The 2017 off-season...Hayward, Hill, Ingles...?

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2017/07/18/where-are-they-now-bobby-hansen/

[QUOTE]Amazing time led by an amazing man in Frank Layden, who had a vision as president, general manager, coach. Frank was everything. You know, and he saw, I think, the draft and tha

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https://jazzfanatical.wordpress.com/2017/07/27/bits-from-gordon-hayward-interview-the-woj-pod/

[QUOTE]On how much Golden State and the strength of the Western Conference impacted his decision
When we

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/07/utah-jazz-lists-all-time-starting-five/2/


He also teamed with Karl Malone to lead the Jazz back-to-back NBA Finals in ’97 and ’98. If not for some guy rocking No. 23 for the Chicago Bulls, he probably has a ring or two right now.

If he'd been more selfish and Karl wasn't a choker and Jerry hadn't been out coached and it the Jazz weren't cheap...


Honorable mention: Deron Williams, Rickey Green

loved Rickey but he was no Deron


What’s crazy is that he was one of the NBA’s greatest-ever scorers as a six-foot-five, 200-pound post player. In that regard, Dantley just might be the ultimate example of overcoming one’s lack of size.

was said he really only 6'2""!


As was the case with Stockton, there’s no argument to be had here.

as was the case for all the picks thus far


If not for the misdiagnosed injury that essentially ended his career (thanks a bunch, Lakers medical staff!), he more than likely finishes his career as the most prolific scorer in the history of the league.

I think he quit because he went after Kobe's wife . Unlikely he would have been the all-time leading scorer. Was still a few seasons off


Although Mark Eaton is the only player among this five not enshrined at the Basketball Hall of Fame, I say one could legitimately argue that he should be there.

LOL! You never even saw him play correct? He was a stiff


Oh, and about that playoff streak that AD tipped off — Eaton deserves equal credit on that one. His arrival in Utah changed the team.

no he doesn't. AD was the man. They also had Griffith, Green and Thurl


Think I’m crazy?

just stupid. Rudy is the best ever already and it's not even close.

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45336501&nid=294&title=ben-anderson-could-the-jazz-target-jabari-parker


The Jazz will look to Rodney Hood and Gobert to make up some of the scoring load, but it may be too much to ask for Hood to increase his scoring load by 7.3 points to cross the 20-point threshold.

He could but is it good for the team? He's a 6th man. And regardless of how much he scores hes not the player Hayward is.


Gobert would need to add 6 points to his average.

He was averaging over 17 at the end of the season but it will be a lot tougher for him and Favors without shooters spreading the floor


Facing a 12-month rehabilitation plan, having torn his ACL this past February, Parker will have roughly two months, or 30 NBA games, to prove his value.

and the playoffs


Parker has played more than 80 percent of his career minutes at the power forward position. With both Derrick Favors and Joe Johnson in the final years of their contracts with the Jazz, a starting caliber forward will be a priority for the Jazz in 2018.

Everything but a center could be a priority with them though


For the Jazz, who struggle to attract top-tier talent on the free agency market, betting on a cultural and positional fit like Parker, may be worth the gamble.

He's restricted so I wouldn't get my hopes up

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http://www.nba.com/morning-tip-da-2017-offseason-rankings-bottom-10-teams


21. UTAH JAZZ

amazing what a difference an unbiased opinion looks like

[QUOTE]Rubio

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/8/16114596/2017-nba-offseason-donovan-mitchell-chris-paul-cp3-rudy-gobert-nba2k-dream-team


The Jazz have terrific depth and will surely have a top-three defense again.

don't count on it. The offense will make it much tougher for the D


But they may never score 100 points this season, because they play slow and seemingly have no go-to guy beyond Joe Johnson for a few minutes a night.

Is Joe playing the 3 or 4? He's not a go to guy. Hood and Burks are more likely at times anyway


Dante Exum (now two years past his torn ACL) just needs to give them something offensively.

and defensively

[QUOTE]Can

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/8/16111228/2017-nba-offseason-derrick-favors-ricky-rubio-rudy-gobert-gordon-hayward


Entering the 2016-2017 season, there was a thought around the league that Derrick Favors was the best player amongst the trio of Rudy Gobert, Gordon Hayward, and himself. There was a case to be made that Derrick Favors would be the key to Utah making the playoffs last year.

are you serious? :wtf:

[QUOTE] Derrick

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/08/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-tony-bradley/


The Utah Jazz made somewhat of a surprising move on draft night when they traded their 30th and 42nd picks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for the 28th overall pick which they utilized to select UNC product Tony Bradley.

Not really surprising. A young center was obviously their biggest need and they got the one they wanted apparently

[QUOTE]Bradley doesn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/08/three-most-important-players-utah-jazz-success-2017-18/


Given that Gobert has largely already established himself as a top-tier player and has set an expectation for himself, there’s not necessarily as much intrigue about how Gobert will fare next season.

sure there is because he won't have 4 shooters around him now!


the Jazz gambled on him rather than going the conventional route was certainly a pleasant surprise

He dropped. How did they gamble by taking supposedly the best player on the board?


it didn’t take long for him to establish himself as the starter albeit on a team with a point guard corp that was shaky at best

you mean on a team trying to lose games


According to Dennis Lindsey, Dante Exum looks ready to roll. pic.twitter.com/xtgGFbphE1

we'll see


he proved that his quick first step could help him get to the rim with surprising ease when he looked to be aggressive and attack.

but couldn't finish so who cares


That’s the kind of offense the Jazz are going to need from Exum this season and beyond, not just so that he can be a valuable bench player, but so that he can eventually fill his potential as a star in this league and develop into the caliber of player that the Jazz expect of him.

Hopefully he can hit open shots and defend. All-star? :facepalm


Exum still likely has one of the highest upsides of any player on the team and if he can begin to break into that this season, it will be an incredible sight for the Jazz.

and if he doesn't Kabong will be watching him down under next year


And given that Exum still has so much room for growth, his ability to tap into that potential could very well help the Jazz have a more successful season than many are expecting.

by many you mean the non homers right? The homers think the Jazz are better than last year!


If he can even get back to his former self from the 2015-16 campaign and stay healthy, he could very well regain his spot as one of Utah’s top players.

and they can get a big haul for him!


Rodney Hood is indeed the one who’s most important to the Jazz’s success

They're in big trouble. Expecting way too much out of a 6th man


A recent FanRag Sports piece highlighted Rodney Hood as one of the NBA’s top most improved player candidates for 2017-18 and that’s exactly what he’ll have to be for the Jazz to be able to bounce back next season.

Exum is the guy they need for that award


The Jazz’s success depends largely on whether Hood can make the leap from a 12 to 14 points per game guy to a 18 to 19 points per game kind of guy while maintaining some semblance of efficiency.

He can but it should be off the bench and they will still suck!

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[QUOTE]TJ McBride: Darrell Arthur said that Paul Millsap makes the Denver Nuggets a contender.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/9/16117204/2017-nba-offseason-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-raul-neto-alec-burks-rodney-hood-are-preparing-to-fight

[QUOTE]New Jazzman Ekpe Udoh is replacing Joel Bolomboy on Week 3 of this tour, which starts tomorrow. https://t.co/wkfG3v4bL5

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/09/utah-jazz-nigel-williams-goss-best-dressed-rookie/

We still don't know what's happening with him but he's either going to be a two way player or stashed it would appear. Hopefully stashed with the Stars like Wallace last year

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45350266&nid=304&title=jazz-unveil-two-2017-18-nike-jerseys-that-should-look-quite-familiar

White looks good anyway. The worst might be ahead still! :lol

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686450/Utah-Jazz-unveil-first-two-new-uniforms-for-2017-2018-season.html


Brave Sir Robin-San Diego, CA
Here's what's different about the Utah Jazz uniforms this year: There won't be any decent players wearing them.

Most of the players are decent. Don't have a whole lot more than that is the problem

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[QUOTE]The 76ers will play the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Christmas Day, a source with knowledge of the NBA schedule confirmed Wednesday night. WIP-FM (94.1) was the first to report the news. The league is expected to announce the matchups for its annual Christmas showcase in the coming days.

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Rudy Gobert: People care more about attention than about winning nowadays...

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Last week, Utah Jazz wing Thabo Sefolosha went to South Africa to participate in a Basketball Without Borders camp there. Next week, Jazz assistant coach and former University of Utah guard Johnnie Bryant will do the same in Israel.

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45374281&nid=304&title=who-will-lead-the-jazz-in-scoring

Hood and Burks are the two I'd be looking to to score. Be tough for Gobert and Favors without shooters

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/10/potential-2018-free-agency-fits-for-utah-jazz/3/

no thanks

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/10/utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-working-out-cp3/


got to be a good thing

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/12/utah-jazz-case-joe-ingles-sixth-man/


David Locke, host of the Locked on Jazz podcast, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and the Jazz NBA Insider, recently released a podcast where he stated that he believes Sefolosha and Ingles will likely split the minutes at the small forward position 50/50.

Sefolosha is a defensive specialist only. Bring the one starter who can shoot off the bench? :coleman:


We need to overcome the notion that being a starter means you are the better player.

exactly. Rodney Hood is a bench player not a go to guy! Could be a great 6th man though


One of the biggest advantages to starting Sefolosha over Ingles, is he can wear down the elite NBA wings before Ingles takes over. In the West alone, we have Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Jimmy Butler. At 6-foot-7, with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, he is better built to handle the top scorers in the NBA.

They'll be resting on the other end though.


This is the main reason why I would like to see Joe Ingles coming off the bench. Our primary backup guards are going to be Donovan Mitchell and Dante Exum.

You hope anyway.


With that being the case, it makes sense to have them paired with a player who knows the system and can spend time handling the point guard duties.

If they can't handle it. Neto, Hood, Burks, Johnson etc. can


While Sefolosha is a respected veteran and a solid rotational player, pairing him with Mitchell and Exum would make our bench worse and would potentially put too large of a role on the shoulders of Mitchell and Exum.

Mitchell and Exum need tobe on the bench if they aren't ready. Simple really


With Sefolosha starting, the projected lineup is Rubio, Rodney Hood, Sefolosha, Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert. The only above-average shooter in the group would be Hood.

Debatable if Hood is above average

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/12/utah-jazz-projected-northwest-worst-team-*********/

[QUOTE]For their part, the folks at ********* have the Jazz band taking a big step backward. After winning the Northwest Division last season, HH has the Wolves, Nuggets, OKC and even the Portland Trail Blazers usurping Rudy Gobert and Utah in

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/13/the-utah-jazz-have-established-a-winning-culture/

[QUOTE]Through the ups and downs of the Jazz

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/13/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-jonas-jerebko/


Utah Jazz newcomer Jonas Jerebko should have a heightened opportunity in his new role and it will be entirely up to him to take advantage of it.

