The sure to be epic 2013 Jazz off-season!

[QUOTE]Jared Zwerling: Source: Earl Barron worked out for the #Jazz yesterday.

Twitter @JaredZwerling[/QUOTE]

vet center

[url]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865586539/Utah-Jazz-offseason-rated-least-productive-by-NBAcom-writer-David-Aldridge.html[/url]

[QUOTE] "Losing both Al Jefferson and (Paul) Millsap, no matter the circumstances, cannot be spun as having a good summer."[/QUOTE]

Losing Jefferson was a plus. Losing Millsap, Demarre and Tinsley was tough.

[QUOTE]he believes the Jazz are a worse team now than at the end of the 2012-13 regular season[/QUOTE]

You think? :rolleyes:

[QUOTE]In the ratings, Aldridge said Utah's difficulty bringing free agent to the Jazz negatively affected its offseason. [/QUOTE]

They weren't really trying were there? That would go against the tank that's obviously happening.

[QUOTE]The Jazz will heavily rely on Derrick Favors and is banking on Trey Burke to rise to the occasion.[/QUOTE]

scary!

[QUOTE]There is a lot of different opinions floating around, however it's almost certain the Jazz will struggle in its rebuilding year. Despite this, hope for a brighter future remains still for the Jazz faithful in Salt Lake City.
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What else do we have?

[QUOTE]THE KEY MAN: Forward Derrick Favors. Executive VP Kevin O'Connor wanted him as the centerpiece of the Deron Williams trade two years ago, and the Jazz were willing to let both Jefferson and Millsap bolt, in part, because Utah thinks the 22-year-old Favors is ready for his closeup and a starring role. At the least, Favors will get more than the 23 minutes per game he played last season.[/QUOTE]

He's a key. Not sure he is the key. How much Burks, Kanter, Burke and others can step up I think could be bigger.

[QUOTE]Mark Woods: Alexis Ajinca has a NBA out from Strasbourg until September 30. If he plays like this, he might get a camp invite from someone.

Twitter @markbritball
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I doubt an invite is a problem. Probably looking for some kind of guarantee at least. Jazz only have 14. need some camp bodies I'd think.

The New York Knicks coaching staff would like to sign Earl Barron, but team management is not in any rush to do so, according to a source close to the veteran free-agent center. "The Knicks coaches want Earl, but ownership wants to wait," the source told Bleacher Report. Bleacher Report

A second source familiar with the Knicks' free-agency plans confirmed they are interested in Barron, 32, who appeared in seven games (six starts) for the Knicks in 2009-10, averaging 11.7 points and 11.0 rebounds over 33.1 minutes. Last season

[QUOTE]Steve Luhm: Lindsey says "there's no going back." The Jazz are committed to seeing if young core (Hayward, Favors, Burks, Kanter, Burke) is good enough. Twitter @sluhm
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Good enough for what? One of the worst records ever?

Free agent guard Xavier Silas is accepting a training camp deal with the Washington Wizards, a league source told RealGM.

Silas had worked out for the Utah Jazz recently, but he took the Wizards' invitation to camp, where he'll battle Josh Childress -- among others -- for a spot on Washington's regular season roster.

Silas, 25, went undrafted in 2011, earning a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in that offseason. He played 38 minutes and scored 11 points over two games in the 2011-12 season.

Silas participated in the Las Vegas summer league in July with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Via Shams Charania/RealGM

[url]http://basketball.realgm.com/article/229958/Previewing-The-2014-NBA-Free-Agent-Class[/url]

[QUOTE]Mark Deeks: The Jazz have signed Scott Machado. Twitter @MarkDeeksNBA[/QUOTE]

He seemed like a good fit a year ago. Now I'm not so sure. 15 for camp now.

[QUOTE]Bill Oram: Jazz announce PG Jerel McNeal has been waived. D-League call-up had two 10 contracts last season w/ Jazz, appeared in Orlando Summer League. Twitter @tribjazz[/QUOTE]

Didn't expect him to make the team. I'd think they'd need some camp bodies though. 14 is all you got for us?

