2022 off-season - a big one!

Think Andy Larsen has it with the reports Donovan is "unsettled"

"In other words: Donovan Mitchell wants to have a significant say in who the next Jazz's head coach is

To spell out the situation:

CAA-represented Donovan had CAA-represented Woj release that he was "surprised and disappointed" about Quin's departure (something that's been rumored for months, exactly 0 people are surprised) so that CAA-represented Johnnie Bryant can get the job

If the Jazz FO say "hey, we want to decide who the coach is, even if it doesn't please you" then Woj can release a further statement about how Donovan is even further unsettled, and they can use it as pretext to try to leave Utah.

It's a power play. Donovan has a lot of power."

Sources have also indicated the [URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/6/6/23156358/donovan-mitchell-rumors-jazz-nba-finals"]Bulls are a team with interest in Gobert (and other centers on the market, including Knicks free agent Mitchell Robinson)[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/6/6/23156358/donovan-mitchell-rumors-jazz-nba-finals"]Kevin O'Connor @ The Ringer[/URL]

[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/snyder-moves-on-but-philosophical-questions-linger/[/url]

[QUOTE]It wasn’t all that surprising really. Ask anybody with even second- or third-hand knowledge of the mindset among Jazz brass, and they’ll tell you that majority owner Ryan Smith is laser focused on keeping Mitchell happy in Utah. And as that ESPN piece pointed out, it’s not all that uncommon for star players to operate by their own set of rules or get unique perks.

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the problem is this star player is only a star because Gobert has made the team good. He would be Sexton without the big man carrying them

[QUOTE]But if the answer to any of those questions is yes, then Smith might have unintentionally created a different set of problems for himself and his ball club.

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which I've been saying since at least him forcing his way onto the floor in the playoffs last year which of course eventually was part of their downfall. Imagine a doctor knowing best :facepalm

[QUOTE]Bottom line: Mitchell is already great and is likely going to get better. He just finished his most efficient season ever, while also posting career bests in most all-in advanced metrics, and certain playmaking measures to boot. His postseason was a rough one, without question, as he was tested greatly on both ends of the floor, but overall he is a top-25 NBA player with plenty of room to continue developing.

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post all star break was rough and really should be the only thing being talked about. How'd he go from his best ball to worst like that while taking his biddy O'Neale with him?

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/6/6/23157070/early-odds-for-utah-jazz-head-coaching-job-betting-offseason[/url]

I like Vogel but I'm afraid you are right with Bryant

Donovan Mitchell: [URL="http://twitter.com/ClintoPete/status/1533910274561826818"]I choose to leave a lot of what y’all say alone but y’all gon stop blatantly lying on my name… god bless[/URL]

Tony Jones: University of Houston guard [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kyler Edwards will work out for the Utah Jazz on Thursday,[/URL] per sources. Edwards will have several more workouts beyond the Jazz. A 6-5 combination guard, Edwards can defend and score
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]

[QUOTE] [URL="http://twitter.com/utahjazz/status/1533583636041068544"]Rudy Gobert: Forever grateful for Quin.[/URL] Gave me a chance 8 years ago and believed in me when not a lot of people did. And helped our team grow into a Western conference powerhouse through all the ups and downs. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next chapter!

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




Just as Mitchell can explore his options, the Jazz will do the same. For years, Danny Ainge told reporters in Boston that no player was untouchable. [URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/6/6/23156358/donovan-mitchell-rumors-jazz-nba-finals"]I’ve heard stories about him privately telling players, draft picks, and new acquisitions the same thing.[/URL] The goal was always to hang more championship banners, and the Jazz hired him to run their front office hoping he could deliver the first title in their 48-year history.
– via [URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/6/6/23156358/donovan-mitchell-rumors-jazz-nba-finals"]Kevin O'Connor @ The Ringer[/URL]


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everyone should be available. I can't see them getting better by trading Gobert at least in the short term. Mitchell is another story

[QUOTE] Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz received permission to interview several assistant coaches for head job,[/URL] including Johnnie Bryant (Knicks), Will Hardy (Celtics), Charles Lee (Bucks), and Joe Mazzulla (Celtics). Jazz assistant Alex Jensen and Terry Stotts will interview too.

