post draft off season part II-bring on the roster moves!

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/4/22608952/utah-jazz-free-agent-signings-rudy-gay-hassan-whiteside[/url]

[QUOTE]Key to Gay’s defensive capability is his versatility. At his age he’s going to be less able to hang with quicker small forwards for long stretches, but Gay could very well be a small-ball five option for the Jazz. At 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-3 wingspan, he’s got enough length and is listed at a rather bulky 250 pounds. In the last two seasons Gay has played about eight percent of his minutes at center and was effective when in that role. Per Cleaning the Glass he had a +7.0 net rating in 2020-21 and a +7.7 in 2019-20 while playing center. Whether Quin Snyder takes advantage of this is something that remains to be seen.


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yep COTY had these options already. Chose to ignore them


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[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/08/05/utah-jazz-grading-eric-paschall-trade/[/url]

[QUOTE]The second-year forward’s minutes dropped significantly between his rookie and sophomore campaigns, from 27.6 a night down to 17.4. In all likelihood, suspect defense was the culprit for his decreased responsibility. Paschall’s Defensive Rating of 113 grades as below league average; at 6’6 and 250 pounds, he has struggled to avoid the dreaded “tweener” label.


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I'd guess the culprit was they weren't tanking anymore

[QUOTE]Still, having Paschall on the roster for the price of a future protected second-round pick affords the Utah Jazz the luxury of having two such players, after having been burned in the Western Conference semi-finals last season, in part, for having none. In the event that Gay gets injured or finds himself in a prolonged shooting slump, it will benefit the Jazz to have increased optionality in their frontcourt rotation.


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actually had 3 but COTY chose not to play any of them despite Favors sucking

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263733/Pelicans-Hire-Jarron-Collins-As-Assistant-Coach[/url]

Sarah Todd: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Hassan Whiteside’s deal with the Jazz is for one year,[/URL] according to league sources.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NBASarah"]Twitter NBASarah[/URL]

[URL]https://kslsports.com/465371/is-the-jazz-roster-finished/[/URL]

[QUOTE]As it stands, this is what the team’s depth chart looks likes:
[B]PG: Mike Conley / Joe Ingles [/B]
[B]SG: Donovan Mitchell / Jordan Clarkson[/B]
[B]SF: Bojan Bogdanovic / Eric Paschall / Elijah Hughes[/B]
[B]PF: Royce O’Neale / Rudy Gay[/B]
[B]C: Rudy Gobert / Hassan Whiteside / Udoka Azubuike[/B]
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Paschall is a 3? More likely O'Neale finally moves back to where he should be instead of concentrating on rebounding

[QUOTE]Miye Oni has a non-guaranteed contract with the team that won’t become fully guaranteed until early 2022 and served as the team’s 10th man and fifth guard for stretches last season.


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seems likely he'd be back after the role he played a year ago

[QUOTE]With the team operating above the luxury tax apron and the option to preserve roster flexibility, it seems unlikely that the Jazz would carry a full 15-man roster into the 2021-22 NBA season.


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they have flexibility with Oni already.

[QUOTE]The Jazz could attempt to bring back both players on two-way contracts next season, though, at his current pace, Forrest may be a candidate to join another team on a fully guaranteed contract worth at least double what he could earn as a two-way player.


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both need to go elsewhere if the Jazz don't think they are better than Hughes and Oni let alone Mitchell's buddy

[QUOTE]The Jazz could choose to sign either player to a guaranteed contract and bring the roster to the 15-man maximum, but with Butler and Oni likely occupying the team’s fifth and sixth roster spots, and Paschall adding extra depth on the wing, both Forrest and Brantley could be redundant on guaranteed deals.


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Forrest is a rotation player if he can shoot even decent. Brantley is better than Oni and Hughes and possibly Paschall. Don't forget Morgan who is in the same boat. But if COTY doesn't want to play them might as well let them go

[QUOTE]Juwan Morgan has spent the last two seasons with the Jazz and is on the team’s summer league roster, but recently had his qualifying offer pulled making him an unrestricted free agent and unlikely to rejoin the team on a guaranteed contract.


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you don't know what is likely. He's still in summer league

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50218180/jazz-forward-jarrell-brantley-looking-to-prove-himself-in-nba-summer-league[/url]

[QUOTE]At 6-foot-5 and weighing 250 pounds, Brantley possesses great size and strength, which he put to use primarily inside the paint. It was rare for opponents to be able to contain Brantley as he'd simply put his head down and go right at them. With an elite ability to finish at the rim and a solid jump shot, it's no mystery as to why Brantley was an offensive powerhouse for the Stars.


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probably even better on D

[QUOTE]After his impressive display in the G League during his rookie season, Brantley found himself getting some time in the NBA bubble in Orlando. While he didn't see action through the first few games, he appeared in the last four of the regular season. In the final game against the San Antonio Spurs, Brantley scored 13 points, dished out six assists and had four rebounds — a solid performance for the first-year player.


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and coty has refused to play him since. Probably cost them at least two playoff series

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50218888/udoka-azubuikes-size-has-dominated-summer-league-can-it-translate-to-the-regular-season[/url]

[QUOTE]"We kind of go way back. I've known Dok since eighth grade so we play camps together, play AAU together, so our chemistry is kind of always been there," Forrest said. "I mean, we're really close and always been close so I feel like a lot of it just kind of falls on how we know each other off the court. So, once we get on the court, we know how to play with each other."


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interesting

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/08/05/utah-jazz-ledonovan-transforming-slc-la/[/url]

[QUOTE]Would all — or even any — of the above news have happened if Mitchell wasn’t in the picture? Highly doubtful, with all due respect to Rudy Gobert, Quin Snyder, Joe Ingles, etc.


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you have no clue. Gobert is the reason they don't suck. