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[QUOTE] Brian Windhorst: I said that the Timberwolves could use a guy like Mike Conley… It doesn’t appear Mike Conley is available, at least right now.
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for the right price he is. Obviously him and Gobert have great chemistry. Can only imagine how good the Jazz would be with Gobert on the team still plus the guys they got from Cleveland
[url]https://kslsports.com/497160/donovan-mitchell-is-reaching-new-heights-after-leaving-jazz/[/url]
[QUOTE]Howard Eisley was one of the league’s top young point guards playing behind Stockton in the late 90s. After turning down a multi-year deal to continue as Stockton’s backup, Eisley was traded to the Mavericks where he received a bigger role, but never developed into the upper-echelon starter Dallas hoped they were acquiring in the deal.
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Eisley sucked as did most of Stockton's backups
[QUOTE]Shandon Anderson suffered a similar fate. Anderson was a strong contributor in the Jazz’s runs to the Finals, but turned down a larger role with the Jazz for an opportunity to take a starting role with the Houston Rockets.
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what larger role? Instead of him being their main focus in the off season as he should have been they were worried about Horny who was about done.
[QUOTE]The Jazz chose to move on from Donovan Mitchell, recognizing their timeline was better served to hit the reset button, rather than trying to piecemeal a new supporting cast around him. And, even with the guard having a career year with the Cavaliers, it’s far too early to say the Jazz made a bad move.
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I'll take Lauri and Sexton over the gunner anyday. Too bad they don't still have Gobert though
[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-0102230-bestworst-clutch/[/url]
[QUOTE]Nobody mentioned it, but an onslaught of COVID-19 illness and other injuries derailed the Jazz after the 28-10 peak mentioned above. They would never be whole again after early January, and it just killed the belief — again, even though the team was fighting for the No. 1 seed before the bad luck started.
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and that is where the narrative that they had went as far as they could with this group. Stockton and Malone went up and down throughout their careers. New coach might have been all they needed. That was the obvious change that only happened because he left. tHE CURRENT TEAM SUCKS AT d AND REBOUNDING. iMAGINE IF THEY wOLVES TRADE HADN'T HAPPENED JUST THE cAVS(AND cLARKSON_
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2023/1/3/23537328/tables-turn-in-utah-jazz-sacramento-kings-rematch[/url]
[QUOTE]In short, it’s been a layup line. Against Sacramento the other night, Utah had it’s best success with a 3-big lineup of Lauri Markkanen, Kelly Olynyk, and Walker Kessler. In 11 minutes, that group only allowed 6 of 20 shots at the rim and still performed at an elite offensive level.
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did they rebound? That's the biggest issue to me. You're playing bigger than everyone in the league and can't rebound
[url]https://fansided.com/2023/01/02/nba-mega-trade-30-teams-2023/4/[/url]
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[B]Sending out:[/B] Rudy Gay, Talen Horton-Tucker
[B]Bringing in:[/B] Duncan Robinson[/QUOTE]
shooting isn't their problem
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50552062/the-jazz-gave-ochai-agbaji-a-chance-and-the-rookie-delivered-[/url]
good now some consistency rather it's with the Jazz or Stars
[url]https://kslsports.com/497256/markkanen-agbaji-snap-jazz-losing-streak/[/url]
[QUOTE]With the trade deadline approaching on February 9, the Jazz front office must decide what they’ve learned about the roster at the midway point of the season and decide whether they’d be better served to attempt to make a push toward the playoffs, or by dropping back in the standings.
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Clarkson needs to go minimum
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/4/23481149/utah-jazz-rudy-gay-getting-minutes-but-why[/url]
[QUOTE]So, if you’re getting veteran mentorship, a reliable source of wisdom and all you have to give up for that is 12-15 minutes a night and a couple of bad shots, it’s a pretty good deal, especially when those minutes aren’t directly contributing to losing and when you look at what could hypothetically happen if you decided to go in another direction.
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considering the money he makes through next season and that those minutes could go to others it sucks
[QUOTE]“I think it’s time that Ochai finds some minutes,” Hardy said after the loss to the Kings. “He’s worked really, really hard and he’s done great with Scott (Morrison), our G League coach and their staff. He’s been down there getting minutes to learn how to be a pro and understand how he can help our team and we need his physicality, we need his athleticism, especially on the defensive end.”
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Nicekeil, Horton Tucker and Simone aren't getting minutes why should he when the Gleague is there for him?
[URL="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/2-best-trades-jazz-must-make-before-2023-nba-trade-deadline/ar-AA161Sui?rc=1&ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=0eb2f567437947e59dcd7bd81b47407e"]2 best trades Jazz must make before 2023 NBA trade deadline (msn.com)[/URL]
[QUOTE][LEFT]As tempting as that might sound, however, it’s critical for Utah to stick to its plan. They just have to step into Phase 2. That means getting rid of the next tier of players on the roster like Rudy Gay and Malik Beasley. Some feel they may also consider shipping out Mike Conley Jr. and Jordan Clarkson, but we are not too sold on that.
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Lauri looks like a guy to build around. You need to get rid of whomever doesn't fit around him starting with Clarkson and Gay ideally. They need to think of him as a 4/5 not a 3. They need to figure out which 2 or 3 bigs they're moving forward with. I'd think Kessler should be looked as the eventual starter and I'd say Vanderbilt off the bench with his great energy and D with Olynyk or Simone if you look to go smaller and younger. At some point they will have to decide between Conley and Sexton. I like Beasley and Nickeil but the latter certainly doesn't feel like he will be around past the off season. He should be playing. Best perimeter defender, one of the best playmakers, their biggest guard, play the 1 and 2 and he's hitting shots
[QUOTE][LEFT]We are not sure if Danny Ainge & Co. would agree, but the Jazz should be sellers and not buyers right now. If the Jazz do want to target anyone, it has to be a guy who fits into the team’s timeline. They still have room to grow, but they shouldn’t invest anything in a seasoned veteran moving forward. It should be a full-on youth movement right now in Utah.