5th big

[QUOTE]Jerebko will be utilized in Utah as a stretch-four who can help extend Utah

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/11/utah-jazz-expect-ricky-rubio-season/


Ricky Rubio has found his ideal fit in the Utah Jazz.

His ideal fit would be 4 shooters around him. Same with Gobert, Favors and most of the Jazz team sadly


Hill could never get a tight grasp on the team in which he could have been the general.

He was the leader

[QUOTE]Hill

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/13/utah-jazz-five-greatest-point-guards-history/2/


Howard Eisley

like most of John's backups he sucked! :rolleyes:

[QUOTE]Sorry, Mr. Hill

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http://www.nba.com/article/2017/08/11/potential-first-time-all-stars-2017-18-season

[QUOTE]he

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/14/16142340/the-downbeat-donovan-mitchell-all-defensive-team-candidate-rudy-gobert-utah-jazz-rookie-photoshoot


While on the topic. Donovan is one of the lone bright spots of the offseason


But the wizard! :confusedshrug:


These may just end up as some of the best jerseys in Utah Jazz history.

not saying much

[QUOTE]Which of these players is most likely to be cut from the Utah Jazz roster? (Assuming no trades are made)
Raul Neto
Royce O

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[QUOTE]Just as Van Gundy had the word of Pistons owner Tom Gores that it was OK to wade into luxury tax territory to retain Caldwell-Pope, he expects the same marching orders next summer to keep Bradley.

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[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has hired Mike Elliott as Vice President of Performance Health Care. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced. In this newly created role, Elliott will lead all of the Jazz

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[QUOTE]Sam Amick: The Gordon Hayward-Jazz reunion game in Utah will be March 28. Hayward

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45417440&nid=304&title=jazz-announce-2017-18-regular-season-schedule


The Jazz have 11 games on national TV this season: two on TNT, five on ESPN and four scheduled on NBATV.

When good no tv. When bad many games. :wtf:


The season begins with 10 out of the first 14 games at home, giving fans an early look at the renovations completed to Vivint Arena. Then, the Jazz travel on the road frequently in December, including a six-game road trip visiting some of the NBA's best teams, such as Cleveland and Houston.

Looks like their hopes should be dashed by January

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/08/14/utah-jazz-hire-mike-elliott-to-oversee-player-training-health-and-performance/

Sounds like this might be the best thing they've done since drafting Rudy. The Suns are known for being the best and this guy was leading the charge!

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David Locke @Lockedonsports
Every team plays 4 teams in their conference only 3 times. The 4 the Jazz play 3 times are Dallas, Memphis, Sacramento and Lakers. (1/2)
6:02 PM - Aug 14, 2017

couldn't have gotten a much better draw

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/15/utah-jazz-predicting-winloss-record-schedule-release/

[QUOTE] it isn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/14/utah-jazz-top-5-games-circle-calendar-2017-18/

[QUOTE]the Clippers will very likely be out for revenge when the Jazz visit LA on the road for the first time since crushing them in Game 7 of last year

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[QUOTE]Once it became apparent that Rudy Gobert was indispensable, the Jazz re-signed the big man to a $102 million deal in 2016. And, according to previous reports, the Jazz were willing to pay Gordon Hayward up to $177 million if he chose to stay in Salt Lake City, which could in turn increase Hood

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[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz and Vivint Smart Home Arena announced today an agreement with Ticketmaster, the global market leader in ticketing, to become the new ticketing provider for Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the NBA

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45424257&nid=294&title=ben-anderson-can-the-jazz-shoot

[QUOTE]Hayward

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http://fadeawayworld.com/2017/08/15/10-players-that-could-make-the-leap-to-stardom/

Bradley and Nurcic are the only two I see belonging on this list


The backcourt of Hood and Rubio should play very well together.

Except Hood likes the ball in his hands and he won't have it


Hood can be the best pure scorer.

which makes him a 6th man not star

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686813/Rodney-Hoods-future-with-Jazz-hinges-on-this-upcoming-season.html

[QUOTE]This summer, Washington re-signed Otto Porter to a four-year, $106 million contract and Los Angeles agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. While both Porter and Caldwell-Pope will play fairly large roles for their respective teams, neither player is a household name nor is he selling many jerseys. Hood could be in the same boat

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/15/16148048/nba-season-schedule-release-how-many-games-will-the-utah-jazz-win


A highly unbiased and scientific look at the Utah Jazz season schedule

unbiased I bet! :facepalm


The Jazz defense is going to surprise people from the get go and the offense is going to be better than expected. After October the Jazz will be at 5-2.

doubt the D will surprise anyone. Offense will be better than who expects? The people that keep writing these articles think it will be great despite what it says on paper. They better start good with most of them at home and December ready to bury them early


In November the Jazz go 11-4 and are at this point rolling with an overall record of 16-6.

Best record in basketball? When does the unbiased part come in?

[QUOTE]Let

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/15/16146994/2017-2018-nba-schedule-utah-jazz-week-by-week-breakdown-rudy-gobert-gordon-hayward-boston-celtics


The matchup of the week is Utah vs Philadelphia. The Stifle Tower vs The Process. Fultz vs Mitchell. Reddick vs Hood. Should be a fun matchup.

no mention of ROTY favorite? :rolleyes:


Utah now has someone on the wing who can give Giannis fits in Thabo Sefolosha.

Hayward did last year


This is frontcourt matchup week: Millsap/Jokic, Griffin/Jordan, Cousins/Davis. Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert will have their hands full in each of these matchups. Most of these teams have the same issues as Utah though; all lack outside shooting and all possess defensive minded point guards

except they have bigs that can shoot

[QUOTE]Utah catches a break on this road trip as they face two rebuilding teams, one that knows it

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/15/utah-jazz-excited-2017-18-season/

[QUOTE]The Jazz on the other hand have made front office moves that not only prepare them for a playoff push this season, but also set up for a big 2018 free agency period. Ricky Rubio is going to be that pure point guard that Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert will thrive off of. With the big men scoring, a lot of spacing will open up and many opportunities will be there for Rubio

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The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has hired Eric Waters as Head Athletic Trainer. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not announced.

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http://*********.com/2017/08/16/rudy-gobert-is-ready-to-lead-his-utah-jazz-our-identity-hasnt-changed-our-goal-hasnt-changed/

[QUOTE]While Gordon Hayward was the Utah Jazz

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https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/8/15/16146000/nba-point-guards-ricky-rubio-reggie-jackson-malcolm-brogdon

[QUOTE]The good news is he

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/15/the-utah-jazz-defense-is-poised-to-be-even-better/

[QUOTE]Ricky Rubio, who will be replacing George Hill at the point guard spot. Hill was already a gifted defender, but Rubio may be even better considering their respective situations.

According to ESPN

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/16/utah-jazz-report-clippers-sign-tyrone-wallace/


still love to know why him and Paige weren't stashed though

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/16/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-alec-burks/


some Jazz fans were quite certain that he would no longer be on the roster heading into the 2017-18 season

those fans haven't been paying attention

[QUOTE]there

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/16/utah-jazz-playoff-credentials-will-become-clear-december/

They have to get off to a great start with most of them at home. Could be over before December

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https://fansided.com/2017/08/16/nba-schedule-2017-18-revenge-potential/6/


Will Jazz fans come down hard on their former player? Will they welcome him back?

is there any doubt?

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/08/16/nba-western-conference-tiers-warriors-2017/4/

I'd put them in the 5th tier

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With his adidas deal, Mitchell joins a growing stable of very young, very cool players like Brandon Ingram, Jamal Murray, Kris Dunn, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, James Harden and Damian Lillard. Considering he didn

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45466399&nid=304&title=jazz-notes-a-pink-grandma-passes-away-jeff-withey-signs-with-dallas


Withey found his spot in the rotation taken by two new Jazz acquisitions. The Jazz selected Tony Bradley 28th in June's NBA Draft, and then the team signed Ekpe Udoh to a two-year deal in July. That, plus the recovery of Derrick Favors and the emergence of Joel Bolomboy, made Withey's role disappear.

What role? He was never appreciated. Not sure why they ever signed himor brought him back last year really

Looks like he'll be in a fight for minutes in Dallas too with Mejri and Powell and Noel

RIP Granny

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/08/17/nba-10-players-make-break-2017-18/9/


Last year he improved slightly from his rookie season

He was more aggressive but other than that he went backwards.


but there are still massive holes in his game. One is his shooting, at only 29 percent from three, the second is his play making is quite poor. Only 1.7 assists per game last season.

Can't finish either. I think his playmaking will be fine if he can ever hit open looks

[QUOTE]Exum

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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/08/17/jazz-mitigate-loss-of-gordon-hayward-well-but-thats-still-a-devastating-departure/

on the money

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/19/utah-jazz-top-3-reasons-look-forward-2017-18/2/


I feel like lots of people are forgetting just how good the rest of this Jazz team was last season.

I think most are forgetting how bad everyone outside Rudy and Hayward looked against GS. They needed to upgrade. They downgraded. Good bye Hayward


Derrick Favors is due for a bounce back after an injury-plagued year.

but doesn't fit with Rudy and will be gone

[QUOTE]Rodney Hood is primed to break out as the Jazz

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/18/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-joe-johnson/


Best Case Scenario

they're able to trade him for something


Although Johnson was nearly flawless against the Clippers, he appeared to run out of gas in the subsequent series.

bad match-up

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/18/utah-jazz-future-ricky-rubio-dante-exum/


With just two seasons under his belt, this season will be critical to see if he can make the jump as a full-time role player.

critical to stay in the league


Exum rotated between second and fourth string last season behind Shelvin Mack and Raul Neto, and with the latter out and no injuries at the moment, the depth chart should be settled to begin the year.

Neto and Burks should be ahead of him at the 1 until he proves otherwise. At wing he's behind even more people


Neto has been a more complete player thus far in their respective careers

wow someone noticed!

[QUOTE]Should the club commit to Exum long-term, this would presumably foreshadow the end of Rubio

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/20/utah-jazz-making-case-for-donovan-mitchell-starter/


However, Ingles has shown that he is best-suited as a utility guy coming off the bench.

He has? He should have been starting all or last year. They finally did it at the end of the year. Hood is the one that has 6th man written all over him not their best shooter and perimeter defender and their 2nd highest paid player.


Swiss journeyman Thabo Sefolosha also made his way to Salt Lake City this summer and could end up in the starting lineup if the Jazz elect to go all-out on the defensive end.

Probably makes more sense than Hood too.