[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1719109/"]3 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]





Updating our recent piece on lead decision-makers in the front office who have met with the media to field questions since their teams’ seasons ended: [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-finals-focal-points?s=r"]Twenty-five of the 28 lead executives whose offseasons are already underway have conducted interview sessions.[/URL] After recent press conferences that featured Miami’s Pat Riley, Dallas’ Nico Harrison and Utah’s Danny Ainge, there are only three holdouts: San Antonio (whose franchise patriarch, Gregg Popovich, speaks to the media near-daily while the Spurs are in season), Milwaukee (Jon Horst has yet to hold his expected season wrap-up) and the New York Knicks (whose president of basketball operations Leon Rose simply refuses to take questions from any media entity apart from MSG Network).

[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1719089/"]6 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-finals-focal-points?s=r"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]







Bleacher Report previously illustrated the Atlanta Hawks’ and Toronto Raptors’ interest in acquiring Gobert. As Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer first mentioned, [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Chicago has also emerged as a potential trade destination for Gobert, sources told B/R[/URL].
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1718981/"]11 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]






Two sources with knowledge of Snyder’s thinking said his departure was a result of nothing more than his wanting to go in a different direction and take a step away from basketball for the foreseeable future. There were no ultimatums from either side, no demands on how to shape the roster. The Jazz made multiple offers of various structures to extend Snyder’s tenure, sources said, but were consistently rebuffed. [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]There is an expectation in league circles that whenever San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich inevitably steps away from his own head coaching post, Snyder will be the leading candidate to replace the fabled leader.[/URL] Snyder is said to be held in high regard by Spurs CEO R.C. Buford.

[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1718977/"]11 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]







New York Knicks associate head coach [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Johnnie Bryant—who played collegiately at the University of Utah from 2005-08 and developed a close relationship with Mitchell during the second half of Bryant’s stint as a Jazz player development coach from 2012-20—is considered to be a leading candidate for the position[/URL].





There are questions around the league about whether Jazz CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge will be amenable to catering to Mitchell and his representation. [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]But if Mitchell and Jazz chairman Ryan Smith are aligned on Bryant, or any other candidate, league sources with knowledge of the situation don’t expect Ainge to stand in the way.[/URL] Ainge is not known to be someone who scours the market of the NBA’s up-and-coming head coaches.
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1718975/"]11 hours ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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Bryant would be disappointing. Has he even interviewed for a head job before? Most of these guys have a lot

[QUOTE] Adrian Wojnarowski: Two more candidates expected to interview for Utah’s coaching job, sources tell ESPN: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Frank Vogel and Jazz assistant Lamar Skeeter[/URL].

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




Utah Jazz assistant coach [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1355067/erdem-can-reportedly-leaving-utah-and-signing-a-deal-turk-telekom/"]Erdem Can is moving back to Turkey with Turk Telekom on a two-year deal, in light of Quin Snyder stepping down from his role[/URL]. As reported by Socrates Dergi’s Ugur Ozan Sulak, Can has signed a two-year deal with the Turkish club with an NBA-out option for next summer.
– via [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/eurocup/1355067/erdem-can-reportedly-leaving-utah-and-signing-a-deal-turk-telekom/"]EuroHoops.net[/URL]


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I like Vogel. Won a championship asterisk and all. They played great D. Who was in charge of the D? Kidd? Dallas certainly shut them down

[url]https://sports.yahoo.com/proposed-blockbuster-trade-lands-rudy-215420445.html[/url]

gets rid of Clarkson. I can't see trading Gobert for anything but expiring contracts, young players and assets. They are going to be a bad team without him either way

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/267287/Jazz-Willing-To-Listen-To-Trades-On-Rudy-Gobert-Not-Donovan-Mitchell[/url]

[QUOTE] The Utah Jazz have not entertained any overtures from rival teams on a trade for Donovan Mitchell, but they have engaged teams on talks for Rudy Gobert.


The Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls have been mentioned as trade candidates for Gobert.


The Jazz would only consider a trade of Gobert that improves their odds of advancing further in the postseason as they have no intention of rebuilding.


