2021-22 regular season Utah Jazz news, notes and game coverage

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/9/22826014/instant-analysis-rudy-gobert-hassan-whitesides-contributions-spur-utah-jazz-to-win-over-76ers[/url]

[QUOTE]Here’s a list of basketball players on the Jazz roster that seemingly never fail to do amazing things from one night to the next: Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley. Nearly every single instant analysis article of the season is going to have something about one, if not all, of those players. If they’re not mentioned it’s probably only because I don’t want to sound like a broken record. But I can’t really get around the truth, and the truth is that Mitchell continues to improve every single game, Conley seems like he might be the player that defeats Father Time and Gobert just always seems to find a way to dominate a game. All were true on Thursday.

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just because Mitchell is in every article it doesn't mean he's doing amazing things. If he did he'd be the guy carrying the franchise. He isn't

[QUOTE]Embiid looked absolutely gassed during the game and at one point ran to the locker room pointing at his chest like he needed to catch his breath. It’s just such a stark reminder that things are not back to normal and that this virus can impact even the most healthy and conditioned of people. Weird times.

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hoax! :facepalm

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/12/10/2-studs-1-dud-utah-jazz-76ers/3/[/url]

[QUOTE]They’ll still benefit from better performances from Clarkson than the one they got last night.

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they'd really benefit from hi, being on another team

[url]https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/5-things-jazz-blowout-sixers[/url]

[QUOTE][B]3.) Are The Jazz The Deepest Team In The League?[/B][/QUOTE]

they are every year until the aren't. Be hard to say that as long as Clarkson keeps playing and they don't have a starting 4

[QUOTE]When in need of an offensive punch, Whiteside can slide in down low. When another playmaker is needed, Ingles is available. Clarkson is lightning in a bottle, while Gay is the league's perfect small-ball center when the Jazz elect to go small.

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don't think they've yet elected to go small. Forced to yes

[url]https://kslsports.com/474592/jazz-guard-donovan-mitchell-receives-vote-in-nba-mvp-straw-poll/[/url]

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[QUOTE] “You have a lot of supporters Kyrie,” Stockton told fellow vaccine skeptic podcast hosts Chad Fisher and Tony Farmer. “Not all them of can get to you, and you can’t get to all of them, but there’s every bit a majority out there that’s sitting there pulling for you. They’re just not quite as bold as he is. [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]I’m proud of him as an individual to take that kind of individual risk and be that bold for what you feel is right.”[/URL]

– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stefan Bondy @ New York Daily News[/URL]




John Stockton is now dishing assists to Kyrie Irving and anti-vaxxers. [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]While taking aim at “serial felon” vaccine manufacturers and “segregation” mandates, Stockton applauded Irving’s stance against the jab and pled with the Nets point guard to “hang in there.”[/URL] The comments were part of the Hall of Famer’s interview with the DNP-CD Sports Podcast, which will be released Monday through Hot Pie Media.

– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stefan Bondy @ New York Daily News[/URL]






Stockton, 59, the NBA’s all-time assist leader, had previously appeared in a vaccine conspiracy documentary while citing his “significant research” into COVID-19. On the podcast, [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stockton said doctors are unknowingly peddling a dangerous vaccine because of fraudulent research pushed by pharmaceutical companies[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stefan Bondy @ New York Daily News[/URL]






Stockton said he would’ve “trusted the doctors” and taken the vaccine early in his playing career, but would’ve resisted once he became more established and educated. [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]“There’s not a chance I would risk any of that to play,” Stockton said. “My hope would be other guys would join in. And all of us lock arms. And none of us play.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stefan Bondy @ New York Daily News[/URL]






The COVID-19 vaccine, including Pfizer’s, was proven safe and effective through extensive clinical trials. Long-term side effects are “extremely unlikely,” according to the CDC. But [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stockton claimed he’s certain the vaccines are harmful. “I can see it on the Internet,” he said. “And I know people. So indisputable.”[/URL]

– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/ny-john-stockton-kyrie-irving-anti-vax-20211210-pruowtvctbfrviajewftgs2tfa-story.html"]Stefan Bondy @ New York Daily News[/URL]

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sad :cry:

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/11/22817874/the-timberwolves-trash-talk-backfired[/url]

[QUOTE]First up was Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, who said that the Timeberwolves were missing shots at the rim not because Gobert is good, but because Gobert was in people’s heads. He noted that Gobert wasn’t blocking shots, but because he carries a reputation of being a good rim protector, guys get scared.

