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[QUOTE]Enes Kanter has arrived in camp with a different body, a new found confidence and from early reports a different game.
In the first night of scrimmaging Kanter hit some outside jump shots, showed a move other than the up and under and impressed numerous of his teammates. One player pointed out he even passed the ball out of the post on a few occasions.
Much of Kanter
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The Jazz signed Foye in the offseason after a courtship that spanned more than two years. The guard has played for Minnesota, Washington and the Los Angeles Clippers, since he was drafted with the No. 7 pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. In 2010, Foye says he "was a step away from flying here and signing a contract."
Jazz Vice President and former General Manage Kevin O
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From the Tribune:
[QUOTE]Kevin Murphy back in Utah Jazz camp after birth of son
"He
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[QUOTE]"I thought I was pretty familiar with (the Jazz offensive sets)," Foye said. "But going through it and its different calls, I thought it was just one thing but it's like eight different things out of one play. I'm close, but it's just the third or fourth day of practice, so I still need some more time. I'm working on it, but I'm a pretty bright guy so I think I should pick it up."[/QUOTE]
Sounds like they're getting away from the iso Al/Devin offense and back to the flex!
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Burks playing the 1 and involving his teammates is nice to hear. That was his biggest weakness I thought last year. He played too much like Devin. Just put his head down and barreled to the hole 1 on 5 or pulled up.
Also Enes shooting jumpers and passing out of the post. Deal Al now!
Quinn could be an option if they can unload Watson. I'm sure he wouldn't bitch and moan at the end of the bench anyway.
From the trib: [QUOTE]Kanter made headlines for his massive weight loss and new body heading into training camp. His frame, now down to 240 pounds, also raised questions about his strength on the interior and ability to bang in the paint.
He put some of those questions to rest on Saturday. Kanter posted up and made shots. He showed much more lift and explosion than he had during his rookie season. He ran the floor for easy dunks, lending validity to the rumors of him standing out during training camp this week.
"He
[QUOTE]Warriors coach Mark Jackson said he's considering sitting out point guard Stephen Curry for one of the first two preseason games. Golden State opens the exhibition schedule with a back-to-back set, Sunday vs. the Lakers in Fresno and Monday vs. Utah in Oakland. Jackson is concerned about working Curry's oft-injured right ankle too hard too soon. "I'm going to think about it, talk to Steph about it," Jackson said, "and make the right decision as far as that's concerned. I really don't want to work him on back-to-back nights." Contra Costa Times[/QUOTE]
The tanking is getting started early this year.
Another view of the scrimmage:
[QUOTE]Kanter really stole the show, both before and during the game. He acted as MC for part of the time and showed off his dance moves this year. He
and another:
[QUOTE]Hayward, Marvin, Burks, and Carrol all hit the floor hard at various times (Carroll even dived into the bench after a loose ball).
Highlights for me:
*Kanter is a behemoth, and can dunk in traffic, set pics, and score off the roll. Extremely physical player, once he lowers his shoulder he is unstoppable. Made plays above the rim. Can run and jump much better.Definitely saw his mid-range jumper come out. Hits most his free throws. Gorgeous stroke.
*Randy Foye can play point guard. Even had a nice crossover. He can create his own shot, pass, distribute and even blocked a shot. I did not know Foye was this good! More importantly, he nailed some three pointers.
*Marvin Williams is extremely athletic, and extremely long. Blocked shots, made some alley-oops, hit some mid range jumpers. Excellent passer. Gets teammates involved.
*Kevin Murphy was the best shooter on the floor. Hit 3-4 three pointers, nothing but net (toe was on the line once or twice. Made two buzzer beater threes (almost, the second one was after the clock expired). Made a mid range shot and a floater. I was extremely impressed. KOC is really a genius
and on to the pre-season games! :
[QUOTE]Veterans Al Jefferson and Mo Williams are expected to play in the Jazz
[QUOTE]Gordon Hayward shot confidently from the outside, and his teammates followed
suit. Kevin Murphy, Alec Burks, Randy Foye, even Trey Gilder, they all fired at
will.
It was the kind of perimeter shooting performance Jazz
fans could only dream about last season.
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[QUOTE]Corbin hasn't revealed which five he'll start, but expected starters Mo Williams (point guard) and Al Jefferson (center) are likely to play after sitting out Saturday's open scrimmage with minor injuries.
"I don't miss games if I can help it. I will most definitely go," Jefferson said at Sunday's practice after revealing he'd slightly hurt his groin. "I wanted to go (Saturday) night, but Coach tells me to do it easy."
Without going into detail, Corbin hinted that he might experiment with player combinations. He wants to see what rotations mesh best.
Marvin Williams and Gordon Hayward have spent most of the camp playing on the same team in scrimmages, so that could offer insight into a possible pairing at the wing spots.
Corbin has raved about Paul Millsap, from his leadership to his fitness level, so it's quite possible the coach will keep the longest-tenured Jazz player as a starter and bring Derrick Favors off the bench.
Then again, the way Corbin has been reluctant to name starters, he could play some mix-and-match throughout the preseason to evaluate on-court chemistry.
