2022-23 regular season. The Tank begins...

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/3/23491668/another-back-to-back-for-the-utah-jazz-as-they-take-on-the-portland-trail-blazers[/url]

[QUOTE]The other side of the coin is they have the #22 defense in the league. That may improve since the Jazz have had one of the hardest schedules in the league. In fact, it almost has to. With the rest of their schedule loosening up, it’s more likely than anything that the Jazz will see their defense jump to the upper teens? Regardless, and barring any more significant injuries, the Jazz will be a playoff team this season. And that’s something to celebrate. For a team that was left for dead by the media and former players looking to make their way to a bigger market, it’s one of the best stories in the league.

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we really have no idea until the trade deadline passes what this team is this year

Anfernee Simons knew that the Portland Trail Blazers were facing an uphill battle at the Utah Jazz Saturday night. Injuries had left the Blazers with just nine available players. But Simons was tired of losing. The Blazers had lost eight of their last 10 games. So, h sought to be the spark his team would need to earn a much-needed victory. “Nine is enough,” Simons told his teammates in the locker room before the game. That proved to be true but mainly because [URL="https://www.oregonlive.com/nba/2022/12/anfernee-simons-determination-and-45-points-leads-trail-blazers-to-win-at-utah-i-just-wanted-to-set-the-tone.html"]Simons scored a career-high 45 points to lead the Blazers to a 116-111 victory at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. But he did more than just score.[/URL] He led. When Utah’s defense adjusted, he adjusted. And when the Blazers needed a defensive stop late, Simons made the key play.
– via [URL="https://www.oregonlive.com/nba/2022/12/anfernee-simons-determination-and-45-points-leads-trail-blazers-to-win-at-utah-i-just-wanted-to-set-the-tone.html"]Aaron Fentress @ Oregonian[/URL]




The Blazers (12-11) return home back above .500 and with Damian Lillard expected to return Sunday against Indiana. Although the Blazers sit in ninth place in the Western Conference, they are just 3.5 games out of first. [URL="https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/12/anfernee-simons-jerami-grant-lead-portland-trail-blazers-to-116-111-win-at-utah-jazz-at-the-buzzer.html"]“We’ve been dropping some lately,” Blazers forward Justise Winslow said. “But that’s part of it. Every team is gonna go that at this point in the season.[/URL] But I think just for our morale and our spirit, this was a big win. And knowing that Dame is coming back soon, we’ll get some help from him.”
– via [URL="https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2022/12/anfernee-simons-jerami-grant-lead-portland-trail-blazers-to-116-111-win-at-utah-jazz-at-the-buzzer.html"]Aaron Fentress @ Oregonian[/URL]






Ben Anderson: “I should have gotten thrown out, [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]that play was gross.” Will Hardy said he should have been ejected[/URL] after the refs badly blew a bad foul that could have injured Jordan Clarkson. #TakeNote | @kslsports
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]






Eric Walden: Jordan Clarkson, on his fall: It’s a little swollen. It hurts a bit. But [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]that’s just part of the game. (Insert wry smile to indicate he does not think that should have been part of the game.)[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]






Jordan Clarkson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]live learn, keep the vibe going!!! [IMG]https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/svg/1f3f4-200d-2620-fe0f.svg[/IMG][/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons"]Twitter JordanClarksons[/URL]

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/4/23492830/a-letter-to-coach-hardy-why-are-the-utah-jazz-so-complacent-in-their-defense[/url]

[QUOTE] Why are the [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com"]Utah Jazz[/URL] so complacent in their defense? According to Synergy Sports’ play tracking data, Utah allows the 8th most P&R ball handler, 4th most post-up, and 12th most isolation attempts - and opponents score at efficiencies that rank 5th, 6th, and 3rd highest in said play types when playing against the Jazz. I understand that it’s more efficient to play the passing lanes and force more difficult unassisted shots, but when playing against the better self-creating players in the league, you’ve repeatedly been burned. Embiid scored 59. Booker scored 49. Morant 37, George 34, Curry 33, Bane 32. Players like Dillon Brooks, Norman Powell, Kevin Porter Jr., and Reggie Jackson went over 25; Marvin Bagley was 9/10 from the field. Just last night, Anfernee Simons picked up 43 points in three quarters. Every single one of these players went well over league average PPS, and their respective offenses were strong enough from the unassisted option*, that the other options could retreat early and nullify Utah’s transition**.

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Imagine Gobert with this team! :cry:

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/3/23492175/the-utah-jazz-lose-to-the-portland-trial-blazers-on-anfernee-simons-career-night-nba-2022-will-hardy[/url]

[QUOTE][h=2][B]Poor defense and rebounding strike again[/B][/h][/QUOTE]

I know someone that would have helped

Tim Bontemps: Donovan Mitchell on if there was any extra excitement or anticipation for him to play at MSG tonight after the on-again, off-again trade discussions with the Knicks this summer before he was traded to Cleveland: “I think more so playing in front of my family and friends. What’s done is done, and [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I’m happy as hell to be where I’m at. At the end of the day, this decision was made and I don’t think I’ve been happier since I’ve been in the league.[/URL] But I think for me it’s always going to be motivation to come back and play well in my hometown, but you could say that about anybody. But with what happened this summer, it’s over with, it happened and I’m happy to be with the Cavaliers.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/TimBontemps"]Twitter TimBontemps[/URL]

Birmingham Squadron: Welcome to Birmingham, @Feron Hunt [URL="http://twitter.com/GleagueSquadron/status/1599789712260345856"]The Squadron have traded Justin Wright-Foreman’s returning rights and a pick for Feron Hunt,[/URL] a 6-8 forward from @SMUBasketball #SquadUp
– via [URL="http://twitter.com/GleagueSquadron/status/1599789712260345856"]Twitter[/URL]

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/5/23494159/for-the-utah-jazz-to-lean-a-direction-they-first-must-learn-what-they-have[/url]

[QUOTE]After a summer that returned just three rotation players (Conley, Clarkson, and Gay) and only two members of the coaching staff (Jensen, Skeeter) from 2021-22, Utah had little idea of where they stood let alone where it could lead them.

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it would appear that Skeeter is Hardy's main guy now leaping over Jensen who I assume is still working with bigs. Bailey also returns but I guess he was considered part of the development department. He also appears like he may have jumped Jensen. I guess they are closer to Hardy's age?

[QUOTE]In fact, the Jazz pulled the trigger on a Bojan Bogdanovic trade specifically to round out the roster for purposes of evaluation and development.

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they needed a veteran center and Ainge like Olynyk even though he's not really the center Vanderbilt is. Bojan wouldn't really fit on this team. He was a one trick pony. These guys are more versatile

[QUOTE]JC is likely to opt out of next year’s contract and is likely to be looking a 3 year $75M deal, which you’re probably unable to trade. Is Utah prepared for that?

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:roll:

[QUOTE]Mike Conley has demonstrated just how valuable he is to this team. Certainly he’d be value-add this season should a team look to trade for him or if Utah is interested in “going for it”. However, next year’s $14M guaranteed is giving teams serious pause.

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It's a partial guarantee and he's one of the most impactful guys you could get. He's really the key domino. Without him the Jazz aren't that good. With him they are pretty good. Sexton has looked good as a starter and at some point you have to go in that direction. Clarkson needs to go period. I'd love this team win or lose if they got rid of the shit show

[QUOTE]Kelly Olynyk’s ability to stretch the floor at the 5 and pass has really helped unlock the Jazz as a top 5 offense but the defense has suffered and he’s extremely foul prone.

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and he's weak on the glass where they haven't been good. You play big you have to win the rebounding period!

[QUOTE]The Jazz more or less know what they have with Lauri: an All-Star level talent, under team control, on a great contract. [URL="https://*********.com/rumor/jazz-want-to-keep-both-lauri-markkanen-and-jordan-clarkson/"]Per reports[/URL], Jazz are signaling no intent to move him.

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Yeah without Conley he's looked mostly like the same guy he's always been.

