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

[URL="https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat.amp.html"]The Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz have had exploratory conversations centered around star guard Russell Westbrook,[/URL] league sources tell Bleacher Report. However, the Lakers are said to be in communication with most teams to sift through the most reasonable and logical options available. Westbrook has found his comfort zone as the team’s top reserve, placing him in the conversation for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Though his play has improved since accepting his new role, he has remained available for trade.
– via [URL="https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10064005-nba-insider-buzz-lakers-know-they-need-another-trade-jazz-enter-westbrook-chat.amp.html"]Chris Haynes @ Bleacher Report[/URL]

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2023/2/4/23581732/analysis-utah-jazz-vs-hawks-will-hardy-rotations[/url]

[QUOTE]I think that a lot of Jazz fans are so accustomed to the rigidity of the rotations that Quin Snyder had, that’s it’s really different to have a head coach that is willing to make such big changes. I imagine that it’s probably pretty refreshing.

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no its normal. Not making an adjustment in 3 straight playoffs was hard to deal with

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2023/2/7/23590240/neemias-queta-frank-jackson-scoot-henderson-g-league-next-up-game[/url]

Jackson has been looking good of late. Maybe the Jazz will look at him after the trade deadline when some roster spots open up?

I get that trade from a consolidation aspect, but go only get 1 pick in return for bailing out the Lakers AND helping the T'Wolves (which hurts us) seems to be undervaluing what we just gave 2 teams.

[QUOTE=El Kabong;14729669]I get that trade from a consolidation aspect, but go only get 1 pick in return for bailing out the Lakers AND helping the T'Wolves (which hurts us) seems to be undervaluing what we just gave 2 teams.[/QUOTE]

could end up being only a 2nd rounder. The cap space is the big thing here I guess. Opened a roster spot(actually a few with the expiring deals). Jones has a player option. Helping Minnesota is the surprising thing to me. He makes them better. Gobert hasn't fit with anyone better. Nickeil might help them as well

[QUOTE] [URL="https://theathletic.com/4170646/2023/02/09/jazz-blockbuster-trade-westbrook-conley/"]Multiple sources said the Jazz did have reservations about putting Alexander-Walker in the deal. Utah thought Alexander-Walker had a good season to this point.[/URL] He showed considerate chops defensively, and he had his moments on the offensive end. He is young, athletic, and can play and defend through multiple positions. Of the players Utah surrendered, Alexander-Walker was the hardest to part with.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/4170646/2023/02/09/jazz-blockbuster-trade-westbrook-conley/"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]


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I liked him too. Beasley and Vanderbilt are still young as well

guess that is it. Assume Westbrook is bought out. Gives them two roster spots plus Toscano, Bolmaro and Udoka on expiring contracts if they like someone else out there. Jones has a player option so he'll get a look. Makes even more sense to let Udoka go. Easily 5 spots. A seasoned veteran pg would be nice to help Sexton and Horton Tucker their development. Frank Jackson has looked good with the Stars. 10 days? Without Conley their won't be much winning but lots of ping pong balls