Corbin has an "idea" (top secret, of course) about how he plans to distribute minutes tonight. The main players will get some action, but not too much.
"You want to see the other guys and how they mix in with different match-ups," Corbin said. "Can they come off the bench and give you this? Or what group will give you a faster lineup or a defensive lineup?"
The Jazz have until their Halloween season-opener
[QUOTE]For now, veteran Jamaal Tinsley is the clear No. 2 point guard. Earl Watson, Harris' backup for most of last season, continues to rehab his surgically repaired knee, so he's been unable to fully participate in camp and won't play tonight at Golden State.
On Saturday, Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin showed he has more options. For a while during the scrimmage, newcomer Randy Foye and second-year guard Alec Burks both saw time at the point.
It could be a preview of things to come at some point in the season. Just in case, Corbin wants both shooting guards to feel comfortable running the offense. Foye, a combo guard, has plenty of NBA point-guard experience, and Burks, a good ballhandler, was put in the position a few times last year.
"It's a long, long season. Guys may get injured," Corbin said. "Plan in case you have to run those situations."
Chris Quinn, a roster long shot from Notre Dame, also played some point-guard minutes in the scrimmage.[/QUOTE]
Sounds like it's Tinsley's job to lose right now at least til Earl comes back and starts whining again.
[QUOTE]With the additions of Mo Williams and Marvin Williams, the Jazz are likely to showcase a more fluid, athletic brand of basketball.
"Hopefully we
[QUOTE]In the small sample of the preseason opener, Williams was the kind of veteran player the Jazz hoped they found when they acquired Devin Harris as part of the Deron Williams trade in 2010. Where the Utah offense was often plodding and repetitive for a season-and-a-half with Harris, it was interesting and fast-paced Monday night in front of an announced 14,571 at Oracle Arena, although, thanks to clumsy plays and miscommunications, it often resulted in turnovers (the Jazz had 18) rather than baskets.[/QUOTE]
Also talk of pick and rolls. Sounds like the Jazz offense of old might be back!
[QUOTE]This year, Cavaliers fans are more concerned with the fact Dion Waiters, the No. 4 overall draft pick, did not start Monday
[QUOTE]Tinsley will once again play behind scheduled starter, Mo Williams. He will likely be the No. 3 point guard when Earl Watson returns from knee surgery.[/QUOTE]Why? Because Earl will whine if he doesn't get his spot back despite Tinsley outplaying him last year and being a better fit?
Newly acquired Marvin Williams scored 13 points against Golden State.
The 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward shot six free throws in 22 minutes, partly because the Jazz posted him against smaller defenders on a handful of possessions.
It
From David Locke:
[QUOTE]The third quarter was the best the Jazz have looked all season. They went on a 30-12 run to start the quarter against Nash, Bryant, World Peace, Gasol and Sacre. The defense was suffocating, the pace was fast and the Jazz took control of the game.
Locke after OKC:
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If the first pre-season game gives us any indication of where things are headed the Jazz believe they have another option in the post. Newly acquired Marvin Williams brings unique size to the small forward position at 6
From the GS game. Haven't been able to get in to the site for a while fot some reason.
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[QUOTE]Call it Earl Watch. Earl Watson, the Jazz
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Kanter has been looking very solid.
And I think he's just started to scratch the surface!
[QUOTE]Sep 30 Shan Foster GF Waived by Utah[/QUOTE]
Just saw this on yahoo. Must not have wanted to sign him for camp and cut him to give him a chance with another team?
Jody Genessy: Paul Millsap has rejoined the Jazz after spending the weekend with his family for his grandmother's funeral. The team is practicing now. Twitter @DJJazzyJody
Bill Oram: Al Jefferson was working closely with Enes Kanter today in practice. Heard him say, "Do what I do," to his protege. You hear guys talk about taking young players under their wing all the time, but rarely do you see it in action. Twitter @tribjazz
Point guard Mo Williams will sit out the Jazz
[QUOTE]Last year, due to the Lockout season the Jazz played nearly exclusively with Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap as one combination and Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter as the other.
This year Coach Corbin has been able to take a look at new combinations. Here are his comments on how these players match with Al Jefferson.
DERRICK WITH AL
I like our size there. Derrick has gotten better at reading where to be when Al has the ball in the post. He is not afraid to step up in the middle to get the jump shot there. He can dive on the weak side looking for the pass to keep his other guy occupied so that the other big is not locked in on Al. I like the versatility with both guys.
ENES WITH AL
It was short, the way Enes has expanded his game, the way he can run it gives us a little more speed because he is running the floor better, he can rebound the ball well so it gives us an advantage there. I am little worried about perimeter shooting but it may be able to work for us at times.[/QUOTE]
Millsap?
Sounding good.
Looking pretty good too!
And then there were 17.
The Utah Jazz waived NBA hopefuls Trey Gilder and Brian Butch today, bringing the roster total to 17, which is two above the maximum allotted for the regular season.
Disgruntled guard Raja Bell remains on the roster