2019 off-season- Bring back the same group for more of the same?

[QUOTE]Tony Jones: BYU star Yoeli Childs will work out for the Memphis Grizzlies tomorrow, league sources tell The Athletic. Child

Harry Froling has multiple teams interested in having him work out for them, and sources tell ESPN that he already has work outs for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, OKC Thunder, Utah Jazz, New Orleans Pelicans and the San Antonio Spurs planned. His team workouts will begin on May 10, so in the meantime Froling is working with an individual trainer to familiarize himself with the American style of game.

Does this mean the Jazz are likely to lure an impact player? That remains to be seen. But, it does mean they at least have a fighting chance. One player who has interest, according to sources: Tobias Harris. Harris is a 6-foot-9 combination forward who currently plays in Philadelphia. He

[QUOTE]There are a few candidates that the Jazz have set their eyes on, although we are in the infancy stages of the process with almost six weeks remaining until draft night. Villanova

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[QUOTE]SALT LAKE CITY

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[QUOTE]"As one of the brightest young executives in the league, Justin will be responsible for the day-to-day operations. Their leadership allows us to work collectively toward our championship goals."
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Championship goals with Exum, Favors and Rubio un many scenarios! :roll:

Does this change anything at all? :confusedshrug:

"As one of the brightest young executives in the league, Justin will be responsible for the day-to-day operations. Their leadership allows us to work collectively toward our championship goals."

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[QUOTE]These moves could certainly shake things up.
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You think? I've been waiting almost 40 years. Same old Jazz I'm sure. Favors is part of the answer. Ricky back in many scenarios and Dante too good for Conley Exum! :rant

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[QUOTE]The foundation also supports Grizzlies Preparatory School which primarily focuses on educating, shaping and providing opportunities for young men of color in Memphis. Conley was awarded with the January NBA Cares Community Assist Award, and on behalf of Conley, the NBA and Kaiser Permanente donated $10,000 to Grizzlies Prep. He is also a finalist for the Seasonlong NBA Cares Community Assist award, to be named later in May.
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I thought only the Jazz had nice guys? :rant

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first local guy

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[QUOTE]Whether by injury or simply by nature, Hayward has likely seen his last All-Star game. His reasons for stalling in Boston are several. He had a gruesome leg injury 1

[QUOTE]It

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-offseason/2019/5/10/18526225/2018-2019-utah-jazz-season-review-donovan-mitchell-sophomore-season-disappointing[/url]

[QUOTE]Like any issue, the inputs for the problem are complex. Donovan struggled for a combination of factors: enhanced scouting, his injury from the playoffs, heightened attention and popularity, increased responsibility, incredibly difficult opening schedule, and injuries to Jazz point guards just to name a few. Any normal person can see their production at work dip due to outside factors and Donovan Mitchell had plenty. While I’ve listed all those as potential excuses for his early season dip, he never did.
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Injuries to Rubio and Dante were the best things to happen to him. Them and Favors starting are the biggest issues with Mitchell

[QUOTE]There’s also the question as to what position Donovan Mitchell will play in the future. With Ricky Rubio most likely on another team this summer, the Utah Jazz have a chance to move Donovan to the point guard position—as if it really matters in today’s NBA. While Donovan may not necessarily be AT the point guard position, he may be initiating the offense more a la a James Harden or Dwyane Wade.
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How do you get likely out of many scenarios where Ricky is back? :rant

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[QUOTE]Memphis receives: Royce O

[QUOTE]Andy Larsen
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Kevin O'Connor has been acting as a "Senior Basketball Advisor" for a few years now... I don't expect that to change with that announcement. Jazz will take his input on draft day, etc. as long as he wishes to give it, I think.[/QUOTE]

does Jerry still have any input as advisor?

