2018-19 regular season. Time to live up to the hype!

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[QUOTE]Sources tell The Athletic that the Jazz front office is committed to the core of this team. But that didn

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/11/29/jazz-nets-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]The Jazz are 1-6 this season when Mitchell misses some or all of the game, which means they

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http://saltcityhoops.com/jazz-beat-the-nets-101-91-deal-burks-for-korver/

[QUOTE]Korver should provide a much-needed boost in 3-point shooting to a team that entered the night second to last in outside shooting percentage at just under 32 percent. There are potential downsides to the deal, starting with Korver

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It's a start, but doesn't solve the Favors problem, or the utter lack of 3 point shooting from the PG position. Rubio is either red hot or ice cold and Exum doesn't ever really get above slightly toasty at best.

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It's a start, but doesn't solve the Favors problem, or the utter lack of 3 point shooting from the PG position. Rubio is either red hot or ice cold and Exum doesn't ever really get above slightly toasty at best.

Yeah Snyder will like Korver more than he ever liked Burks but rather that's a good thing remains to be seen. Sloan loved Korver too much when he was coach. I imagine he is very happy too. Burks is the only guy other than Mitchell that can create his own shot and it's something they will miss though it was rarely utilized. They become older and less athletic as well. Having Korver or Ingles in the game at all times should help with the spacing though and that is their biggest issue for sure. Snyder helped Korver a lot in Atlanta and it says 3 assistants have coached Kyle as well. He should fit in quickly I imagine.

The defense could suffer though Snyder never thought much of Alec at that end. Rubio looks unstoppable or horrid. No in between. It's really hard to understand. Has to be something mental. Snyder needs to bench him when he doesn't gave it going though. That has killed them the last two years. Exum at least plays good D but he can't shoot from anywhere. Good to see Snyder bench him the past couple games but the Rubio/Exum lineups have to stop! Neto helps rather he continues to play or not who knows.

Thabo and Niang need to be in the mix somehow too. Thabo shot well last year and was one of their best players.Defense and cutting and rebounding. Niang might be their best shooter and most skilled player. He needs a longer leash. I think he'll be better than Ingles eventually. Allen needs to go to the G-league. Favors needs to go to back-up center. Lindsey needs to do more still!

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[QUOTE]Ntilikina has seen his production wither over the last few weeks, with his playing time drawn down too. He

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46437307/jazz-may-have-found-some-belief-in-win-against-brooklyn


With his solid production, Neto could be taking more and more minutes from Dante Exum, too. Exum played just seven minutes and turned the ball over three times in that span.


Rubio needs to lose minutes as well if he isn't playing well. It kills them!

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044252/report-utah-jazz-acquire-kyle-korver-from-cleveland-cavaliers-for-alec-burks-draft-picks.html

[QUOTE]Another Deseret News source confirmed that Burks is happy to be in a place with more consistent minutes for him. Burks is reportedly in good spirits and ready to turn the page for his career because the rotation wasn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/11/29/18117283/so-long-alec-burks-kyle-korver-trade-2018-utah-jazz


Also, shoutout to Derrick Favors who posted no words in his tweet, simply the link to AB’s infamous dunk years ago.


It's right after that he broke his ankle. Maybe the next game. People were arguing over rather that was a dunk or not and I got the feeling he was trying to prove something when he got hurt. He actually did something similar recently! Cavs fans will love him!


nope.
Not an upgrade at all.

We need a change and more scoring options but AB has a lot more scoring versatility than Korver.. also a better playmaker.

Also not a "bit" of an overpay.. It’s a HUGE overpay, TWO draft picks AND a younger more dynamic player vs someone Cleveland doesn’t want anymore..

What the hell is this?!!

Posted by spazzed on Nov 29, 2018 | 8:45 AM

Looks like a lot of it is that they dropped salary which could help with a future move before the deadline. Also got the trade exception which could bring in something decent. See what else happens before we can fully judge this one


On another sad note, my man Dante might become 3rd string PG with the way Neto played last night. I wish Dante could get it together. Please Dante, figure it out!!

Posted by JMBDog on Nov 29, 2018 | 9:18 AM

Dante is still playing. Snyder seems to like him more as a secondary playmaker at the 2 or 3. Rubio/Dante should never happen though and it's becoming a thing!


I also think this puts Dante in the hot seat. Korver and Neto can soak up all of his minutes if he doesn’t start figuring things out. The trade itself is fine, AB has never been fully utilized here, and he’s never really fit into any Jazz system. He’s going to be great on the Cavs. Korver can come in and steal minutes from players not playing hard enough, so its going to help the team in more ways than one.

Posted by McDeen on Nov 29, 2018 | 9:42 AM

Exum is untradable. He will play. Coach has never been much of a Neto fan either. Rubio is the one that needs to be benched if he's sucking!


Good point. I saw some people complaining about 2nd-round picks and citing Rudy Gobert (first founder) and Jokic as evidence to not trade 2nd rounders. But all the other second-round picks who don’t pan out far outweigh those that miraculously do.

Posted by Karl Stalone 32 on Nov 29, 2018 | 10:09 AM

Definitely good players in the 2nd round especially high 2nd rounders which they could be especially the Washington on the way their franchise looks now. The Gleague will make those more valuable too once the Stars have a full roster of Jazz guys. I'd guess they could add a 3rd or 4th round even


The Jazz' second round picks since 2006
Dee Brown
Herbert Hill
Tadija Dragicevic
Ante Tomic
Goran Suton
Jeremy Evans
Kevin Murphy
Erick Green
Jarnell Stokes
Dani Diez
Olivier Hanlan
Tyrone Wallace
Joel Bolomboy
Isaiah Whitehead
Nigel Williams-Goss
Thomas Bryant
Vince Edwards

Neto was drafted by the Hawks

Posted by cchappell18 on Nov 29, 2018 | 10:36 AM

Tomic was good. Too bad he never played here. Evans was good that one year. If he could have only extended his game out to the 3. Gree looked good in his brief stint here. Hanlan looked good in his 2nd summer league. Wallace is good, Gave him away! Bolomboy looked good too. Goss might still be playing here. Ine of the best players on a tp team in Greece/Euroleague. Neto is a player!

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/28/18117278/utah-jazz-101-91-victory-over-the-brooklyn-nets

[QUOTE]Is Raul Neto Utah

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/29/utah-jazz-evaluating-kyle-korver-trade/

[QUOTE]Lastly, his contract does have an extra year on it which cuts ever so slightly into Utah

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/28/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-donovan-mitchell-rip-the-nets-in-brooklyn/

[QUOTE]Meanwhile, Neto continued to ball out in limited minutes. He put up 11 points, three boards and two assists in just 15 minutes on the floor. There

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/28/utah-jazz-thank-you-alec-burks/


Burks battled numerous injuries throughout his career as a Jazzman. Through that, and losing minutes courtesy of other players, Burks stayed loyal to the Jazz. He signed a contract extension with the team back in 2014. When the ink dried, Burks stated how excited he was to continue to play in front of what he called the best fans in the NBA.


2 injuries. 1 that the Jazz knew about when they drafted him and signed him to his 2nd contract. They knew it would need surgery eventually

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Grayson Allen entered the game late in the fourth quarter for Alec Burks on Nov. 19 at Indiana

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[QUOTE]With guard-needy teams like the Suns and Magic out there, sources told The Post Dinwiddie could command more in free agency. So why wouldn

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044388/utah-jazz-rookie-grayson-allen-unfazed-by-nba-fans-booing-him-individually-on-the-road-it-is-funny.html

[QUOTE]His role has largely decreased from being a college All-American to now playing 10.5 minutes per game as a Jazzman, but the fans can

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/30/18118565/utah-jazz-kyle-korver-is-one-of-the-best-shooters-in-nba-history-cleveland-cavaliers-trade

[QUOTE]First off, Joe Ingles also being in that one is pretty nice. Just imagining Donovan Mitchell/Rudy Gobert pick-and-rolls, flanked by Ingles and Korver has me believing in this team

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/29/18118344/kyle-korver-alec-burks-shooting-woes-trade-utah-jazz-cleveland-cavaliers

[QUOTE]Dennis Lindsey had said if this Utah Jazz team couldn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/29/18118111/utah-jazz-cleveland-cavaliers-kyle-korver-alec-burks-trade-grade-roundup

[QUOTE]It won

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/29/utah-jazz-quarter-grades-18-donovan-mitchell-grayson/


Grayson Allen was kind of amazing during preseason play. Over five exhibition bouts, he averaged nearly 13 points per game and shot a blistering 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from 3-point range.


