Looks like they have at least a couple roster spots to fill and could easily get rid of 3 other expiring deals if they want. I wouldn't expect much winning without Conley
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Looks like they have at least a couple roster spots to fill and could easily get rid of 3 other expiring deals if they want. I wouldn't expect much winning without Conley
Chris Haynes: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Joel Embiid, Lauri Markkanen and Ja Morant will be starter replacements in the All-Star game[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes"]Twitter ChrisBHaynes[/URL]
I'd say they need a veteran pg to mentor Sexton and Talen minimum
Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jordan Clarkson is QUESTIONABLE for tonight’s Jazz-Raptors game with non-COVID illness[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
So I would think Simone, Jones, and Tosacno-Anderson(if he's not cut) are fighting for the 9th/10th spots. Horton Tucker behind Sexton at the 1. Already have 4 bigs so they don't necessarily need Jones though he'll play over Udoka just because he has a player option for next year and they will want to see what they have at least going into the off season. I could see cutting Udoka and Bolmaro now too. They could probably actually use Toscano-Anderson. They've had all bigs and guards and not much as far as wings. He's listed as a 3/4/5. Rebounds ok for a guy his size. Good passer which should fit in nicely. Like many shooting is his issue. Might help their D? Sign a vet pg and some wings I'd say
[QUOTE] Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik, on using the Jazz’s picks to potentially land a star: “That’s why you do deals like this, to be flexible, to be very opportunistic when those opportunities arise.[/URL] They don’t come up often, but sometimes they come up and then you just don’t have the firepower to go do it.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones will join the @Utah Jazz tomorrow[/URL] in New York. #TakeNote | @kslsports
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]
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guess Juan is staying?
It looks like the trade was all about cap space for the summer. If they get a first rounder out of it that is a bonus. With the ca[ space and picks Ainge will be in the middle of whatever happens come the off season for sure. I sure hope he's having fun again?
[QUOTE] Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz GM Justin Zanik in Russell Westbrook: “We are open to the possibilities with him. He probably needs some time. … There haven’t been any decisions made, there haven’t been any possibilities eliminated. He’s open to being here.[/URL] We’re gonna give him time to figure that out.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik pointed to the currency it takes to make significant deals in the league and says the Jazz are now in position to make multiple trades of that magnitude,[/URL] if they so choose
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
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he plays hard which this team does. The rest of his game doesn't really fit other than they need a vet pg. Wall would be better
or Beverley or Rose...
Tony Jones: Utah Jazz forward [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Lauri Markkanen, newly named an all-star starter, will participate in the 3-point contest on All-Star Saturday night,[/URL] League Sources tell The Athletic
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]There will be a Team Utah, consisting of three players, in the Skills Challenge of All-Star Saturday Night,[/URL] League Sources tell The Athletic
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Andy Larsen: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jordan Clarkson will not play tonight due to a non-COVID illness[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/andyblarsen"]Twitter andyblarsen[/URL]
Frank Jackson Gleague player of the week. They've been playing their best ball since their great season was cancelled when Covid hit
Sarah Todd: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jordan Clarkson is questionable tonight with non-COVID illness[/URL]. JTA and Damian Jones are with the team and available to play.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NBASarah"]Twitter NBASarah[/URL]
[URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-mikal-bridges-cam-johnson-miles-bridges-pj-washington-grant-williams-more/"]Teams expected to show interest in McDaniels this summer include the Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs,[/URL] league sources told *********. Philadelphia, however, will be able to use McDaniels’ Bird Rights to try and retain him this offseason.
– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-mikal-bridges-cam-johnson-miles-bridges-pj-washington-grant-williams-more/"]Michael Scotto @ *********[/URL]
[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/how-did-the-trade-deadline-affect-utahs-draft-position/[/url]
[QUOTE][B]LA Lakers:[/B] With all the moves made, the Lakers will surely move in opposite standing directions from the Jazz.
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unless Davis and Lebron are sidelined which is likely. That is their real problem not the rest of the roster
[QUOTE]Whatever happens, the Jazz are in a good position to maximize their draft capital this season. While even a 20% chance at getting Victor Wembanyama or Scoot Henderson is a long shot, that’s still a very real path for the Jazz to get their missing superstar of the future. If that happens, they potentially have two stars locked up for around $30 million for a few years, with oodles of cap space and a war chest of assets to trade for another star. It would open a very unique window of opportunity to compete right away.
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a rookie isn't making you competitive riight away
[url]https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/10/biggest-winners-losers-nba-trade-deadline/4/[/url]
[QUOTE]I’m well aware of the risk of sounding like a fool when criticizing any trade Danny Ainge makes, but I’m taking it anyway. Is the first really the best he could do? Maybe Ainge just felt sorry for the league after receiving essentially seven first-round picks in exchange for Rudy Gobert. But let’s be honest, if he had sympathy, he’d probably have stopped fleecing teams a while ago.