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depends on who they are selling and buying. Sounds like they want Collins. Looks like they want young vets on a decent 2nd contract like him, Lauri and Sexton. If they become a star like Lauri you have a bargain contract or you can use those contracts for something bigger or whatever. I'd be happy if Clarkson was gone but there's several guys now that won't be back next year so if you can trade them now why not? Bolmaro, Udoka, Nickeil, Simone, Talen...
[QUOTE][LEFT]The Jazz should explore a deal for Gay. This would free up some playing time for youngsters Simone Fontecchio and Ochai Agbaji. Any club out there that may be looking for a veteran shooter may want to stake a wager on Gay’s six seasons of above-average three-point shooting.
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no one wants Gay unless they are getting back something else to make it worth their while
[QUOTE][LEFT]The Jazz may also think about dealing Gay for a younger player. Jaxson Hayes, for example (Pelicans), could be interesting. Although Hayes won’t turn 23 until after the season, his potential to develop into much more than his present form should make him quite appealing.
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and what else do they want? Hayes probably wouldn't play. Could sit next to Udoka
[QUOTE][LEFT]The Jazz may even include Beasley in the aforementioned Hayes trade package. As an alternative, the Jazz may want to consider Miami’s Nikola Jovic or Boston’s Payton Pritchard.
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Now Beasley actually should have a lot of value. He can play.
KC Johnson: Bulls update to injury report: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Tony Bradley is out and in league’s health and safety protocol.[/URL] Fairly certain this is first instance Bulls have placed someone in health and safety protocol this season.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KCJHoop"]Twitter KCJHoop[/URL]
KC Johnson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Lauri Markkanen following Jazz shootaround: “Of course, it’s always extra motivation to come here.”[/URL] Have always respected how Markkanen leans into this rather than downplaying it Also, many Jazz staffers were wearing “The Finnisher” sweatshirts as All-Star push is in full swing
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KCJHoop"]Twitter KCJHoop[/URL]
[QUOTE] [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-time?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=95230845&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Myles Turner, to this point, has rebuffed Indiana’s contract extension offers,[/URL] league sources say. Ditto for Jordan Clarkson in Utah.
– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-time?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=95230845&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]
Two rival teams have mentioned to me recently [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-time?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=95230845&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]that Houston’s asking price for Eric Gordon is similar to Detroit’s with Bogdanović[/URL].
– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-deadline-time?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=95230845&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]
[/QUOTE]some good news on the Clarkson front. Can't believe Ainge is that stupid anyway!
But the Pistons are asking for a first-round pick for teams eager to add the veteran shooter, and the Lakers are not the only suitor. [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10060740-latest-nba-trade-buzz-keep-eyes-on-small-market-teams-with-money-to-burn"]The Dallas Mavericks are on the list, but one source said the Pistons would demand the Mavericks’ 2027 first-round pick[/URL] (probably with a player like Davis Bertans, whose contract isn’t pretty).
– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10060740-latest-nba-trade-buzz-keep-eyes-on-small-market-teams-with-money-to-burn"]Eric Pincus @ Bleacher Report[/URL]
[url]https://kslsports.com/497278/utah-jazz-four-factors-midway-point/[/url]
[QUOTE]At 22-years-old, and having played at a high-level college program like Kansas, Agbaji should be able to impact the game in more ways than he’s shown through the first half of his rookie season.
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not necessarily. Has to be better with the Stars at least though. A lot better
[QUOTE]The Jazz declined to pick up either player’s option next season, so if they hope to stick with the franchise, they’ll have to prove they’ve got more to offer over the next four months.
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doubt either will be around. I like Bolmaro. Udoka showed he could play in the league last year
[QUOTE]They need to choose one or the other because staying in the 10th seed in the West is arguably the worst option available.
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not really. If you don't win the play-in you are a lottery team
[QUOTE]He’s a knockdown shooter, a developing pick-and-roll finisher, and a long, willing defender. The Jazz may not have another long-term staple on the team as of today, but finding talent to fit around Markkanen should be easier than it was to build around Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.
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we'll see. The Jazz were good as soon as Gobert emerged. Jazz aren't very good right now
[QUOTE]Clarkson will likely opt out of his contract this summer, meaning the Jazz have to weigh whether he’s more valuable as a trade asset, or as a player they’ll want to dedicate significant money to over the summer.
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see ya! Be great not to have to pay him the 4th year!
[QUOTE]The Jazz opened the year winning 10 of 13 games, eliminating any chance for a season-long tank that may have proven fruitful but would have been painful for fans to sit through.
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they can still finish as one of the worst teams and it doesn't improve your odds that much anyway We'll know soon which direction they are heading
[URL="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/rumor-jordan-clarkson-fuels-jazz-trade-links-with-eye-opening-decision-on-contract-offer/ar-AA165g6z?rc=1&ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=4095c18aeb25491fb6d916f439b7bbd3"]RUMOR: Jordan Clarkson fuels Jazz trade links with eye-opening decision on contract offer (msn.com)[/URL]
see ya!!! :rockon: