2022 off-season post draft

Shams Charania: Boston [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Celtics assistant Will Hardy is closing in on deal to become the next head coach of the Utah Jazz,[/URL] sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania"]Twitter ShamsCharania[/URL]





Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Hardy’s deal to become the new head coach for the Jazz is five years….he[/URL] gets a long term commitment from the Jazz
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]






[h=3][/h] Adrian Wojnarowski: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz are making a hire to the front office too: David Fizdale has agreed to become an associate GM,[/URL] sources tell ESPN. After 18 seasons as an NBA head and assistant coach, Fizdale will move into management and work closely with GM Justin Zanik and CEO Danny Ainge with Jazz.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/28/23187018/utah-jazz-add-david-fizdale-to-front-office[/url]

Jazz have had several GM's for a while now. It certainly doesn't mean Zanik's impending doom

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2022/6/28/23186928/utah-jazz-hire-will-hardy-as-new-head-coach-nba-free-agency-boston-celtics[/url]

[QUOTE]The other question now is how does this affect team decisions with free agency? Will the Jazz make moves based on this hire? As I mentioned before, will the Jazz want Hardy coaching a younger core that he can grow with, or do the Jazz feel like he can come in and help a pretty bleak locker room situation from last year? This will certainly make things interesting and, at the very least, it looks like it’s the first step for Danny Ainge leaving a mark on the Jazz has been made.

[/QUOTE]

they should make moves based on the coach. They should know this after Lindsey's guy got him fired!

[QUOTE]I like it. I am not jumping up and down thinking we got the next Pop, but I like getting someone from his coaching tree. I like that we hired someone young, and that he has some experience working with young stars. I am also excited to find out who his assistants are going to be, as they might hint the direction we're trying to move. I would love to get at least one of the former HCs who we interviewed to take assistant jobs, even if only for a year or two to help with the transition.


[/QUOTE]

obviously need some vets around him

[QUOTE]I think this is a good choice. I think in a few years he could be as good as Quin.


[/QUOTE]

if he makes an adjustment in the playoffs he's ahead of COTM

Adrian Wojnarowski: Chicago Bulls center [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Tony Bradley is exercising his $2M player option for next season,[/URL] sources tell ESPN.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]

[QUOTE] Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]At 34, Will Hardy joins Lawrence Frank, George Karl, and Jeff Van Gundy as the third-youngest full-time head coaches in NBA history[/URL]. Only Minnesota Timberwolves coaches Ryan Saunders and Sidney Lowe (both 33) were younger.

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

the other 34 year olds had successful coaching careers

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;14629775][url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/28/23187018/utah-jazz-add-david-fizdale-to-front-office[/url]

Jazz have had several GM's for a while now. It certainly doesn't mean Zanik's impending doom[/QUOTE]

At his age and with his previous health issues Ainge certainly doesn't strike me as the type who wants to be doing the day-to-day wheeling and dealing, which is why the only way i'd see Zanik leaving is of his own accord. Ainge is there for high-level decision making and oversight, not the nitty gritty stuff.

Tony Jones said they gave Hardy a 5 year deal because they're aware of the fact that a rebuild *may* be required, so want to give him the confidence his job didn't hang on just making a deep playoff run. The plan being they'll gun for it over the next 2-3 years, if it doesn't work out, then obviously Mitchell probably wants out and then that's when the rebuild has to happen.

The talk on Hardy is he's an elite tactician and his defensive scheming and adjustments before and during games is at a high level, which is one reason he's so highly regarded around the league. Sounds like there will be the demand that there's less reliance on Gobert being the clean up man and a high level accountability from 1-5 to be strong on D. Whether he has the personnel who can achieve that is the question at the moment.

[QUOTE=El Kabong;14630213]Tony Jones said they gave Hardy a 5 year deal because they're aware of the fact that a rebuild *may* be required, so want to give him the confidence his job didn't hang on just making a deep playoff run. The plan being they'll gun for it over the next 2-3 years, if it doesn't work out, then obviously Mitchell probably wants out and then that's when the rebuild has to happen.