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I think he got exactly what he wanted. He will be in the middle of everything that happens this summer with cap space and picks
[QUOTE] Khobi Price: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]RJ Hampton potentially could be waived or have his contract with the Orlando Magic bought out,[/URL] league sources told @orlandosports. It’d give R.J. the opportunity to get more consistent playing time/opportunity elsewhere.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/khobi_price"]Twitter khobi_price[/URL]
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he'd be someone to target
Shams Charania: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Sources: NBA 3-Point Contest participants at All-Star Weekend: Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Sacramento’s Kevin Huerter,[/URL] Miami’s Tyler Herro, Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield, Portland’s Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons and Utah’s Lauri Markkanen.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania"]Twitter ShamsCharania[/URL]
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2023/2/13/23598068/utah-jazz-beat-indiana-pacers-collin-sexton-simone-fontecchio[/url]
[QUOTE]A mix between Joe Ingles and Georges Niang, but maybe even a little more athletic.
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if he's anywhere near as good as Niang he'll be something. He's not young though so right now it looks like he'll be headed back to Europe within the year
[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-sextons-turn-adieu-mike/[/url]
[QUOTE]Where Clarkson employs guile and a deep bag of tricks once he gets inside the lane, Sexton instead pounds his way in, using his muscular build to simply power from point A to point B. That’s especially true in halfcourt, which helps explain his elite-for-a-guard free throw ratio (.438 FTAs per every FGA). Among ball handling guards, only superstard James Harden, Damian Lillard, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have higher rates.
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a lot I like about him more than Mitchell. This is another area. Donovon avoided contact. He's gotten better
[QUOTE]You can start to see why the Jazz are excited. Someone who can get into the paint at will, finish well, draw contact AND punish sagging defenses with the shot is a pretty lethal weapon. If the Jazz can combine that — and herein lies the big “if” with Collin Sexton — with better court awareness and passing, then suddenly you have something pretty exciting.
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already looked like a much better pg than Mitchell ever has been when Conley was out earlier in the year
[QUOTE]There are some encouraging signs early on. For example, looking at where Walker Kessler is in this still, it’s actually somewhat surprising that this action directly leads to an alley-oop for the big man. It hasn’t been uncommon for Sexton in a situation like this to put his head down and focus on beating the switch. Instead, he actually pauses here for a beat to let the play develop. That patience gives Kessler time to finish the cut down to where a smaller Raptor has no chance of affecting his shot.
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thank you for your service Mike Conley! Mitchell never did figure it out
[url]https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2023/2/13/23598251/damian-jones-juan-toscano-anderson-lakers-trade-utah-jazz-reaction[/url]
[QUOTE]Similar to Jones, JTA was one of the few wing-sized players on the roster and still couldn’t find time on the Lakers despite their desperate need for wings. Injuries played a small role in him not being available but he failed to make an impact even when he was.
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one of the few wing sized players in Utah too
[QUOTE][h=2]NBA Skills Challenge participants, teams named[/h]
On Tuesday, the NBA announced the three teams and nine participants that will take part in Saturday night's Kia Skills Challenge.
[B]Team Antetokounmpos:[/B]
Alex Antetokounmpo, Wisconsin Herd (G League)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks
Thanasis Antetokounmpos, Milwaukee Bucks
[B]Team Jazz:[/B]
Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz
Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz
Collin Sexton, Utah Jazz
[B]Team Rooks:[/B]
Paolo Banchero, Orland Magic
Jaden Ivy, Detroit Pistons
Jabari Smith Jr., Houston Rockets
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Clarkson might embarass himself. I'd guess rooks on paper
Ryan Miller: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy Gay will be out tonight[/URL]. Lauri Markkanen is still questionable.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/millerjryan"]Twitter millerjryan[/URL]
[QUOTE] Shams Charania: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz are waiving guard Leandro Bolmaro,[/URL] sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania"]Twitter ShamsCharania[/URL]
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not surprising. I like him. He's in the wrong era. I'd think Udoka is next. 2 roster spots
[url]https://kslsports.com/498738/utah-jazz-waiving-forward-leandro-bolmaro/[/url]
does this mean Sexton isn't hurt too bad? Bolmaro should be next in line though Hardy went to Clarkson last game :roll:
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2023/2/16/23603552/utah-jazz-waive-leandro-bolmaro[/url]
[QUOTE]It’s a nice way to do solid for Bolmaro who hasn’t looked NBA-ready and can now go to Europe and either make more money there, or develop to eventually return to the NBA.
