2022 off-season post draft

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Let's see what you got Danny! :applause:

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Jake Fischer: Consistently heard Toronto’s only appetite to trade OG Anunoby is for an elite center. Raptors remain linked to Rudy Gobert, called on Jarrett Allen back in February, (https://*********.com/social/) per sources.

– via Twitter JakeLFischer (https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer)





Julia Poe: Eversley says the Bulls have fielded calls from several teams regarding trades and moves, but declined to comment on rumors surrounding a trade for Rudy Gobert (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter byjuliapoe (https://twitter.com/byjuliapoe)

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Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz are signing Former Illinois star Kofi Cockburn to an Exhibit 10 deal, (https://*********.com/social/) according to League Sources. Cockburn was one of the best bigs in college basketball the past two seasons. New York kid
– via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)

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almost 300 lbs. Big man!

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https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/24/23171248/utah-jazz-sign-3-players-to-free-agent-deals-nba-draft-johnny-juzang-kofi-cockburn-jordan-usher

and a 3rd!

Usher looks pretty good on paper except his shooting of course. One of the first super seniors that played 5 years in college and it looks like he's improved every year. With that experience he might end up playing this year if they trade Gobert

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possible summer league roster

pg Butler
sg Sneed
sf Juang/Usher
pf
c Cockburn

Would be nice to see Walker just because we didn't get to see much of him during the season but he won't be playing.

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https://saltcityhoops.com/heres-johnny-only-minor-moves-for-the-jazz-on-draft-night/


He’ll probably play almost exclusively in the G League.

Might be starting by the end of the year if the tank comes


both of Utah’s two-way spots are filled, with Juzang in one and Xavier Sneed in the other).

Sneed becomes restricted in a week I believe. I doubt he's back except maybe in summer league/camp/Stars. He didn't excite me much. I'd guess they can do better

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https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2022/6/24/23181311/utah-jazz-sign-kofi-cockburn-to-a-deal


The first thing you’ll notice with Cockburn is that he is a mountain of a man. Cockburn is 7’ tall with a 7’3” wingspan and will compete with Udoka Azubuike from day one to see who can shatter the backboard quicker come summer league.



I doubt Udoka is playing summer league. He was starting for the Jazz over Whiteside and did well. Also he's probably still rehabbing!

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https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2022/6/24/23181299/utah-jazz-sign-johnny-juzang-to-two-way-contract


The other interesting thing about this contract is that we might see Juzang get a lot of run. Last season, Trent Forrest received a lot of time while on his two-way contract over their exciting rookie, Jared Butler. With Quin Snyder out of the picture, it might not be the same story, but there is some recent precedent that this could mean time on the floor for Juzang.



Any two way player could end up playing. Forrest had no limit because of COVID rules. Who knows if that stays the same? Juang isn't playing unless there are injuries or Gobert is gone. Forrest might not play for anyone other than COTM? I think he will. He's good. If he could only hit some open 3's!

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Jared Weiss: Ime Udoka says Will Hardy and Joe Mazzulla remain in the mix for the Utah Jazz head coaching job. Says he prefers to elevate within if one of them gets the job (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter JaredWeissNBA (https://twitter.com/JaredWeissNBA)

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Jon Chepkevich: Buffalo’s Jeenathan “Nate” Williams Jr. has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Utah Jazz, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @RookieScale. 6’6” wing with a 7’0” wingspan who averaged 19.1 PTS and shot 45.1% from deep this season.

– via Twitter JonChep (https://twitter.com/JonChep)




Believe Nate Williams Sr. may have played for the Jazz?

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Nathaniel Russell Williams (born May 2, 1950) is a former professional basketball (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball) player.[1] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nate_Williams#cite_note-1) A 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) swingman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swingman) from Utah State University (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_State_University), Williams was selected first in the 1971 NBA Hardship Draft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_NBA_Draft#Hardship_draft), a supplemental draft for college underclassman. He played eight and a half seasons (1971–1979) in the National Basketball Association (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Basketball_Association) (NBA) for the Cincinnati Royals (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Royals)/Kansas City-Omaha Kings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_City-Omaha_Kings), New Orleans Jazz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Jazz_(NBA_team)), and Golden State Warriors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Warriors). His finest season took place in 1973–74 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973%E2%80%9374_NBA_season), when he averaged 15.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists for the Kings. He ended his NBA career with 7,709 total points.



probably not the same Nate Williams though he did play college ball locally too

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on paper it looks like he might have the most potential. Shoots better from 3 anyway!

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pg Butler
sg Williams/Sneed
sf Juang/Usher
pf
c Cockburn

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Jon Chepkevich: Marquette’s Darryl Morsell has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @RookieScale. The Baltimore native is an experienced, tough, physical guard who plays with a competitive edge.
– via Twitter JonChep (https://twitter.com/JonChep)

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must play D. The numbers aren't much to look at

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pg Butler
sg Williams/Sneed/Morsell
sf Juang/Usher
pf
c Cockburn

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Jon Chepkevich: BYU’s Alex Barcello will join the Toronto Raptors for NBA Summer League, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @RookieScale. The hard-nosed point guard is a prolific shooter both off the catch and off the bounce, boasting a career 42.9 3P% on 500+ attempts.

– via Twitter JonChep (https://twitter.com/JonChep)



local guy. Can play and shoot

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Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz are adding former BYU star Yoeli Childs to their summer league roster, (https://*********.com/social/) League Sources tell The Athletic. Childs played with the SLC Stars this past season

– via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)





Former 76ers player Brandon Davies signed with Italian team Olimpia Milano until the 2023-24 season (https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/).
– via Alberto De Roa @ ********* (https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/)




Davies also from here locally

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pg Butler
sg Williams/Sneed/Morsell
sf Juang/Usher
pf Childs
c Cockburn

I think Childs has a chance. He was a post player in college but hit the 3 as a senior. Defense on the perimeter would be the other thing keeping him out of the league

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Some other Stars we might see? Alston, Tarin, Wilson-Frame, Bolden, Hollins?

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Misko Raznatovic: Sasa Stefanovic will play Summer league for SA Spurs, while Borisa Simanic will join Utah Jazz! (http://twitter.com/MiskoRaznatovic/status/1540493435890712578) #BeoBasket
– via Twitter (http://twitter.com/MiskoRaznatovic/status/1540493435890712578)

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pg Butler
sg Williams/Sneed/Morsell
sf Juang/Usher
pf Childs
c Cockburn/Simanic

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6'11. Very thin. Shoots 3's and blocks some shots?

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The news of his signing came on the heels of the announcement (https://basketforall1.wordpress.com/2022/06/24/%cf%87%ce%ac%ce%bc%cf%80%ce%bf%cf%85%cf%81%ce%b3%c e%ba-%cf%84%ce%ac%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%b5%cf%81%cf%82-%ce%ad%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b5%ce%b9%cf%83%ce%b5-yoeli-childs/) that Childs was signing with Hamburg Towers in German (http://www.hamburgtowers.de/college-legende-wird-zweiter-towers-riese/)y. Hamburg announced that Childs will play with the Jazz summer league team before going overseas.

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https://thejnotes.com/2022/06/24/rudy-gobert-erases-utah-jazz-instagram/

uh oh? :coleman:

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Apparently they've interviewed David Fizdale about a front office position.

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Apparently they've interviewed David Fizdale about a front office position.

A couple of Wade's guys. Quinn for head coach as well

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Adrian Wojnarowski: NBA Board of Governors have formally approved this for league rosters in the 2022-2023 season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Sources: NBA two-way contracts will remain ½ the rookie minimum contracts for the 2022-2023 season — $502K with a limitation of 50 regular-season games and no playoff eligibility.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 18, 2022 (https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1537970197000118274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)


– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

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The Utah Jazz may be in the midst of the widest coaching search in recent NBA memory. In all, according to reports, they’ve interviewed at least 15 candidates for the job once held by Quin Snyder. But three weeks into the process, it looks like the team’s decision-makers are favoring the younger assistant coaches in their search for a new leader. In particular, it’s Celtics’ assistant Will Hardy that is considered by many league insiders to be a leading candidate at this point (https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/06/25/is-celtics-assistant-will/).
– via Salt Lake Tribune (https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/06/25/is-celtics-assistant-will/)





In terms of his relationships with the Jazz’s front office, it should be noted that Hardy and new Jazz CEO Danny Ainge’s time with the Celtics didn’t officially overlap. Another highly-considered candidate for the Jazz’s head coaching job is current Suns assistant Kevin Young (https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/06/25/is-celtics-assistant-will/).

– via Salt Lake Tribune (https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2022/06/25/is-celtics-assistant-will/)

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https://kslsports.com/488738/eric-mika-david-stockton-usa-world-cup-qualifying-team/

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https://sircharlesincharge.com/2022/06/26/nba-bold-predictions-free-agency-kyrie/4/

Trading the franchise player isn't action it's stupid

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Josh Robbins: Wizards assistant coach Zach Guthrie will serve as the Wizards’ head coach during upcoming NBA Summer League games (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter JoshuaBRobbins (https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins)

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NBA Central: Donovan Mitchell wishes Rudy Gobert a happy birthday (https://*********.com/social/) pic.twitter.com/cVSlUzydsF

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JD Shaw: Former @BroncoSportsMBB star Derrick Alston Jr. will play summer league with the Dallas Mavericks, (https://*********.com/social/) league source tells @HoopsRumors. Alston played for the Jazz’s G League affiliate this season, averaging 18.4 points and 6.4 rebounds.
– via Twitter JShawNBA (https://twitter.com/JShawNBA)

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Another Spur. At 34 he could become the all time win leader in basketball since only Al Jefferson can get a coach fired in Utah

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https://saltcityhoops.com/the-utah-jazzs-coaching-search-is-different-this-time-around/


The last time the Jazz hired a head coach, it was clear exactly what type of outfit he would lead. The club was coming off a 25-57 season. They had five recent lottery picks each still working down the developmental path, but nobody who had averaged more than 16.2 points per game. A sixth lottery selection would join the youth brigade just weeks after the new coach was selected. In other words, it was clear to anybody involved in the process that the eventual coach would preside over a rebuilding unit’s climb back to relevance. Eventually, Quin Snyder was selected and did just that, taking a bad team with a lot of young talent and finding a way forward.



It was so clear that their late first round project blew up the tank by making them competitive! :roll:


On the surface, the Jazz gig is a chance to helm a very good team that’s hoping to remain competitive in the near term. But if continued stagnation (or a godfather offer for one of their stars) were to send the club in another direction, they could find themselves needing slightly different things from a clubhouse leader. That ambiguity about their future has added an intriguing — if also somewhat complicating — element to their ongoing search.



Gobert goes you are tanking, he stays you are competing. Same as it's been the past 7 plus years


If that is the approach — fit-based upgrades around their All-Stars with the goal of keeping the competitive window open — then their new coach’s job is to maximize the roster the short term. That’s a tall ask for a candidate pool made up mostly of first-year head coaches. It’s pretty unreasonable to expect a first-year coach to be as good as the leader Snyder developed into over the course of eight years in the role.



He's got to be better than that great leader's been the past 3 playoffs. He might make an adjustment or two!


Ime Udoka took his team to the Finals in his rookie season as head coach, but even he had to slog through an 18-21 start before things started to click in. (Interestingly enough, the Jazz were 28-10 at that same point in time, meaning Boston was sort of the anti-Jazz this past season: they got their crap together almost precisely as the same time that things were beginning to fall apart for Utah.) Similarly, Snyder started his Jazz tenure at 17-33 before he sussed out a way to prioritize the skill sets that would enable the Jazz to blaze a path back to relevance. But even then, Snyder’s first playoff berth didn’t come until his third season.



Not sure he ever sussed out anything? I just remember 1 night in December 2014 Gobert took a huge leap and they've been competing ever since

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https://saltcityhoops.com/calm-before-the-storm-jazz-still-have-options-after-a-quiet-draft-night/


While the ultimate goal of winning a title remains, they may not feel the need to push every chip in the center, like a LeBron-led contender would. They could still trade every possible first-round pick as well as pick swaps if they really wanted to mortgage their future. By not doing so, they preserve some options in case they decide to pivot later toward a more future-centric approach. For example, almost any trade scenario involving Rudy Gobert would result in the Jazz sending out the best player in the deal and almost assuredly taking a step back. Or even if they try to reunite Gobert with Donovan Mitchell and make changes to the core around them, if it doesn’t work, they could be forced to change gears at some point down the line.



Rudy stays you have a chance every night. He goes you become one of the worst teams in the league again. Hard to see it going any other way


Instead, the Jazz focused on acquiring the rights to a handful of undrafted free agents (https://t.co/wn3vlrdswG), signing UCLA’s Johnny Juzand to a two-way deal and then inking Exhibit 10 deals (basically camp contracts) with a few others. With recent success stories involving undrafted players like Gary Payton II, Alex Caruso, and Fred VanVleet, there’s increasing optimism of finding impact players among the undrafted ranks. Is a player drafted in the 50s that much more likely to turn into a rotation player?



More likely with a coach that will actually play them if they can help. Hopefully the new coach will do what COTM wouldn't do(unless they went to Duke of course)


Sacramento. The Kings took 6-foot-8 Keegan Murray over point guard Jaden Ivey. Could this point to increased availability of Harrison Barnes? The Kings are short on forwards, so interest in Bojan Bogdanovic or Royce O’Neale makes sense. I don’t think the No. 4 pick was ever in play for the Jazz.



Clarkson, Conley and maybe Gay. That's who they should look at moving


Washington. The Wizards are a logical landing spot for Mike Conley, and remain so. They kept their No. 10 pick, and if I were the Jazz, I’d be more interested in the Wizards players anyway. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, and Rui Hachimura are all intriguing fits and some combination of those players presents a good framework for a Conley deal that helps the Jazz get bigger and younger.



you think the new coach will actually start a PF? :lol


Atlanta. We’ve heard plenty about the Gobert trade possibility — we’ll come back to that. The word is that John Collins remains likely to be traded. The Hawks drafted an offensive-minded wing in A.J. Griffin which could portend such a move. Whether or not Gobert is involved, the Hawks are an intriguing trade partner. One, they’re a franchise in need of a shakeup of their own. Two, they have multiple wings who could help Utah. Any of Collins, Kevin Huerter, and DeAndre Hunter would make the Jazz younger and longer.



and much worse


Chicago. The Bulls took 6-foot-7 Dalen Terry, who projects to be a solid role player from the get-go. Does Terry entice the Jazz at all in Gobert discussions? If I’m the Jazz, I’m not interested in Nikola Vucevic or Coby White, so who else can the Bulls offer in addition to Patrick Williams? Caruso or Lonzo Ball would bolster Utah’s perimeter defense, but there’s a massive talent gulf between Gobert and whoever the Bulls send back in a hypothetical deal.



that's why you should be looking for expiring contracts and assets not vets thinking you can actually win


The truth is, I don’t know. We’ve talked a lot about Gobert and Conley — a Conley trade seems more likely of the two. The Athletic’s Tony Jones has repeatedly said that the Jazz want to shift the point guard reins to Mitchell, which would in turn open the opportunity for a backcourt mate with more size and length. That could involve moving Conley to a bench role, but it makes a lot of sense to explore trades that bring back a starting-caliber wing.



A bigger pg would be better. Dejounte Murray anyone?


We haven’t talked much about Bogdanovic or O’Neale, and Jordan Clarkson’s name almost never comes up. All remain valuable to the Jazz, but should also draw interest from numerous teams. Similarly to Gobert, they shouldn’t be traded for the sake of making a move if the return isn’t sufficient. But I wouldn’t be shocked if any of them are dealt. The reality is that if the Jazz want to acquire a decent player, they’re going to have to send a decent player in return.



I'd guess Clakson's value to the Jazz just tanked. Who besides COTM would let Clarkson play the way he does? He should be traded regardless. He sucks!


Every team in the league wants more wings. The Jerami Grant trade — to Portland for a single future first-rounder — impacts the market for veteran wings like Barnes and Collins. We’ll see which teams move first, and how the Kings and Hawks value their players. While the Jazz really need length, the competition will be fierce.



Collins is a wing? Not sure Barnes is anymore


So even though a trade didn’t happen on draft night, a significant move could still be imminent — just don’t expect the Jazz to make a move for the sake of making a move. Prudence may be boring, but it is an important front office virtue.



a significant move is imminent thanks to COTM!

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/27/23184687/why-a-rudy-gobert-to-the-hawks-deal-is-more-likely-post-draft


In summary, the report may be true on the surface. At the price Utah was asking, Atlanta’s not all that interested. But for a different price, maybe the Hawks are interested again.



He's one of the best players in the game rather anyone likes that he is or not. You better get a ton for him. You don't trade a statue every day. Be a first for the Jazz for sure


AJ Griffin is a 6’6” tall, 222 lb wing from Duke University. His wingspan stretches to 7’0” and will be just 19 when the season begins. Interestingly, he’s the son of current Utah Jazz head coaching candidate Adrian Griffin.



nice for a tank I guess


Ultimately the concern that saw him drop to #16 were the knees that kept him out of high school play Sophomore and Senior year. It feels similar to Michael Porter Jr. of the Denver Nuggets (https://www.denverstiffs.com). This could be a real hit, a pretty ideal backcourt mate to Donovan Mitchell and still young enough to piggyback on a rebuild should it come to that.



I think a big pg would ideal


There still are some big dominos that are waiting to fall before a Gobert trade will happen. #1 domino is Deandre Ayton. I would think that any team looking for a big would first try to get Ayton before moving for Gobert. Also, Atlanta does have Capela -- definitely not as good as Gobert, but they don't need to reach to get a center. Their main goal seems to be moving Collins. If they can move him for a different package like Murray from San Antonio without trading Capela, you have to think they would do that first.




One of the worst D's in the league. Capela not Gobert no matter what some think


To me it's not his defense that is the reason for possibly trading him. It's his offensive limitations. We saw from the play of Hassan and Dok that his production is replaceable at 10% of the cost. So if we can add 2 or 3 quality NBA players in a trade it's a no brainer to me.

yeah 29th in D with Dok and Whiteside. Top 5 D with Gobert. He's completely replaceable! :roll:



Not only Fournier for sure, maybe Barrett too.... you gain automatism between Rudy and Fournier.... and you avoid to see how Donnie is unable to lead a team...

I'm still truly convinced it's a mistake to give him the key of this team




yep unless you want to lose a lot

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Several teams, including the Boston Celtics, have a degree of interest in trading for Burks, (https://www.sny.tv/articles/knicks-jalen-brunson-nba-free-agency-cap-space-trade) per sources.

– via SportsNet New York (https://www.sny.tv/articles/knicks-jalen-brunson-nba-free-agency-cap-space-trade)



wouldn't mind seeing him again with COTM gone. Take him over Clarkson anyday

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Shams Charania: Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy is closing in on deal to become the next head coach of the Utah Jazz, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)





Tony Jones: Hardy’s deal to become the new head coach for the Jazz is five years….he (https://*********.com/social/) gets a long term commitment from the Jazz
– via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)






Adrian Wojnarowski: The Jazz are making a hire to the front office too: David Fizdale has agreed to become an associate GM, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN. After 18 seasons as an NBA head and assistant coach, Fizdale will move into management and work closely with GM Justin Zanik and CEO Danny Ainge with Jazz.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/28/23187018/utah-jazz-add-david-fizdale-to-front-office

Jazz have had several GM's for a while now. It certainly doesn't mean Zanik's impending doom

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https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2022/6/28/23186928/utah-jazz-hire-will-hardy-as-new-head-coach-nba-free-agency-boston-celtics


The other question now is how does this affect team decisions with free agency? Will the Jazz make moves based on this hire? As I mentioned before, will the Jazz want Hardy coaching a younger core that he can grow with, or do the Jazz feel like he can come in and help a pretty bleak locker room situation from last year? This will certainly make things interesting and, at the very least, it looks like it’s the first step for Danny Ainge leaving a mark on the Jazz has been made.



they should make moves based on the coach. They should know this after Lindsey's guy got him fired!


I like it. I am not jumping up and down thinking we got the next Pop, but I like getting someone from his coaching tree. I like that we hired someone young, and that he has some experience working with young stars. I am also excited to find out who his assistants are going to be, as they might hint the direction we're trying to move. I would love to get at least one of the former HCs who we interviewed to take assistant jobs, even if only for a year or two to help with the transition.




obviously need some vets around him


I think this is a good choice. I think in a few years he could be as good as Quin.




if he makes an adjustment in the playoffs he's ahead of COTM

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Chicago Bulls center Tony Bradley is exercising his $2M player option for next season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

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Ben Anderson: At 34, Will Hardy joins Lawrence Frank, George Karl, and Jeff Van Gundy as the third-youngest full-time head coaches in NBA history (https://*********.com/social/). Only Minnesota Timberwolves coaches Ryan Saunders and Sidney Lowe (both 33) were younger.

– via Twitter BensHoops (https://twitter.com/BensHoops)




the other 34 year olds had successful coaching careers

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https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/28/23187018/utah-jazz-add-david-fizdale-to-front-office

Jazz have had several GM's for a while now. It certainly doesn't mean Zanik's impending doom

At his age and with his previous health issues Ainge certainly doesn't strike me as the type who wants to be doing the day-to-day wheeling and dealing, which is why the only way i'd see Zanik leaving is of his own accord. Ainge is there for high-level decision making and oversight, not the nitty gritty stuff.

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Tony Jones said they gave Hardy a 5 year deal because they're aware of the fact that a rebuild *may* be required, so want to give him the confidence his job didn't hang on just making a deep playoff run. The plan being they'll gun for it over the next 2-3 years, if it doesn't work out, then obviously Mitchell probably wants out and then that's when the rebuild has to happen.

The talk on Hardy is he's an elite tactician and his defensive scheming and adjustments before and during games is at a high level, which is one reason he's so highly regarded around the league. Sounds like there will be the demand that there's less reliance on Gobert being the clean up man and a high level accountability from 1-5 to be strong on D. Whether he has the personnel who can achieve that is the question at the moment.

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Tony Jones said they gave Hardy a 5 year deal because they're aware of the fact that a rebuild *may* be required, so want to give him the confidence his job didn't hang on just making a deep playoff run. The plan being they'll gun for it over the next 2-3 years, if it doesn't work out, then obviously Mitchell probably wants out and then that's when the rebuild has to happen.

The talk on Hardy is he's an elite tactician and his defensive scheming and adjustments before and during games is at a high level, which is one reason he's so highly regarded around the league. Sounds like there will be the demand that there's less reliance on Gobert being the clean up man and a high level accountability from 1-5 to be strong on D. Whether he has the personnel who can achieve that is the question at the moment.

don't they usually get 5 year deals? Not many make it close to that long.

I don't think they're necessarily that far away. Need a coach to demand defensive effort from everyone including Mitchell which COTM couldn't do

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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Jazz assistant Alex Jensen, Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin, and Phoenix Suns assistant Kevin Young were all finalists for the vacant job.

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Toronto continues to monitor the availability of several elite centers, sources said, including Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more).
– via Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more)

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Meanwhile, Joe Ingles has spent a portion of his rehab in Portland, sources said. There’s a belief the veteran guard could return to the Trail Blazers following his trade-deadline move to Portland, (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more) although Ingles appears to have plenty of interest from other teams.
– via Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more)

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https://kslsports.com/488840/report-jazz-close-to-hiring-will-hardy-as-next-head-coach/


Hardy also served as the Spurs Summer League coach between 2015-18 and worked for Team USA during the 2019 FIBA games before following Udoka to Boston where he helped lead the Celtics to the NBA Finals in their first season together.



this will be his biggest summer league. Just testing out his new schemes

[Xiao Yao You]

https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/28/23187282/utah-jazz-hiring-will-hardy-jazz-signaling-confidence-no-matter-what-future-brings-donovan-mitchell


There are certainly going to be questions about whether Hardy will be able to hold stars like Donovan Mitchell (https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/5/23155744/donovan-mitchell-reportedly-surprised-and-disappointed-after-quin-snyder-resignation-utah-jazz) accountable, whether he’ll be able to manage different types of personalities, whether he’ll be able to implement his own culture and system at a place where Snyder’s influence was seemingly so permanent.



Holding him accountable, making adjustments and not getting set in your ways are the things I'll be looking for that we haven't been getting from COTM

[Xiao Yao You]

https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/28/23187071/who-is-new-utah-jazz-head-coach-will-hardy-san-antonio-spurs-boston-celtics-gregg-popovich


Later in that story, Popovich is quoted as saying, “And before long, he became the head of it, the guy that I depended on,” Popovich said. “If I wanted the post-ups or pick-and-rolls or to know why we sucked at something last night, he’d come in and say, ‘Well, look, this is what they did.’ He’d break it down for me.”

breaking it all down for Pop. I love the hire more and more but anything other than bringing Frank Layden back would probably make me happy!


“Adored by the brass and courted by the Warriors in 2017 for their G League opening, Hardy has a deep understanding of modern basketball and the flexibility it demands.”

can't wait!