If you actually watched he wasn't ready though and that's only become more apparent. That's not a knock on him. Most rookies aren't ready until later on in their rookie years if that. He should be in the Gleague. Go down there and dominate and help later on in the year. Why would that be such a big deal? :wtf:

[QUOTE]Nevertheless, the Jazz were always playing the long game with Allen. And there have been a handful of occasions where his sneaky-good athleticism has shown itself, so you still have to think he

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/29/utah-jazz-trade-opportunity-knock-grayson-allen/

[QUOTE]He may not have played in Wednesday night

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Kyle Korver passed his physical yesterday and is available to play for Utah in Charlotte.

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46438415/family-city-basketball-kyle-korver-is-happy-about-jazz-reunion


Korver called Altman and was informed that he, for the second time in his career, had been traded to Utah. That was good news for the sharpshooter. He enjoyed his previous 2 1/2 seasons with the Jazz. He already knew coach Quin Snyder from his days in Atlanta. And he knew that it would be a good place for his family. Oh, and the team wasn't bad either.


But the team is bad. If it wasn't the trade wouldn't have been made!


The Jazz are shooting 33 percent on open 3-point shots (shots where an opponent is 4 or more feet away), per NBA.com. Korver is hitting 43 percent of such looks (and 46 percent on all 3-pointers). His presence on the court will create a gravity and defenders will always have to pay attention to where he is. That should open things up for the rest of the Jazz offense.


We'll see. Likely that Rubio or Exum are still on the court at all times so it's still at worst 5 guys guarding 4

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http://saltcityhoops.com/determining-ingles-place-among-the-leagues-best-sfs/


With those 11 out of the way, Ingles has a case to be compared favorably to just about anybody remaining, in terms of current impact. Otto Porter is a do-everything guy and a constant off-ball threat. Robert Covington is an awesome 3-and-D guy who plays hard.


so not top 10

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[QUOTE]With Dwight Howard out, the Wizards are weighing their options, but as of now they do not plan to sign a free agent or broker a trade to replace him, a person familiar with the situation told NBC Sports Washington. The Wizards want to first see what they have with their in-house replacements, knowing Howard will be available to return at some point this season.

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/30/utah-jazz-quarter-grades-18-favors-crowder-pfs/

[QUOTE]The power forward position has long produced an interesting quandary for the Utah Jazz. Although there

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/30/utah-jazz-quarter-point-grades-gobert-18/

[QUOTE]He

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[QUOTE]Korver made an immediate impact on the Jazz, scoring the first time he touched the ball with 4:42 left in first quarter. Korver made 5 of 7 shots (4 of 6 from beyond the 3-point line). His two misses were both attempts to beat the game or shot clocks. The Jazz overall shot well from 3-point land, making 45 percent as a team.

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Haven't watched the game yet, but Charlotte are massively hot and cold from what I've watched this year. Their last game against the Bucks a few days ago, got spanked massively in the 1st quarter, tightened up their D in the 2nd and 3rd and started hitting their shots, then ran nothing but Tony Parker ISO plays in the 4th because no one besides from Kemba can create any offence. Hung on for a tight win, but were 25 odd up halfway through the 3rd.

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Anthony Chiang: Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson and Derrick Jones Jr. all listed as out for Sunday

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Tim Reynolds: As of now, the Heat are scheduled to wear their Vice uniforms tomorrow. If I had to guess, I

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There was plenty of Wade Cellars wine and Casamigos tequila to go around for those who wanted it. Dwyane Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union

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Eric Woodyard: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Donovan Mitchell being compared to Dwyane Wade:

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46438638/more-than-just-making-shots-how-kyle-korver-helped-the-jazz-win-on-friday

[QUOTE]It becomes a pick your poison scenario: Korver 3 or Gobert at the rim? Those aren

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044632/utah-jazz-coach-quin-snyder-refuses-to-overreact-after-2-game-road-win-streak-against-charlotte-hornets.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044693/how-the-utah-jazz-are-working-to-integrate-kyle-korver-into-their-system-without-overloading-the-process.html

[QUOTE]

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http://saltcityhoops.com/exums-reduced-role-defense/

[QUOTE]Exum

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Tavan Parker: I think Neto is getting more playing time because his variance is smaller. Is Exum better? Of course. But his floor is also lower than Neto IMO


Exum is one of the worst players in the whole league along with Rubio. Neto is a player!

[QUOTE]Jordan Cummings : Aren

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/1/18120963/first-reactions-kyle-korver-first-game-utah-jazz-trade-cleveland-cavaliers


Diana: I thought my daughter was kidding when she told me we traded for Korver. I was so sad to lose Burks but excited for Korver


I'm happy for Alec. Looks like he's already a bigger part of he Cavs rotation than he ever was for Snyder. The sad part of the trade is that Rubio and Favors are still on the team! :rant


Kaleb Searle: Seriously, I want to see what Mitchell and Gobert can do with the thread of Ingles and Korver out there at the same time. That could be lethal.


Imagine it without Rubio, Favors or Exum! :eek:


Sam Goodrich: If we can add a stretch four to this roster, Golden State better be on the lookout.


They have a few. It's just not Favors

[QUOTE]Mychal Lowman: Favors was the person you could see from a mile away before the season starting as possibly being held out their for trades. But Exum? Didn

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/01/utah-jazz-kyle-korver-trade-shows-commitment-winning-jazz/


Utah Jazz: Kyle Korver trade shows commitment to winning from Jazz


So did giving up a first for Rubio and giving Favors and Exum 30 million a year. :rant

[QUOTE]As mentioned earlier, this isn

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/11/30/utah-jazz-hornets-recap-mitchell-shines-korvers-jazz-return/

[QUOTE]The extra spacing he provided allowed Donovan Mitchell to have a vintage night as well, as he exploded for 30 points on 54.5 percent shooting from the field. Unfortunately, Donovan

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https://fansided.com/2018/11/30/jazz-grizzlies-pace-space-boom/

[QUOTE]Any team will be at its best when it can control tempo, but that is especially true of Utah, who succeeded last season in part because of their ability to slow opponents down to an uncomfortable rhythm. This season, their enemies are dictating the speed of games, and the Jazz are being baited into track meets against opponents with which they aren

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http://saltcityhoops.com/cross-country-jazz-utah-concludes-an-almost-nonsensical-stretch-of-travel/

[QUOTE]True confessions: I

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/02/utah-jazz-18-19-need-feed-rudy-gobert/

[QUOTE]Any basketball fan worth their salt knows what Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert can do on the defensive end. What they may not know is how valuable he can be offensively. While he isn

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46439371/dwyane-wades-controversial-free-throws-are-the-difference-in-jazz-loss-to-heat

[QUOTE]"The game was going to get much tighter

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044739/family-first-utah-jazz-legend-karl-malone-is-content-with-life-after-basketball.html


So while the games go on in Utah and the Jazz move into a new era with new stars like Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, Malone is locked in on one thing. These days, "The Mailman" is focused on family — mending ties with all his children, being an involved "Paw Paw" to his grandchildren, mixing those close to him with business, chilling at home and pursing his favorite pastime, hunting.


That include the one in the NFL that he won't acknowledge?


Kadee, 27, is the eldest of their four children, who include Kylee, 25; Karl Jr. “KJ,” 23; and Karlee, 20. Growth and maturity has also strengthened the relationship Karl has with his three children prior to their marriage.


The one in the NFL too?


Malone is in touch on a near daily basis with his 37-year old twins, Cheryl and Daryl Ford, plus his son Demetress “Mechie” Bell, 34, especially after the birth of his seven grandchildren.


no

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044825/utah-jazz-wrap-up-league-leading-road-schedule-with-tough-loss-to-miami-heat.html

[QUOTE]In Miami, Utah played its league-leading 16th road game and still owns the second-most road victories (9), behind Toronto

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/3/18123333/misery-in-miami-for-the-utah-jazz


I have seen mention that Quin’s offense is too complicated. Is the complexity of the offense causing our losses?