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he wasn't going to be on the team next year. Easy
Udoka and Toscano should be considered to for the same reasons
[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/hardys-charge-includes-maximizing-player-superpowers/[/url]
[QUOTE][B]Kryptonite[/B]: His kryptonite is his lack of control, which can make it challenging for him to keep in position, avoid jumping at pump fakes, and staying out of foul trouble. In fact, you may likely see him concurrently improve as a defender while seeing a reduction in total blocks and blocks per game. And it wouldn’t be a bad thing! Because it will mean he is playing more under control and focused on containment, rather than swatting a guy out of the gym.
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I'd say it's almost a certainty that he blocks less shots as he becomes better. There's a reason Gobert only led in blocks once. You can be Whiteside and rack up blocks or you can be great and keep the other team from scoring
[QUOTE][B]Superpower[/B]: JC is one of the most unique players in the NBA, though he isn’t often discussed that way. Jordan leads the league in 4 point plays and fouls on three point attempts. He can hit shots in big ways and at big times. He’s an incredibly skilled isolation player. And yet none of these things identifies his true superpower, in this writer’s opinion.
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why anyone would foul him in stead of letting him throw up a prayer is beyond me
[QUOTE][B]Kryptonite[/B]: JC still falls to his age-old weakness of getting too focused on his own shot. When he forgets himself and uses his ability for others, we see something amazing from Clarkson.
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where to even start. Prayers, bricks, pounding the rock, throwing the ball away. **** him really!
Not many foresaw Walker Kessler being this good this fast. For much of the public, he was almost an afterthought in the Gobert trade. But, he’s emerged as a big piece to Utah’s future, someone the Jazz are counting on as they forge ahead in their rebuild. And the development is there. It’s clear Kessler is a significantly better player now than he was at the beginning of the season. [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]“As far as a ceiling goes, I don’t really see one for Walker,” Jazz head coach Will Hardy told The Athletic.[/URL] “There’s nothing right now that hits me in the face as a big limitation. We’re very proud of Walker and the way he’s conducted himself. He’s started small. He’s maximized his opportunities as they have come. He’s incredibly coachable and competitive. He comes to the gym every day with a real care factor. And he loves being a part of this team.”
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]
For Kessler, All-Star Weekend is about fun, about embracing what he’s been able to accomplish to this point. And at this point, he’s far away from that NCAA Tournament game. [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]“For me, I didn’t have the expectation of being in the Rising Stars,” Kessler said. “So to be recognized in that way is really cool. There are a lot of young and talented guys. So, I’m really looking forward to playing as well as I can and trying to do what I can to impact the game. And I want to learn as much as I can in the process.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]
“That was one of the most difficult moments of my career,” Kessler told The Athletic in a one-on-one interview. “Playing against Miami, I got into foul trouble. Nothing went right. I don’t think I’ve ever played that poorly. And it was a loss that stuck with me, because it wasn’t until the NBA preseason that I basically played another game. [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]“But, that was a big moment of growth for me. I had to learn how to cope with defeat and failure. I never ended a season like that. But, as a perfectionist, I had to understand that one game doesn’t define who you are. I had to mature from it.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/4218669/2023/02/17/walker-kessler-jazz-all-star/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]
[URL="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/02/20/karl-malone-his-relationship-with/"]“We’ll see where it goes from here. I miss the Jazz. I don’t need a job — I [just] miss the Jazz,” Malone said. “Where I grew up, where I’m from, respect is huge to me. You give respect, but sometimes you feel slighted.[/URL] We’ll just see. I’ve talked to Ryan [Smith] — we have a good relationship just talking, but I don’t know him that well. We’ll just see. But I miss the Jazz.”
– via [URL="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/02/20/karl-malone-his-relationship-with/"]Salt Lake Tribune[/URL]
He loathes hearing criticisms of the state — whether it be that it’s not sufficiently cosmopolitan to attract modern NBA players, or that it has a problem with racism, given criticisms from both outsiders such as Vernon Maxwell (ironically, now close friends with Malone) or from those like Donovan Mitchell, who spent five years playing here. [URL="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/02/20/karl-malone-his-relationship-with/"]“The people of Utah have been amazing to me. It does hurt when negative things are said about Utah, because I know what kind of place it is. It’s special to me,” Malone said. “We all can do better, but this is a special place to me. The people here have supported us and everything we’ve done here in this community.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/02/20/karl-malone-his-relationship-with/"]Salt Lake Tribune[/URL]
3 open roster spots. What's up Danny? Need a vet pg maybe immediately with Sexton hurt. More wings
not sure what the market on all these guys are but Dragic or Wall could be a nice vet to bring in unless you're sold on Horton Tucker as the backup
Shams Charania: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz are signing five-year NBA veteran Frank Jackson to a 10-day contract out of their Salt Lake City G League affiliate,[/URL] his agents Troy Payne and Mike Silverman of Equity Basketball tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Jackson averaged 22 points in G League this season.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania"]Twitter ShamsCharania[/URL]
Chris Haynes: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Utah Jazz are signing Kris Dunn to a 10-day contract,[/URL] league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes"]Twitter ChrisBHaynes[/URL]
got their vet pg. I'm guessing Sexton might be out for a while since they picked up two? I figured Jackson might get a spot. He's been playing well with the Stars and is a local high school product. Need a wing
Not sure Udoka should hang around if he's not in their plans
[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-allstar-roster-playoff-lotto/[/url]
[QUOTE]This could be an opportunity to promote Micah Potter and Johnny Juzang from their two-way contracts, but that would be more feasible if either guy had made himself indispensable to this point in the season. Potter has spent just 14 total minutes on an NBA court this season, and Juzang has yet to appear for the Jazz. Obviously the Jazz have had a close eye on their development and minutes with the Stars, but the fact that they haven’t turned to them for practically any minutes through 60 games hints that they might not be prime candidates for regular roster roles.