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[QUOTE]This has every look of Dennis Lindsey become more of a mentor for Justin Zanik while Zanik takes over the reins from Dennis Lindsey. This is a big move right before what could be an even more pivotal offseason. Dennis Lindsey is able to shape strategy for the franchise as a whole which now is being made even more in his image. He has his protege in Zanik as his General Manager, his choice in coach with Quin Snyder, and his cornerstone players, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, whom he drafted.
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Also has Dante, Favors, in many scenarios Ricky and several guys the coach doesn't want to play :rant

[QUOTE]So I think the narrative still fits. IF we are going to keep playing Q

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[QUOTE]The positives of locking down stars like Walker or Russell are obvious. Just imagine players of their capability pulling attention away from Mitchell and wreaking havoc on opponents with Gobert in the pick-and-roll. It

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/09/utah-jazz-gobert-another-award-jazz-draft-trade/[/url]

[QUOTE]They also hold value from a cap standpoint thanks to low-dollar, rookie-scale contracts.
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Doesn't hold value if the guy sucks.

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whatever they do they need to get a young 4

Fans of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and the Marvel Cinematic Universe experienced a collision of fandoms Friday when Mitchell posted a photo of

[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: Justin Zanik on pressure of filling role as Jazz GM:

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/11/utah-jazz-neemias-queta-workout-much-brief-glance/[/url]

[QUOTE]Without a doubt, he

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[QUOTE]And given he and Lindsey tag-teaming the team

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/46550230/business-as-usual-new-general-manager-justin-zanik-will-continue-jazzs-collaborative-process[/url]

Two guys will get paid more money from all that money they aren't paying players to make them better basically. Nothing changes in Utah :rant

[url]https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900070248/new-utah-jazz-gm-justin-zanik-stresses-continuity-amid-changes-in-organizational-structure.html[/url]

Continuity has worked so well. Why change! :rant

[QUOTE]SALT LAKE CITY

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hope they come in different colors. Not as bad as the yellow and orange crap he wears I guess

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[QUOTE]It

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/13/utah-jazz-2019-nba-offseason-calendar-primer/[/url]

[QUOTE]Clearly, the Jazz have a lot going for themselves already with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert leading the charge, Quin Snyder manning the sidelines and the Dennis Lindsey/Justin Zanik dream team in the front office.
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right on the first two anyway. Too bad they won't put a team around them and make them stay :rant

[QUOTE]May 14-19: The NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. Prospects will gather and undergo a battery of athletic tests, as well as visit with NBA team decision-makers. This is when the draft really begins to take shape; how players do here and how they measure out physically can be the difference between being a top-five guy or a late lottery pick, a late first-rounder, a second-rounder, or someone who will have to duke it out in the summer league.
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top 5 probably won't change much

[QUOTE]June 20: The 2019 NBA Draft. The Jazz currently own pick No. 23 in the first round and pick No. 53 in the second round. There are rumblings that the Jazz may be open to moving their first-rounder. Also

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2019/05/12/utah-jazz-alums-hood-kanter-earned-big-paydays/[/url]

[QUOTE]As much as this run by Hood and Kanter has meant to Portland, though, it

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[QUOTE]He was additionally prolific in the playoffs that year before suffering an injury in Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His crafty play netted him a 26-point triple-double in Game 3 in which he thoroughly outplayed opposing point guard Russell Westbrook.
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Only in Utah does 35% and 32% from 3 get called prolific! :roll:

[QUOTE]With how well Rubio closed that season, the hope for 2018-19 was that due to the full summer of work he

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He should be high on the Jazz list

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[QUOTE]Korver is currently 38 years old and a liability on defense, but many teams would still be very appreciative of his shooting services.
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doubt he's going anywhere if he comes back to play another year

[QUOTE]With one year worth around $1.6 million left on his deal, O

Kyle Neubeck:

Harris will be an unrestricted free agent and figures to be a max guy in this seller

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They aren't getting Favors immediate replacement. Ideally someone that will start with the Stars and eventually be able to help the Jazz.

[QUOTE]On if he wants to continue with the Jazz: All that has affected me, without a doubt. If the question had been asked a year ago, I

[url]https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/877428/ricky-rubio-on-free-agency-i-want-to-win-a-ring-as-a-protagonist/[/url]

[QUOTE]I

[QUOTE]Rudy Gobert: We just witnessed the end of tanking 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. And we should be happy about it.