Ricky has a low iq for sure. He runs around like a chicken without its head. He plays big minutes regardless. That's the biggest problem now that he's benched Exum and almost benched Favors. Niang still not dressing because he didn't go to Duke is a joke too!


It took Ricky Rubio six months to learn- a point guard who has an excellent feel for the game who was always known to help make the game easier on his teammate, leader in assists, beautiful passer, but even he can’t get a handle on it.


Been more than a year. Despite his reputation I'd say he has a very low basketball iq. Makes some great passes and also the worst you will ever see


Jazz offense is ranked 27th in the league- no matter the open looks its not working.


I'd start with the personnel. Ricky, Exum and Favors. Replace them with Niang. Neto and Thabo and things instantly get better. More shooting. Better fits. Better players. Favors can be the 18 million dollar back-up to Rudy


Biggest surprise for me this year is how little the Jazz are getting from their bench
For a team that was supposed to be really deep, the bench has been very underwhelming, especially if we consider Crowder a semi-starter.

The most used lineup (Rubio-Mitchell-Ingles-Crowder-Gobert) is still working great. Of 16 5-man-lineups that have played over 150 minutes this season, it has the second best net rating in the league, only behind Toronto. It also has the 2nd best offensive rating of those, so they are scoring just fine.

Posted by besteiro on Dec 3, 2018 | 8:47 AM

They were never deep especially with Snyder setting the lineups and rotations. We hear it every year and they haven't been deep since the Corbin/Millsap days. Rubio is a backup at best and I'd prefer Neto. Exum is an end of the bench defensive specialist. Niang is one of their top 3 shooters and probably the most skilled guy on the team and he doesn't dress. Allen should be in the Gleague with Exum. ONeale has been disappointing but I think he is salvageable. Put the right guys out there and they have a nice rotation if healthy. Injuries could help if it was the sucky 3.


Looking ahead to the Jazz schedule
I think the key will be to sneak their way to 2,3 maybe 4 games above .500 heading into the all-star break. The schedule post all-star break is very winnable with 11 games vs. teams currently below .500 and 4 against teams at or 1 game above .500 and plenty of opportunities against teams that should be within reach in the standings as well. There is certainly a chance there to go something like 18-7 to finish the season. That should put you at 48 wins and right there in the thick of 6-9 or so seed.

Posted by Ricky02 on Dec 3, 2018 | 10:58 AM

I could really care less if Rubio and Favors are still on the team and Exum is in the rotation. It's hard to watch the mess!


Mitchell
If you learn anything from Wade. Learn how to make a living at the charity stripe. You are not Steph Curry stop chucking so many 3’s. Drive to the basket and either get to the line or dish off to Gobert got an assist. Make plays.

Posted by Matt_Grbac on Dec 3, 2018 | 11:07 AM

Put shooters around him and Rudy. One of them gets an easy bucket or it opens up a shooter for 3. Rubio, Favors or Exum in the corner isn't going to work

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Ira Winderman: NBA rules foul call on Rudy Gobert that led to Wade winning free throws Sunday was correct, contrary to opinion of Jazz center. Last Two Minute Report cites no incorrect calls. – via Twitter IraHeatBeat


And the non call before that? :confusedshrug:

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Paul Garcia: Marco Belinelli (neck stiffness) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for Tuesday

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Kenyon Martin now can tell his amazing behind-the-scenes NBA stories more often. The former Nets and Knicks forward, who has opened up on some practice feuds since retiring from the NBA, now has a regular media gig. Martin will join Sirius XM, as part of its NBA roundtable show,

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[QUOTE]KC Johnson: Boylen said all assistants will be retained and will add G League coach Dean Cooper.

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[QUOTE]Ryan McDonald: A couple of somewhat interesting Salt Lake City Stars assignments for the Jazz: Georges Niang and Grayson Allen

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/03/utah-jazz-week-eight-outlook-can-jazz-turn-things-around-brief-home-stand/


The Jazz have had a rough schedule to start the season that has featured several road games, and even their stops at home have been very brief, making it hard to build any momentum. That oddly enough has led to a solid 9-7 record on the road, but it just so happens to be counterbalanced by an abysmal 2-6 record within Vivint Smart Home Arena. Yikes.


at least their are always excuses

[QUOTE]Honestly, it

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Went to the Stars game. Niang as expected was the best players on the floor. Allen needs to stay with the Stars. Niang needs to be in the Jazz rotation if not starting. Snyder sucks!

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[QUOTE]So, instead of suiting up that night for the Cavaliers in Oklahoma City, Korver scheduled a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, on the eve of the Jazz-Hornets matchup. He arrived Thursday for a physical exam, then joined the team for Friday

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46440122/allen-niang-make-the-most-of-their-time-with-slc-stars

[QUOTE]And while the arena wasn

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[QUOTE]Marc Stein: The Suns

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[QUOTE]Love, who is 30 and has missed at least 20 games due to injury in the last three seasons, wants to play. Like the rest of the team

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[QUOTE]Stefan Bondy: Shots fired at Mehmet Okur and Hedo Turkoglu: Enes Kanter says he

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Kevin​ Love is targeting​ a mid-January return​ to​ the court from foot​ surgery, following a consultation​​ Monday with Dr. Martin O

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900044934/utah-jazz-look-to-build-off-recent-3-game-road-trip-in-return-home-against-san-antonio-spurs.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-power-rankings/2018/12/4/18124465/nba-power-rankings-week-seven-utah-jazz-continue-descent-kyle-korver-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert

[QUOTE]The trade for Kyle Korver addressed Utah

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/03/utah-jazz-home-games-havent-felt-like-home-games/

[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz have a terrible record at home so far this season. And while they need to improve, there

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/03/utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-unfair-expectations-three-shooter/

I think he will be a great shooter. He shouldn't settle for 3's now though nore should most of the team that can't shoot!

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Andy Larsen: Jazz C Rudy Gobert has been fined $15K by the NBA league office for his public criticism of officiating after the Jazz

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Niang and someone on the other team got ejected at the end of the blowout last night. Niang was easily the best player on the floor which you'd expect from an all Gleague first teamer. Can't wait to see him sitting behind Allen again. They interviewed Allen at the end of the game too! :roll:

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[QUOTE]Former NBA champion (2004) and All Star (2007) Mehmet Okur reacted to New York Knicks center Enes Kanter saying that he considers himself

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http://saltcityhoops.com/what-utahs-offense-needs-even-more-than-shooting/

[QUOTE]What Utah

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-mitchell-draws-praise-korver-more/

[QUOTE]But Korver

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Jazz Coach Quin Snyder said he told Rudy Gobert he would split the fine with him but doesn

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/04/utah-jazz-stars-grayson-allen-opportunity-show/


In 36 minutes of play, Allen scored a game-high 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting. Not bad for his first-ever taste of G-League action.


Not great. He did little else. Needs to fill the box score and dominate

[QUOTE]One day later, both players were recalled by the Jazz in time for the team

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[QUOTE]James Harden: Maaaan. It

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The Cavs aren

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The more immediate question, to me, is whether Phoenix can find a workable trade for Trevor Ariza after Dec. 15. As I reported earlier Tuesday, rival teams expect Ariza to be shopped hard once that date arrives, since that’s when players who signed new contracts in July become eligible to be traded. Ariza, remember, joined the Suns on a one-year, $15 million deal, but they clearly don’t need his veteran presence as much as contenders would given how Phoenix’s season is playing out. The prudent course is testing the market to see what the Suns can get for him. – via New York Times

That leaves Burks. His contract may have more value than what he brings on the court. Although performances like the one he had in Brooklyn certainly point the other way. After the game Burks was asked if Cleveland is where he wants to be. “Hopefully. That’s not up to me,” Burks said. “We will see what happens.” – via Cleveland Plain Dealer

I thought Ariza had a multie year deal. Igor like Exum?

It could partly be up to you Alec. They always say this! Sounds like he might get moved again

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46440881/kyle-korver-gets-reacquainted-with-utah-in-home-debut


This much was clear: Jazz fans had missed Korver.


I missed Alec Burks when Snyder had him buried on the bench :rant


The winters haven’t changed from the last time he was here. But many things have. The Jazz’s practice facility underwent a significant renovation, so did the Vivint Arena and even Salt Lake City looks different.


Actually they have. 2 or the last 4 years have been like spring which I don't remember before

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46440804/jazz-rain-3s-in-blowout-of-spurs

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045133/utah-jazz-set-franchise-record-for-3-pointers-in-blowout-of-san-antonio-spurs.html

[QUOTE]Joe Ingles, who went 3-of-6 from downtown and finished with 13 points, felt his team didn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/5/18126905/2018-nba-utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell


Although, during that period they’ve had the 17th best defense. Korver will continue to shoot the three well but the Jazz still have a defense issue. If they can shore that up, and play the same elite level defense from last year, there’s no reason they can’t surprise people in December.


They were expected to big good and now they are surprising people! :lol


January 15th is shaping up to be a busy day for the NBA. A lot of players will be eligible for trade and, at that point, it will be a little clearer who will be making a playoff push and who will be having a fire sale.


Dec 15. Favors is January unfortunately. What a horrible contract but not as bad as Exum's! :wtf:


What do you think, Dunkers? Is Trevor Ariza a player worth going after?


Well duh! Imagine Gobert/Ariza/Ingles/Crowder/Mitchell with Bradley/Niang/Korver/O'Neale/Exum(yikes!). Rather have Neto but we know he's gone eventually same with Thabo and Udoh. Hopefully Favors and Rubio. Maybe Goss next year to replace Exum


He’s also putting up nice numbers including 13.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 26 minutes per game. His percentages have gone down but over those three games he’s a +15!


Imagine that. He's a great 6th man. :cry:

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/4/18126809/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-san-antonio-spurs-franchise-record-three-pointer-donovan-mitchell


Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert appear to be enjoying the extra spacing. Donovan Mitchell had many more catch and shoot opportunities and capitalized on those. He finished with 20 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Donovan Mitchell shot 7 of 13 from the field and was just efficent.


Who could have imagined

[QUOTE]What

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[QUOTE]Emiliano Carchia: Hearing that a few weeks ago Janis Strelnieks got an offer from the San Antonio Spurs but he decided to remain with Olympiacos. Strelnieks is averaging 4.8ppg in Greek League and 7.9ppg in EuroLeague this season

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He was also suspended for the first five games after testing positive for marijuana. Sefolosha said he used it for pain management, but also doesn’t run from the fact that he was wrong. When news of the suspension surfaced last spring, Sefolosha had a conversation with Lindsey. The contents of that talk have been kept private, but sources say the Jazz showed a level of understanding to what Sefolosha was enduring at the time. “It’s definitely not something I want to endorse in any kind of way,” Sefolosha said. “I know that I had to own up to it. There were no excuses. I know I have young fans and I know that it’s a terrible thing for young people to do. I did what I did, and I have to deal with the consequences.” – via The Athletic

Sefolosha’s one of the smartest athletes in the NBA, a grounded, well-traveled dude with a thoughtful opinion on most social matters. His experiences through his time in the league have motivated him to have a voice and to use that voice. It’s something he doesn’t take lightly. “I feel like if athletes have a platform, they should use it,” Sefolosha said. “I never liked injustice. When I see it and when I experience it, I feel like I have to fight against it in my own way. This is a country where there’s a lot going on. You see the best of the best and the worst of the worst.” – via The Athletic

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[QUOTE]Utah Jazz PR: Jazz Assign Grayson Allen to Salt Lake City Stars.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/death-of-the-mid-range-and-jazz-win-again/

[QUOTE]As the league continues to focus on the three, it

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Andy Larsen: Chris Paul on Donovan Mitchell:

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045282/improving-utah-jazz-havent-listened-to-outside-noise-during-sluggish-start.html

[QUOTE]

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http://saltcityhoops.com/december-turnaround-jazz-showing-signs-of-a-return-to-form/

[QUOTE]What has triggered this change? Ricky Rubio thinks their ball movement and increased awareness in helping teammates find good shots has provided a bit of a solution in their offense.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/6/18128553/kyle-korver-utah-jazz-trade-nba-2018


It sounds like the Jazz know that they need to start games stronger, and are working their best to fix it.

Working hard by continuing to throw Ricky and Favors out there! :rolleyes:

[QUOTE]Speaking of Ricky Rubio, he is kind of on a mini-tear right now. I mean, he

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UtahJazz.com: What has it meant personally to see your name move up the franchise

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Editor

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https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/qa-joe-ingles-keeps-climbing-jazzs-3-point-leaderboard-even-if-he-doesnt-really-consider

[QUOTE]INGLES: Not even when Gordon left, more when Rodney got traded. We

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46442297/donovan-mitchell-is-a-little-busy-for-january-jury-duty

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46442220/as-temperatures-lower-in-utah-korver-is-heating-up-the-jazz-from-beyond-the-arc

[QUOTE]The trade was met with a lot of speculation and concern from Jazz fans. Was this really the fix to the Jazz

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Eric Walden: Rudy said that was the first time he

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Taylor Rooks: Rudy Gobert just chilling in the weight room posting on his IG story lollll
http://twitter.com/TaylorRooks/status/1070898071456940032

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46442518/be-ready-ekpe-udoh-showcased-how-the-jazz-are-prepared-for-adversity

[QUOTE]By sharing a roster with Gobert and Derrick Favors, Udoh knows that he

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045211/karl-malone-feels-current-utah-jazz-roster-has-all-the-tools-to-finish-what-we-started.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045472/morning-links-sports-world-reacts-to-rudy-goberts-ejection-vai-sikahemas-sole-brother.html

[QUOTE]More national reaction, led by Stephen A. Smith of ESPN firmly standing in Gobert's corner, tweeting, "To my brother @ReggieMillerTNT. Love ya. You know this, but I respectfully disagree. Yes, @rudygobert27 has got to control himself. But slapping a paper cut on the scorer

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045451/3-takeaways-from-the-utah-jazzs-118-91-victory-over-the-houston-rockets.html


ed-Los Olivos, CA
For the "fans" on this site that keep clamoring to trade Favors, will you please clam up, now? He is a class guy and now we see how much he means to the team on the floor.

He means 18 million to them though? :facepalm

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http://saltcityhoops.com/24074-2/

[QUOTE]The first thing that will stand out on the box score is Favors

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/7/18130564/derrick-favors-all-time-great-utah-jazz-player-jazzman


What we saw in that game (and plenty others) was a starting-caliber center. And the advanced numbers reflect that.


Until he shows it on a good team he's not though

[QUOTE]Combine those second-chance points with steadier contributions from Dante Exum and Royce O

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/6/18130264/utah-jazz-overcome-early-rudy-gobert-ejection-houston-rockets-referees


Derrick Favors was amazing tonight. Playing fantastic defense while scoring 24 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. He was hyper efficient from the field, shooting 10-13 (77% FG%). Derrick Favors has sacrificed a ton this season. He has played out of position, been taking less minutes, and he STILL comes in ready to play big in moments like this.


Where can I sign up for the 18 mill sacrafice? :lol


I AM!!
I twitch when folks suggest trading Favs. If Gobert is out for any reason, we NEED him. Extra muchly!!!

Posted by ElleTee on Dec 7, 2018 | 5:02 AM

Udoh and Bradley for 1/3 the price would do fine

[QUOTE]Between him and Royce, those two might be the best individual defenders coming off anyone

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https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/cavs-agree-to-trade-george-hill-sam-dekker-to-bucks-for-matthew-dellavedova-john-henson-and-draft-picks-report-says/

too bad the Jazz couldn't do something like that :cry:

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Tom Orsborn: An addition to the #Spurs injury report: Dante Cunningham is questionable for Sunday vs. Jazz with abdominal soreness.

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Andy Larsen: Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey on Rudy Gobert:

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The brand of Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell continues to grow during his sophomore season, and now you can add ambassador of Stance socks to his increasing resume. In addition to his multi-year sneaker deal with Adidas and partnership with New Era, Mitchell has agreed to become one of Stance

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46443152/jazzs-christmas-day-jerseys-leaked--at-a-sporting-goods-store

ugly!

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/7/18131423/utah-jazz-christmas-jerseys-leaked-nike-earned

[QUOTE]Many have lamented that the Utah Jazz ditched their green threads for the gold uniform, but it appears those clamoring for a return to green will be happy. While I

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/08/utah-jazz-christmas-jerseys-hotter-roasting-chestnuts/


Upon moving to the 801 in 1979, the Jazz ditched the purple road uniforms of their New Orleans days for green duds with gold and white accents. It was during that green-shirt era of Jazz basketball that I first took note of the team; way back when Adrian Dantley and Rickey Green pushed it to new heights.


Don't really remember it that way. Remember them wearing green only for St. Patty's because Layden is Irish. Most games weren't on tv at the time though.

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[QUOTE]The Detroit Pistons have expressed interest in trading for Damyean Dotson, according to a league source. Luke Kennard, the backup guard, has missed games due to injury but also has not found a fit in Dwane Casey

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46444632/spurs-thwart-jazz-comeback-bid-in-110-97-win-over-utah

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045796/jazz-get-a-whipping-from-same-spurs-team-they-beat-by-34-a-few-days-earlier.html


The Jazz got a terrific game from Ricky Rubio, who scored 26 points on 11-of-23 shooting, a good game from Donovan Mitchell, who scored all 27 of his points in the second half, and a decent game from Rudy Gobert, who had 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.


Ricky sucked in the first half

[QUOTE]However, they didn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/10/18133974/dennis-lindsey-general-manager-big-decisions-utah-jazz-donovan-mitchell-derrick-favors

[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz got a shot in the arm with Korver

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/10/18134205/2018-nba-utah-jazz-oklahoma-city-thunder-game-preview

[QUOTE]I have a feeling that Exum could be up for trade. They may have decided to limit him right down on minutes, but use him a lot in the national TV game against his bunny team, which worked out perfectly for them. I hope that

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/10/utah-jazz-dont-buy-hyperbole-team-right-track/

[QUOTE]Meanwhile, at the individual level, Mitchell and Ricky Rubio, are both trending upward after lackluster starts. Rubio, in particular, has turned things around in a big, bad way, averaging 16 points on 46 percent shooting overall and 40 percent from distance over his last 12 games. That

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/10/utah-jazz-week-nine-outlook-jazz-aim-to-battle-back-to-500/3/

[QUOTE]What makes things even worse was how banged up the Heat were at the time of the contest. They

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/10/utah-jazz-fail-return-500-loss-san-antonio/

[QUOTE]Meanwhile, San Antonio

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-passing-execution-scary-gobert/

[QUOTE]The Rockets to whom Dante Exum was tagged as a primary defender throughout the course of Thursday night shot just 2-for-13. He was really locked in on defense, frustrating even Chris Paul and James Harden into ill-advised misses. His DRtg for the night was an insane 74.5, and he helped Utah extend the lead during both of his non-garbage time stints. That makes his Sunday night even more puzzling; against the Spurs, Exum seemed unsure of the schemes and made enough defensive mistakes in 2:25 of play that he got called back to the sideline and didn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-power-rankings/2018/12/10/18134760/nba-power-rankings-week-eight-utah-jazz-rising-houston-rockets-san-antonio-spurs-rudy-gobert

[QUOTE]My heart says to give the Jazz a bigger bump because they

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http://saltcityhoops.com/jazz-bench-shows-pride-in-122-113-thunder-loss/

[QUOTE]No Utah starter would see the court for more than two minutes in the fourth quarter. Utah

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46445666/why-are-the-jazz-so-inconsistent-reasons-were-on-display-against-okc

[QUOTE]

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46445543/jazz-get-rolled-by-thunder-in-oklahoma-122-113

[QUOTE]The Thunder quickly went on an 8-0 run after Gobert

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045955/turnovers-cost-jazz-in-loss-to-thunder-just-like-quin-snyder-anticipated.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900045960/this-time-paul-george-burns-the-utah-jazz-as-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-cruise-to-easy-victory.html

[QUOTE]It got as high as 29 at 106-77, but Utah

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[QUOTE]John Gambadoro: Suns have heard from no less than 8 teams interested in acquiring Trevor Ariza. Lakers are one of those teams but there is nothing close at this time. Suns not interested in KCP and a bench player.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/11/18136057/the-utah-jazz-inconsistency-continues-donovan-mitchell-stance-socks

[QUOTE]When the schedule lightens up will all this worry have been in vain? Do the Jazz just not have enough talent? I honestly don

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/27/18115361/its-time-for-donovan-mitchell-to-go-full-russell-westbrook-mode

Definitely think they need to focus on Mitchell/Gobert with shooters around them. Rubio, Favors and Exum spotting up? :rant

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/11/28/18115938/either-the-jazz-play-to-its-strength-or-we-should-tank


This is going to be a short fanpost/rant, I seriously think that the Jazz either try to play to their strength, or just tank and blow this whole season up. We're 10th in 3 points attempted per game, yet 29th in 3 point percentage. I know analytics in recent times have suggested that the most efficient way to score is either the layup of the 3, but you can't force players who can't shoot the 3 to ya know....shoot the 3. They're going to miss.


Or if you want to play that way you get shooters instead of bringing back the same guys minus one shooter :facepalm


Of course, there's reason to believe last year was an outlier and the Jazz just suck. I mean they can't even hit their freethrows, we're second in FTA but 27th in FT%. This is a sad thought, and I feel like we should do a quick rebuild around Donovan to throw more shooters and capable scorers around him so he won't leave like every star player has from Utah in recent years.


And other than Exum's contract they are in a good position to revamp things. They won't


Some fire also needs to be poured on Quin as he has done almost nothing to the lineup thus far. It's like Scott Brooks with OKC back in the day, they both knew the starting lineup was not the best lineup they could field, yet they keep doing it. If the gameplan ain't working and the team sucks, maybe try to change it instead of constantly pushing continuity? If a miracle like what happened last year doesn't happen, the coaching staff should take a lot of flack for doing jack all when the signs were all there.


Quin and Lindsey who everyone thinks is a genius. He built this roster. Starts with him

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/2/18122389/the-2019-draft-is-full-of-talented-small-forwards-and-stretch-4-power


4 is definitely what they need than maybe a 3

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[QUOTE]Tony Jones: According to a league source, the Utah Jazz are very happy with the progress Tony Bradley has shown this season with the Stars

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Utah Jazz players Grayson Allen and Georges Niang have been assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League. It

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46446008/ben-anderson-are-the-jazz-done-making-moves-after-korver-trade


First, we need to look at the role Burks was serving for the Jazz this year. Burks was a bench scorer, and had an expiring contract. By dealing him, the Jazz were able to shed $11.5 million off the Jazz salary cap this season. Truthfully, Burks' contract was more valuable than his production to the team.


The main reason is because Snyder didn't ike him. Thabo and Neto would be next up. Like Burks they could use those guys so we'll see how that goes. Neto is Rudy's BFF so that complicates that one

[QUOTE]With nearly half of Korver

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[QUOTE]Ira Winderman: Heat listing Tyler Johnson (hip) as probable for Wednesday at Jazz. Whiteside and Waiters listed as out.

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[QUOTE]On Saturday Dinwiddie became eligible for a four-year contract extension worth a maximum of $47.5 million. But despite being the poster child for the Nets

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[QUOTE]There

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League executives Indiana might look to move one of its point guards. Darren Collison and Cory Joseph roughly split the position and are both in the final years of their deals. The team is high on rookie Aaron Holiday and could want to clear out room for him. – via ESPN


Both better than what the Jazz have. They might take some combo of Thabo/Neto/Udoh as depth pieces? Looks like they aren't that deep but maybe they think they are like the Jazz do? Not sure they need Rubio or Favors. They have TJ Leaf who worked out for the Jazz last year like Mitchell even though he wasn't in the Jazz range.

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[QUOTE]Gobert played only 21 minutes against the Thunder due to foul trouble. But while his minutes were limited, his postgame disgust was not.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/12/18137317/2018-nba-utah-jazz-officials-targeting-rudy-gobert-adam-silver


Any unbiased observer would call that a textbook box out.