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Keith Smith: The Boston Celtics have exercised their 2022-23 $1.8M team option for Juwan Morgan, (https://*********.com/social/) a league source tells @celticsblog and @spotrac. Morgan’s contract is now non-guaranteed with a fully guaranteed date of the league-wide date in January.
– via Twitter KeithSmithNBA (https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA)

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Tim Reynolds: It’s done-done-done, after the deal was struck yesterday. Finalized today. Will Hardy is, officially, the new coach of the Utah Jazz (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter ByTimReynolds (https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds)




Ryan Miller: Will Hardy: “The Utah Jazz are one of the most respected and successful franchises in the NBA and the fan base here is legendary. This opportunity comes with tremendous responsibility. I’m grateful for the trust the Jazz have placed in me and I look forward to the work ahead.” (https://*********.com/social/)
– via Twitter millerjryan (https://twitter.com/millerjryan)

[Xiao Yao You]

The Lakers have a strong interest in retaining Monk, but it will depend on both his market and the quality of 3-and-D wings available to Los Angeles, according to league sources. Players the Lakers will target with their full taxpayer midlevel exception include Otto Porter Jr., Nicolas Batum, Gary Harris, T.J. Warren, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Mo Bamba and Danuel House Jr., (https://theathletic.com/3386746/2022/06/29/lakers-free-agency-rankings/?source=emp_shared_article) according to multiple league sources.
– via Jovan Buha @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/3386746/2022/06/29/lakers-free-agency-rankings/?source=emp_shared_article)

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https://www.ksl.com/article/50431880/a-look-at-the-state-of-the-utah-jazz-entering-free-agency


"We showed that we brought everyone back," he said. "I mean, that was not an easy feat. Like, it's probably something that doesn't get talked about enough that it was not easy to get everyone back after that Clippers loss. And get everyone dialed in.



everyone wasn't dialed again. and COTM and Clarkson should have been long gone!


"But, I think, we showed that we're willing to go in if we think we can go. We liked the percentages. We liked where we were at. I think we owed it to everyone to go run it back that way. And you know, unfortunately, we fell short for whatever reason, but I think there's probably your answer."



just like the last time the Jazz payed the tax it wasn't well spent


Last summer, the Jazz traded Derrick Favors' bad contract (along with a first-round pick) to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which helped save the organization upwards of $30 million in luxury tax payments.



I saw that more of a getting better move than monetary. Whiteside was better as bad as he is


Last season, they traded Miye Oni to Oklahoma City, which saved them another $2.4 million. The team followed that up by moving Joe Ingles for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Juancho Hernangomez, cutting off another $11 million in tax payments.



Just cause they saved money it doesn't mean that was the reason they made those deals. Oni was more for flexibility and the fact that he fell out of favor with COTM anyway. The other was just getting something for Ingles


Currently, the Jazz are about $5 million over the newly projected tax line of $150.2 million with just 11 players on the roster. Now, Utah can cut that down by waiving Hernangomez's deal (his $7.4 million deal becomes guaranteed on Thursday), but Utah would be back over the tax by signing minimum contracts to get to the league minimum 14.



that's why it would be nice to know what you plan on doing. He needs to go if you are tanking.


There could be some players that could help in those ranges — Brooklyn's Bruce Brown, Golden State's Gary Payton II and Otto Porter, to name just a few. It'll likely help that the Jazz hired a coach before free agency began, too; Hardy can now present a vision to free agents about their role and fit in his yet-unknown system.



could hurt. Some vets might not want to play for a kid


That said, Utah being a trade team during free agency is still a likely outcome, despite the lack of movement during the draft. The Jazz want to build around Donovan Mitchell and stay at least competitive in a Western Conference that continues to improve across the board. With that as the goal, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered.



you aren't going to be competitive with a team built around Mitchell ever. Has no one been paying attention? He can score points. He can't carry a franchise. Few can. One of them that can you are talking trade


Will Ainge be willing to accept less than Gobert's value?



why would you? He's one of the best players in the game. He can be the difference between the lottery and one of the best teams in the league


Is Mike Conley still in Utah's plans?



hard to imagine unless Mitchell is gone


Can the Jazz find moves to make them younger and more athletic on the wing?



Are they tanking? If you trade Gobert you better get younger and more athletic because you will suck !


Or will the Jazz end up running it back with the hope that a new coach can help mend the locker room?



Clarkson and Conley need to go and maybe Gay as well. I'm sure Hardy already knows which guys fit what he will want to do. Only question is are you tanking or building around your best player still?

[Xiao Yao You]

https://kslsports.com/488927/jazz-must-decide-on-hernangomez-ahead-of-free-agency/

If you are keeping Gobert and the coach likes him I'd keep him. Him and House were two of the best things to happen last season

[Xiao Yao You]

https://kslsports.com/488596/rudy-gobert-trade-gordon-chiesa/


“My gut tells me no [that Rudy Gobert won’t be traded],” Chiesa said. “The reason why is that the new head coach, that’s his main job is to try to get him to perform at a higher level, and for his teammates to respect his game.


“It seems to me that his teammates don’t respect what he does well,” Chiesa added. “All I know is this: if we had on our team the leading rebounder in the NBA we would say, ‘we are so lucky.'”



leading rebounder, defender, screener, roller...Time for some new teammates


Having a multiple NBA Defensive Player of the Year on the team is a plus for the Jazz so keeping him wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world. However, the Jazz have seen what their playoff chances are with one of the best defenders and rebounders in the league, and it has not resulted in the outcome the team and fans want.



We've yet to see him without COTY standing by and doing nothing


A change might just be needed either in shipping Gobert in exchange for talent, or maybe Hardy and the new staff can get more out of Gobert and achieve the Jazz ultimate goal of bringing owner Ryan Smith a parade he desparately wants.



I had hopes but Smith thinks Mitchell can be built around. He also thought keeping COTM was a great idea. He's clueless.

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https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/29/23026780/utah-jazz-brass-explain-why-will-hardy-was-the-right-guy-for-to-be-next-head-coach-celtics-spurs


“Will Hardy is one of the brightest young leaders in the NBA,” Jazz CEO Danny Ainge (https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/16/22838663/former-byu-cougar-danny-ainge-made-good-first-impression-in-utah-utah-jazz-ryan-smith-boston-celtics) said. “He understands the importance of setting a vision and creating a culture for players. He places great value on communication, player development and creating the most productive environment for players to succeed.”



but can he coach?

