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[QUOTE]While the 76ers do seem willing to move up, they are not alone. There has been talk that the Utah Jazz would like to move into the top three and may be willing to give up some of the assets the acquired from Golden State last year for a shot at Parker. There was also talk that guard Alec Burks could be had if it netted the Jazz Parker. Expect the
[QUOTE]Aaron Falk: Perrin says the Jazz don't have concerns about Randle's foot. Twitter @tribjazz
Tony Jones: Perrin said he's talked to Smart's agent four times in hopes of bringing him in for a workout. No dice Twitter @Tjonessltrib
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Lame! He's considered a better prospect than Burke I think. No reason he should let that get in the way.
Doubt they're taking Randle unless they trade down or they might be concerned.
[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: Team indications are to bring John Lucas III back for the second year of his deal with the Jazz if his contract isn't used in a trade. Twitter @DJJazzyJody [/QUOTE]
No! They have Garrett, Neto and possibly someone else in the draft. They need a vet that can start or back-up possibly a combo guard not Lucas.
Tony Jones: Kentucky Forward Julius Randle is currently working out Twitter @Tjonessltrib
Aaron Falk: UConn's DeAndre Daniels just finished his workout with the Jazz. Didn't know his title-game opponent Julius Randle was also in SLC today. Twitter @tribjazz
Tony Jones: Daniels said he has four more workouts remaining, and said that he wanted to finish strong. Definitely in the home stretch now Twitter @Tjonessltrib
[QUOTE]Jazz vice president of player personnel Walt Perrin was high on Randle and said the Jazz had
[QUOTE]Randle’s 6-foot-9, 250-pound frame — making him one of the most NBA-ready bodies to come through town for a workout this summer.
The Jazz have been impressed with Randle since last summer and came away even more so after interviewing him during the pre-draft combine in Chicago last month.
"First and foremost, he’s an absolutely great kid," Perrin said. "We had a great interview with him in Chicago. He has an extremely high motor. He’s a lot stronger than I think he even realizes. He’s got big upside."
Randle, who had 15 points and 10.4 rebounds a game last season at Kentucky, helping the Wildcats reach the national title game, has a chance to be a special offensive player in the league and should be available when the Jazz pick at No. 5 later this month.
"He was probably the most dominant big man [coming out of high school] last summer," Perrin said. "Because of the situation at Kentucky, with all the great players, I think he can show a lot more than he showed at Kentucky."
At his workout, Randle impressed with his shooting, knocking down shots in the 18- to 20-foot range. He also said he was able to fight through the altitude during his first trip to Utah.
On Wednesday, Randle looked up at the banners hanging in the Jazz’s practice facility when asked if he thought he would fit in with the franchise.
"You look up there and see all the accomplishments, all the Jazz organization has done," he said. "I think I fit in right away because I come from a program like that."
And the banner the Jazz are missing — a championship banner — is something Randle says is foremost on his mind.
"My expectations are a championship," he said, "and here would be a great spot for it."
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another that sounds like he wouldn't mind being there
[QUOTE]Alex Kennedy: Source: The Bulls may trade both of their first-rounders (#16 and #19) for future firsts, to free up cap space for Carmelo Anthony pursuit. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA [/QUOTE]
Jazz have extra firsts in the future if they want to do something
[QUOTE]Adam Zagoria: One league source tells @SNYtv Joel Embiid "could drop to 3 or 4" now with the foot injury. Twitter @AdamZagoria
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The next Hakeem or next Oden?
Would the Jazz want him?
[QUOTE]Chad Ford: After polling teams, currently Embiid's range appears to be 3-6 right now. Could change when teams see medicals. Twitter @chadfordinsider[/QUOTE]
Hopefully they at least get to look at the x rays and stuff if he drops to them
Rumour making the rounds that with Embiid maybe falling down the Jazz and Cavs are talking a #1 for the #5 and Derrick Favors trade with the Jazz picking Parker. Cavs reckon they can get Embiid at #5.
[QUOTE]One league insider claims Dennis Lindsey is working like a madman to move up to get a shot at Jabari Parker, which, no doubt, would please a lot of Jazz fans because Parker is a known talent ready to help now. He also might be a player comfortable thriving in the Utah market, given his familiarity
Interesting. Like I've said anyone should be available not necessarily Burks/Kanter that everyone is floating. Gobert/ Kanter/Parker/Hayward/Burke/Burks might be the way go?
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[QUOTE]Religion has never been an issue with Jazz fans. Check the banners at EnergySolutions Arena. Only one bears an LDS name: Larry H. Miller. Everyone else wouldn
Jody Genessy: Haven't been able to confirm @Joe Kotoch report that Jazz are in talks with Cavs to send #5 pick, Derrick Favors to Cavs for #1 pick. Derrick Favors' camp hadn't heard that the center is rumored to be included in a possible trade between the Jazz and Cavaliers. Twitter @DJJazzyJody