If he stood his ground yes. He moved Adams back. Rather that's a flop of not who knows?

[QUOTE]The official watches it happen and does nothing. It

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[QUOTE]We just need to embrace
The midrange game. We are dying by the 3. When you see the ball go in 28-30% of the time it has to be demoralizing. There has to be some mental thing that lights a fire when you make a couple gimmies. That

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https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-schedule-utah-jazz/2018/12/11/18136477/utah-jazz-slump-december-schedule-hardest-schedule-nba

[QUOTE]If you

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/11/utah-jazz-vs-miami-heat-jazz-looking-even-things/


It will be important that the starters can get going, especially Donovan Mitchell and Ricky Rubio. That said, I feel like the biggest keys to this game will be ball control and defense. If the Jazz can execute in these two areas, I like their chances of getting on win on the home court.


Live and die with Ricky! What a strategy! :rant


If the Jazz can limit turnovers and continue to play solid defense, I believe that it will come out with win against the Heat on Wednesday.

When have they limited turnovers though?

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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/251895/Pelicans-Pistons-Kings-Identified-As-Active-Buyers-On-Trade-Market

Don't want to help the Kings or Pelicans. Maybe Detroit needs something the Jazz have?

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http://saltcityhoops.com/this-time-last-season-underperforming-jazz-ride-the-rollercoaster-again/

[QUOTE]Because of that context, the feeling wasn

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46446813/patrick-kinahan-jazz-must-kick-it-in-gear-soon

[QUOTE]

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https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/how-jazz-star-donovan-mitchell-and-salt-lake-city-came-together-to-form-a-perfect-underdog-identity/


"The ethos of Utah is kind of the bootstrap mentality, us against the world -- 'We're going to build this thing and we don't care how long it takes,'" Clint Betts, the executive director of Silicon Slopes, said with only a hint of hyperbole. "This is the most beloved Utahn in the history of the state -- already, one year in! We already call him a Utahn! I was here for [John] Stockton and [Karl] Malone. We loved those guys. But he's already surpassed Stockton and Malone in the way he's beloved by this state. And it's because he has embraced this state -- because he loves us."


Don't think so

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https://*********.com/2018/12/05/worst-contract-every-nba-team-trade/

[QUOTE]DANTE EXUM: THREE YEARS, $33 MILLION
When the Utah Jazz re-signed Dante Exum this past summer, it was at a price that had the future in mind. If the Australian swingman can reach his full potential, paying him an annual average value of $11 million will look like a steal.

The thing is, thus far this season, it doesn

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/12/18137975/sources-slc-dunk-adidas-donovan-mitchell-signature-shoe

[QUOTE]Here

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/12/theres-no-room-for-excuses-but-utah-jazz-strength-of-schedule-cant-be-ignored/

[QUOTE]While some of the Jazz

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/12/utah-jazz-officially-unveil-earned-green-jerseys-schedule/


That run includes the season that saved the franchise, when Adrian Dantley, Rickey Green, Darrell Griffith and Mark Eaton led the Jazz to their first division title during the 1983-84 season.


1st playoff period

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Anthony Chiang: Goran Dragic

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Eric Woodyard: Raul Neto is questionable with right thigh soreness.

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[QUOTE]Brett Dawson: Deonte Burton is with the Blue, per the Thunder.

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[QUOTE]According to sources, teams are interested in a deal for the second-year guard

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46447302/spoelstra-says-the-jazz-schedule-is-to-blame-3-stories-from-utahs-win-over-miami

[QUOTE]

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/13/18138905/utah-jazz-home-court-rhythm-win-streak-nba-2018

[QUOTE]The true test of the Jazz strength will come as the schedule begins to regulate itself. We will see for ourselves what the true cause of the team

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900046297/rookie-grayson-allen-experiencing-highs-and-lows-going-back-and-forth-from-jazz-to-stars.html

[QUOTE]Allen showed much promise in the preseason for the Jazz, even starting once in the regular season on Nov. 2 versus Memphis in place of an injured Donovan Mitchell, but knows he has to improve defensively to earn significant minutes for the Jazz. That

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/13/18139722/utah-jazz-jae-crowder-derrick-favors-starting-lineup

[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz are almost 30 games into the season and we know some things for certain: Joe Ingles can still get under an opponent

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900046356/brad-rock-rudy-gobert-should-worry-more-about-task-at-hand-than-poor-officiating.html

[QUOTE]SALT LAKE CITY

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/13/utah-jazz-tony-bradley-missing-much-needed-opportunity/

[QUOTE]That

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2018/12/13/nba-5-teams-trade-slow-start-rockets-spurs/6/

[QUOTE]Adding Kyle Korver will help and has already helped to a certain extent, but I don

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http://saltcityhoops.com/trade-season-preview-utahs-assets-who-can-be-traded-when/

[QUOTE]Normally at this point of the year, I unveil my trade likelihood rankings for the Jazz. But with the team having just acquired Korver, that might prove to be the move for now. GM Dennis Lindsey will still answer his phone and pounce on any perfect opportunities that come up, but most of the club

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/14/realistic-project-utah-jazz-will-500-january-1/

[QUOTE]If Utah were to rattle off three straight wins to close out the calendar year as I

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Andy Larsen: Raul Neto is listed as questionable for tomorrow

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As Utah Jazz players arrived in their hotel, a special gift was waiting for them on behalf of NBA Mexico. Each member of the Utah Jazz organization received an authentic Lucha Libre wrestling mask in green, gold and navy blue team colors on the eve of Saturday

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Ricky Rubio on being interviewed in Spanish in Mexico City:

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[QUOTE]It

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Derick Favors on the Jazz allowing 41 fourth quarter points:

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/16/jazz-magic-analysis-by/


There have been only two worse shooting games by any NBA team all season long. One was by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the depths of their Jimmy Butler-inspired drama on Nov. 4, they had a 34.9% eFG. The very worst game all season long was by the Jazz, of course, in their 50-point loss to the Mavericks. Their eFG that night was 34.6%.


But they are getting the looks they want! :roll:

[QUOTE]It would be easier to explain the shooting away as altitude or travel-related if this hadn

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/14/utah-jazz-kyle-korver-effect-real-changing/

[QUOTE]Utah Jazz: The Kyle Korver Effect is real and it

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46449265/jazz-go-cold-in-mexico-in-loss-to-magic

[QUOTE]MEXICO CITY

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46449366/despite-loss-the-jazz-win-fans-in-mexico

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900046818/utah-jazz-fall-to-magic-in-first-ever-regular-season-game-in-mexico-city-behind-unacceptable-fourth-quarter.html


“I think we definitely felt the altitude a little bit, but I don’t want to use that as an excuse, though,” Favors said. “I think both teams felt it. It could’ve affected our shooting, but you’ll never know, but we don’t want to use that as an excuse.”


you can't shoot at any elevation


xert-Santa Monica, CA
Got gassed in the middle of the third and stopped playing d throughout the 4th.

and they had Neto and Niang rested on the bench ready to go

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/15/18142608/utah-jazz-orlando-magic-mexico-city-donovan-mitchell-evan-fournier

[QUOTE]The league wanted to give Mexico a taste of the NBA. After today those fans are going to have a bitter aftertaste. The Utah Jazz and Orlando Magic looked like a couple of teams that either had too much of a good time in Mexico City last night or had A LOT of trouble getting used to the altitude. The Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz . It wasn

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https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/12/15/marvels-spider-man-ps4-punk-suit-donovan-mitchell/

gay?

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/16/utah-jazz-jazz-shooters-cursed/

[QUOTE]The next most concerning thing for the Jazz has been their shooting from three-point range. At 33.5 percent to start the year, they are currently the sixth worst shooting team in the NBA. It

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/16/derrick-favors-least-productive-least-irritating-utah-jazz-starter-season/


Ricky Rubio: bad shooting, lack of defense, turnovers. Donovan Mitchell: shot selection. Rudy Gobert: complaining to the referees. Joe Ingles: sub-par three-point shooting, by his standards. Need me to go on? Alright, a few more. Jae Crowder: inconsistent reliability from the three-point line. Grayson Allen: nowhere near productive enough for a 23-year old rookie.