[QUOTE]But Mitchell has something that neither Thabo or

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/20/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-joe-ingles/

[QUOTE] Ingles averaged just 1.5 made threes per game in 2016-17 and if he

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/21/utah-jazz-jeff-hornacek-ranking-five-best-trades/

[QUOTE]The team had its 15-man roster filled (plus one in Royce O

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/21/utah-jazz-offense-how-good-need/

[QUOTE]We should be asking how many points the Jazz need to score so their defense can win games.

I don

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[QUOTE]Still, it

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http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2017/08/14/17-18-utah-jazz-schedule-breakdown/


The killer is this year the Jazz play only 3 games against the Mavericks, Kings, Grizzlies, and Lakers. All four teams are projected below the Jazz in the Western Conference.

By who? I would certainly put the Grizzlies ahead of them and it certainly wouldn't surprise me if the Mavs or even Kings were ahead of them in the end


The imbalance in the schedule may very well be the difference between the playoffs and just out of the playoffs.

hard to see anything but the lottery for them


Believing you are good is often a large part of the battle. Can you find a part of the schedule where the team can get hot and believe in itself? It is hard to find an extended stretch of confidence builders when you play in the Western Conference.

This season the best stretch might be the opening of the season. The Jazz open the year playing 10 of their first 14 games at home. After the 4th game of the season the Jazz play just 2 of their next 16 games against team Pelton projected to win 48 or more games. The Jazz opening 21 games only 5 of the games are against teams that project to over 48 wins, 3 in the first 4 games.

Pretty much have to get off to a great start. December will bury them and they will start looking to dump guys


The Jazz 2nd confidence builder stretch happens from March 3rd to March 22nd. The Jazz play 9 of 10 games against teams that are projected to have losing records by Pelton. The New Orleans Pelicans are the only team in this stretch who is projected to win over 35 games.

The Jazz better take advantage of these two stretches because when it is brutal it is seriously brutal.

By March the team will look much different and they will be looking towards the lottery and next season already


From Dec 4th to Dec 30th the Jazz play 14 games and 11 of them are against teams projected by Pelton to win at least 48 games. Two of the exceptions are really good, Dec 9th at Milwaukee and Dec 26th at Denver. The Jazz may only be favored in 1 of 14 games from Dec 4th to the 28th.

goodbye playoff delusions


Unfortunately, the close to the Jazz season will be brutal as well. When some teams are no longer putting out full rosters the Jazz close with 13 games and 10 of them are against teams likely battling for playoff position.

hard to predict how teams will approach the end of the year. The Jazz will certainly be looking for ping pong balls


The key stretch of the season will be how the Jazz are mentally after the brutal end of 2017. From Jan 1st to March 22nd the Jazz play only 7 of 35 games against the top teams in the NBA. You can make the NBA playoffs beating the teams you should.

They have to beat up on the east again. The west will be tough to get victories against


Another tough stretch is the Jazz leave on Jan 4th for a 4 game 8 day road trip. (These used to be shorter but the expanded schedule means more days on the road) then the Jazz come home for one game, go back to Sacramento before home for a home back to back and then leave the next day for a 3 game 6 day road trip. The Jazz will be home for dinner for 3 nights from Jan 4th to the 27th. Then the Jazz play one game for 7 days before going back on the road.

The January stretch is supposed to be against lesser teams but it might be tough because of all the road games

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/21/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-dante-exum/

[QUOTE]If Dante Exum hopes to prove worthy of being a long-term contributor for the Utah Jazz, he

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/22/16182090/2017-nba-offseason-eclipse-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-ekpe-udoh-donovan-mitchell

[QUOTE]In David Locke's podcast today, he mentioned that he has heard that Alec Burks is pain free and playing well down in LA this summer.
He talked a little bit about the strong possibility that Alec Burks could be a key rotation player for the Jazz this upcoming season.

Wouldn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/22/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-rodney-hood/


Of all the Utah Jazz players who have pressure on them to step up in the wake of the departure of Gordon Hayward, perhaps none will have higher expectations than Rodney Hood.

Exum. We already know Hood can play if he can stay on the floor. He's not the go to guy they are trying to make him into but he can score the basketball

[QUOTE]In some ways, it

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/22/utah-jazz-notes-new-unis-among-best-nike/

Their unis have always been ugly especially the green though gold may be worse. I like the idea of a black one though

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/22/utah-jazz-rookie-donovan-mitchell-receives-high-praise-nba-rookie-survey/

[QUOTE]Mitchell is set up very well to prove himself as a major steal and could end up being a dark horse candidate for Rookie of the Year. He

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/22/utah-jazz-curb-expectations-derrick-favors-season/

[QUOTE]Favors

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/16/utah-jazz-playoff-credentials-will-become-clear-december/


Rudy Gobert wants to display a complete offensive game which, if not evident by this stretch, is unlikely to surface at all.

His offense will get better once they put shooters around him again

[QUOTE]Quin Snyder

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/08/23/salt-lake-city-stars-officially-name-martin-schiller-head-coach/

[QUOTE] The organization went after Schiller in part because of his reputation for player development, according to the release, which will be critical as the Jazz attempt to grow this year

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865687317/What-the-Kyrie-Irving-trade-means-for-Gordon-Hayward-and-the-Utah-Jazz.html


Neither Hayward nor Irving are known for their defense.

Hayward defends

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/23/nba-2k18-utah-jazz-time-team-revealed/

[QUOTE]The starting lineup will be composed of John Stockton at the point,

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[QUOTE]Sirius XM NBA:

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/24/16190246/2017-nba-rookie-survey-donovan-mitchell-nba-rookies-joe-ingles-jerry-sloan-chicago-bulls-downbeat

[QUOTE]Adding a beard, tattoos, and a man bun is quite a haul for a single off-season and summer. Hate it if you want, but personally I like this version of Rubio as opposed to the

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http://uproxx.com/dimemag/donovan-mitchell-utah-jazz-rookie-interview/2/

[QUOTE]

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https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/8/22/16184914/small-forwards-brandon-ingram-justise-winslow-joe-ingles

[QUOTE]He

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/24/utah-jazz-history-usually-repeats-wont-pretty/

[QUOTE]The Detroit Pistons manhandled the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. The reason: DEFENSE. The Pistons boasted the league

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/23/utah-jazz-embrace-pace/

[QUOTE]Utah put up decent steal numbers last season, but no one regularly swiping the ball for them had athleticism of Donovan Mitchell. The 2017 draft pick lit up Summer League with 21 steals in five games, many coming from him jumping the passing lanes and taking the ball coast to coast.

Not everybody can pull this off with frequency, so it might behoove Utah to take the leash off their rookie in a way they didn

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/08/22/nba-early-western-conference-predictions-for-2017-18/5/


The Utah Jazz did everything in their power to retain star-SF Gordon Hayward.

Everything except upgrade an inferior roster. Bye bye! :rant

[QUOTE]Ricky Rubio was brought in via trade just before Hayward

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LeBron James: sister tragic death. Gordon Hayward paid he

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/24/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-ricky-rubio/

[QUOTE]Even though the addition of Rubio was largely seen as an effort to keep former free agent Gordon Hayward, just because that aspect didn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/24/utah-jazz-nigel-williams-goss-overseas-opportunities/

The best thing for the Jazz and him if they think he can eventually play in the league is to be stashed on the Stars

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/24/utah-jazz-stars-jj-obrien-aaron-craft-g-league-expansion-draft/

Have yet to see what they see in O'Brien.

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[QUOTE]Lost in the attention surrounding Irving

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/25/16202356/nba2k-all-time-teams-utah-jazz-kirilenko-was-better-than-gordon-hayward

[QUOTE]The All-Time NBA2K Team for the Utah Jazz was released and brought together all of the Utah Jazz greats on one team (except for Boozer, Okur, and Russell, but that

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/25/utah-jazz-lebron-james-shoots-jersey-burnings/

[QUOTE]It

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/25/rodney-hood-and-dante-exum-could-create-tough-decisions-for-utah-jazz/


Both Hood and Exum are set to be restricted free agents at the conclusion of this season, meaning that rather than continuing to play on affordable rookie contracts, they could very well command a significantly increased salary quite soon.

Exum isn't that affordable because of where he was drafted. He might actually have to take a pay cut to stay in the league

[QUOTE]In all honesty, based on how both of them have played since entering the league, if that level of play continues, they likely won

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/25/16202346/nba2k18-nba2k-rating-evolution-of-rudy-gobert-utah-jazz-2017-2018


He dominated the D-League to the tune of 13.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 3 blocks a game.

dominated? He should have spent more time there


He should have started higher initially, but they recognized that he had talent and at least belonged in the league.

That was still a question I'd say until the start of his 2nd season where I thought he earned the back-up center role. I think he was the 4th big until he emerged as the man in mid-December


2015 was a tale of two seasons for Gobzilla. Before the all-star break, he was averaging 6.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 21.9 minutes a game.

He was a different player two months before the break though

[QUOTE]Rating: 79
Hey! Video game Rudy is starting to look more like real life Rudy. That

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/25/16206758/the-downbeat-vivint-arenas-new-statue-note-nba2k-rankings-rudy-gobert-clutch


ugh I don't see how you can have Al Jefferson on the team but not Carlos Boozer.

Boozer may not have let them use him? Also Al was the man(sadly) when he was with the Jazz and might rate out better defensively because of his shot blocking

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/25/utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-most-compare/2/


Offensively is where Mitchell could be a step above Bradley. Although Bradley is no slouch offensively (he scored 16.3 points per game last season), he is not a guy who is going to average 20 points a game.

He might this year. He shoots better than Mitchell right now for sure


The Jazz are hoping Mitchell can be a better version of Avery Bradley.

I think they hope he'll be able to play the 1 though


Eric Bledsoe

I think he's more what the Jazz would like to see him become


Damian Lillard


:confusedshrug:

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/25/ranking-nba-teams-tiers-2017-18-season/6/


Will the Jazz be the same without Gordon Hayward after trading for Ricky Rubio, re-signing Joe Ingles and counting on Rudy Gobert, Rodney Hood and Dante Exum to step up?

no! They are in the wrong tier for sure

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/08/25/nba-head-coach-rankings-2017-18/24/

pretty crappy list

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/26/utah-jazz-expiring-contracts-useful-late-season/

[QUOTE]The best and most desirable candidate for a late-season sell would probably be Joe Johnson, the 36-year-old combo forward that the club signed last offseason.

Johnson still has some gas in the tank as far as scoring and shooting goes, but it

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/27/utah-jazz-offseason-grades-ricky-rubio-trade/


With incumbent starter George Hill all but out the door, the Jazz had to act quickly to secure a new starting point guard ahead of free agency. If for no other reason than to aid in their pitch to Gordon Hayward.