The talk on Hardy is he's an elite tactician and his defensive scheming and adjustments before and during games is at a high level, which is one reason he's so highly regarded around the league. Sounds like there will be the demand that there's less reliance on Gobert being the clean up man and a high level accountability from 1-5 to be strong on D. Whether he has the personnel who can achieve that is the question at the moment.[/QUOTE]

don't they usually get 5 year deals? Not many make it close to that long.

I don't think they're necessarily that far away. Need a coach to demand defensive effort from everyone including Mitchell which COTM couldn't do

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Jazz assistant Alex Jensen, Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin, and Phoenix Suns assistant Kevin Young were all finalists for the vacant job.

Toronto continues to monitor the availability of several elite centers, sources said, [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more"]including Utah Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert[/URL].
– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]

Meanwhile, Joe Ingles has spent a portion of his rehab in Portland, sources said. [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more"]There’s a belief the veteran guard could return to the Trail Blazers following his trade-deadline move to Portland,[/URL] although Ingles appears to have plenty of interest from other teams.
– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10040325-latest-nba-free-agency-intel-buzz-on-dame-lillard-jalen-brunson-malik-monk-more"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/488840/report-jazz-close-to-hiring-will-hardy-as-next-head-coach/[/url]

[QUOTE]Hardy also served as the Spurs Summer League coach between 2015-18 and worked for Team USA during the 2019 FIBA games before following Udoka to Boston where he helped lead the Celtics to the NBA Finals in their first season together.

[/QUOTE]

this will be his biggest summer league. Just testing out his new schemes

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/28/23187282/utah-jazz-hiring-will-hardy-jazz-signaling-confidence-no-matter-what-future-brings-donovan-mitchell[/url]

[QUOTE]There are certainly going to be questions about whether Hardy will be able to hold stars like [URL="https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/5/23155744/donovan-mitchell-reportedly-surprised-and-disappointed-after-quin-snyder-resignation-utah-jazz"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL] accountable, whether he’ll be able to manage different types of personalities, whether he’ll be able to implement his own culture and system at a place where Snyder’s influence was seemingly so permanent.

[/QUOTE]

Holding him accountable, making adjustments and not getting set in your ways are the things I'll be looking for that we haven't been getting from COTM

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/28/23187071/who-is-new-utah-jazz-head-coach-will-hardy-san-antonio-spurs-boston-celtics-gregg-popovich[/url]

[QUOTE]Later in that story, Popovich is quoted as saying, “And before long, he became the head of it, the guy that I depended on,” Popovich said. “If I wanted the post-ups or pick-and-rolls or to know why we sucked at something last night, he’d come in and say, ‘Well, look, this is what they did.’ He’d break it down for me.”[/QUOTE]

breaking it all down for Pop. I love the hire more and more but anything other than bringing Frank Layden back would probably make me happy!

[QUOTE]“Adored by the brass and courted by the Warriors in 2017 for their G League opening, Hardy has a deep understanding of modern basketball and the flexibility it demands.”[/QUOTE]

can't wait!

Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Boston Celtics have exercised their 2022-23 $1.8M team option for Juwan Morgan,[/URL] a league source tells @celticsblog and @spotrac. Morgan’s contract is now non-guaranteed with a fully guaranteed date of the league-wide date in January.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA"]Twitter KeithSmithNBA[/URL]

Tim Reynolds: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]It’s done-done-done, after the deal was struck yesterday. Finalized today. Will Hardy is, officially, the new coach of the Utah Jazz[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds"]Twitter ByTimReynolds[/URL]




Ryan Miller: Will Hardy: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“The Utah Jazz are one of the most respected and successful franchises in the NBA and the fan base here is legendary. This opportunity comes with tremendous responsibility. I’m grateful for the trust the Jazz have placed in me and I look forward to the work ahead.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/millerjryan"]Twitter millerjryan[/URL]

The Lakers have a strong interest in retaining Monk, but it will depend on both his market and the quality of 3-and-D wings available to Los Angeles, according to league sources. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3386746/2022/06/29/lakers-free-agency-rankings/?source=emp_shared_article"]Players the Lakers will target with their full taxpayer midlevel exception include Otto Porter Jr., Nicolas Batum, Gary Harris, T.J. Warren, Caleb Martin, Cody Martin, Mo Bamba and Danuel House Jr.,[/URL] according to multiple league sources.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3386746/2022/06/29/lakers-free-agency-rankings/?source=emp_shared_article"]Jovan Buha @ The Athletic[/URL]

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50431880/a-look-at-the-state-of-the-utah-jazz-entering-free-agency[/url]

[QUOTE]"We showed that we brought everyone back," he said. "I mean, that was not an easy feat. Like, it's probably something that doesn't get talked about enough that it was not easy to get everyone back after that Clippers loss. And get everyone dialed in.

[/QUOTE]

everyone wasn't dialed again. and COTM and Clarkson should have been long gone!

[QUOTE]"But, I think, we showed that we're willing to go in if we think we can go. We liked the percentages. We liked where we were at. I think we owed it to everyone to go run it back that way. And you know, unfortunately, we fell short for whatever reason, but I think there's probably your answer."

[/QUOTE]

just like the last time the Jazz payed the tax it wasn't well spent

[QUOTE]Last summer, the Jazz traded Derrick Favors' bad contract (along with a first-round pick) to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which helped save the organization upwards of $30 million in luxury tax payments.

[/QUOTE]

I saw that more of a getting better move than monetary. Whiteside was better as bad as he is

[QUOTE]Last season, they traded Miye Oni to Oklahoma City, which saved them another $2.4 million. The team followed that up by moving Joe Ingles for Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Juancho Hernangomez, cutting off another $11 million in tax payments.

[/QUOTE]

Just cause they saved money it doesn't mean that was the reason they made those deals. Oni was more for flexibility and the fact that he fell out of favor with COTM anyway. The other was just getting something for Ingles

[QUOTE]Currently, the Jazz are about $5 million over the newly projected tax line of $150.2 million with just 11 players on the roster. Now, Utah can cut that down by waiving Hernangomez's deal (his $7.4 million deal becomes guaranteed on Thursday), but Utah would be back over the tax by signing minimum contracts to get to the league minimum 14.

[/QUOTE]

that's why it would be nice to know what you plan on doing. He needs to go if you are tanking.

[QUOTE]There could be some players that could help in those ranges — Brooklyn's Bruce Brown, Golden State's Gary Payton II and Otto Porter, to name just a few. It'll likely help that the Jazz hired a coach before free agency began, too; Hardy can now present a vision to free agents about their role and fit in his yet-unknown system.

[/QUOTE]

could hurt. Some vets might not want to play for a kid

[QUOTE]That said, Utah being a trade team during free agency is still a likely outcome, despite the lack of movement during the draft. The Jazz want to build around Donovan Mitchell and stay at least competitive in a Western Conference that continues to improve across the board. With that as the goal, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered.

[/QUOTE]

you aren't going to be competitive with a team built around Mitchell ever. Has no one been paying attention? He can score points. He can't carry a franchise. Few can. One of them that can you are talking trade

[QUOTE]Will Ainge be willing to accept less than Gobert's value?

[/QUOTE]

why would you? He's one of the best players in the game. He can be the difference between the lottery and one of the best teams in the league

[QUOTE]Is Mike Conley still in Utah's plans?

[/QUOTE]

hard to imagine unless Mitchell is gone

[QUOTE]Can the Jazz find moves to make them younger and more athletic on the wing?

[/QUOTE]

Are they tanking? If you trade Gobert you better get younger and more athletic because you will suck !

[QUOTE]Or will the Jazz end up running it back with the hope that a new coach can help mend the locker room?