Rookies often don't get it going until late in their rookie year. What sucks is that he hasn't been playing with the Stars where he belongs since he went to Duke

[QUOTE]Derrick Favors

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The Utah Jazz are one of the teams interested in Parker, according to multiple league sources. Derrick Favors is an awkward fit next to center Rudy Gobert, and his $16.9 million on the books for next season is non-guaranteed, meaning he could be one of the pieces involved. Favors can’t be traded until January 15, so Chicago would have to wait. Would it be worth it? The Bulls are loaded with young bigs, so it’s hard to see them taking back Favors unless additional assets are included. Utah has all of its future picks, except for a 2020 second-rounder going to the Cavaliers, and has two other seconds incoming. – via The Ringer


Interesting after he said that d doesn't matter. I guess since it's expiring why not? Exum/ Neto? Rather have Portis, Dunn and Valentine though.

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Dunn needs to be. Sources have indicated the Bulls still are trying to figure out whether Dunn will be part of their core moving forward. Markkanen, guard Zach LaVine and rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. will be, but Dunn, big man Bobby Portis and injured swingman Denzel Valentine have to prove themselves.

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/17/18144749/2018-nba-utah-jazz-interested-in-jabari-parker-trade-rumor

[QUOTE]Like it says in the article, Derrick Favors can

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/17/18143178/utah-jazz-the-least-consistent-team-nba-toughest-schedule

[QUOTE]Much like the Ty Corbin era, the 2018-19 Utah Jazz season seems to be fracturing the team

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/17/utah-jazz-reported-trade-target-jabari-parker-low-risk-high-reward/

I'm all for it if all they have to give up is some combination of Favors or Rubio or the guys Snyder won't play anyway Neto, Thabo, and Udoh. If they could get the Bulls to take Exum I'd even throw in other assets! :cheers:

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[QUOTE]Shams Charania: Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: The Houston Rockets have waived Chinese center Zhou Qi.

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http://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-shots-not-falling-clutch-mitchell/

[QUOTE]That

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/17/utah-jazz-derrick-favors-perennial-pro-perennially-undervalued/

[QUOTE]Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors

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[QUOTE]Andy Larsen: Jazz management sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune that the Jazz have had no conversations with Chicago management regarding any deal this season.

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David Hardisty: Mike D

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[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: After trade with Wizards, Suns agree to part ways with G Austin Rivers, per ESPN sources. Rivers

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/18/jazz-rockets-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]I

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http://saltcityhoops.com/stout-jazz-defense-not-enough-against-harden-in-102-97-loss/

[QUOTE]If these three players are going to make fewer than half their attempts at the rim, Utah

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[QUOTE]Donovan Mitchell: Gotta love the Twitter GM

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46450826/100-percent-of-the-people-know-jazz-refs-have-trouble-with-james-harden

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047052/james-harden-drops-47-points-to-hand-utah-jazz-fourth-loss-in-last-five-games.html


forgetyourself-Layton, UT
Utah needs a real PG not 2 two gaurds. Are playing is sloppy guys are getting frustrated by lack of ball movement. Quin has no say in his roster or he has lost his team's respect.
Changes need to be made....
LESS

Quin has plenty of say. The offense would be better with Neto and Niang playing. Niang doesn't even dress because Allen went to Duke. He should be with the Stars until he proves otherwise. Favors should be Rudy's back-up nothing more. Rubio and Exum shouldn't be playing. Burks is gone because of Quin

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https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2018/12/18/18145690/deron-williams-admits-mistake-in-leaving-utah-derrick-favors-trade-rumors


The end was absolutely messy. But Deron Williams was one of my favorite Jazzmen of all time. I’m glad he’s starting to be truly forgiven and is actually highlighted by the Jazz as ever playing in Utah. I don’t know if he’ll ever play a role for the Jazz, but worst case scenario hopefully he can be a good reference for people considering signing here.


Worst case is his number needs to go up


The Jazz take some of the most open 3’s in the league. But they are in the bottom 10 in terms of open 3 point percentage. Will that eventually trend in the right direction, or are the Jazz open for a reason? I think there’s a case to be made for both situations.

There's only one case to be made and it's not because of Snyder's brilliance that they are open Thabo was the best shooter on the floor at one point last night!:roll:


Rubio is not a good fit for our team. He is wildly inconsistent and turns the ball over way too much. We could use a more scoring oriented guard like Kemba or Dame. If we had scoring from both guards we could afford to keep Favors at PF.

But it seems Rubio is always safe.

Posted by Matt_Grbac on Dec 18, 2018 | 7:51 AM

The fact that anyone ever thought Rubio fit is the most concerning thing. Favors needs to go regardless though

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/17/18144775/the-jazz-should-target-dangelo-russell


Were the Jazz to try to trade for Russell, they could go a few different routes. They could try to swap expiring deals. In this one, we get Russell and the Junkyard Dog (DeMarre Carroll), and they get Rubio, Thabo, and Royce O'Neale. The Nets likely only do this if they think Russell is for sure leaving, and they like O'Neale. The Jazz would probably have to add a lottery protected first round pick.


No thanks. Never been impressed with him.


The last option is one that I can't do on the trade machine because Exum is not able to be traded yet. Exum for Russell and any one of their many players on 1-2 MIL deals would work financially. The Jazz would definitely have to package a first rounder with this, but Brooklyn may want to roll the dice on Exum if they don't think Russell will stay.


sure. Teams are lining up for Exum! :lol

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/17/18145723/utah-jazz-houston-rockets-game-recap-james-harden-donovan-mitchell-rudy-gobert-block

[QUOTE]Not only was Rudy a stout defensive presence, but Ricky Rubio and Royce O

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[QUOTE]

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46451295/ben-anderson-should-the-jazz-take-another-look-at-jabari-parker

[QUOTE]The hard part becomes which pieces the Jazz would move to acquire Parker and how he

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/19/18147986/2018-nba-utah-jazz-playoffs-donovan-mitchell-joe-ingles

[QUOTE]Look at the standings on NBA.com and you

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http://saltcityhoops.com/oneales-rough-start-raises-questions-on-the-wing/

[QUOTE]Utah

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/19/18148941/utah-jazz-golden-state-warriors-donovan-mitchell-steph-curry


For the past 5 games, Utah has been slumping. Sharpshooters Kyle Korver and Joe Ingles are shooting 31% and 25% from three. Ricky Rubio is shooting 23.8% from three. Donovan Mitchell is shooting 35% from three but unfortunately has a 46% eFG%. Things are just bad for Utah right now.


But coty is getting them great looks! :roll:

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047317/kevin-durant-steve-kerr-confident-that-utah-jazz-can-turnaround-season-despite-slow-start.html

[QUOTE]fortydam-OREM, UT
Corbin had a similar record and Jazz fans were screaming for him to get the boot, Quin needs to step up, if the league changes then adapt or get out. This offense is one dimensional. All of these players are better than this, they are not prepared, all of the missing foul shots are a sign of it. If the threes aren

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047345/former-jazzman-jonas-jerebko-feels-100-percent-rejuvenated-in-new-role-with-warriors.html

[QUOTE]Those intangibles and spacing were certainly on display in Jerebko

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/20/triple-team-world-class/


On this play, he gets the ball and drives by Curry. Good! Now, Looney rotates over. Mitchell has three good options: a dump-off pass to Derrick Favors, a lob to Gobert, or Ricky Rubio wide open on the three. He instead gets himself up in the air, making everything harder, and ends up getting blocked.


When has Ricky been a good option? That's a big part of the problem. Spread the floor with shooters and watch Gobert and Mitchell feast

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46452327/jazzs-strong-defense-hold-off-warriors-for-108-103-win

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047402/brad-rock-jazz-are-where-they-were-last-december-but-why-wait-for-a-january-surge.html

[QUOTE]The good news for the Jazz, aside from Wednesday's win, is they have already knocked out virtually half their road season. They

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047405/jazz-get-hot-from-3-point-range-with-crowder-korver-and-ingles-leading-the-way.html


Crowder had only made 11 of his last 32 from long range over the past six games, while the Jazz, aside from one good game against Miami, had shot just 27 percent from behind the arc in the past half dozen games.


could live with 11 of 32 from there from the 4

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/20/18149767/rudy-gobert-utah-jazz-mvp-2018

[QUOTE]This has been a career season for Gobert so far, and he

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/19/18149634/jazz-outlast-warriors-win-fourth-straight-at-home

[QUOTE]The Jazz absolutely should have lost this game
Nothing is fixed. the sky is still falling and this team desperately needs a real PG to be even a minor threat to make a freaking layup. Rubio getting 10 assists does not excuse yet another game in which he made 0 shots (the second time this season that he

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http://saltcityhoops.com/have-the-jazz-actually-figured-out-the-warriors/

Too bad they likely won't get a chance to prove it when it counts.