He was only out the door because they pushed him out with this head scratching move!


the possibility remained that Hayward would bolt regardless. So the Jazz needed a player who could also be productive and mesh with a roster without Hayward.

doubt they get him if they know Hayward is leaving


Rubio remains a solid replacement for Hill. The move to bring him into the fold is probably one of the sneaky good offseason adds league-wide.

Rubio is also a better match for the current roster in a variety of ways.

Hill was a perfect fit for last years team. Rubio fits if a team that can't shoot is really the goal which seems to be the case for some unknown reason


He and Rudy Gobert could also be deadly in the screen-roll.

Last season, Gobert made nearly 74 percent of his shots and scored 1.38 points per possession as the roll man. Meanwhile, Rubio is in the 70th percentile as the pick-and-roll ball-handler according to Synergy. That’s a one-two punch that should stymie opposing defenses with regularity.

the lack of shooting will hurt it


the big concern is his shooting ability (or lack thereof), which could be a problem for a Jazz squad already lean on shooters/scorers. Nevertheless, he’ll form a unique combination with Gobert on both sides of the ball, while making others around him better with his unique vision.

In particular, Rodney Hood, Joe Ingles and Joe Johnson should benefit as spot-up shooters.

They like to play with the ball in their hands too. Which is why Hill fit and Rubio doesn't.


He also comes on a relatively affordable deal. Just over 14 million annually for the next two seasons is peanuts for a player who’s a borderline All-Star.

boderline all-star! Will the hyperbole ever cease. :coleman:


Losing Hill could have been bad, but the Jazz probably get better at PG in the long-term with the younger Rubio. Even if the Jazz acquired him with Hayward in mind, Rubio is probably a better match for the team that remains on both sides of the ball.

He and Gobert should be one of the Association’s most formidable screen-roll combinations.

GRADE: B+

How is it not an A+ if he's a borderline all-star? They now have Gobert, Favors, Hood and Rubio as all-stars. A big 4 to challenge the champs!

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/27/utah-jazz-important-healthy-derrick-favors/


with all the great perimeter defenders the Jazz currently have, their defense is unstoppable when Gobert is at center and ever so slightly less daunting when a healthy Derrick Favors is in the middle

Favors is not close to Rudy!


Not only should he be able to shoot a high percentage around the rim and have success in the pick and roll, he will have a lot more opportunities with the mid-range jumper as well.

little spacing

[QUOTE]The go-to play in Quin Snyder

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[QUOTE]Emiliano Carchia: OFFICIAL: Partizan Belgrade signs Nigel Williams-Goss to a two-year contract pic.twitter.com/YWXfhpT7o0

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/27/utah-jazz-espn-preseason-slc-stars-schedule/

[QUOTE]I

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/27/utah-jazz-four-exciting-dates-quickly-approaching/


The next date that will help Jazz fans really know that the start of the NBA season is just around the corner, is the beginning of the NBA preseason which will be on October 2 for the Jazz.

Against Australia Dante better show something or he might not even be able to get a job there next year. The opening of camp is big. At least you'll have something to write about other than revisiting the 2 month ol Rubio trade. :rolleyes:

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[QUOTE]John Meyer: Thibodeau says Wolves will keep the 15th roster spot open. A lot of teams might cut some good players before the season. Wants flexibility.

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[QUOTE]David

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Williams-Goss noted that he had an offer to go to training camp with the Jazz, but turned it down for the chance to sign a contract with Partizan. The NBA training camp offer would not have come with a guaranteed roster spot, but instead an opportunity to try to be one of the 15 players who make the squad at the beginning of the year. The Jazz already have 16 guaranteed contracts, so odds would have been slim for Williams-Goss.

It's about time for Lindsey to tell us why he's against stashing guys. The Spurs have taken great advantage of the strategy. I thought they were copying them.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/28/16213214/nba-vs-nbl-sydney-kings-hype-utah-jazz-offseason-2017-joe-ingles-tommy-garlepp-epic-showdown


Rudy Gobert always seems well-thought-out and intentional with his actions on social medias. This weekend, he liked a post suggesting that a certain player should return to the Jazz.

They certainly could have used Booker last year. Now that shooting doesn't matter he'd make sense once Favors and Johnson are dealt too.


Ignoring the issues with contracts, if you could bring back any past Jazz player to the current roster (barring treasonists and leprechauns) who would you choose?

Millsap. Hayward would still be here

[QUOTE]I feel the Jazz have done an exceptionally good job at regaining a

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/28/report-nigel-williams-goss-signs-serbia/

[QUOTE]Regardless of any potential he might have, the Jazz simply don

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/28/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-rudy-gobert/


In some ways it would be hard to imagine Gobert having a better season than he had in 2016-17, but given his determination, work ethic and seeming never-ending drive, it would actually be more surprising to see him have a worse year than it would to see him take yet another step forward.

I wouldn't be surprised because he won't have as good of players around him to open up the paint. He should get more offensive boards at least though


Especially considering that Rudy was an NBA All-Defensive Team member and on the All-NBA Second Team, one would think that as long as he can continue on a similar and hopefully improved trajectory next season, he ought to be a shoo-in for an All-Star bid.

Except the Jazz suck and it will be hard to make it

[QUOTE] the chance to be the Jazz

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/28/utah-jazz-nba-2k18-updates-classic-bradley/

[QUOTE]According to the in-game numbers, Gobert is tied with Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic at No. 4 with an 88. That places him just ahead of the Miami Heat

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/28/utah-jazz-best-caseworst-case-scenario-series-derrick-favors/


In a best case scenario, Favors will regain his once solid mid-range game, turning it into a reliable weapon, while also being an absolute monster in the pick-and-roll. Playing alongside savvy floor general Ricky Rubio should help his game and hopefully it allows Derrick to set career-highs in points and field goal percentage.

the mid range game is inconsistent at best and he will spend more time there because of Rudy so I wouldn't expect too much

[QUOTE]If for some reason he and Rudy can

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[QUOTE]The Bucks are hosting a free agent mini-camp on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as they look to fill out their training camp roster and identify candidates to play for their G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, according to Matt Velazquez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The mini-camp, which will give the club a chance to evaluate possible camp invitees, includes a handful of notable names among its 16 participants. Former lottery picks Trey Burke and Hasheem Thabeet are among the first-rounders who will be in attendance at the mini-camp, as Velazquez details. MarShon Brooks, Toney Douglas, Archie Goodwin, R.J. Hunter, John Jenkins, Perry Jones, and James Young are also set to get a look from the Bucks.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/29/16223142/nba-utah-jazz-vegas-nba-odds-total-wins-projection-jp-gibson-charity

[QUOTE] I

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/29/utah-jazz-offseason-retrospective-grading-thabo-sefolosha-signing/

[QUOTE]After losing out on All-Star Gordon Hayward this offseason, the Utah Jazz were forced to scramble and do everything they could to fill the void that his absence would leave. Given the lack of talent left in the free agent pool, they were obviously forced to seek a

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/29/utah-jazz-two-former-jazzmen-try-milwaukee-bucks-g-league-team/

[QUOTE]for the most part Dennis Lindsey has done a phenomenal job for the Jazz, the Trey Burke draft night trade was certainly a miss, likely the worst one during Lindsey

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https://twitter.com/rudygobert27/status/902745072478932992

careful Rudy we don't want you to get deported

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/8/30/16224334/2017-nba-offseason-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-thabo-sefolosha-donovan-mitchell-trey-burke


Are the Jazz starting open scrimmages? I really hope so, because I need to hear the stories out of camp. Especially the position battles. Who starts making a name for themselves in camp? My prediction is Donovan Mitchell starts making a name for himself quickly.

hopefully Exum

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/30/utah-jazz-rodney-hoods-possible-extension/

[QUOTE]Utah Jazz wing Rodney Hood is a shoe-in as the team

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865687854/Royce-ONeale-ready-to-make-Utah-his-new-basketball-home.html

[QUOTE]Having networked around the league, he knew that teams had

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/30/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-back-twitter-greatness/


Krampuslaif @BriggsShawn
Would it be crazy to believe @dfavors14 will be considered and potentially make the allstar team this year?

Derrick Favors ✔ @dfavors14
Wouldn't be crazy at all
10:51 PM - Aug 29, 2017

Not crazy if he is dealt to the east.

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/08/30/utah-jazz-small-ball-used-frequently/

[QUOTE]with two non-shooting bigs clogging up the paint in Gobert and Favors, it becomes hard to run any kind of offense built on ball screens or post-ups. The Jazz

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https://dunkingwithwolves.com/2017/08/30/minnesota-timberwolves-won-northwest/

[QUOTE]they lost their best player in Gordon Hayward and weren

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[QUOTE]With not too many free-agent options available to replace Hill

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In order to move beneath the luxury-tax threshold, the Milwaukee Bucks waived 7-footer Spencer Hawes, league sources told ESPN. The Bucks will use the stretch provision to spread the balance of Hawes’ $6.2 million salary this season over three years, sparing the franchise the full salary-cap hit this year. – via ESPN

Bobby Marks: Milwaukee is now $2.5M below the luxury tax with 13 guaranteed contracts. Spencer Hawes will carry a $2M cap hit for the next 3 seasons. – via Twitter BobbyMarks42

too bad the Jazz aren't interested in stretch 5's anymore

looks like the Bucks could use another pg maybe. Might be a landing spot for Neto though the Bucks are as obsessed with length as the Jazz

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[QUOTE]David

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/09/01/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-discuss-contract-extension-sources-say/


The two sides have had preliminary conversations as the Jazz hope Hood can become their primary perimeter scorer this season after Gordon Hayward left for the Boston Celtics.

They're expecting too much out of him. Hopefully they don't pay him more than what a top 6th man would earn at most because that is the role is built for


Another meeting is expected to occur in the next few weeks, according to league sources.

after he proves something in pre-season I would assume


The Jazz are expected to allow Exum to reach restricted free agency unless he accepts a team-friendly deal similar to Alec Burks, who extended for $10 million annually three years ago.