[/QUOTE]

Clarkson and Conley need to go and maybe Gay as well. I'm sure Hardy already knows which guys fit what he will want to do. Only question is are you tanking or building around your best player still?

[url]https://kslsports.com/488927/jazz-must-decide-on-hernangomez-ahead-of-free-agency/[/url]

If you are keeping Gobert and the coach likes him I'd keep him. Him and House were two of the best things to happen last season

[url]https://kslsports.com/488596/rudy-gobert-trade-gordon-chiesa/[/url]
[QUOTE]
“My gut tells me no [that Rudy Gobert won’t be traded],” Chiesa said. “The reason why is that the new head coach, that’s his main job is to try to get him to perform at a higher level, and for his teammates to respect his game.


“It seems to me that his teammates don’t respect what he does well,” Chiesa added. “All I know is this: if we had on our team the leading rebounder in the NBA we would say, ‘we are so lucky.'”

[/QUOTE]

leading rebounder, defender, screener, roller...Time for some new teammates

[QUOTE]Having a multiple NBA Defensive Player of the Year on the team is a plus for the Jazz so keeping him wouldn’t be the worst idea in the world. However, the Jazz have seen what their playoff chances are with one of the best defenders and rebounders in the league, and it has not resulted in the outcome the team and fans want.

[/QUOTE]

We've yet to see him without COTY standing by and doing nothing

[QUOTE]A change might just be needed either in shipping Gobert in exchange for talent, or maybe Hardy and the new staff can get more out of Gobert and achieve the Jazz ultimate goal of bringing owner Ryan Smith a parade he desparately wants.

[/QUOTE]

I had hopes but Smith thinks Mitchell can be built around. He also thought keeping COTM was a great idea. He's clueless.

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/6/29/23026780/utah-jazz-brass-explain-why-will-hardy-was-the-right-guy-for-to-be-next-head-coach-celtics-spurs[/url]

[QUOTE]“Will Hardy is one of the brightest young leaders in the NBA,” Jazz CEO [URL="https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/16/22838663/former-byu-cougar-danny-ainge-made-good-first-impression-in-utah-utah-jazz-ryan-smith-boston-celtics"]Danny Ainge[/URL] said. “He understands the importance of setting a vision and creating a culture for players. He places great value on communication, player development and creating the most productive environment for players to succeed.”

[/QUOTE]

but can he coach?

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/29/23189205/all-of-the-recent-utah-jazz-free-agency-and-trade-rumors-nba-2022-rudy-gobert[/url]

[QUOTE]Tony Jones was recently on ESPN 700 and talked about the likelihood of a Rudy Gobert trade. He said that he was 50/50 on whether a trade for Gobert might happen, but he did say that he thinks a trade for one of the Jazz’s starters may happen soon, although he didn’t say the name. Will we find out soon?[/QUOTE]

Conley, Clarkson maybe Gay

[QUOTE][INDENT] From everything I am hearing the Toronto Raptors do have interest in trading for a Center. One team told me they prefer Rudy Gobert to Ayton. But I don't think that OG Anunoby would be enough to get Gobert out of Utah.

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) [URL="https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1542303539635970048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"]June 30, 2022[/URL] [/INDENT][/QUOTE]

expiring contracts and assets. Mitchell isn't leading you anywhere but the lottery

[QUOTE]The constant rumor that hasn’t been put out has been the Raptors interest in Gobert. As the interest from Atlanta waned, it never died down with the Raptors. It could mean nothing, but it’s clear they like Gobert but maybe they aren’t as interested in paying the pricetag that Ainge has put out there. If there’s one thing we’ve learned this offseason it’s that Ainge holds to his price point with a player. If the other team isn’t willing to meet the asking amount, Ainge won’t make a move. Things are about to get crazy, but we’ll see here soon if something actually happens.

[/QUOTE]

Obviously. Gobert, Siakam, Barnes and Van Fleet with the best front office in the league. They are one of the favorites instantly

[QUOTE]5 years ago today we traded for Ricky Ruuuubio!

Only took a future protected 1st round pick that ended up being Josh Okogie.



I remember how excited I was when we got him. Didn’t exactly pan out like I expected but we took a chance.


[/QUOTE]

it panned out exactly like I expected. Never made any sense
[QUOTE]
I’m sure lots of teams are, but according to Tony Jones Donovan is untouchable and then JC is next on the list of guys the Jazz want to trade the least.[/QUOTE]

which again despite Ainge's track record it's really hard to have much faith in the front office, Mitchell, Clarkson and COTM oh my!!! :facepalm
[QUOTE]
DM, Ball, Bogey, Williams and Vuc as starters with Royce, Mike, JC and Juancho filling out a 9 man rotation. I don't know how realistic this is, but that team could be fun as hell to watch. [/QUOTE]

it's always fun to lose!. That team would look much different by the trade deadline when the tank becomes official
[QUOTE]
The Jazz were spiraling at the last half of the season, they looked broken. Your right that it doesn't all fall on RG but with his contract and limitations a move must be made IMO.


New owner, FO, coach and a new team. It did not work the way they were so go all in on fixing it. I do not want to continue to see the same old guys, with the same energy and effort. I don't see RG leading the Jazz anywhere and all the fan sentimentality to hang on to the past is crazy.

[/QUOTE]

He has less limitations than all but a few players in the league. He can't guard 5 guys by himself or score without touching the ball! New coach. Better roster. See what happens!

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2022/06/29/three-mock-trades-improve-utahs-defense/[/url]

[QUOTE]Both Donovan Mitchell and Jordan Clarkson are below-average defenders according to [URL="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/nba-player-ratings/"]FiveThirtyEight’s RAPTOR[/URL] projection. While both players are excellent scorers and playmakers, the Jazz needs to shore up their defensive efforts in the backcourt. Having an All-NBA center means a lot less when players can meet him in the paint whenever they want because perimeter players can’t hold their own, and that’s exactly the pitfalls the Utah Jazz have found themselves in.

[/QUOTE]

come on Rudy step it up already!

[QUOTE]Yes, the Jazz would have to give up Jordan Clarkson, but they would receive [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonestr01.html"]Tre Jones[/URL], one of the best pure young defenders in the league. While he struggles to score from deep, he is a great ball-handler and would allow Donovan Mitchell to play off-ball a lot more. The Spurs would also include [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/p/poeltja01.html"]Jakob Poeltl[/URL], who is one tier below bigs like Gobert, Jokic, and Embiid. While it’s a downgrade at the center, Poeltl could help keep the Jazz in contention as he locks down the paint.

[/QUOTE]

any move that gets Clarkson out of town I am for! It won't be the Spurs

[QUOTE]With Gobert gone and not adding any major scoring threats, this would clearly be Mitchell’s team, and he would have the green light and keys to the offense. On the other side of the ball, the downgrade at the center is not actually a huge hit, and adding Jones would be a nightmare for opposing guards.

[/QUOTE]

yeah with Poeltl they wouldn't miss a beat! :roll:

[QUOTE]By moving young pieces around, the Jazz could make a productive deal for both teams. Yes, Utah would have to give up two project players in Jared Butler and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and take on the absurd [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/f/fultzma01.html"]Markelle Fultz[/URL] contract, but Jordan Clarkson is worth letting go if it means adding a young and defensive-minded guard in [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/anthoco01.html"]Cole Anthony[/URL].

[/QUOTE]

you aren't getting Anthony and why would you unless it's for Mitchell? Small back court

[QUOTE]The Magic would be amenable to this trade because it means they can pair second-year shooting guard Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero with a tried-and-true point guard in Clarkson, and they could finally compete for a playoff spot in the East.

[/QUOTE]

Clarkson the tried and true pg! :lol

[QUOTE][h=3]A Blockbuster Trade Wrecks the Balance[/h][/QUOTE]

makes little sense for either club

[QUOTE] Jake Fischer on Joe Ingles: I wrote that there is belief Joe Ingles could go back to Portland. But today and tonight, I mean, it really does sound like he’s got several options closer to the full, mid-level, around 10 a year. [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer"]And it seems like there’s a lot of interest from Memphis[/URL].

– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]

[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't want to pay him that much at this stage but he'd be nice for a young Memphis team

[QUOTE] Jake Fischer on Royce O’Neal: I’ve definitely heard a lot of teams I’ve been interested in Royce O’Neale from Utah. [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer"]The three teams I’ve heard the most consistent with, there have been Atlanta, Toronto and Brooklyn[/URL].

– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-free-agency-fest-with-jake-fischer"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]




Of course, the Jazz project as a trade team. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]According to league sources, Utah has received significant interest from multiple teams regarding starting wing Royce O’Neale.[/URL] O’Neale has been a fixture in Utah’s starting lineup, almost since his rookie season, and is one of the shining examples of the past Jazz administration’s ability to develop talent.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]






Multiple league sources tell The Athletic that the [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Jazz won’t extend a qualifying offer to forward Eric Paschall,[/URL] thus making him an unrestricted free agent. Paschall came to the Jazz last summer through a trade with the Golden State Warriors. He had good moments, including his postseason run against the Dallas Mavericks, where he made an impact in Game 3, which the Jazz lost.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]


[/QUOTE]
Those are Mitchell's guys. You sure about that?





[QUOTE] The [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Jazz have interest in bringing Danuel House Jr.[/URL] back. By the end of the season, he was playing at a starting level. He’s a tough and athletic two-way wing, the kind who should garner significant interest on the open market. Because the Jazz don’t have his Bird rights, they may well have to use all or part of their midlevel if they want to bring him back. If not, they could offer him a vet minimum and hope that’s enough to stave off other offers.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]







[URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Paschall should draw interest on the open market, according to sources.[/URL] He’s a terrific athlete for his size, gets to the basket off the dribble and is a capable scorer. His absence from the roster means the Jazz have one more forward spot they need to account for as free agency opens.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3392116/2022/06/30/utah-jazz-free-agency/?source=nbatw"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

Paschall is a good energy guy to have at the end of the bench. Bring House back if you can assuming Gobert stays

Eric Paschall: [URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]Appreciate you Utah!! [/URL]

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/epaschall"]Twitter epaschall[/URL]

[URL="https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz"]Utah had expressed interest in trading for Gary Trent Jr., [/URL] sources say.
– via [URL="https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz"]SportsNet New York[/URL]

The [URL="https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz"]Nets are among teams to have interest in acquiring Royce O’Neale via trade with the Utah Jazz,[/URL] per SNY sources. The Jazz’s appetite for trading O’Neale is unknown, but SNY’s Ian Begley assumes it’s low.
– via [URL="https://sny.tv/articles/nets-2022-free-agency-trade-buzz"]SportsNet New York[/URL]

[QUOTE] Shams Charania: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Utah is waiving forward Juan Hernangomez,[/URL] sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.

[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/utah-to-cut-juan-hernangomez/"]35 mins ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania"]Twitter ShamsCharania[/URL]





Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Brooklyn is sending the lesser of their own, Houston or Philadelphia’s 2023 first-round pick,[/URL] sources tell ESPN.

[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1727347/"]51 mins ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]







Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Royce O’Neale to Brooklyn for a first had been building momentum for multiple days, according to sources. The Jazz need future trade capital.[/URL] The Nets took him with an exception. Now the Jazz have a bunch of open roster spots.