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I'd say if they'd been great with the Stars you could promote them. They haven't been. Jackson has
[QUOTE]But the other clear advantage the Jazz have if they want to use these roster spots to give in-demand prospects a reason to sign with them is that they still have some of their midlevel exception left. They can’t use all $7 million remaining without crossing the tax line, but they could divvy up $3 to 4 million (depending on the exact amount of Westbrook’s buyout) between two or three players who might give the Jazz some option years in exchange for more guaranteed money up front.
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losing games should come first
[QUOTE]The Jazz could call that same player and offer a half million, or a couple million, or even more for just 22 games worth of work. But in exchange they’d likely want some options on the back end. The Spurs did something similar with Charles Bassey’s rest-of-season (ROS) contract last week. The Celtics did so with Sam Hauser last season and now have a borderline rotation player because of the low-cost gamble.
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RJ Hampton
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2023/2/21/23609731/utah-jazz-sign-frank-jackson-and-kris-dunn[/url]
[QUOTE]Jackson has been having a fantastic season for the Salt Lake City Stars and is an easy move to make sure the Jazz hit their roster minimum of players. Jackson has bounced around the league but has put up good numbers and if he plays well, there’s no reason he can’t possibly make the roster next year.
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No reason except Sexton, Horton-Tucker, 3 1sts and 60 million in cap space. Doubtful he's on the team next year
[QUOTE]Dunn has also bounced around the league not able to find a home. The 5th overall pick looked like a defensive monster coming out of college but just never found a situation that he could develop properly. He’s also regularly struggled with injury. It’s a zero-risk move for a Jazz team that likely isn’t worried about racking up losses to finish the season. Is there a chance that one of these two players can be a reclamation project? Dunn is 28 while Jackson is 24, so it’s not out of the question that one of them could find a new home, albeit unlikely. Whatever happens, it should be interesting to see how these players get incorporated into the team.
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like most guys that can't find their spot in the league he can't shoot
[QUOTE] Sarah Todd: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin Sexton did not practice with the Jazz today will be out tomorrow vs Thunder and reevaluated on Monday[/URL] (left hamstring strain)
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NBASarah"]Twitter NBASarah[/URL]
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going to be real ugly!
[url]https://kslsports.com/498910/will-hardy-discusses-frank-jackson-kris-dunn/[/url]
[QUOTE]While Dunn will have to learn the Jazz system quickly, Frank Jackson is familiar with the team’s sets having spent this season with the Salt Lake City Stars.
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doubt he plays. Clarkson will start at the 1 I'm guessing. Should fun for laughs maybe anyway :roll:
[URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Former Blazers player CJ Elleby signed with G League team Salt Lake City Stars[/URL] for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Alberto De Roa @ *********[/URL]
[QUOTE] StatMuse: Lauri tonight: 43 PTS 10 REB 15-28 FG 10-10 FT [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The first Jazz to reach those numbers in a game since Karl Malone.[/URL] pic.twitter.com/4FuNPdNOc4
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/statmuse"]Twitter statmuse[/URL]
StatMuse: Walker Kessler tonight: 7 PTS 18 REB 7 BLK 3-4 FG [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]He has 3 games with 7+ blocks this season, nobody else has more than 1.[/URL] pic.twitter.com/YFXmADpH0L
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/statmuse"]Twitter statmuse[/URL]
Eric Walden: Hardy on Kris Dunn’s Jazz debut: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“It’s hard to do what he just did. He doesn’t really know the guys. … It speaks to his ability to be a pro and go out there and adapt.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
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looked good running the offense. Has a hitch in his shot but did hit a 3 and has shot it well in the Gleague. Plays D
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy Gay has broken his nose and he won’t return to this game[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]