They better not give Exum that kind of money when he's proven nothing. Burks had shown he was one of the best 6th men in the league at the time already. He's had bad luck since. I'd consider giving Exum a deal that reflects a developing talent if he shows he's earned that in pre-season maybe. A deal that would probably be a pay cut to his rookie contract! If he was smart h'd probably take it because otherwise he might be playing in front of Kabong next year in Australia


There is hope internally that Exum is on the verge of a breakout

of course there is. The wizard is looking too good with that pick


he is expected to play a key role off the bench this season

I wouldn't be expecting anything of him. I'd hope and pray he doesn't continue to suck. If he does he shouldn't be playing


Exum has yet to find his stride in the NBA, partially due to his torn ACL two years ago

Mostly because he's looked like an athlete and not a basketball player. Time to quit making excuses for him. The injury was unfortunate but he has shown little outside of 4 pre-season games in 3 years

[QUOTE]Hood

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/1/16230734/the-downbeat-rodney-hood-offseason-utah-jazz-2017

[QUOTE]If there is one thing the Jazz need this season, it

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/31/utah-jazz-offseason-retrospective-grading-ekpe-udoh-signing/

[QUOTE]if he can even be a slight improvement over Jeff Withey, last year

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/08/31/utah-jazz-boris-diaw-finish-playing-career-europe/

He'd be a great guy to have at the end of the bench. Might even get away with having him in the rotation in the east

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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/247304/Bulls-Acquire-Quincy-Pondexter-2nd-Round-Pick-From-Pelicans

Could have been worth eating another contract for a pick. He has shown 3 point ability in the past too

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[QUOTE]Tony Jones: Just been told Alec Burks is healthy and should be 100 percent good to go for training camp with no restriction. As of today.

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Ricky Rubio today in Spain

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45637082&nid=304&title=how-much-should-rodney-hood-be-paid


Hood is eligible for an extension to his rookie scale contract until Oct. 31.

I knew that other date was too early


CARMELO takes into account both Hood's injured season in 2016-17 and 2015-16 when making the projection, and splits the difference, projecting about 2.2 wins added per season for the next few years. You'll notice that none of Hood's closest comparables went on to be All-Star caliber players: instead, they're guys who were nice role players for much of their careers. C.J. Miles has contributed well to the Pacers. Junior Bridgeman was a nice off-the-bench microwave scorer who then became worth $400 million (after buying a bunch of Wendy's franchises). Terrence Ross, Calbert Cheaney, Morris Peterson are all guys who are or were nice wing options for 20-30 minutes per game.

To be honest, that's Hood's most likely outcome: a solid rotation player, an average starter. In today's NBA, that puts Hood in line for a salary of about $12.5 million per year. 4 years (almost all rookie contract extensions are for four years), $50 million is a reasonable starting point.

Finally someone that can look at things realistically instead of making everyone on the Jazz out to be a star. He could be a great 6th man.


Hood's frequency numbers here are going to spike in 2017-18. Without Gordon Hayward, Hood is now probably the Jazz's No. 1 option to create offense in late shot clock situations, at least in those majority of minutes when Joe Johnson isn't on the floor. He'll take over a large portion of Hayward's scoring and playmaking responsibilities, and even with no improvement, will probably convert them at a slightly-above-average efficiency.

That's why I believe Rodney Hood is likely to be the Jazz's leading scorer next year. And if he is, it's probably reasonable to slate him in for about 17 points per game. Every team in the NBA had their leading scorer score at least 17 PPG last season except for one: the Detroit Pistons. Tobias Harris led them with 16.2 points per game, and even he recently signed a 4-year, $64 million extension. Orlando's Evan Fournier was the second lowest leading scorer last season (17.2 PPG), and he recently signed a 5-year, $85 million extension.

So you can see why the Jazz would be interested in getting Hood extended now: they're trying to get Hood at rotation-player-or-average-starter money before he gets the chance to show he can make nominal-leading-scorer-but-not-All-Star money. Meanwhile, Hood's representation will naturally shoot for more.

Gobert was averaging 17 plus at the end of last season and Burks and Favors have both been at 15 and 16 plus before. I think the bigs will have a harder go of it without shooters but I wouldn't count out Alec. He's a more dynamic offensive talent than Hood and the Jazz will want to showcase him. I'd bring them both off the bench personally. It's where they belong and Burks has already proven himself in that role. Hood os one dimensional and not a high paid starter.


On one hand, getting Rudy Gobert locked up last summer seems masterful now.

until he leaves in 4 years because he didn't get the 5 year max


you have the example of Hayward, who the Jazz opted not to give an extension to, which led to Hayward testing restricted free agency, getting a max offer, opting out a year earlier than he otherwise would have, and bad feelings all around.

bad feeling because the Jazz made you sign a max deal with Charlotte? Grow up!


Hood isn't as good as Hayward (even Hayward wasn't back in 2014)

a voice of reason. He's not an all-star? A go to Guy? Big 3? :rolleyes:


But Hood has been working out with assistant coach Johnnie Bryant all summer, just as Hayward did before making his All-Star leap last year. And Hood has been a model citizen, the kind of player that the Jazz want to keep around the organization. He works hard

Much like Favors it doesn't sound like he has worked that hard until it was time to get paid


knows the importance of defense

:facepalm


If anyone has the intangibles and situation well-situated to improve, it's Hood.

Than why hasn't he? He improved slightly last year before the flu. He was more consistent. But at his age I don't see it. He's a scorer. He's never shown much else


Signing Hood to an extension now would reduce the amount of cap space the Jazz have to offer in free agency in 2018. Without a Hood extension, they can open up a maximum salary cap slot. With a Hood extension, they can't without doing some significant maneuvering.

Who's this max guy they are going to get to be part of the mess known as the Jazz? :rolleyes:


Stretching-and-waiving Burks' contract isn't enough, and outright dumping it on another team might not be either depending on the size of Hood's deal.

and Burks could outplay him


Hood's representation will be interested in guaranteeing Hood a good paycheck, but know that a bigger one is likely around the corner if Hood puts up a solid, healthy season in an expanded role.

If I'm Hood I take the money if it's reasonable with his injury history

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/09/01/gordon-hayward-probably-inadvertently-tweaks-utah-jazz-fans-during-boston-interview/

[QUOTE]it

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/1/16228762/utah-jazz-nba-derrick-favors-rudy-gobert


Honestly, you could have convinced me that he was the best player on the Jazz after the 2015-2016 season.

:roll:

[QUOTE]But Favors and Rudy Gobert can

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[QUOTE]A source told Basketball Insiders last week that the Pelicans were among the teams interested in Cleveland Cavaliers forward Iman Shumpert. Since acquiring Jae Crowder from the Boston Celtics in the Kyrie Irving trade, many speculated that Shumpert could be expendable. There were conflicting reports last week that indicated Shumpert requested a trade from the Cavaliers, while some reported that he made no such request. Regardless, a source has maintained that the Cavaliers have been shopping Shumpert this summer.

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/01/utah-jazz-reason-optimism-alec-burks/

[QUOTE]while at this point it would seem almost hard to believe, there is reason to be optimistic for Alec

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/01/utah-jazz-complete-2017-offseason-grades/


The Utah Jazz’s offseason was at large, a net negative, but there’s not a lot else the club could have done to prevent this.

Wrong. They upgrade the team and Hayward has a hard time leaving. Downgrading the roster he had little choice but to leave. After he left they could have signed guys that could shoot and defend and they didn't for some reason


Mitchell tore up NBA Summer League, even putting up 37 points and eight steals in one contest. The one thing to watch will be his shot selection, but playing with a more talented lineup should alleviate some of his tendencies to chuck.

He's just got to defend and hit open shots to start. Be hard not to play him if he does


There’s a bit of competition at the guard positions on the Jazz’s depth chart, but if Mitchell is as ready as he’s shown himself to be, he’ll be in line for minutes at the backup shooting guard spot behind Rodney Hood.

I think he could back-up Rubio as well. Ideally they will want him at the one eventually anyway


He wasn’t a win-now pick, but Bradley might be able to one day take over the backup center position.

Maybe even play some next to Rudy too? Hopefully he can have a big year with the Stars. Maybe get some rotation minutes with the Jazz after Johnson, Favors and maybe others are dealt


His fit will be something to watch, but there’s no question the Jazz pulled a great trade here.

He doesn't fit and Hayward left. How is it great?


Perhaps the team wouldn’t have re-signed Ingles, at least for the years and dollars they did, if they had known Hayward would be leaving.

Only reason to sign him was to keep Hayward happy so this was not a good signing. At least the money goes down every year


Thabo Sefolosha. A 12-year veteran, the forward is known mostly for his defensive prowess, but will be used as a complementary 3-and-D asset.

without the 3!


he’ll be sharing the court with mostly spacing-challenged point guards.

Neto can shoot. Mitchell might be able to


there’s really nothing to lose in signing a player like Thabo Sefolosha, which is why this deal earns a favorable grade.

Grade: A

Only way this makes sense is if he ends up at the 4 when Johnson is dealt


There’s also the possibility that he could play some small-ball center, where he spent 21 percent of his minutes last season.

That's where he makes the most sense next to Favors or Johnson.


Udoh’s signing may be a signal that the Jazz are planning on playing Derrick Favors at the 4 rather than the backup center spot

I'm thinking he is behind Jerebko. Have to stagger Favors and Gobert


Their roster sat at the regular season maximum of 15 contracts for next season, and with no discernible depth chart holes, there wasn’t a clear reason to add another player.

lack of talent is good reason


there’s a good chance that he’ll have to show management a lot in order to stick with the team for the following year.

Going to have to show a lot to make the team. He looks like the 16th guy to me


He might have been better served on a two-way contract, especially as his presence means the team will have to release one other player. Maybe the front office knows something we don’t, but at the moment, this looks like a confusing decision.

Yep! Might be to motivate Bolomboy?


The Jazz did just about all they could to convince Hayward to stay

They downgraded the roster instead of upgrading it!

Final Grade: A- LOL!

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/09/01/nba-5-biggest-sleepers-rookie-of-the-year/4/

[QUOTE]That being said, if Rodney Hood, Ricky Rubio, and Dante Exum all stay healthy, finding enough minutes for Mitchell to make his case might be tough. I do think that Mitchell will be in the rotation, and I even think he

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/03/utah-jazz-two-games-ricky-rubios-efficiency-eurobasket-appears-promising/

[QUOTE]He logged seven points and seven assists in a blowout win over Montenegro in Spain

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/4/16249510/ranking-the-2017-utah-jazz-roster-royce-oneale-least-valuable-nba

[QUOTE]The results are in and unfortunately they don

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/4/16248654/top-50-nba-players-in-2017-18-rudy-gobert-lebron-james-gordon-hayward-kyrie-irving-kawhi-leonard

[QUOTE]Fringe Star
These are the players who are close to being stars, and have potential to put up star-level numbers many times throughout the season. Any one of these players could break out and have a fantastic year. Some of these players may be young guns with a lot of room left for growth. Putting these players in this tier isn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/04/2017-18-utah-jazz-compare-2013-14-indiana-pacers/


The 2013-14 Indiana Pacers were an elite defensive team that found success despite struggling offensively. Could the 2017-18 Utah Jazz follow that model?

The game has changed in 3 years and that was the east so no!