[Xiao Yao You]

https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/29/23189205/all-of-the-recent-utah-jazz-free-agency-and-trade-rumors-nba-2022-rudy-gobert


Tony Jones was recently on ESPN 700 and talked about the likelihood of a Rudy Gobert trade. He said that he was 50/50 on whether a trade for Gobert might happen, but he did say that he thinks a trade for one of the Jazz’s starters may happen soon, although he didn’t say the name. Will we find out soon?

Conley, Clarkson maybe Gay



From everything I am hearing the Toronto Raptors do have interest in trading for a Center. One team told me they prefer Rudy Gobert to Ayton. But I don't think that OG Anunoby would be enough to get Gobert out of Utah.

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 30, 2022 (https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1542303539635970048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)


expiring contracts and assets. Mitchell isn't leading you anywhere but the lottery


The constant rumor that hasn’t been put out has been the Raptors interest in Gobert. As the interest from Atlanta waned, it never died down with the Raptors. It could mean nothing, but it’s clear they like Gobert but maybe they aren’t as interested in paying the pricetag that Ainge has put out there. If there’s one thing we’ve learned this offseason it’s that Ainge holds to his price point with a player. If the other team isn’t willing to meet the asking amount, Ainge won’t make a move. Things are about to get crazy, but we’ll see here soon if something actually happens.



Obviously. Gobert, Siakam, Barnes and Van Fleet with the best front office in the league. They are one of the favorites instantly


5 years ago today we traded for Ricky Ruuuubio!

Only took a future protected 1st round pick that ended up being Josh Okogie.



I remember how excited I was when we got him. Didn’t exactly pan out like I expected but we took a chance.




it panned out exactly like I expected. Never made any sense


I’m sure lots of teams are, but according to Tony Jones Donovan is untouchable and then JC is next on the list of guys the Jazz want to trade the least.

which again despite Ainge's track record it's really hard to have much faith in the front office, Mitchell, Clarkson and COTM oh my!!! :facepalm


DM, Ball, Bogey, Williams and Vuc as starters with Royce, Mike, JC and Juancho filling out a 9 man rotation. I don't know how realistic this is, but that team could be fun as hell to watch.

it's always fun to lose!. That team would look much different by the trade deadline when the tank becomes official


The Jazz were spiraling at the last half of the season, they looked broken. Your right that it doesn't all fall on RG but with his contract and limitations a move must be made IMO.


New owner, FO, coach and a new team. It did not work the way they were so go all in on fixing it. I do not want to continue to see the same old guys, with the same energy and effort. I don't see RG leading the Jazz anywhere and all the fan sentimentality to hang on to the past is crazy.



He has less limitations than all but a few players in the league. He can't guard 5 guys by himself or score without touching the ball! New coach. Better roster. See what happens!

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https://thejnotes.com/2022/06/29/three-mock-trades-improve-utahs-defense/


Both Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson are below-average defenders according to FiveThirtyEight’s RAPTOR (https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-ratings/) projection. While both players are excellent scorers and playmakers, the Jazz needs to shore up their defensive efforts in the backcourt. Having an All-NBA center means a lot less when players can meet him in the paint whenever they want because perimeter players can’t hold their own, and that’s exactly the pitfalls the Utah Jazz have found themselves in.



come on Rudy step it up already!


Yes, the Jazz would have to give up Jordan Clarkson, but they would receive Tre Jones (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonestr01.html), one of the best pure young defenders in the league. While he struggles to score from deep, he is a great ball-handler and would allow Donovan Mitchell to play off-ball a lot more. The Spurs would also include Jakob Poeltl (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/poeltja01.html), who is one tier below bigs like Gobert, Jokic, and Embiid. While it’s a downgrade at the center, Poeltl could help keep the Jazz in contention as he locks down the paint.



any move that gets Clarkson out of town I am for! It won't be the Spurs


With Gobert gone and not adding any major scoring threats, this would clearly be Mitchell’s team, and he would have the green light and keys to the offense. On the other side of the ball, the downgrade at the center is not actually a huge hit, and adding Jones would be a nightmare for opposing guards.



yeah with Poeltl they wouldn't miss a beat! :roll:


By moving young pieces around, the Jazz could make a productive deal for both teams. Yes, Utah would have to give up two project players in Jared Butler and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and take on the absurd Markelle Fultz (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/fultzma01.html) contract, but Jordan Clarkson is worth letting go if it means adding a young and defensive-minded guard in Cole Anthony (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anthoco01.html).



you aren't getting Anthony and why would you unless it's for Mitchell? Small back court


The Magic would be amenable to this trade because it means they can pair second-year shooting guard Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero with a tried-and-true point guard in Clarkson, and they could finally compete for a playoff spot in the East.



Clarkson the tried and true pg! :lol


A Blockbuster Trade Wrecks the Balance

makes little sense for either club

[Xiao Yao You]

Jake Fischer on Joe Ingles: I wrote that there is belief Joe Ingles could go back to Portland. But today and tonight, I mean, it really does sound like he’s got several options closer to the full, mid-level, around 10 a year. And it seems like there’s a lot of interest from Memphis (https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer).

– via Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com (https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer)



I wouldn't want to pay him that much at this stage but he'd be nice for a young Memphis team

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Jake Fischer on Royce O’Neal: I’ve definitely heard a lot of teams I’ve been interested in Royce O’Neale from Utah. The three teams I’ve heard the most consistent with, there have been Atlanta, Toronto and Brooklyn (https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer).

– via Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com (https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer)




Of course, the Jazz project as a trade team. According to league sources, Utah has received significant interest from multiple teams regarding starting wing Royce O’Neale. (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw) O’Neale has been a fixture in Utah’s starting lineup, almost since his rookie season, and is one of the shining examples of the past Jazz administration’s ability to develop talent.

– via Tony Jones @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw)






Multiple league sources tell The Athletic that the Jazz won’t extend a qualifying offer to forward Eric Paschall, (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw) thus making him an unrestricted free agent. Paschall came to the Jazz last summer through a trade with the Golden State Warriors. He had good moments, including his postseason run against the Dallas Mavericks, where he made an impact in Game 3, which the Jazz lost.

– via Tony Jones @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw)



Those are Mitchell's guys. You sure about that?