[QUOTE]Jarred’s increased inclination to fire from the right corner 3P line is a big development. He’s already taken more (26) than in all previous seasons combined and made 4x more (12) than ever. He’s a tricky player for whom to evaluate impact. The starting lineup is great but all other lineups featuring Vando have gotten smoked.

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Love him. He's gotten better around the rim finishing and passing off too. He's the kind of guy you want on your team. Ideally he's probably coming off the bench with his energy though

[QUOTE]Collin came to the Jazz as the biggest question mark and remains such through the quarter mark of the regular season. They envision a 6th man role and developing him into a PG with mixed results thus far.

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He looks like a better pg already than Mitchell ever was. Like him a lot too. Like him better than Donovon

[QUOTE]He’s shooting just shy of 39% from beyond the arc at the second highest volume of his career. He’s generating a lot of gravity and attention on offense. He’s showing an ability to create a bit off the dribble though decision making can suffer and the defense is iffy.

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another guy that fits in anywhere assuming he's not a bad influence on the kids. He should be starting

[QUOTE]Jazz know what they have but know there’s more development to take place.

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not sure they do. He shot 3's in college. Not good but he did shoot them. I don't think his ceiling is as high as Gobert's so I'm not sure if he's a guy you want starting or not but he can play!

[QUOTE]But the 3P shot just isn’t there. He’s amassed 400 career attempts at a 27% success rate. He does find himself a victim of blinders offensively but has shown defensive instincts and a better recipe for efficient offense. He’s a puzzle I don’t know will ever be solved.

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he has to get better shooting the ball

[QUOTE]Nickeil’s most encouraging development appears to be defensively where he’s moved well, competed, and avoided consistent mistakes. His offensive efficiency remains nothing to boast about but he’s having a good season from a creating for other standpoint.

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he's looked really good when he's gotten the chance. Needs to shott more consistently

[QUOTE]There’s a ton to learn about Agbaji but so far the more we do the less encouraging it is.

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he only had one really good game in the Gleague. For someone that played in college for a few years and was a lotttery pick he has to be one of the best players down there

[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2022/12/04/nba-trade-rumors-ideas-resurrect-lakers/3/[/url]

doubt the Jazz do it for 1 1st though you do get rid of Gay's contract

Vivek Jacob: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Juancho Hernangomez is not available to play tonight,[/URL] Nurse is hopeful he’ll be back some time this week.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/vivekmjacob"]Twitter vivekmjacob[/URL]





Keith Pompey: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Sixers power forward Georges Niang will miss tonight’s game with right foot soreness[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/PompeyOnSixers"]Twitter PompeyOnSixers[/URL]

Former Jazz player [URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Jeremy Evans signed with French team Paris Basketball for the remainder of the 2022-23 season[/URL].
– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Alberto De Roa @ *********[/URL]

He can’t wait to get back on the court but confessed that he doesn’t expect to play for too many more years in the NBA. [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1429743/rubio-about-his-nba-future-i-dont-have-much-left-two-to-three-years/"]“To be honest, I don’t have much left in the NBA,” the MVP of the World Cup 2019 noted and expressed his desire to reach the NBA finals with the Cavs. “When my son starts school, I want to settle in my house in Badalona. In two-three years, I would say I have left.[/URL] I think I’ve found my place in Cleveland, I’m comfortable, and I want to reach the top with this project. I dream of living the experience of playing in the Finals“.
– via [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/1429743/rubio-about-his-nba-future-i-dont-have-much-left-two-to-three-years/"]EuroHoops.net[/URL]

[QUOTE] Michael Scotto: Danny Ainge wanted to give Will Hardy an opportunity to have a group of guys he could work with and develop a culture there, especially as a first-year head coach. [URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-top-nba-trade-candidates-eligible-after-december-15/"]I’ve heard Utah has been impressed with Lauri Markkanen. It would take a lot for Utah to trade him. Utah also wants to extend Jordan Clarkson, who owner Ryan Smith likes a lot.[/URL] The rest of the roster is expendable, including Sexton, as you mentioned, especially with Utah coming back down to earth following the team’s hot start.

– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-top-nba-trade-candidates-eligible-after-december-15/"]*********[/URL]


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hard to have much faith in this owner

Dane Moore: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Anthony Edwards on PnR chemistry: “I gotta learn big Rudy still a little bit more. When he rolls, how long it takes him to get out of the screen, stuff like that.”[/URL] Then I asked if he has ever played with a straight rolling big — even in AAU. Ant: “Nope. Nah. Not at all. Never.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/DaneMooreNBA"]Twitter DaneMooreNBA[/URL]

Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Will Hardy is currently running around the ZBBC gym, exultant, screaming “That’s 3!” after beating Simone Fontecchio and Leandro Bolmaro in the latest FT competition[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/496245/kelly-olynyk-attends-jersey-retirement-ceremony/[/url]

[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/salt-city-seven-film-on-the-finn-plus-vibes-boards-more/[/url]

[QUOTE]Jazz center Walker Kessler’s performance on Friday marked the only 20-and-10 performance by an NBA rookie off the bench this season. He was also the first Jazz rookie to pull 20-and-10 off the bench since the 1982-83 season — 18 years and change before the big man was born.

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not even the Mailman! :bowdown:

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/5/23495890/walker-kessler-ranked-10th-in-espn-nba-rookie-rankings-utah-jazz[/url]

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269581/Mike-Conley-Could-Return-Wednesday-On-Minutes-Restriction[/url]

Eric Nehm: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Bucks have assigned Joe Ingles, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and MarJon Beauchamp to the Wisconsin Herd, per the team[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/eric_nehm"]Twitter eric_nehm[/URL]

Ryan Miller: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin Sexton suffered a mild hamstring strain in his right leg last night. He will be reevaluated in one week[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/millerjryan"]Twitter millerjryan[/URL]

Tim MacMahon: Jazz PG [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Mike Conley has been cleared to play tonight vs. Timberwolves,[/URL] per source.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon"]Twitter espn_macmahon[/URL]




Eric Walden: Jazz PG Mike Conley, on if he’s expecting to play tonight: “I am, yeah. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I was hopeful to play tonight regardless, but with (Collin Sexton) out, obviously, it kinda helps make the decision a little bit easier.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

Michael Scotto: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Trey Burke is joining the Sacramento Kings’ G League affiliate, Stockton Kings,[/URL] a league source told @*********. Burke appeared in 42 games last season for the Dallas Mavericks.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto"]Twitter MikeAScotto[/URL]





Alberto de Roa: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Ricky Rubio has been assigned to the G League to practice with the Cleveland Charge. Good sign for his return to the court[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/TikotDeRoa"]Twitter TikotDeRoa[/URL]

Chris Fedor: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]No sign of #Cavs Donovan Mitchell here at shootaround this morning[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor"]Twitter ChrisFedor[/URL]




Danny Cunningham: #Cavs guard Caris LeVert has a wine colored starters jersey on at shootaround today. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable with right lower leg soreness[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/RealDCunningham"]Twitter RealDCunningham[/URL]

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/9/23502783/bittersweet-night-in-salt-lake-city-as-rudy-gobert-leads-minnesota-timberwolves-over-utah-jazz[/url]

[QUOTE]I was near the Wolves bench, and you could see Gobert enjoyed the video and then waived to the fans. It was nice to see the Jazz organization do an excellent job of welcoming one of the Jazz greats back and showing him that appreciation. As I watched, I couldn’t help but think that it’s very likely Gobert will have a jersey in the rafters at some point, and rightfully so.

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Likely? Should be a statue

[URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Former Thunder player Grant Jerrett signed with Japanese team Utsunomiya Brex[/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]

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50536838/somebody-to-pay-attention-to-hardy-shares-thoughts-on-young-players-after-jazz-loss[/url]

[QUOTE]"I don't know what it is about Argentina, but every Argentinian that I've ever been around is an absolute crazy person and competes every possession like it's the last possession of their life. And Leo does that. His energy from the second he steps on the floor is contagious to the group. I think he's somebody for everybody to pay attention to moving forward. He spends a bunch of time in the G League right now to try to get a lot of game minutes but his fire, his mental makeup, his passion for the game is what we're looking for in our program."