If the @utahjazz can repeat as a top 5 defense, history says they will finish above .500. Even with a bottom 10 offense.
10:14 AM - Sep 4, 2017

Al eastern conference teams. Coincidence? :rolleyes:

[QUOTE]although he

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/04/utah-jazz-take-vegas-win-projections/


Teams with a top five defensive rating and a top 20 offensive rating, make the playoffs.

top 20 is very optimistic though. Top 5 D is not guaranteed because their offense will make it tougher on the D.


Favors and Hood are coming off injury-riddled seasons and want to prove that they can stay healthy and can be stars.

Hood will never be a star. 6th man of the year maybe. Favors could be a star in the east


Dante Exum finally has a full off-season to train, is in the last year of his rookie contract, and wants to prove that he was worth the 5th pick in the draft.

needs to prove he belongs in the league first

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/04/utah-jazz-full-nba-2k18-player-ratings-leaked/

[QUOTE]The complete Jazz player ratings for NBA 2K18 shake out as follows

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45685110&nid=304&title=gordon-hayward-cements-his-place-as-utahs-public-enemy-no-1

[QUOTE]Hayward

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https://bballbreakdown.com/2017/09/04/proving-grounds-time-now-dante-exum/


being on a rebuilding team that was suddenly too good to invest developmental minutes. In other words, he has plenty of excuses for looking like a top-five pick only in brief flashes so far.

If he really refused to go to the Stars last year than he has no excuse!

[QUOTE]Quin Snyder couldn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/05/utah-jazz-pursue-cleveland-cavaliers-brooklyn-pick/

[QUOTE] It would be a shame to see the Jazz trade away any combination of, say, Derrick Favors, Rodney Hood or Dante Exum for a high lottery pick that didn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/6/16258488/2017-spain-eurobasket-fiba-nba-ricky-rubio-offseason-basketball-points-assists-utah-jazz

[QUOTE]Spain has been winning it

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/6/16262552/ranking-the-2017-2018-utah-jazz-roster-joel-bolomboy


Even if he was released, I really hope the Jazz can bring him right back on a 2-way contract.

can they do that?

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/6/16264172/utah-jazz-gold-uniform-estimation

worse than I could have imagined

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Jody Genessy: But this message is hard to write. It

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45707741&nid=304&title=jazz-are-in-transition-on-offense

[QUOTE]activating its transition and early offense.

As a team, the Jazz ranked 29th in steals last season, averaging a full steal less per game (6.7) than the league average. But with Rubio, Sefolosha and Ingles now in the same uniform, the Jazz will be appreciably better in that category because all three players finished in the top 20 for steals last season. What

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/8/16272786/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-nba2k18-hammer-the-over-las-vegas-odds

[QUOTE]There appears to be a divide among NBA analysts, fans and Vegas about how the Utah Jazz will do this season. Jazz fans (and Utah media) insist Utah will do fine. Advanced

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Tony Jones: Going to miss being on the road with the terrific @Jody Genessy

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/08/utah-jazz-three-impending-free-agents-three-big-decisions/


With Derrick Favors, Rodney Hood and Dante Exum all set to hit free agency at the end of the season, the Utah Jazz are in for some big decisions.

Should be easy decisions. Favors is gone. He would be already if he'd been healthy last year. Exum is gone if he doesn't show he's an NBA player or at least show some progress and hope that one day he will be. Hood is the big one. Someone is going to overpay him when he is really just a 6th man. Hopefully it's not the Jazz making the mistake

[QUOTE]there is a bit of underlying uneasiness facing this season given that the Jazz currently have three key players on their roster

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/09/09/utah-jazz-gms-challenge-to-hood-sparks-offseason-commitment-to-improvement/

[QUOTE]There has been some positive returns already. Take with Exum, who dominated summer league in Utah. Yes, it was only summer league, but Exum displayed a midrange jumper he hadn

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[QUOTE]Milwaukee Bucks‏: The Bucks have requested waivers on Jalen Moore. Undrafted out of Utah State, Moore was originally signed to a Two-Way contract on July 8.

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/09/utah-jazz-nba-may-change-draft-lottery/

[QUOTE]I would also put the free agency period before the draft. How nice would it be to know which free agents are going to join your team and then draft for needs instead of the

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/10/utah-jazz-can-succeed-offensively/


the Utah Jazz immediately filled the void from a defensive standpoint, but were unable to bring in much offensive firepower.

I'd go with unwilling not unable


the Rubio trade will help advance the offense of both Favors and Rudy Gobert

I think it could hurt both because they want have the space to dive to the rim anymore


Rubio is an elite passer that excels at making the right decisions on the fast-break

and yet sucks in transition :rolleyes:

[QUOTE]he

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/10/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-ready-silence-doubters/


playing more inside-out rather than outside-in could be an interesting experiment.

could make sense except without shooters it's going to be tough like anything they try to do


If all these pieces start to mesh together, with Gobert screening for Rubio while Hood spaces the floor and acts as a secondary playmaker, they could seriously surprise people next season on the offensive end.

the problem with that is Hood rarely passes the ball. 6th man

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/12/what-do-jazz-fans-owe-gordon-hayward/


It seems clear to me that Gordon Hayward was contemplating his departure for a long time.

Can you blame him? Even after Gobert emerged and they finished 2014 as the 6th best team they continued to not try to win until they traded for a 3rd string pg in Mack when it was too late to matter. Then even last year they never were all in so they could have cap space to replace Hill with Rubio. They talked about paying tax and they still went the cheap route after it was obvious Hayward and Gobert needed help to compete with the top team.:confusedshrug:

[QUOTE]Ben Dowsett ✔ @Ben_Dowsett
I'm interested to see what kind of video arrangement the franchise does. Hayward deserves appreciation for 7 years. https://twitter.com/randrewbakker/status/903700877004775424

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/11/utah-jazz-rodney-hoods-offseason-produce-impressive-results/

[QUOTE]Hayward

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[QUOTE]Tony Jones‏: The Utah Jazz and Nate Wolters are coming to terms on a two-way contract, sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/12/16291274/nba-utah-jazz-offseason-practice-facility-joe-ingles-ricky-rubio-trash-talk


I absolutely love the personality of this team! An exciting time to be a Jazz fan indeed.

Yeah nothing compares to a lottery team not even a team that goes to the 2nd round. :wtf:

[QUOTE]Personal projection: he

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/6/16255410/how-the-4-spot-is-the-key-to-the-jazzs-season


I do hope that Tony Bradley gets minutes but he doesn't look to make a major impact unless he catches up to NBA speed fast.

He will with the Stars. Ideally he's ready to back-up Gobert by the end of the year once they clean house


The main lineups for this is Rubio-Hood-Sefolosha-Favors-Gobert, with Exum Ingle Burks and Mitchell, all subbing in and out of the 1-2-3. This lineup looks insane defensively. With Favors slimming down and not playing on a bum leg, he can continue to shut down the 4 spot defensively. Having two shot blockers with 3 smart, long defenders will be key. Hood will be better defensively just by being around these guys and he has always had the physical gifts to be a good on ball defender.

Hood isn't long and isn't a defender. 6th man


If Rubio or Favors show any consistency from range, this lineup would almost be too versatile to be stopped.

dream on!

[QUOTE]Ingles is a bit slim to play against 4

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/12/16296402/nba-utah-jazz-nate-wolters-dennis-lindsey-salt-lake-city-stars-g-league-denver-nuggets


This will shore up the 3rd-string shooting guard spot.

I'd say his 6th string with the Jazz. Starts for the Stars I guess


This guy can shoot.

:oldlol:

[QUOTE]I guess this means that either Bolomboy or Royce O'Neal will be cut for good.
I was hoping that the Jazz would cut Bolomboy and then resign him as a 2 way player. Right now he seems like the odd man out. Royce O

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/12/utah-jazz-rubio-favors-hood-si-top-100/


With Hayward on the outs, Hood is undeniably the new sheriff in Jazzland, at least from an offensive standpoint.

Does Hood own this site? :confusedshrug:


Favors had put together about two years of 16-point, eight-rebound, 1.5-block basketball. It may be unfair to expect him to get back to that level

Why is it unfair? If he's healthy he should

[QUOTE]Rubio is going to make all of Utah

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45779490&nid=304&title=nate-wolters-signs-with-utah-jazz-on-two-way-contract


improved to 38 percent from deep in 27 Euroleague games last season for Crvena.

some hope

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/09/13/jazz-sign-guard-nate-wolters-to-a-two-way-contract/

[QUOTE]The front office likes that he

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http://saltcityhoops.com/a-look-at-nate-wolters/


While his shooting was so-so, it was much better post-All-Star break (50 FG% and 45.8 3% over 17 consecutive starts).

more hope


while he will most likely spend most of the season with the Salt Lake City Stars

it's a given unless he's cut


the Jazz will have to cut a player with some guaranteed money prior to the start of the season.

They'll have to move someone. Rather he's cut or traded or what remains to be seen

[Xiao Yao You]

https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/12/utah-jazz-ricky-rubio-worst-performance-eurobasket-spain-still-advances/


he seemed to revert back to his former ways against Germany as he went 0-of-3 from deep and just 1-of-8 (12.5 percent) overall

surprising what happens against an NBA pg instead of a Euroleague one.

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/12/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-looking-strong-summer-workouts/


After being sidelined for much of last season, Derrick Favors looks like he could dominate for the Utah Jazz in the 2017-18 season.

With him dominating and Hood and Rubio becoming all-stars the Jazz might win their first NBA title finally! :wtf:

[QUOTE]Favors is in a contract year and knows if he

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865688679/Utah-Jazz-formally-announce-hires-of-Justin-Zanik-David-Morway-plus-promotion-of-Steven-Schwartz.html

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865688676/Morning-links-Utah-Jazz-on-Sports-Illustrateds-Top-100-list-Garett-Bolles-gives-a-hug.html


With NBA season around the corner, The Crossover has begun unveiling its annual list of top 100 NBA players of 2018, and five Utah Jazz players appear so far.