The Jazz have interest in bringing Danuel House Jr. (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw) back. By the end of the season, he was playing at a starting level. He’s a tough and athletic two-way wing, the kind who should garner significant interest on the open market. Because the Jazz don’t have his Bird rights, they may well have to use all or part of their midlevel if they want to bring him back. If not, they could offer him a vet minimum and hope that’s enough to stave off other offers.

– via Tony Jones @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw)







Paschall should draw interest on the open market, according to sources. (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw) He’s a terrific athlete for his size, gets to the basket off the dribble and is a capable scorer. His absence from the roster means the Jazz have one more forward spot they need to account for as free agency opens.
– via Tony Jones @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw)




Paschall is a good energy guy to have at the end of the bench. Bring House back if you can assuming Gobert stays

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Eric Paschall: Appreciate you Utah!! (https://*********.com/social/tweets/)

– via Twitter epaschall (https://twitter.com/epaschall)

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Utah had expressed interest in trading for Gary Trent Jr., (https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz) sources say.
– via SportsNet New York (https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz)

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The Nets are among teams to have interest in acquiring Royce O’Neale via trade with the Utah Jazz, (https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz) per SNY sources. The Jazz’s appetite for trading O’Neale is unknown, but SNY’s Ian Begley assumes it’s low.
– via SportsNet New York (https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: Utah is waiving forward Juan Hernangomez, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.

35 mins ago (https://*********.com/rumor/utah-to-cut-juan-hernangomez/) – via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)





Adrian Wojnarowski: Brooklyn is sending the lesser of their own, Houston or Philadelphia’s 2023 first-round pick, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.

51 mins ago (https://*********.com/rumor/1727347/) – via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)







Tony Jones: Royce O’Neale to Brooklyn for a first had been building momentum for multiple days, according to sources. The Jazz need future trade capital. (https://*********.com/social/) The Nets took him with an exception. Now the Jazz have a bunch of open roster spots.





One NBA executive suggests a trade where the Nets trade Kyrie to the Los Angeles Lakers and get three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in return. “You could do three teams, Kyrie to the Lakers, Gobert to Brooklyn, and Russ to Utah, with the Jazz probably buying him out. That’s a longshot, though,” the executive said to Heavy’s own Sean Deveney (https://heavy.com/sports/brooklyn-nets/kyrie-irving-nets-jazz-rudy-gobert/). “It could be something that happens during the season, if the Nets get on the court and things go sideways — Ben Simmons is still not healthy, Durant is not happy, they’re struggling. At that point, the Nets are pretty much out of leverage, and the Lakers could send Westbrook and a pick for Kyrie, and it’s doubtful the Nets would get a better deal. Again, it is a long shot, but it is realistic.”






Chris Mannix: Meanwhile Utah, after giving Will Hardy five years of job security, quietly deals a top defender for a first round pick. As noted today on @SInow — keep an eye on Danny Ainge tossing a stick of dynamite on that Jazz roster (https://*********.com/social/).
1 hour ago (https://*********.com/rumor/1727301/) – via Twitter SIChrisMannix (https://twitter.com/SIChrisMannix)



Sad to see Royce go. Mitchell can't be happy about it either. But getting a 1st for him is better than I expected. These moves are looking more and more like a big move is epending

[Xiao Yao You]

Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz will not extend a qualifying offer to point guard Trent Forrest, (https://*********.com/social/) making him an unrestricted free agent, League Sources tell The Athletic. There is interest in working something out during free agency. Forrest was a member of the rotation this past season
4 hours ago (https://*********.com/rumor/1727224/) – via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)

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Adrian Wojnarowski: Brooklyn is sending the lesser of their own, Houston or Philadelphia’s 2023 first-round pick, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.

– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)




hopefully Philly falls flat on their face this season! You know Houston will be bad

[Xiao Yao You]

Peter Edmiston: From what I am hearing, the Grizzlies’ interest in Joe Ingles is very real. (https://*********.com/social/) Injury concerns at his age are legitimate but his skillset and experience would make sense for a young, talented team looking to take that next step in the playoffs.

– via Twitter peteredmiston (https://twitter.com/peteredmiston)




I'd be more concerned with the big decline he had last year after his best season. The injury might actually him. He'll have to work hard to get back

[Xiao Yao You]

Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz will not extend a qualifying offer to point guard Trent Forrest, (https://*********.com/social/) making him an unrestricted free agent, League Sources tell The Athletic. There is interest in working something out during free agency. Forrest was a member of the rotation this past season

– via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)



If Gobert is gone I'd bring back Forrest for sure. Might be able to bring him and Butler off the bench with his size at the 1

[Xiao Yao You]

House and O'Neale gone. Blowing it up?

[Xiao Yao You]

Joe to the Bucks. Might get a ring!

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Chris Boucher is returning to the Toronto Raptors on a three-year, $35.25M deal, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent Sam Permut of @Roc Nation Sports tells ESPN.

– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)




no Rudy?

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Michael Scotto: Joe Ingles has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, (https://*********.com/social/) agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told @********* .

– via Twitter MikeAScotto (https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto)



Nice payday. I see him as a vet minimum after last season

[Xiao Yao You]

Noah Levick: Two-year, $8.5M agreement between Danuel House and the Sixers, source confirms. Always seemed like House made sense as a defensive-minded wing who can blend well alongside stars (https://*********.com/social/).

– via Twitter NoahLevick (https://twitter.com/NoahLevick)




Not sure the Jazz could match that? He was probably going there no matter what?

[Xiao Yao You]

Adam Zagoria: Sean Marks on Royce O’Neale amid the KD news: “We are excited to welcome Royce and his family to Brooklyn. He is a versatile wing defender and floor spacer whose tenacious style of play fits the fabric of the team we are building.” (https://*********.com/social/)
– via Twitter AdamZagoria (https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria)

[El Kabong]

I'm gonna guess they moved O'Neale out cause Danny is losing hair over a lack of picks and they are gonna keep Hernangomez on a cheaper deal. Starting 5 is mostly the same ATM, but they've got about $20 million in TPE now that they could perhaps take some players back from a team looking to do a salary dump to free up space to sign a FA.

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed on a four-year, $224M super max extension, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent Jessica Holtz of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Deal begins with the 2024-25 season and delivers Towns’ total contract value to six years and $295M.

– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)



Rudy's deal sure looks nice! :lol

[Xiao Yao You]

I'm gonna guess they moved O'Neale out cause Danny is losing hair over a lack of picks and they are gonna keep Hernangomez on a cheaper deal. Starting 5 is mostly the same ATM, but they've got about $20 million in TPE now that they could perhaps take some players back from a team looking to do a salary dump to free up space to sign a FA.

Need more guys like O'Neale, House, Juan, Forrest not less. Clarkson, Conley and maybe Gay is where I'd have looked first

[El Kabong]

Need more guys like O'Neale, House, Juan, Forrest not less. Clarkson, Conley and maybe Gay is where I'd have looked first

Yea, the "get better on the perimeter on D" part certainly isn't looking like it's being worked on with who has left vs who has stayed.

[Xiao Yao You]

https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-free-agency/2022/6/30/23190837/utah-jazz-dont-free-agency-eric-paschall-trent-forrest-waive-juancho-hernangomez-donovan-mitchell


Finally, the Jazz did not extend a qualifying offer to Trent Forrest either. And what do we know about Forrest? He’s a player that’s pretty close to Donovan Mitchell. Here he is just a few days ago with Mitchell at Louisville.



didn't know Trent was especially close to him. O'Neale was obvious since they joined the team


https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23665157/quote.jpg



which describes Rudy to a t. He'll fit in fine


Maybe if it were Barrett, EF and those picks I would jump. Otherwise probably pass. Knick would actually be good for any years with C Randle Brunson and DM in their prime. That makes those picks pretty average and probably All outside the lottery.

small back court and Randle. Good luck with that shit show! :roll:


The problem with sending Donovan the message that it's not all about him (by waiving or trading all of his friends on the team) is that I think Eric Paschall is actually a player the Jazz could have retained on a small contract and developed into a valuable rotation player, based on snippets of good play when he was actually given minutes last season--regardless of his connection with Donovan Mitchell. It makes me think of the old colloquialism, "don't cut off your nose to spite your face!"

he's looked like an end of the bench energy guy to me. He's still fairly young so maybe that can change?

[Xiao Yao You]

https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/267731/Teams-Monitoring-Signs-Jazz-Could-Be-Preparing-For-Full-Rebuild


Shortly before news of Kevin Durant's trade request surfaced, the Brooklyn Nets acquired Royce O'Neale in a trade with the Utah Jazz. The trade was considered odd from the Utah perspective in sending out a starter for a first round pick.



I hardly think it's odd but he certainly wouldn't have been the first guy I'd have looked to move. Maybe he got the most return? If Philly sucks this year for some reason the Jazz could have one of the top picks in the draft next year. Sounds like even if it's the 30th pick it will be like a lottery most years. I'm surprised he brought that much and from a team that will be rebuilding it appears!


Windhorst also outlined that the pattern currently on display with the Jazz mirrors how Danny Ainge initiated a rebuild of the Boston Celtics in 2013 when they traded out Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Jason Terry and even Doc Rivers and then hired Brad Stevens.



That team was old. Gobert has never been better than he was last year. How much longer he can play at that level remains to be seen but he has hardly started his decline. Mitchell was getting better until post all star break for whatever reason that was.

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Darren Wolfson: I know I’m on record saying it’s hard to see Gobert actually landing here. But the #Timberwolves interest in pairing him with KAT continues to be very real. (https://*********.com/social/) Former Utah ass’t Dell Demps now in Wolves front office has the book on him.

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he would be the best or at least 2nd best player on that team depending on ANT's development. He wouldn't be the highest paid though! Gobert's deal with each super max deal signed by guys that haven't carried their teams like Rudy has. Legit big 3. They would be one of the best teams in the league instantly

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Jazz aren't going to want D'angelo so at least one other team would have to be involved I imagine. Jazz should be after young players, expiring contracts and assets if they get rid of Gobert.

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http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=29drxmh6

Looks like it would work without D'Angelo. If they were going to do it Minnesota actually looks like a good team to do it with. A bunch of really young guys and picks this year. Expiring contracts. Any two of Beasley,Beverley and Prince works. All good players that could be moved again.
Then you get what you can for Bojan, Clarkson, Conley and Gay,
(http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=29drxmh6)

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Tim Reynolds: The NBA is changing the take foul rule for summer leagues in San Francisco, Utah and Las Vegas — one free throw, plus the ball, for transition take fouls. (https://*********.com/social/) Likely a precursor to what’s coming to the NBA. Board of Governors expected to make the final change later this month.

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Good!

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https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/267748/Wolves-Jazz-Continue-To-Discuss-Rudy-Gobert-Trade

looks like it may have some legs. Could challenge for the best Minny team ever and certainly one of the top teams in the league. Jazz will be losing a lot going into a huge draft next year

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pg Mitchell/Butler
sg Nowell/Balmaro/Spagnolo/Juang
sf Walker-Alexander/Moore jr./Minott
pf McDaniels/Vanderbilt
c Reid/Udoka/Kessler

There's Mitchell and 7 very young guys that have at least shown something already with 3 1sts and 2 2nds from this year to boot plus what ever else you get from the trade(and the 2023 Philly 1st) and from trading Conley, Bojan, Clarkson, Gay and whatever two expiring vets come from Minny(Beverley/Prince/Beasley). Probably have to give up something to get rid of Gay or package him in another deal. Minnesota certainly looks intriguing to me if you have to trade a statue. Get under the tax(this trade gets them a couple million closer). Get younger. Collect assets. Hope to get as many picks next year as possible. The Stars should be good again anyway!

Minnesota is left with a big 4 with Russell plus 1 of Prince, Beverly or Beasley and McGlaughlin. They might want in on Conley, Bojan, Clarkson and Gay too?

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http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=29258rud

Somehow the trade works with Gobert and all the Jazz vets and all the expiring contracts(Russell expiring too) and young guys on Minny and gets the Jazz under the tax. Get a couple more teams involved that want some of these vets and want to throw more young guys and assets towards the Jazz

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Jazz are landing four Minnesota first-round picks and 2022 first-round pick Walker Kessler in the deal for Rudy Gobert, source tells ESPN (https://*********.com/social/).

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Jon Krawczynski: The picks going to Utah, per sources: unprotected 1sts in 23, 25, 27, a swap in ‘26 and a top 5 protected in ‘29 (https://*********.com/social/)
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:cry: thanks Rudy for everything. We were lucky to have you!

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Shams Charania: Free agent guard Raul Neto is signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
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Sarah Todd: League sources confirm the Gobert trade to Minnesota and it’s expected that the Jazz are not near done with their offseason dealing (https://*********.com/social/).
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