674037/Jazz-writer-roundtable-What-player-would-push-the-Jazz-to-the-next-level.html

No Paul George?

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673722/Will-the-real-Jazz-team-please-stand-up-Expect-the-unexpected.html

They're actually pretty predictable. They beat up on the worst teams and lose to the best teams. At least they can blame eveything on injuries. When all is said and done they'll be saying if only Favors had been 100%. :rant

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865673509/Utah-Jazz-notes-Coaches-will-mix-business-with-pleasure.html

[QUOTE]

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4973560-155/utah-jazz-team-decides-to-stand


"Our players, coaching staff and Quin [Snyder] have developed unique chemistry which are values based," Lindsey said. "Because of these relationships and the players commitment to hard work, we wanted no additions or deletions at this time. We look forward to having a healthy team and gaining more continuity over these next 25 games."

Could we stop with the Executive of the Year talk now? These guys won't be together next year. It would be one thing if they were all playing well but they aren't You were in position to make a big move and you stuck with mediocrity. As far as I'm concerned they need to start looking for a new GM and coach.



"I'd like to see that for a more extended period of time with Dante healthy,

Now we are blaming Dante's problems on injuries?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4975213-155/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-hopes-to


"It's feeling a lot better," Hood said about his injured right knee. "It's still not where I want it to be, but it's getting better."

Should probably just let it get to where you want it than. Last time you made it worse by playing

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43280892&nid=304&title=nba-trade-deadline-live-coverage


Tones is undeniably talented and makes some sense for the Jazz, but I hear that the Pelicans are waiving him after an off-court incident. That will undoubtedly cool the market for him in the waiver/free agency market. Jones is a bargain, though, making essentially the minimum salary.

Shoots the 3 badly like the guys they have so they might like that but an off the court incidendent means they won't touch him. Sounds like they won't touch anyone. Somehow they are happy with what they have. Wish I could say the same


Going back to the Pleiss trade
Remember before the season, when Tibor Pleiss was on the roster? Pleiss was traded to the 76ers along with 2 second round picks, giving the Sixers incentives to take on Pleiss' salary before waiving him.

Back then, the deal made sense because it allowed the Jazz to have the opportunity to resign either Derrick Favors or George Hill. But if those extensions don't happen (and if the Jazz don't sign a player for $13 million, which seems unlikely), it was a waste of two draft picks to dump Pleiss on the Sixers instead of just waiving him.

Of course, the Jazz didn't know then that Favors' injury situation would look so bad. And of course, it's only two second round picks, not a big deal for a team with a full roster. But it's a small misallocation of assets, certainly.

Had to do with the roster spot too. Could have stashed Bolomboy like they should have and sent Pleiss back to to the D-league and hope you could get something for him eventually like with Burke I guess. But it was nice to see them admit to a mistake for a change instead of continuing to hope things would change like with Trey and now with Dante apparently.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat/2017/2/22/14697620/nba-trade-deadline-2017-los-angeles-lakers-utah-jazz-rob-pelinka-dante-exum-karl-malone-downbeat2039


Steve Luhm @sluhm
@tribjazz @ramonashelburne Pelinka looked like he was at a funeral during Exum's introductory presser in Utah. Not happy Jazz drafted him.

I'm not either. Imagine Randle and Rudy up front instead!


Steve Luhm @sluhm
@Utebuntu Presumably he wanted Exum in L.A. with Kobe and the Lakers.

Bet he or no one else in the league want anything to do with him now!


After that first year they just stopped their full-court press. Being in Utah is a drag on your star power

so is getting hurt and sucking!

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http://www.slcdunk.com/nba-trades-and-deadline/2017/2/23/14718890/nba-trade-deadline-2017-utah-jazz-golden-state-warriors-houston-rockets-no-moves-dennis-lindsey


(Hey, did you know that Alec Burks, Joe Ingles, Joe Johnson, Trey Lyles, and Boris Diaw have only played 3 minutes together?)

Lyles and Diaw shouldn't be playing at all! They are going to look good if everyone is healthy?


How far this team goes this year is going to be based upon how well the Jazz starting five perform. Period. Lindsey put together a very solid and dangerous team. George Hill is having a career year. Rodney Hood can become the avatar of a thousand suns. Gordon Hayward is an All-Star. Derrick Favors is working his way back up to being his old self. And Rudy Gobert could be the Defensive Player of the Year.

Where do you get the idea that Favors is getting back to his old self. He said he's not this season. Him and Hood need to come off the bench. It's not all about the starters since Ingles, and now Burks and Johnson are outplaying those two guys.


Boris has a partially guaranteed contract next year.

He does? I thought it was just a team option? So they get to eat some more money!


Raul has a non-guaranteed deal as well.

believe he has a partial


This collection of players may not exist together next year.

they won't. they better not!