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he probably won't be in your program long. I like him

[url]https://kslsports.com/496469/alexander-walker-horton-tucker-set-jazz-highs-in-loss-to-nuggets/[/url]

[QUOTE]With Conley slowly working his way back from injury, Alexander-Walker’s more natural playmaking abilities seem to have given him the edge in the rotation at the moment.

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Nickeil should have been ahead of him all along I'd think. Get rid of the bum and they can both play

[QUOTE]He’s yet to show he’s a threat with the ball in his hands, but his recent shooting is a good sign for his future. If he can prove to be a weapon on the defensive end, it’ll go a long way toward seeing the floor more regularly.

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needs to start showing a lot more with the Stars than he has. Bolmaro too but he's probably not going to be around

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/10/23496616/analysis-utah-jazz-loss-to-denver-nuggets[/url]

[QUOTE]I think that is ok, to a point. But, you can’t put your trust in a player, long-term, if the execution is missing. Eventually, intent isn’t going to be enough.

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and yet here we are having to watch the shit show better known as Jordan Clarkson :cry:

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/10/23496619/3-keys-in-utah-jazz-115-110-loss-to-denver-nuggets[/url]

[QUOTE]But Alexander-Walker, much like the other Jazz players who were on the court with him on Saturday, does not have a lot of experience closing games in clutch situations. The Jazz weren’t able to get a really good look in the final moments of the game with a chance to tie, and Alexander-Walker had to take a deep 3 that came up short.[/QUOTE]

Clarkson never gets a good look especially at the end of quarters but again here we are with m,any more yars apparently of watching that crap

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/12/11/23502083/evaluating-utah-jazzs-young-bench-players[/url]

[QUOTE]In his play with the Stars, the Jazz’s G-League affiliate, he’s also struggled, fouling and turning the ball over a lot.

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that's the biggest worry. After 4 years of college and being a lottery pick he has to be one of the best players down there

[QUOTE]It would be really, really great if he was also an outside threat, because that would open his game up a lot, but that doesn’t seem to be the case right now. Defensively, Bolmaro has the kind of body that would allow him to be pesky and to get around screens but he gets caught hard on them. Though, it’s kind of hard to have really developed a feel for that when you aren’t playing in very many competitive games.[/QUOTE]

needs to be better with the Stars as well not that he's probably part of their future

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/research-statistics-analytics/2022/12/11/23504351/where-preparation-meets-opportunity-how-the-utah-jazz-pulled-off-an-improbable-comeback[/url]

[QUOTE] Olynyk was welcomed after a trade to Utah with a fanbase asking “Why?”, arguing “He’s worse than the player we traded away”! He also entered the game having the team sport a better offensive rating (117.5) while he was on the court than 287 other players could say for themselves, ranking 27th in the NBA.

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he's a lot better player than Bojan

[QUOTE] Jordan Clarkson gave us a glimpse into the Jazz focus in their three-day rest and practice, saying; “[We’ve] been focusing on the last 2 minutes of the games ... That’s what we were mostly working on during our 3 off days.”

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best thing they could do is bench your sorry ass

Eric Nehm: Before tonight’s game in Houston, we chatted with Mike Budenholzer about Joe Ingles, who has played with the Bucks’ G-League unit twice in the last week. I asked Budenholzer how close Ingles is to getting on the floor. Here was his response: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“I think it’s fair to say he’s getting close.[/URL] I mean, if you’re playing with our G League Group and you’re playing five on five and live action — but again, part of the question towards the end of Khris’s (rehab) is, it’s also, you know, you’ve got to get to a conditioning level to be ready to play in an NBA game. You’ve got to get kind of, I would say, a significant number of reps of just playing and doing things and building up just everything that it takes to go into playing an NBA game. So, hopefully, somewhere there is an answer for you.“
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/eric_nehm"]Twitter eric_nehm[/URL]

Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Lauri Markkanen, Mike Conley, and Jordan Clarkson were all full participants in Jazz practice today[/URL]. Simone Fontecchio and Collin Sexton did not participate.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