Rodney Hood is No. 87, Derrick Favors is No. 67, new point guard Ricky Rubio is No. 61 and Rudy Gobert is all the way up at No. 15.

too low for Rudy. Favors too if he's back to his old self. Hood could be higher if he can do what he did to begin last year at least

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/13/16300390/nba-lottery-reform-utah-jazz-future-stephon-marbury-gordon-hayward-ricky-rubio-eurobasket-gobert

[QUOTE]As a small market team, it

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/13/utah-jazz-joel-bolomboys-long-odds/

[QUOTE]he

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http://www.nba.com/article/2017/09/12/30-teams-30-days-utah-jazz

[QUOTE]What

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Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz have signed Naz Long to a training camp deal

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naz_Mitrou-Long

Looks like a shooter. Funny they finally get one and he's one of the 2 non guaranteed deals. :wtf:

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http://news.sportslogos.net/2017/09/13/video-game-leaks-full-set-of-new-nba-alternate-jerseys/

God that's awful! I thought green was bad. Orange still to come? :rant

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2017/09/13/alec-burks-has-been-the-jazzs-missing-man-but-hes-about-to-make-his-return/

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865688691/Jody-Genessy-Could-Kobe-Bryant-start-a-jersey-retirement-trend-in-Utah.html

[QUOTE]Let

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/13/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-lands-no-15-sis-top-100-beats-gordon-hayward/

[QUOTE]There

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[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed free agent guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (me-TRUE). Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Mitrou-Long (6-4, 218, Iowa State) averaged 15.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists during his senior season with the Cyclones, earning All-Big 12 Second-Team honors. The guard also shot 47 percent from the field and led the conference with 2.8 three-point field goals per game. Connecting on a team-high 98 three-point attempts, the total was the third highest in a single-season in school history.

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http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Naz-Mitrou-Long-65475/

a shooter without length. They are desperate I guess

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Slovenia beats Spain 92-72, and Kokoskov

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[QUOTE]The New York Knicks and free agent guard Jarrett Jack have agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal, as first reported by Basketball Insiders. Jack, along with free agent guard Trey Burke, were among those who worked out for the Knicks over the past few days, league sources told Basketball Insiders. In the end, Jack claimed the 20th and final roster spot for the Knicks heading into training camp. Burke has worked out for several teams, including the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks.

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[QUOTE]Rudy Gobert: Very surprised that no GM had the idea of signing Boris Diaw this summer. Maybe they haven

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/14/rumor-utah-jazz-among-four-teams-interested-andrew-bogut/

[QUOTE]Factor in Bogut

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/14/utah-jazz-joe-johnson-snubbed-sis-top-100-nba-players/

[QUOTE]In Utah

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/14/nba-ranking-teams-northwest-division-2017-18/3/


They are hoping for big minutes out of rookies Tony Bradley and Donovan Mitchell.

Mitchell maybe


Thabo Sefolosha is also a nice piece and will give them some much-needed depth. He will most-likely start right away until Mitchell proves he can handle the league.

They should consider starting him over Hood but I doubt he will


if the Jazz want to defend their division title, Gobert is going to have to take on a larger role in the offense. He was extremely efficient last season in a very limited capacity. How well he plays offensively will determine how good this team can be.

they're in big trouble

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/14/16305786/ranking-the-2017-2018-utah-jazz-roster-tony-bradley-debuts-at-13th


Is Dante ranked ahead of Mitchell or behind?

until he proves he is an NBA player he's behind.


Where do people rank Hood vs Ingles?

Ingles is the best returning player besides Rudy


I went for Neto because I think he is clearly third in the point guard depth chart and possibly even fourth if Mitchell plays any time at point.

I see him as 2nd until someone proves otherwise. I'd put Alec 3rd and Wolters 4th because they have proven something before.


If Neto is playing primary backup then Quin has either given up on Dante, or he and/or Rubio are injured, neither of which is a good outcome at all.

I'd rather he gave up on Exum than play him over someone better hoping that one day he won't suck anymore

[Xiao Yao You]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2732604-projecting-the-top-2017-18-nba-rookie-at-every-position


He's going to force Jazz coach Quin Snyder to play him, even if it means moving Rodney Hood to the 3 and other wings up to the 4.

I think he might have to start with the Stars especially if Exum finally comes around

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/16/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-tells-nba-tv-wants-star/


largely due to injuries, he has gone through stretches where he looks more suited as a solid role player, or potentially even a sixth man off the bench

It's because of his skill set not the injuries. He's a scorer. He needs the ball in his hands. He rarely passes the ball. He's not known for D. 6th man


can Rodney Hood become the number one offensive player, and can he handle that load efficiently? If he can, he will absolutely put himself in contention for a berth to the All-Star game

:rolleyes:

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/15/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-and-ricky-rubio-slotted-at-16th-in-brs-backcourt-rankings/

[QUOTE]Bleacher Report recently released its rankings of every NBA team

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/15/utah-jazz-5-lineups-watch-2017-18/3/

Neto might not even be on the team and Mitchell could be in the G-league

[QUOTE]His future earnings and role depend almost entirely upon his production next season, so it

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/15/utah-jazz-jonas-jerebko-play-key-role-2017-18/


Utah was ninth in 3-point percentage last season but will be aiming up in 2017-18 with the addition of Jerebko.

No Hill and Hayward. Their 3 % will plummet. I doubt Ingles will shoot as well as the only starter that can shoot

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/09/16/utah-jazz-closing-in-on-finish-line-for-vivint-arena-renovation/


Key Dates for Vivint Smart Home Arena

Sept. 21: A concert for employees, workers and Jazz players, featuring Rachel Platten

they'll love that I bet. #Nightlife :roll:

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/16/should-the-utah-jazz-have-traded-for-jeff-teague-instead-of-george-hill/

[QUOTE]After losing out on George Hill after one meager year, it

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Rudy Gobert: Congrats to coach Igor for helping Slovenia win Eurobasket. Great work 👍🏽!

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[QUOTE]You have been part of the NBA for 17 years, you are the first European coach to achieve many milestones in your career in the States. However, this tournament with Slovenia can be called your biggest success? Igor Kokoskov:

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[QUOTE]Rudy Gobert

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/18/16320116/nba-rank-2017-2018-utah-jazz-roster-raul-neto-13th-most-valuable-least-valuable-offseason-brazil

[QUOTE]Neto

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/17/utah-jazz-retrospective-the-george-hill-trade/

[QUOTE]While Hill

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/18/16328656/the-downbeat-rest-players-greg-poppovich-lebron-james-golden-state-warriors-ut-jazz-2017-rule-change


David Locke had a theory that I agree with in principle, that teams should simply cut minutes of players in certain games to rest them, rather than taking them out of games entirely. While this makes sense, it is something the players do not want whatsoever. Playing less minutes means that a player will naturally have worse looking stats, and that could impact their next pay check. That makes this suggestion basically unrealistic, and I doubt it is the solution that will make everybody happy.

That's why they have per 36 stats. If guys produce people will pay them


Going along with the topic of rule changes, there has been talk of possibly allowing teams to draft players directly from high school once again.

Great! Once everyone has their own G-league team(hopefully next season) I see no reason why they shouldn't. It's time for kids to play in the minors until they prove they are NBA players. Would have helped Exum, Burke, Hood, etc.

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/18/utah-jazz-west-power-rankings-september-2017/11/

[QUOTE]Donovan Mitchell has visions of Dwyane Wade dancing in fans

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https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/18/16227956/nba-player-rankings-top-101-2021-deandre-jordan

[QUOTE]87. Donovan Mitchell
TIM CATO: As frequently and liberally as we picked from these 2017 rookies (FORESHADOWING!), I

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689124/Utah-Jazz-must-cut-one-player-before-season-begins.html


Quin Snyder will have to cut at least one of his players

Not necessarily cut. Some teams have roster spots


the Jazz signed a number of role players to multi-year contracts this offseason, including Thabo Sefolosha, Ekpe Udoh and Jonas Jerebko. While their roster spots are secure with the Jazz

Probably but they have shown the willingness to eat money in recent years so being ona one year deal could make you vunerable

[QUOTE]Raul Neto, swingman Royce O

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https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/18/16175476/nba-player-rankings-top-100-2017-lebron-james


100. Rodney Hood (NR)
Hood probably would have been 30 spots higher if this list had been made in 2016. Basketball is weird.

Go to guy! All-star! :rolleyes:


82. Joe Ingles (NR)
Slow Mo Joe is a cerebral, skilled forward who can shoot and pass quite well. He should take on extra importance with Gordon Hayward gone.

Like with Hood and so much of the team they have unrealistic expectations for him. Be lucky if he can do as much as last year with the guys now around him. He is a role player


67. Ricky Rubio (30)
Defense and passing are really important skills for a point guard, it turns out.

unfortunately so do shooting


17. Rudy Gobert (NR)
Defense matters.

17 is way too low but he also might have a harder time this year

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/19/16328680/utah-jazz-nba-offseason-2017-rodney-hood-restricted-free-agent-extension


Coming off a subpar season, he's primed to break out because he has the talent to be a great two-way guard. He's consistent, shooting roughly the same percentage on guarded catch-and-shoot opportunities as off the dribble.

no clue! :rolleyes:


has the potential to reestablish himself as a max-deal candidate.

Bye bye if someone is stupid enough to give him even close to max :wtf:

[QUOTE]They follow that with talking about a previous Jazzman whose name kinda rhymes with Boredom He

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/19/16336866/nba-offseason-utah-jazz-return-of-alec-burks-injury-shoulder-knee-ankle-ty-corbin-quin-snyder


The athletic product of the University of Colorado was supposed to have carved his niche in the NBA by now

He has. Unlike all of the all-stars I keep hearing about on the roster he proved himself as a top 6th man

[QUOTE]Burks

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/19/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-primed-become-three-point-threat/


Will Dante Exum and Rodney Hood begin ascending to stardom?

:coleman:

[QUOTE]His setbacks last season caused many to lose hope in him and several to speculate that perhaps he would be traded. However, if Favors can stay healthy, he should be one of Utah

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[QUOTE]Coach Nate McMillan said he has a starting lineup in mind heading into training camp, but wouldn

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/09/21/rudy-gobert-gets-star-reception-from-french-speaking-elementary-students/

[QUOTE]Gobert took a forward-looking approach when asked about being more of a leader on the Jazz.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/20/16337864/2017-nba-officiating-bob-delaney-dennis-lindsey-adam-silver-utah-jazz-kevin-durant-twitter-downbeat

[QUOTE]Dennis Lindsey did it. Is there nothing he can

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/20/utah-jazz-media-day-training-camp-fast-approaching/


At least one player will have to be cut prior to that date for the Jazz to get to the 15-man maximum roster. That excludes Nate Wolters and Eric Griffin, each of whom inked two-way contracts with the team.

I imagine they could get cut in favor of someone else on the 2 way too. Their contracts are small.

[QUOTE]Barring injuries or a surprise move from Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey, second-year big man Joel Bolomboy and former Baylor wing and Spanish Supercup winner Royce O

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Chris Reichert: The NBA G League announces the dates for the Showcase will be January 10-13 in Mississauga, ON

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[QUOTE]Bobby Marks: Phoenix will enter the season with $14.3M in cap space after the $4.2M signed Alex Len qualifying offer.