The future of Mitchell with the Jazz is uncertain, particularly following the exit of Quin Snyder.


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If true Gobert isn't going anywhere or the front office is delusional. They are a lottery team with Mitchell leading them. Hard to see it any other way. Gobert's impact can't be denied no matter how much you want to blame all of their issues on him

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/267285/Jazz-Desperately-Wanted-To-Retain-Quin-Snyder-As-Head-Coach[/url]

[QUOTE]"We have spent the last few weeks talking, Quin and I, a lot about a lot of different things," team CEO Danny Ainge said during a news conference Monday, a day after Snyder announced he was leaving. "And I think it's pretty clear, we desperately wanted him to stay. And at the same time, I've walked away from coaching and I walked away from being a general manager after 18 years in Boston, and so I trust that Quin knows more what's best for him and his family, much more than we do."

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Hard for me to have much faith in the front office despite Ainge's track record when Snyder had to leave. He should have been fired after the bubble certainly if not before. So this is on Lindsey, the Millers, the new owner, Zanik and Ainge!

They wasted Gobert's prime trying to tank which they did badly thanks to Rudy; wasted 2 years with Rubio and Favors spotting up in the corner; haven't had a starting PF since and Snyder hasn't coached in the last 3 playoffs either.

[QUOTE]Ian Begley: My read on this based on people that I trust around the league, [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBwX2lLWo0"]they say that the Snyder move is going to impact Rudy Gobert shooter moreso than Donovan Mitchell because it makes it more likely that Gobert gets moved[/URL].

Jake Fischer: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rKa7KLyD9zRTEGph7YybO"]I do believe they’re internally weighing Rudy Gobert trade options, and externally making calls and contacting teams, and least on the preliminary stages, so far.[/URL] It sounds from from my conversations with people on the leaguethat Toronto, Atlanta, and Chicago are the three teams so far that have shown at least some type of tangible interest in acquiring him, it’s going to be difficult to find any trade that works with his contract.

– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rKa7KLyD9zRTEGph7YybO"]Spotify[/URL]



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It won't be difficult. Almost every team in the league could use him. Who has the best package of expiring deals, young talent and assets. Or you keep him and plan on where his statue goes. I can't see trading a statue myself so you can build around someone who has yet to live up to the hype and just played the worst few months of his career

[QUOTE] While Vucevic is generally considered a net negative on the defensive end, [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]the popular package that’s been mentioned by league executives of Vucevic and second-year forward Patrick Williams would introduce the perimeter defender the Jazz have long been said to covet[/URL].

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10037882-latest-nba-offseason-buzz-what-would-it-take-for-chicago-to-land-rudy-gobert"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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a perimeter defender and no rim protection!

Multiple sources say [URL="https://nypost.com/2022/06/07/donovan-mitchell-snaps-over-blatant-lie-as-jazz-drama-escalates/"]Gobert and Mitchell have never repaired their relationship that hit rock bottom when the pandemic started with each player — Gobert first — testing positive for COVID[/URL].
– via [URL="https://nypost.com/2022/06/07/donovan-mitchell-snaps-over-blatant-lie-as-jazz-drama-escalates/"]Marc Berman @ New York Post[/URL]




Then Monday, a Utah fan tweeted Spence Checketts, son of former Knicks president Dave Checketts, had said on his radio show Snyder had tried to call Mitchell recently “but Don’ wouldn’t take the call.’’ That Checketts report didn’t sit well with Mitchell, who responded to the charge on Twitter: “I choose to leave a lot of what y’all say alone but y’all gon stop blatantly lying on my name,” Mitchell wrote. [URL="https://nypost.com/2022/06/07/donovan-mitchell-snaps-over-blatant-lie-as-jazz-drama-escalates/"]Checketts told The Post Tuesday his radio remarks were misrepresented and all he said was that Snyder reached out to Mitchell but they had not connected.[/URL] Checketts formerly worked for the Jazz radio broadcast and is well-connected in the organization.

– via [URL="https://nypost.com/2022/06/07/donovan-mitchell-snaps-over-blatant-lie-as-jazz-drama-escalates/"]Marc Berman @ New York Post[/URL]