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/23/14714644/nba-trade-rumors-2017-utah-jazz-derrick-favors-rudy-gobert-nerlens-noel-demarcus-cousins

[QUOTE]. I think people underestimate his youth, as today in 2017 he

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/23/utah-jazz-reevaluating-four-bold-predictions-from-january/3/


Tony Jones @tribjazz
Told Jazz have been encouraged by Dante Exum. Has shown resiliency and has improved of late

still hasn't shown he belongs on the floor

[QUOTE]In his last 15 games, Burks is averaging just seven points on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 32.4 percent from deep. That isn

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/23/utah-jazz-reevaluating-four-bold-predictions-from-january/3/



still hasn't shown he belongs on the floor



His 3% is down but 7 points in 15 minutes is good. He needs a much bigger role.
Dante did show a little more upside the last couple games, but that could just be a blip on the radar
And Burke will be fine, just a product of bad team play as of late

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[QUOTE]First, NBA teams will be navigating uncharted waters with two-way contracts. Speaking to a number of NBA front office people, some suggest two-way deals will be offered nearly immediately after the NBA Draft, while some suggest teams might wait it out through training camp. Whatever the case may be, teams will need to establish credibility with this first year of two-way contracts. Teams may bring two-way players up to NBA rosters for up to 45 days, but there is no guarantee they will do so. The minimum a two-way player can earn is $75,000, while they can cap out at approximately $275,000 if they are on an NBA roster for the maximum allotment.

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[QUOTE]David Locke: Dante Exum says he talked to Rob Pelinka last week and he will keep the firm representing him and not re-open his representation.

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674183/Utah-Jazz-need-to-slow-down-Greek-Freak-again-to-win-at-Milwaukee.html
[QUOTE]
. Coach Quin Snyder said Friday morning that Hood will play, but didn

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765692981/D-League-getting-respect-as-legit-NBA-minor-league-system.html



"Reps, particularly with point guards, are huge," Jazz coach Quin Snyder said. "You can't make up for repetitions. Even in an NBA game, there's a difference between fitting in and playing a role and having an opportunity to get reps and make mistakes.

"I hope our guys get a chance to do that and make a lot of mistakes and get better (with the Stars) and don't make them here."

Yet Dante continue to stink up the rotation.


The rule increases the NBA roster from 15 to 17, with those final two spots for players going back and forth between the two leagues.

Not quite how I figured it was but better than before anyway

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http://www.sltrib.com/blogs/jazznotes/4980032-155/utah-jazz-shootaround-jazz-eager-to


There is talk that Joe Johnson will play the power forward spot more in the second half of the season, which means the Jazz more frequently will play with three wings on the floor.

Good. The PF's suck!

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4979358-155/kragthorpe-as-jazz-get-back-to


Now that their roster apparently is set for the stretch run, they need George Hill to stay healthy and Dante Exum to assert himself as the backup point guard.

Having to have confidence in someone that has yet to prove anything is why not picking Deron up off waivers makes no sense!

[QUOTE]As I said at the 40-game mark when the Jazz temporarily were at full strength, coach Quin Snyder's job becomes more difficult. Rodney Hood will return to the lineup at Milwaukee, so Snyder must calculate how many players to use

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7_022417/


Nobody hurt.

Besides Hill, Favors and Hood you mean?

[QUOTE]The Jazz

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/24/utah-jazz-should-joe-ingles-take-over-as-permanent-starter/

Ingles should start over Hood and Favors.

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[QUOTE]Albert Nahmad: A team could with room/trade exception could theoretically place a waiver claim on Omri Casspi

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[QUOTE]Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon has emerged as a potential candidate to join the NBA

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865674253/Gobert-would-have-played-more-defense-at-All-Star-Game-by-just-standing-there.html

[QUOTE]

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4981325-155/tony-jones-on-the-nba-the

I think the Kings did a lot better than the Jazz. Unless they sign Hill to an extension or do something at he draft with their cap space they blew it. They need help. Benching Lyles isn't enough. All I can see now is bringing Hood and Favors off the bench and shortening the rotation. They just don't have enough guys you can rely on. The top teams will continue to beat them and their future rosters won't look as good as this one.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4981311-155/utah-jazz-george-hill-ignores-the


George Hill sat in his locker room stall Friday following Utah's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He was relaxed and tanned, the product of a vacation during the All-Star break.

Rudy looked tan


Hill took advantage of the week off. The sprained toe that has plagued him for three months feels better. But he is at peace knowing it won't be fully healthy until the offseason.

That sucks. Maybe he will take the extension? His play will hurt his value. They've been saying 20 million a year and the extension is like 17 so it's not a huge difference and still a lot of money. Can't imagine he really wants to leave a team where he's played his best ball and has played his biggest role.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4981314-155/monson-jazz-make-a-loud-statement

[QUOTE]They are not falling backward, stumbling over desperation, reaching for something that isn't there. They are steadily holding onto the ground they've already won, looking for more

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Cleveland, San Antonio, Houston, Boston and Utah have had discussions with Bogut’s representatives over the last 24 hours, league sources said. – via Yahoo! Sports

Ok now we're talking! Why didn't they just pick him up off waivers though? They are saving that money for George? Bogut is an upgrade on Favors and even my beloved Withey. Rim protector, rebounder, passer with championship experience. Bring him home! 3 Aussies! Maybe Kabong will make more than his monthly visit to these parts

Do they know he doesn't shoot 3's?

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43298410&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-bucks


That's the extent of Lyles' struggles right now on both sides on the floor, and he'll need to have better showings in practice (or take advantage of a foul trouble or injury situation) in order to earn minutes this season.

D-league

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2017/02/26/these-weeks-in-the-utah-jazz-3/

[QUOTE]I think there

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http://www.slcdunk.com/2017/2/26/14737330/dante-exum-utah-jazz-rising-stars-nba-bust-february-inferno

[QUOTE] Derrick Favors

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2017/2/24/14735752/utah-jazz-109-milwaukee-bucks-95-game-recap-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert-dante-exum


Boris Diaw played, making this a 10-Deep rotation tonight.

I think they've played at least 10 every night. Doesn't make them 10 deep in my mind

[QUOTE](We did not see Trey Lyles, or Shelvin Mack

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/25/utah-jazz-claim-fourth-seed-now-anyway/

[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz

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[QUOTE]The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on Luis Scola. Scola, who signed as a free agent with the Nets on July 13, 2016, appeared in 36 games for Brooklyn this season, recording averages of 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game. In 743 career NBA games with the Nets, Raptors, Pacers, Suns and Rockets, the 10-year NBA veteran has averaged 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 25.6 minutes per game.

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[QUOTE]Aaron Falk: With the deadline looming, the Jazz and Derrick Favors are unlikely to reach an agreement on an R and E, Favors

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[QUOTE]The Brooklyn Nets are interested in Milos Teodosic for next season, as reported by Novosti. The Serbian point guard will be free agent from July 1 when the contract with CSKA Moscow expires.

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[QUOTE]David Locke: John Wall

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[QUOTE]David Aldridge: Andrew Bogut decision not expected until tonight at the earliest as he talks w/teams, per source. Wants certainty on role w/contenders.

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[QUOTE]Tim MacMahon: Whether or not Jazz get a George Hill extension done by deadline, the veteran PG figures prominently in team

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2017/02/27/emptying-the-noggin-jazz-defensively-shut-down-wiz-and-wall/

[QUOTE] The Wizards make a run at the Jazz and got it to 6 but Gordon Hayward scored the final 7 Jazz points with an incredible offensive rebound and follow, then a straight away three and finished with a step back 20 footer. Rodney Hood after the game on radio when asked about Hayward said that

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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43318626&nid=304&title=the-triple-team-3-thoughts-on-jazz-vs-wizards


Exum was really bad in his 11 minutes, with four turnovers, zero points, and a -12 plus-minus that really fit the reality of the situation. He was out of control on offense, and when he was in the game defensively, the Wizards had a 141 offensive rating. Not great.

Rather have an inconsistent Mack, A non-lengthy Neto, or a non pg Burks. Exum needs to go dominate the D-league if he can.

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2694290-nba-trade-deadline-2017-ranking-every-teams-starting-5-post-deadline


Not that the Jazz have set the landscape ablaze with Hood at shooting guard. According to NBA.com, they've been outscored by 4.7 points per 100 possessions with the above arrangement but have obliterated the opposition by 22.2 points per 100 possessions when Joe Ingles gets the call.

Perhaps Quin Snyder will take it as a sign that he should keep the sharpshooting Australian out there to stretch the floor (43.9 percent from three) for a slasher like All-Star Gordon Hayward and the paint-packing pair of Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert.

If not, it's tough to put Utah anywhere near the top 10 on this list unless the stats start to tell a different story once Hood returns.

I'm hoping once buyouts are done and they have finalized the roster that we will see changes. Hood certainly needs to come off the bench and probably Favors unless they get Bogut.

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http://www.slcdunk.com/utah-jazz-game-coverage/2017/2/26/14746386/utah-jazz-102-washington-wizards-92-game-recap-gordon-hayward-rudy-gobert

[QUOTE]I thought John Wall and Bradley Beal were the best back-court in the NBA? How is it then that they scored barely more than 10 points than the

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/26/utah-jazz-week-nineteen-outlook-predictions/5/


with no Cousins to account for and a healthy and thriving Jazz team in action, I expect Utah to once again retake the series lead after this contest.

They came back in the last game with Cousins on the bench. Lawson wasn't traded!

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http://purpleandblues.com/2017/02/26/utah-jazz-rumors-is-andrew-bogut-in-play/


If anything, he’d be a better option than Jeff Withey (and perhaps Boris Diaw) for spot minutes. He would also provide an insurance policy for the oft-injured Derrick Favors.

Bogut would be their 2nd best big. Elite rebounder and rim protector and elite passing big

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4995419-155/utah-jazz-extension-talks-with-hill

Guess he wanted more than the Jazz were willing to offer. Be interesting to see if he gets more or less in the summer. Be tough to lose him. Exum will never be the player he is!

If this is the reason they didn't do anything at the deadline than they should have figured this out before the deadline. Pick Bogut/Scola up off waivers now?

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/4991093-155/utah-jazz-success-on-the-road

not a contender if they can't dominate at home