[QUOTE][URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]Joe Ingles: Happy birthday to my guy @TreyLyles!! No 3 hour practice for you, take the day off[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Joeingles7"]Twitter Joeingles7[/URL]
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Joe! :roll:
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[QUOTE][URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]Joe Ingles: Happy birthday to my guy @TreyLyles!! No 3 hour practice for you, take the day off[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Joeingles7"]Twitter Joeingles7[/URL]
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Joe! :roll:
[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/260132/Pistons-Signal-Interest-In-Taking-On-Unwanted-Contracts-Attached-To-Draft-Picks[/url]
Bojan? Ed? Joe?
[QUOTE]Salman Ali: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Stephen Silas says the Rockets intend to play a lot less “predictable”: “In today’s NBA, you cannot just play one way.[/URL] You have to have different styles.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/SalmanAliNBA"]Twitter SalmanAliNBA[/URL]
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hope the Jazz figured that out as well
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz have recently worked out University of Arizona shooting guard Josh Green,[/URL] League Sources tell The Athletic….
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/5/21551158/rudy-gobert-to-the-dallas-mavericks-signing-a-nonsupermax-extension[/url]
[QUOTE]“Do the rebuilding Bucks want Gobert?,” Lowe wrote. “They would almost certainly prefer Porzingis, but that leaves Dallas figuring out how to fit Antetokounmpo and Gobert on offense — or finding a third team for him. (There’s also the small matter of whether Dallas has much Utah would want.)”
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why would anyone want Porzingas over Gobert? :facepalm
[QUOTE]“But I’m not sure how realistic they are,” Lowe wrote. “For one, Utah will need a quality starting center back or risk imploding on defense. Several teams are wary of Gobert’s next deal.”
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they are tanking without him. The defense will certainly tank as will the offense.
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According to Lowe, Larry Nance Jr.’s name has popped up in trade discussions across the league.
Get it done Jazz. Bojan for Nance etc. Who says no?
[URL]https://www.slcdunk.com/2020/11/6/21526965/2020-nba-draft-coverage-leandro-bolmaro-fc-barcelona-basquet[/URL]
[QUOTE]He’s played only about 12 minutes a game due to the European bias towards older, more established players, and not being the game-changing talent of [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/299925/luka-doncic"]Luka Doncic[/URL] or even [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297093/ricky-rubio"]Ricky Rubio[/URL], hasn’t truly had the opportunity to truly show off his abilities.[/QUOTE]
which is the way it needs to be here. Gleague until you prove yourself and earn it
[QUOTE]He probably should stay in the EuroLeague for further development, but I suppose there’s no time like now to get into the draft, when most teams can’t really take the time to do deep dives and in-person visits. He can coast off of the hype of potential, get drafted, and try to develop into an impactful player.
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draft and stash if the Jazz were smarter enough to do such things
[QUOTE]Best case, Leandro Bolmaro turns into [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/246302/spencer-dinwiddie"]Spencer Dinwiddie[/URL], with maybe shades of his countryman Manu. That’s a player the Jazz have been clamoring for to complement [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/285727/donovan-mitchell"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL], but getting to 75% of that level might take 3-4 years, which is a timeline that really doesn’t fit with [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297107/rudy-gobert"]Rudy Gobert[/URL] and co. And, worst case? I see [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/246134/dante-exum"]Dante Exum[/URL] with less athleticism. That’s a pretty low floor. While it’s worth noting that [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/294573/giannis-antetokounmpo"]Giannis Antetokounmpo[/URL] and [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/296718/manu-ginobili"]Manu Ginobili[/URL] had similar (though slightly better) counting stats in the Greek 2nd League and Italian 2nd League when they were drafted, for every Giannis and Manu, there’s dozens of Dragan Benders, Dante Exums, and Darko Milicics.
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they should be able to wait as long as it takes. Patience has served them well with Bradley. Need proven vets and young prospects not one or the other
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz recently worked out Jaden McDaniels, a small forward out of The university of Washington[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
not a center or pg
[URL]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/7/21553563/refresher-ahead-nba-draft-what-utah-jazz-are-looking-for-this-offseason[/URL]
[QUOTE]To that end, the Utah Jazz have three needs that are pretty easily defined: defensive wing depth, a backup center and a potential third playmaker/point guard.
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It's hard to take anyone serious if they haven't noticed the Jazz don't have a PF! They can't play big. You have to be versatile. The two teams with the best records last season played big. Sure they can match up with Denver. What about the other teams? :facepalm
[QUOTE]They aren’t looking for a star or to make a blockbuster move, which puts them in a pretty good spot as far as teams on the rise are concerned. They have their cornerstones and a starting unit that is reliable and capable at the highest offensive levels. They just need a little more on the bench to push them into the upper echelon of the NBA.
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what about defense? Size? Versatility? Depth?
[QUOTE]It’s a little hard to imagine the Jazz taking a center with the 23rd pick in the draft. They already have a young project of a center in Tony Bradley, and it can be very difficult to guarantee success with a youthful center. Now is not the time for more projects or waiting for a couple years on a high risk, high reward player.