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Shams Charania: Free agent center Dwayne Jones has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Utah Jazz, source tells RealGM. Jones closed '12-13 w/ Warriors. Twitter @ShamsCharania
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And there we have it! He's the vet center I guess. He rebounds. Has some experience. I can see him making the team at least until contracts become guaranteed or they take on someone elses crap for draft picks.

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[QUOTE]Burke wants to lead the Jazz to the postseason, possibly as early as the 2013-14 season.

I'd think all their ball handlers could benefit from time in Spokane with John. Hayward, Burks, Clark and Neto.

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You]I'd think all their ball handlers could benefit from time in Spokane with John. Hayward, Burks, Clark and Neto.[/QUOTE]
Certainly couldn't hurt, just as the bigs should all spend time with Malone.

Enes in some pretty select company.

[url]http://c296307.r7.cf1.rackcdn.com/lockedonjazz/files/2013/09/kanter-comparisions.png[/url]

[QUOTE]The Jazz are also expected to add forward/center Dwayne Jones as well as guard Justin Holliday, the older brother of New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holliday. Southeastern Louisiana had tweeted that guard Brandon Fortenberry would also receive an invite, but the Jazz said Thursday that was unlikely to occur. Salt Lake Tribune[/QUOTE]

16 or 17?

[url]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865587166/Utah-Jazz-sign-Mike-Harris-Scott-Machado-and-Dominic-McGuire-to-free-agency-contracts.html[/url]

Harris is good. Too bad he's undersized. McGuire has great size for a wing and a lot of experience. Be nice to have around if they could dump Marvin!

So officially 16? Sounds like Dwayne Jones and Justin Holliday too.

DeMarcus Cousins gets a 4 year, $62 million max extension

[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--demarcus-cousins-agrees-to--62-million-extension-with-kings-050230969.html[/url]

Should keep Favors from max until the off season anyway.

David J. Smith: Glad to hear Jerel McNeal leaving was a mutual decision and that he's got a nice contract overseas. Could see him coming back one day. Twitter

[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: After Utah released him this week, guard Jerel McNeal has reached deal with Zhejiang of the Chinese Basketball Association, source tells Y Twitter @WojYahooNBA[/QUOTE]

Be interesting to see what kind of numbers he puts up.

[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: NBA veteran Brian Cook will participate in the Utah Jazz's training camp. The 6-9 big man entered the league in 2003. Twitter @DJJazzyJody[/QUOTE]

He can shoot anyway. Not much else. Be another vet. He might make it if Jones isn't there.

[QUOTE]Bill Oram: Enes Kanter told me yesterday he left job of baiting hook with cricket to Karl Malone when fishing with Mailman. Enes: "I don

[QUOTE]Justin Holiday Agrees To Make-Good Deal With Jazz
Sep 26, 2013 | Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports
Justin Holiday was most recently with the 76ers.[/QUOTE]

I'm getting confused to how many are actually going to be in camp.

Dwayne Jones To Sign With Jazz
Sep 25, 2013 | Shams Charania/RealGM
Despite the deal being unguaranteed, Dwayne Jones will receive a chance to make the Jazz's regular season roster.

[QUOTE]Kanter said he participated in a game of five-on-five Thursday for the first time since he was injured.[/QUOTE]

He's back! It's too bad he hasn't been able to get as much work done because of his shoulder. Stunt his growth a bit anyway.

[QUOTE]Kanter spent most of the summer in Chicago, where he makes his offseason home, only returning to Turkey for 13 days.

The Jazz offseason was strategically quiet, with the Jazz adding players who would not get in the way of plans to turn the team over to a young core that includes Kanter.