[QUOTE] They chased him during the offseason when Bogdanović was still a member of the Utah Jazz and, according to league sources, continue to register trade interest in the 33-year-old Croatian. Sources say that the Lakers recently offered a trade package to Detroit for Bogdanović centered around one future first-round pick with unspecified draft protections attached. The [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-lakers-and-bojan-bogdanovic?sd=pf"]Pistons have to date declined those overtures, sources add, insisting on a fully unprotected future first from the Lakers to seriously entertain a Bogdanović swap. Detroit, in fact, continues to tell interested teams (and there are several) that it wants to keep Bogdanović,[/URL] who is averaging 21.0 points and shooting 50.8% from the field (43.7% on 3-pointers) as a Piston.

– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-lakers-and-bojan-bogdanovic?sd=pf"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]

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good luck, all Ainge got was Olynyk which has been a good trade. For both teams I guess? He can shoot and score. Olynyk brings more

[QUOTE] Meanwhile, the Hawks have had several teams in the Collins market, such as Utah, Washington, Brooklyn and Dallas, sources said. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3992371/2022/12/12/bojan-bogdanovic-jae-crowder-shams-charania-inside-pass/"]Atlanta has not shown interest so far in a potential framework that would contain Brooklyn’s Joe Harris, those sources said.[/URL] Phoenix has a desire for Collins but does not appear inclined to take on the forward, who is in the second season of a five-year, $125 million pact.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3992371/2022/12/12/bojan-bogdanovic-jae-crowder-shams-charania-inside-pass/"]Shams Charania @ The Athletic[/URL]

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the rumors won't die. Sounds like Lauri and the bum aren't likely to be involved but everyone else is. Not sure what Atlanta needs besides Lauri. No one needs Clarkson. You'd think Atlanta would rather deal with the Jazz or Dallas than the East

[QUOTE] The [URL="https://theathletic.com/3992371/2022/12/12/bojan-bogdanovic-jae-crowder-shams-charania-inside-pass/"]Hawks and Heat also are interested in Crowder, and Miami is expected to have a re-energized pursuit soon because it has a slew of players, such as Dewayne Dedmon and Victor Oladipo, available to be traded starting Thursday.[/URL] The Bucks could continue to seek a third team to facilitate a trade for Crowder, which would be a homecoming of sorts for the Georgia native who played his college ball at Marquette.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3992371/2022/12/12/bojan-bogdanovic-jae-crowder-shams-charania-inside-pass/"]Shams Charania @ The Athletic[/URL]

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3 team deal. Clarkson to the Suns who they wanted earlier I believe. Collins to Utah. Crowder to Hawks. Filler

[URL]http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=2zkg475x[/URL]

looks pretty good. Everyone gets their guys. Atlanta gets expiring contracts and Crowder. They might want to throw in some filler because they will have to cut guys as it looks now. Suns get two vets to add to their contending team. Save some tax this year by taking on next year. Jazz get Collins while getting rid of Gay and Clarkson for next year and 2 young guys who's options they didn't pick up. Open up roster space(depending on what Atlanta or the Suns may want to throw in). Still deep. More flexibility moving forward. Beasley starts. Jazz lots of picks to make it work

Christian Clark: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Herb Jones is on track to play tomorrow against the Jazz. He’s listed as probable[/URL]. Brandon Ingram is still out. He’s missed the last seven games.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/cclark_13"]Twitter cclark_13[/URL]

Sarah Todd: Latest Jazz injury report is much smaller than before: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Simone Fontecchio (left ankle sprain) and Collin Sexton (right hamstring strain) are out for tomorrow’s game against the Pelicans[/URL]
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[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/12/12/23506027/jarred-vanderbilt-remains-biggest-question-mark-on-the-utah-jazz[/url]

[QUOTE]An intriguing wrinkle that complicates Jarred’s future is that he’s played just two (2) possessions this season with Azubuike or Kessler. His inability to generate gravity makes it impossible to play with a traditional, non-shooting center.

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don't think that is necessarily true. He can shoot and make some plays for others