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sounds like you and everyone has already given up on their youngest player and he and Gobert are both going to be free agents. They had rookies last year at every position but center. They aren't going to draft someone that will help them right away. They need to draft their next center. Point guard after that with the next in line already old in Goss
[QUOTE]There’s Miye Oni, Jarrell Brantley, Rayjon Tucker and Juwan Morgan who have all shown flashes of being able to provide what the Jazz need, but they need more time on the court during the course of the regular season in order to gel with the rest of the team. In particular, it’s possible that the Jazz look in-house to fill the reserve playmaker role with Oni, who stood out during the seeding games in Orlando.
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Those 4 should be in the mix. I think they could help the defense and they all can shoot to some degree. I think they would have beat Denver if they'd been used. It's why I don't see drafting a 2, 3 or 4 unless they have more than 2 picks
[QUOTE]With the way that Lindsey phrased the needs of the team and the shortcomings that were on display during the most recent playoffs, it is very likely that the Jazz look to add an athletic defensive wing with the 23rd pick in the 2020 draft.
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Draft a position where they already have 3 guys? The Stars aren't the concern here. The Jazz are
[QUOTE]The NBA draft is usually one of the most exciting nights on the NBA calendar, but the usual pomp and circumstance will be a little short-lived this year. The turnaround time between the draft and free agency is going to go by in the blink of an eye. With the season set to begin on Dec. 22, the Jazz can’t really afford to miss on two free agent signings like they did with Ed Davis and Jeff Green.
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Missed on Bojan too. They don't have a PF
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/7/21524593/2020-nba-draft-coverage-precious-achiuwa-memphis[/url]
small ball 4. Next...
[url]https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2020/8/20/21374098/nba-mock-draft-2020-lottery-order-timberwolves-warriors-bulls[/url]
a pg at least
[url]https://www.bulletsforever.com/2020/11/8/21554097/deal-of-the-day-wizards-jazz-tony-bradley[/url]
[QUOTE]The Jazz acquired guard [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/246165/jordan-clarkson"]Jordan Clarkson[/URL] last December to give their bench unit some scoring punch. They were undermanned in the playoffs and basically had to let Clarkson do whatever he could once in the game. Now Clarkson is an unrestricted free agent. If they lose him they’ll be on the lookout for more bench scoring help. Of course they have other needs as well and can’t just sign unlimited FAs. Enter our main man with the bubble bounce plan, [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/326935/jerome-robinson"]Jerome Robinson[/URL].
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they didn't have to let Clarkson do that. The coach let him do it when he wouldn't let Alec Burks do it.
[QUOTE]Bradley was the 28th pick of the 2017 draft after he surprised everyone (ME!) by leaving the University of National Champions (UNC) after his freshman year. We’re not going to talk about how he could have won back-to-back titles but he left and they were ousted by Texas A+M in the second round. Why would we talk about that?
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and how much money has he made instead? How much better has he been able to get at basketball working at it everyday instead of going to class?
If Robinson can play D and they really are planning on replacing Bradley anyway maybe. Looks like Robinson's shot is improving and he passes a bit as well.
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/8/21554486/2020-nba-draft-coverage-malachi-flynn-san-diego-state[/url]
[QUOTE]Physical: 22 years old, 6’1” with a 6’3” wingspan, 185 pounds[/QUOTE]
at least he's a pg. They wouldn't touch that length though
[QUOTE]The fit is pretty good here, and the team will eventually need a replacement for [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/246165/jordan-clarkson"]Jordan Clarkson[/URL] (whether this season or down the road). As a team-first player, Flynn will likely understand his role at the NBA level and should perform admirably within that role. His high basketball IQ, leadership, and motor are all things that the Jazz have historically coveted in prospects.
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the length alone says he doesn't fit. Already have Wright Forman and possibly Mudiay that can replace the gunner. Need a center
[QUOTE][URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/296732/patty-mills"]Patty Mills[/URL], [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/296924/trey-burke"]Trey Burke[/URL], [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/282814/fred-vanvleet"]Fred VanVleet[/URL], [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/258006/t-j-mcconnell"]T.J. McConnell[/URL] with a 3-point shot
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just what they need the 2nd coming of Trey! :roll:
[QUOTE][h=4]He's not short enough[/h]
we need to get smaller
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/statpower"]statpower[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/8/21554486/2020-nba-draft-coverage-malachi-flynn-san-diego-state#533399188"]Nov 8, 2020 | 7:58 PM[/URL]
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exactly! :lol
[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/11/06/boston-celtics-landing-spots-gordon-hayward/2/[/url]
[QUOTE]Hayward is a player that they could go to as a potential second or third option on the offensive end, is a good enough playmaker, and still a good defender in the right system. Plus, there’s continuity on both sides of a potential reunion.
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not sure who they give up but he might be the 5th or 6th option
Great fit but the fans could never deal with it and I'm not sure who the Celts would take. Ingles, O'Neale, Davis and non guaranteed filler maybe? Not sure I'd want to give up O'Neale for a rental and Ingles was his best pal on the team