"That

[QUOTE]Interesting stuff. I don't believe the Jazz to be boorish and fatuous and have McNeal stay with the team all summer and then release him right before camp for no reason. Maybe it was McNeal's agent like Steve Luhm thinks, maybe it was a money issue. It seems like releasing him days before training camp begins benefits McNeal more than the Jazz so that hopefully he can catch on with another team.[/QUOTE]

Many teams have been cutting guys recently. They have unguaranteed contracts. They could be valuable in a trade. You don't want to just cut them until you have to. It looks like McNeal probably would have been in camp and had a shot to make the team if he'd wanted to. Taking the money and opportunity in China was probably the way to go though.

[QUOTE]A Bulls insider from the website CSN Chicago (a Yahoo site) gave their predictions for the 2013-2014 NBA season. They of course picked the Jazz to come in dead last of the Northwest Division

5. Utah Jazz: There was no ambiguity from the Jazz, as far as what direction the organization is going, as veteran stars Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap were allowed to depart via free agency, meaning Utah will build around its young core moving forward. The big-man combination of power forward Derrick Favors and center Enes Kanter will get every opportunity to blossom, while swingman Gordon Hayward should emerge as the team

Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said last week that Corbin, whose career record is 87-89, has "performed really well under these circumstances," but declined to comment on anything related to his contract status. Corbin

[QUOTE]Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said last week that Corbin, whose career record is 87-89, has "performed really well under these circumstances," but declined to comment on anything related to his contract status. Corbin

[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: Utah Jazz camp roster will include Brian Cook, Scott Machado, Mike Harris, Dominic McGuire, Nick Covington, Justin Holiday and Dwayne Jones. Twitter @DJJazzyJody
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Covington doesn't look like much of a prospect. Hits 3's. Maybe a terror on D? He played one year of college ball locally might explain his inclusion?

I'd guess Jones or Cook for one spot and Machado or Holiday for the other if they don't make a deal which I think could definitely happen with their flexibility and other teams lack of.

Don't think they've ever had close to the 20 player limit before. Things are definitely changing under Lindsey.

[QUOTE]Scouting Report on Alec Burks prior to the NBA Draft
Posted on September 29, 2013 by David Locke
I was searching through files getting ready for the season. This was my scouting report on Alec Burks prior to the NBA Draft

Player: Alec Burks
Specifics: 6

Utah Jazz blog Salt City Hoops had an interesting look at how some Utah players improved their performance at athlete training center P3 in Santa Barbara, California. One player jumped out at me.

"Alec [Burks] was the biggest winner," said (Dr. Marcus) Elliott (of P3). The staff really admired him for his work over the past couple years. He has apparently improved in a number of areas from hip stability, knee position and trunk strength, all of which affect quickness. They recognize the unique opportunity Burks will have this season to finally get steady minutes, potentially even as a starter. He is considered one of their more "elastic" athletes. He reached a vertical height of 12′ 2.5″ during an approach this summer. When he first arrived in May 2012 he maxed out at 11′ 8.5″. That height is especially worth noting considering that he also weighs 11 more pounds than when he started."

[QUOTE]In a loud and clear sign that the Jazz are officially in rebuild mode, the organization didn

[QUOTE]The Jazz made a big buzz in their fanbase by sending their own pick (14th overall) and the acquired Warriors selection (21st) to Minnesota in exchange for the NCAA player of the year.

The Michigan star immediately became a fan favorite in Utah.[/QUOTE]

Is this before or after summer league?

[QUOTE]Jazz fans were really torn when Neto came in and looked polished in his first appearance. (The Brazilian playmaker will not join the team until 2014.)[/QUOTE]

2014? Has this been stated? I think they said not this year maybe next.

[QUOTE]While Biedrins and Jefferson are several years past their primes, the Jazz are hopeful they can bounce back to their previous forms and provide veteran court savvy and play. [/QUOTE]

Biedrins is young enough he could still have his best ball ahead. He still rebounds and blocks shots. Seems to have lost all confidence on his shot though. Being a contract year maybe he'll get his head straight?

[QUOTE]What Favors learned in early workouts with Malone?

[QUOTE]Perhaps the biggest offseason loss for Utah was the departure of longtime assistant coach Jeff Hornacek,[/QUOTE]

Love ya Jeff but bigger than Millsap?