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they should be scared as you found out the hard way! :roll:

[QUOTE]Through games played on Thursday, [B]Gobert leads the league in rebounds and field goal percentage[/B]. His 14.7 rebounds per game top the charts, followed by Denver’s Nikola Jokic with 13.4 per game, and Gobert’s 72.5% field goal rate is nearly two percentage points above Richaun Holmes’ 70.7%.

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not even close. Keep it up Rudy! :bowdown:

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2021/12/10/22828569/three-trade-targets-the-utah-jazz-need-to-consider-nba-trade-deadline-larry-nance-eric-gordon[/url]

[QUOTE]Even though the Jazz are already very good, and the addition of Rudy Gay has looked like a game-changer for them, the Jazz can’t sit tight at trade deadline. A move for the Jazz that improves either their starting unit, or gets them an impact player to come off the bench, could make them frontrunners for the championship this season. Here are three players that seem reasonably gettable that could be the difference for the Jazz.

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need to look to move Clarkson and Hughes somehow. Get a starting 4 or at least another guy that can give them some minutes there so Royce doesn't have to play there as much

[QUOTE][h=1][B]Larry Nance Jr - [/B][URL="https://www.blazersedge.com"][B]Portland Trail Blazers[/B][/URL][/h][/QUOTE]

he's been my guy for a while and Portland doesn't seem to be getting much out of him. Can't imagine they want Clarkson. Maybe for Paschall?

[QUOTE]The fit also makes a lot of sense if the Jazz are looking to consolidate their possessions with their two best offensive players, Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley. With the Blazers looking to improve their roster around Damian Lillard, they’d probably be happy to trade Nance for Bogdanovic. In a vacuum, Bogdanovic is likely considered the better player.

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Portland like the Jazz have plenty of offense

[QUOTE]For the Rockets, why would they make the trade? Gordon’s contract is the first reason. Gordon has three years left on his contract and is making $18 million this year. In two years it rises to $20 million. It’s the second-biggest contract on the team behind John Wall. That’s a big contract for a player in his thirties that is likely a bench player for the rest of his career. The Jazz have a couple of options to make this one worth it for the Rockets. They can either send the Rockets a 1st round pick plus Jordan Clarkson or they could send them an expiring Joe Ingles contract plus a pick that would help them clear their books. One of the best things for a rebuilding team is having the cap space to take on contracts to collect more picks, just ask Sam Presti.

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that contract isn't great but if it means getting rid of Clarkson I'd do it. Not sure you have to include a pick though. Clarkson only has two years left on his contract so it makes sense for Houston. Throw in Hughes if anything ideally

[QUOTE]This is probably the least likely of these three trades but it’s one that most likely takes the Jazz over the top. Harrison Barnes is probably the best player on the Kings at this point and for the Kings to want to do this they have to be big fans of Bojan Bogdanovic. It’s not to say they wouldn’t probably think about it, but Barnes is a better overall player than Bogdanovic. He basically does everything better than Bodanovic except Bogdanovic has the edge in shooting. To make it happen Utah likely has to add things to make this worth it for the Kings. The problem is that Utah doesn’t really have the most enticing draft pieces or young players that could make this more possible. The carrousel of trades for centers the last few years has really crippled Utah’s ability to make a trade like this. **Sighs in Desmond Bane**

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again Clarkson/Hughes are the guys to get rid of. Gordon seems most likely out of these. Nance ard Barnes would be better gets

[QUOTE]Grayson while he is cheap please[/QUOTE]

God no! No Duke players. We've been there, done that

[QUOTE]Jazz used a first round pick in a title window for a 3rd string center……[/QUOTE]

yep because they needed to start developing a young center. Had young guys everywhere else

[QUOTE] Is Pascal available for trade, or is he untouchable? Other than Scottie Barnes, who are the untouchables? — Frank S. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3007821/2021/12/10/pacers-trades-og-anunobys-role-pascal-siakams-value-and-more-raptors-mailbag-part-2/?source=weeklyemail&campaign=602288"]Eric Koreen: Siakam’s not untouchable. Barnes is untouchable, and Anunoby is probably close.[/URL] But let’s go beyond that. Siakam still seems to be one of the more confusing parts of this season. I think it’s genuinely difficult to separate his performance from the team’s struggles (and his in the past), given how this team is constructed and how unhealthy the Raptors currently are. His true shooting percentage is higher than it has been since his breakout third season when he won NBA Most Improved Player. It’s still a lot closer to the two years that came after — which included one season in which he was named All-NBA Second Team — than that one, but it is progress. His 3-point percentage is up to 36, but he continues to take fewer per minute, down from 6.2 per 36 in 2019-20 to 3.8 this year. Given his struggles last season, that is understandable. His usage percentage is slightly down from last season, as are his assists. His turnovers are slightly up, which is a worry but a minor one. The Raptors aren’t exactly swimming in spacing.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3007821/2021/12/10/pacers-trades-og-anunobys-role-pascal-siakams-value-and-more-raptors-mailbag-part-2/?source=weeklyemail&campaign=602288"]Eric Koreen @ The Athletic[/URL]


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guess Clarkson isn't enough?

[url]https://kslsports.com/474696/gobert-whiteside-crush-wizards-for-jazz-road-sweep/[/url]

[QUOTE]However, their efficiency on the offensive end, shooting a combined 89 percent from the floor for 38 points is even more impressive.

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they need D more

[QUOTE]In very atypical Jazz fashion, they have a better record on the road than they have been at home.

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it's actually typical under Snyder except for last year. At least they've been a better road team rather the record was better or not

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/11/22828681/instant-analysis-utah-jazz-beat-wizards-sweep-four-game-road-trip[/url]

[QUOTE]It seems like Bogdanovic thinks more about a foul before he drives than a lot of other players. He is really crafty and smart and strong and if he just focused on scoring he might actually get more calls, but he seems disappointed by non-calls sometimes before one of his shots even gets near the basket. It’s a bad habit that needs to be broken.

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it won't change

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/12/12/utah-jazz-dominate-inside-vs-wizards/[/url]

[QUOTE]Whiteside replicates much of what Gobert brings to the table: elite rim protection, rebounding and general interior dominance. His skill set allows Quin Snyder to have his team control the paint for 48 minutes if he chooses. Last night, the benefits of that luxury were on full display.

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he's not elite. He's a shot blocker. Big difference

David Locke: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz have now surpassed the Golden State Warriors for best differential in the NBA[/URL]
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[QUOTE] One source said the [URL="https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article256556286.html"]Kings are still shopping a package including Buddy Hield and Marvin Bagley III in hopes of getting a good player in return.[/URL] Sources told The Bee over the summer the Kings had expressed interest in the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons and Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam.

– via [URL="https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nba/sacramento-kings/article256556286.html"]Sacramento Bee[/URL]

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Clarkson and Hughes?

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/13/22826015/utah-jazz-jordan-clarkson-has-always-been-a-scorer-but-he-is-adding-new-playmaking-skills-his-game[/url]

[QUOTE]“I talk to a lot of the opposing coaches and mess around with them and a lot of them will say like, ‘JC we’re not going to let you get off tonight, we’re not going to let you score,’” Clarkson said. “And sometimes I take some crazy shots and do stuff like that and it’s just me being me. But a lot of teams are forcing me to pass and I just try to make the play and do what’s best for us.”

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:roll:

[QUOTE] Brooklyn has been open to discussing trades for Irving, sources told B/R, although none of those calls have seemed to generate significant traction. But [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more"]Brooklyn has expressed a surprising willingness to discuss sharpshooter Joe Harris,[/URL] according to league sources, though he would surely require a pricey offer. “It’s crazy to me; he’s their only real three-and-D player,” said one assistant general manager. “But his name keeps popping up.”

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2951461-latest-nba-trade-buzz-sourced-intel-on-simmons-kyrie-lakers-and-more"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]

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they want Clarkson?