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https://www.theringer.com/nba/2017/9/20/16337768/2017-nba-breakout-players-preview

[QUOTE]The fact that Hood

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/21/16342690/the-downbeat-utah-jazz-2017-power-rankings


ESPN released their latest power rankings basked on BPI (basketball power index), and it put the Jazz about where everyone else is thinking.

higher than I'd put them. Certainly would have the Grizzlies over them


The Jazz came in at 16th overall in the NBA, 9th in the Western Conference, and 5th in the Northwest Division. Obviously the Jazz will have much higher expectations than missing the playoffs and finishing last in their division. They are the defending Northwest Division champs, and they will look to defend the banner.

Defend a meaningless banner! They are 5th without a doubt on paper


Rodney Hood has shown he can score in bunches. But scoring consistently and efficiently is what he needs to do to breakout in 2017-18.

Needs to show he can do more than just score if he's going to be the starter/all-star/go-to-guy everyone thinks he is. I'm not seeing it. I thought late in his rookie year into his 2nd year he might be that guy but now I see 6th man. Now that it's time to get paid he goes to work? Never a good sign!

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/21/utah-jazz-jp-strong-rudy-gobert-feel-good-ness/

[QUOTE]It

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[QUOTE]Jonathan Feigen: Rockets will sign former Vipers star Chris Johnson tomorrow, per source. Johnson, who played briefly with Jazz, gets partial guarantee.

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[QUOTE]FC Dallas has nine homegrown players on its roster, including Jesus Ferreira, a 16-year-old who recently became the second-youngest player in MLS history to score a goal. Its academy is the envy of every MLS club. And it might be coming to the NBA.

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[QUOTE]Brad Turner: The Clippers have hired Bruce Bowen as game analyst, replacing Michael Smith, who had been the color commentator for 19 years, per source.

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/21/utah-jazz-top-10-story-lines-watch-2017-18/


Can Derrick Favors get back to form?

If healthy I imagine. The bigger question is can him and Rudy play together and can either be effective without shooters opening up the rolls to the rim. Also how much can they net for him once he's traded?

[QUOTE]even if Alec can remain healthy, there

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https://fansided.com/2017/09/21/2017-18-fantasy-basketball-preview-utah-jazz/


Gobert could be in line for a major uptick in offensive production, which makes him worth a look toward the end of the first or beginning of the second round.

He'll be better. His stats might not be though

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[QUOTE]Of course there

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https://www.ksl.com/?sid=45895054&nid=304&title=5-different-utah-jazz-lineups-to-watch-for-this-season

[QUOTE]Each member of the Exum-Sefolosha-Johnson trio measures at 6-foot-6 or 6-foot-7, which gives the Jazz the ability to switch three like-sized defenders across the perimeter positions while working alongside Mitchell

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/22/16348300/2017-2018-nba-preseason-utah-jazz-vivint-smarthome-arena-reopens-renovations-renovated-new


Raul Neto is the third point guard, but the Jazz have a handful of players (Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles) who could play spot minutes at point guard to fill in minutes not taken by Ricky Rubio and Dante Exum.

Neto should be considered the 2nd pg until someone proves otherwise. Can't see him being cut. He's an NBA rotation player somewhere where length isn't the end all. He might get traded.


Bolomboy is fairly expendable. He’s the fourth power forward on the roster in a league where power forward is a very undervalued position. Despite some hometown love from fans, Bolomboy seems more likely to be on his way out than the other two.

They have no other young PF. He can stretch the floor and he played his role well the two times he got quality minutes last year.

To me Exum is the guy to go if he doesn't step up.


Gobert and Rubio will likely find their way to 10/10 seasons (taking entirely different routes to that 10/10)

Rubio has only averaged 9 assists once and barely reached 10 points in any year. How is that likely?


I think it’s really great that the Jazz are trying to keep the arena modern and giving the fans the best product they can.

I'd rather they tried giving the fans the best product on the floor personally but apparently that will never happen

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689282/Examining-the-Utah-Jazzs-strengths-and-weaknesses-heading-into-the-2017-2018-season.html


the Jazz have good secondary defenders such as Joe Ingles, Derrick Favors and Dante Exum.

Exum sucked last year


Utah improved its backcourt defensively by trading up to draft rookie combo guard Donovan Mitchell and then dealing for Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio.

we'll see


Adding those two in the backcourt should help the Jazz get easy buckets in transition off turnovers.

Too bad Rubio sucks in transition


Perhaps the one question for Utah offensively is: Can players such as Gobert, Ingles and Rodney Hood run the floor effectively in those situations?

Ingles and Gobert can. Not sure that is Hood's strong suit though

[QUOTE]Exum is also a question mark given that he hasn

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/23/utah-jazz-northwest-division-get-even-stacked/


adding All-Star Jimmy Butler for nearly nothing

Wouldn't call a young 20 point scorer almost nothing personally not to mention the Wolves last two lottery selections!


The Wolves were already a young and rising team, but now with the likes of Butler and other savvy veterans, they will look to be a force to be reckoned with in the West as well.

more importantly maybe the best coach in the world


with Rudy Gobert anchoring the defense, several new players that are bound to make an impact

Why are they bound to? They could all suck. Jonas is the one that makes sense to me


far from a weak link in the dominant Northwest Division.

definitely the weak link


there’s a chance that Utah’s division is about to get even more stacked with yet another All-Star in Carmelo Anthony set to switch teams

I think he could make a team worse personally. One of the most overrated players ever!


it appears now that Melo is expanding his list of teams to include two Northwest Division foes – the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers.

He hasn't included Portland


One would imagine that the Melo saga should be wrapped up in the next few days

Don't count on it. You just wrote that it will be hard because of his contract :wtf:


even though training camp is essentially upon us, this wacky offseason is far from finalized just yet.

Yeah we're still waiting for the Jazz to add one more guy to camp

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Only get to boo Enes once a year now. Hayward once a year. Deron currently out of the league. What will Jazz fans do? :facepalm

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2017/9/23/16354812/nba-offseason-carmelo-anthony-trade-new-york-knicks-northwest-division-oklahoma-city-thunder

[QUOTE]This is just another blow to Utah

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OKC opened up a roster spot and Semaj Christon is their 3rd pg so Neto would make sense there. I'd take him over Felton too especially on a team that will need D and shooters around their stars

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689490/Dear-Rudy-Jazz-fans-have-some-questions.html

[QUOTE]So I

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/23/icymi-utah-jazz-fans-may-not-be-too-pleased-with-espns-bpi-rankings/


However, according to the recent ESPN Preseason BPI (Basketball Power Index) Rankings, the Jazz are calculated to find themselves just barely on the outside looking in this upcoming season. The rankings have them pinned as the 16th best team in the league overall and 9th in the Western Conference, finishing behind the likes of the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers.

a lot higher than I see them!


I was actually surprised to see the Los Angeles Clippers pinned as high as they were

2 all-stars one of which is comparable to the Jazz's best player and the other an actually superstar unlike the half dozen this site likes to tout!


all signs this offseason have seemed to indicate that the Jazz are going to have an incredible chemistry

really? :rolleyes:


unmatched depth that will allow them to remain formidable for a full 48 minutes night in and night out.

Unmatched? :facepalm

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So the Jazz are waiting til the last minute to fill the last camp spot? :confusedshrug:

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/23/utah-jazz-trey-burke-agrees-backs-out-okc/

[QUOTE]Despite the issues Burke had with his time in Utah, it

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[QUOTE]Zach Lowe: Deal will leave Bulls w/ only about $7.5M in space to use as dumping ground in trades.

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[QUOTE]Bobby Marks: Chicago is one of a handful of teams next summer with room. The Bulls could still have between $36-50M in space.

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http://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2017/09/24/five-burning-questions-as-the-utah-jazz-head-into-training-camp/

[QUOTE]Exum is less polished, but younger, extremely athletic and has an elite physical profile for an NBA point guard: 6-foot-6 floor leaders don

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689407/Here-are-the-six-biggest-Jazz-storylines-as-they-enter-the-2017-18-season.html

[QUOTE]Who will pick up the scoring slack with Hayward gone?

The most obvious answer is Rodney Hood, who has shown an ability to score during his three years in Utah with a 12.5 scoring average. That

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/24/utah-jazz-rodney-hood-zach-lowe-intrigue/


as Hood goes, the Jazz will likely follow.

they're in trouble!

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http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/20777848/zach-lowe-most-intriguing-players-2017-18-featuring-justise-winslow-jusuf-nurkic-nba


About 30 percent of Hood's shots came in the floater zone between 3 and 16 feet from the rim, a share that ranked in the 90th percentile among wing players, according to research from Ben Falk of Cleaning the Glass. Trade a few of those for drives and 3s, and Utah will have something.

He's best in the mid range


Hood could average 20 per game this season, but will they be the kind of points that lead to winning?

not if he's starting

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/24/utah-jazz-editorial-jazz-stay-course-follow-okcs-route/

[QUOTE]When the Jazz traded a draft pick for George Hill two summers ago, this was considered a

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https://thejnotes.com/2017/09/24/utah-jazz-awards-predictions-2017-18-season/


Depending on how large a role Donovan Mitchell is given, he could also put up a real case for Rookie of the Year honors, and is sure to take home the monthly award from time to time.

:wtf:


with the departure of Gordon Hayward, he is likely to have an increase in playing time as well. With that being the case, Johnson could average between 12-14 points a night off the bench.

I doubt it. He's old. Burks is the 6h man. Should be Hood and Burks


Honorable Mention: Donovan Mitchell. If he is given the chance to be a primary option off the bench, he is capable of scoring 12 points a night.

If he can do that he will be the primary option. You have no idea what he can do though


This is the year where he is going to have to show the Jazz that they did not make a mistake by drafting Exum with the number 5 overall pick in the 2014 draft.

Don't think he can change that


During the playoffs and the summer league, he passed the eye test.

He mostly sucked in the playoffs.

[QUOTE]This season, I want to see much more than just numbers from Dante. I want to see him confident. I want him to have a mindset that he get past any defender to get to the rim. I want to see him confidently rise and shoot when he

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https://hoopshabit.com/2017/09/23/utah-jazz-biggest-strengths-weaknesses-2017-18/

[QUOTE]

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2017/09/24/2017-18-jazz-season-primer-identity/

[QUOTE]One can

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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/09/24/three-questions-the-utah-jazz-must-answer-this-season/


bench scoring and rebounding in Favors

he won't be on the bench

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http://fadeawayworld.com/2017/09/21/top-5-most-underrated-offseason-acquisitions/

[QUOTE]He has more shooters than he did back in Minnesota, guys like Hood, Ingles, Thabo, and the Jazz