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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/251991/Shareef-Abdur-Rahim-G-League-Will-Have-30-Teams-By-2022

I thought they only needed one more. 4 more years?

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/21/utah-jazz-3-reasons-miss-shelvin-mack/

[QUOTE]I love Dante Exum, however

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/22/jazz-blazers-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]Portland

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047688/utah-jazz-arent-blaming-tough-early-schedule-as-excuse-for-sub-500-record.html


The good news for the Jazz is that they have the fourth-easiest remaining schedule in the NBA and the easiest among Western Conference teams. In fact, they are the only Western team to have one of the top 10 easiest schedules as Eastern teams obviously have more games to play in the weaker conference.


So what will be the excuses now? There's only about 6 bad teams right now and 5 are in the east so I'm not sure easy is really that easy besides the fact that they are a better road team :lol

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/21/utah-jazz-tricky-ricky-splash-uncles-blaze-portland/

[QUOTE]Ricky Rubio

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[QUOTE]With Dinwiddie off the free-agency board, Rozier and Russell benefit the most. However, as restricted free agency has taught us in recent years, Boston and Brooklyn have all the leverage until an offer sheet is presented. League execs identified the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns as potential suitors for both players.

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[QUOTE]Andrew Greif: Doc Rivers was very complimentary of Ty Wallace pregame, saying the team

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/22/18153107/utah-jazz-most-difficult-schedule-portland-golden-state-oklahoma-city-rudy-gobert-defense-elite

[QUOTE]During those dark times, Dante Exum was disappointing, Royce O

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[QUOTE]Hood is playing on a one-year qualifying offer worth $3.4 million. Because he

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/23/jazz-thunder-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]The Jazz played nearly 48 minutes of excellent basketball on Saturday night, and still lost. That

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047780/utah-jazz-need-donovan-mitchell-all-the-way-back-if-they-want-to-beat-oklahoma-city.html

[QUOTE]If the Jazz expect to beat the Thunder in April, they

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047778/after-road-heavy-start-to-season-utah-jazz-get-first-extended-homestand.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047769/how-the-utah-jazz-came-up-1-point-short-against-oklahoma-city-thunder.html

[QUOTE]After Saturday

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[QUOTE]Wizzzzards (when said team already has a

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[QUOTE]

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/24/utah-jazz-mark-eaton-finally-hits-hall-fame-ballot/

[QUOTE]When I compiled my Top 15 Draft Picks in Utah Jazz History over the summer, I was effusive in my praise for former fourth-round pick Mark Eaton, who came in at No. 3 on the countdown.

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/23/utah-jazz-itll-bumpy-path-greatness-donovan-mitchell/

Kobe isn't someone I want him to be like. Wade sure

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http://saltcityhoops.com/santas-gifts-for-the-jazz/

[QUOTE]Please give Thabo Sefolosha some attention
He

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/24/18153816/dante-exum-island-state-of-the-island-address-improvement


As soon as he finds a way to string all that together consistently, with the addition of better finishing at the rim, the Island may not be big enough for everyone who wants back on.


and hitting open shots. When though? Next contract? :rant

[QUOTE]Island
Absolutely believe he will continue to improve his game! He makes the bigs so much better when he attacks the paint! One of the things I note is when he plays with Rubio, he is not getting the bigs involved and has another poor 3 pt Shooter! When Ricky is on the floor he is usually only the poor shooter! Dante

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[QUOTE].@Marc Stein mentions expectation among execs around league that Dennis Smith Jr. will eventually be moved. Mavs tell Steiny that they aren

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[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Jazz rookie Grayson Allen is out with a right ankle sprain tomorrow. A source told me he was walking in a boot for precautionary reasons, which is why he didn

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For the first time in 21 years, the Jazz will be part of the Christmas Day lineup. That alone is significant. The games are reserved for the brightest stars, the best teams or the biggest markets (looking at you, New York).

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/25/utah-jazz-week-11-outlook-can-jazz-turn-corner/

[QUOTE]The Jazz will have to do a much better job against those guys as well as second-year phenom Ben Simmons if they hope to arise victorious. However, the Sixers have been somewhat Jekyll and Hyde this year, especially on the road where they

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http://saltcityhoops.com/salt-city-seven-jazz-playing-better-christmas-basketball-more/

[QUOTE]And yet what

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46455954/jazz-pull-away-for-117-96-win-over-blazers


Gobert has seemingly regained the edge he possessed last season when he won NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors. His attitude and energy is spreading to his teammates and turning the Jazz into a nightmare matchup for most opponents once again.


Don't think he ever lost it. Like Quin said it has more to do with his teammates helping him so he doesn't have to overextend himself. Also the offense is better which was a big part of their problems on D


Utah (17-18) won for the fifth time in their last six home games while shooting 55 percent from the floor. The Jazz have won 10 of 11 games this season where they have shot 50 percent or better as a team.


Imagine that. They are good when they shoot well. Too bad the Wizard and coty don't think they need shooters

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/26/jazz-blazers-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]What he

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https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900047971/utah-jazz-conclude-nba-christmas-day-nightcap-with-21-point-victory-over-portland-trail-blazers.html

[QUOTE]

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2018/12/25/18156012/utah-jazz-defeat-portland-trail-blazers-christmas

[QUOTE]I feel like it

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https://hoopshabit.com/2018/12/24/utah-jazz-5-gifts-wish-list-against-blazers-on-christmas-day/


At the head of that ball movement on the offensive end is point guard Ricky Rubio, who has been a pass-first guard for the entirety of his career. Rubio will be the most important piece to follow when it comes to how the Jazz offense is flowing and whether they are ultimately able to spread the ball on Tuesday.


living and dying with Ricky :rant

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http://saltcityhoops.com/jazzs-big-christmas-win-underscores-goberts-impact/

[QUOTE]If Gobert can keep up this level of play (he can), the Jazz are in for an exciting finish to their season. Thursday

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https://thejnotes.com/2018/12/26/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-rocks-xmas-all-star/

[QUOTE]So, given what he

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Adidas on Thursday morning announced the D.O.N. Issue 1. In typical Mitchell fashion, the announcement was made by Adidas through an interview Mitchell conducted with some youngsters at Greenwich Country Day School where he attended high school. Reflective of Mitchell

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46456643/donovan-mitchell-to-get-his-own-signature-shoe

ugly as expected. not as bad as most of them he wears now

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Eric Woodyard: Donovan Mitchell says he

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Eric Walden: Jimmy Butler, on the Jazz and SLC:

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Eric Walden: Sixers

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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/252063/Justin-Holiday-Receiving-Trade-Interest

Maybe they'd want him again now that he's decent?

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[QUOTE]Mitchell and Adidas launched a marketing campaign in response, questioning whether Simmons should have been considered a rookie after sitting out the previous season because of an injury. Mitchell wore Adidas sweatshirts to games in the following weeks that had the definition of rookie or a

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[QUOTE]The Houston Rockets are among the teams that have had discussions this season about Atlanta

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https://www.ksl.com/article/46456872/sixers-throttle-jazz-114-97


That much was clear from nearly the beginning. Early on in the game, Simmons found Jimmy Butler for an alley-oop dunk against a set Utah defense. That wasn't just a one-time slip, either: Butler got free time and time again for easy backdoor cuts. That was just one of many problems for the Jazz's defense.


They were good at both ends in the first! :lol

[QUOTE]And with the Jazz struggling to shoot, (Utah shot 38.4 percent from the field), they couldn

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https://www.sltrib.com/sports/2018/12/28/jazz-sixers-analysis-by/

[QUOTE]I honestly think that some of the problem was that they got a little bit too cute defensively, at least for the level of focus that the team