One NBA executive suggests a trade where the Nets trade Kyrie to the Los Angeles Lakers and get three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in return. [URL="https://heavy.com/sports/brooklyn-nets/kyrie-irving-nets-jazz-rudy-gobert/"]“You could do three teams, Kyrie to the Lakers, Gobert to Brooklyn, and Russ to Utah, with the Jazz probably buying him out. That’s a longshot, though,” the executive said to Heavy’s own Sean Deveney[/URL]. “It could be something that happens during the season, if the Nets get on the court and things go sideways — Ben Simmons is still not healthy, Durant is not happy, they’re struggling. At that point, the Nets are pretty much out of leverage, and the Lakers could send Westbrook and a pick for Kyrie, and it’s doubtful the Nets would get a better deal. Again, it is a long shot, but it is realistic.”






Chris Mannix: Meanwhile Utah, after giving Will Hardy five years of job security, quietly deals a top defender for a first round pick. As noted today on @SInow — [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]keep an eye on Danny Ainge tossing a stick of dynamite on that Jazz roster[/URL].
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1727301/"]1 hour ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/SIChrisMannix"]Twitter SIChrisMannix[/URL]

[/QUOTE]

Sad to see Royce go. Mitchell can't be happy about it either. But getting a 1st for him is better than I expected. These moves are looking more and more like a big move is epending

Tony Jones: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Utah Jazz will not extend a qualifying offer to point guard Trent Forrest,[/URL] making him an unrestricted free agent, League Sources tell The Athletic. There is interest in working something out during free agency. Forrest was a member of the rotation this past season
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1727224/"]4 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]

[QUOTE] Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Brooklyn is sending the lesser of their own, Houston or Philadelphia’s 2023 first-round pick,[/URL] sources tell ESPN.

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

hopefully Philly falls flat on their face this season! You know Houston will be bad

[QUOTE] Peter Edmiston: From what I am hearing, the [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Grizzlies’ interest in Joe Ingles is very real.[/URL] Injury concerns at his age are legitimate but his skillset and experience would make sense for a young, talented team looking to take that next step in the playoffs.

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/peteredmiston"]Twitter peteredmiston[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

I'd be more concerned with the big decline he had last year after his best season. The injury might actually him. He'll have to work hard to get back

[QUOTE] Tony Jones: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Utah Jazz will not extend a qualifying offer to point guard Trent Forrest,[/URL] making him an unrestricted free agent, League Sources tell The Athletic. There is interest in working something out during free agency. Forrest was a member of the rotation this past season

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]

[/QUOTE]

If Gobert is gone I'd bring back Forrest for sure. Might be able to bring him and Butler off the bench with his size at the 1

House and O'Neale gone. Blowing it up?

Joe to the Bucks. Might get a ring!

[QUOTE] Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Chris Boucher is returning to the Toronto Raptors on a three-year, $35.25M deal,[/URL] his agent Sam Permut of @Roc Nation Sports tells ESPN.

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

no Rudy?

[QUOTE] Michael Scotto: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Joe Ingles has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks,[/URL] agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told @********* .

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto"]Twitter MikeAScotto[/URL]

[/QUOTE]

Nice payday. I see him as a vet minimum after last season

[QUOTE] Noah Levick: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Two-year, $8.5M agreement between Danuel House and the Sixers, source confirms. Always seemed like House made sense as a defensive-minded wing who can blend well alongside stars[/URL].

– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NoahLevick"]Twitter NoahLevick[/URL]


[/QUOTE]

Not sure the Jazz could match that? He was probably going there no matter what?

Adam Zagoria: Sean Marks on Royce O’Neale amid the KD news: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“We are excited to welcome Royce and his family to Brooklyn. He is a versatile wing defender and floor spacer whose tenacious style of play fits the fabric of the team we are building.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria"]Twitter AdamZagoria[/URL]

I'm gonna guess they moved O'Neale out cause Danny is losing hair over a lack of picks and they are gonna keep Hernangomez on a cheaper deal. Starting 5 is mostly the same ATM, but they've got about $20 million in TPE now that they could perhaps take some players back from a team looking to do a salary dump to free up space to sign a FA.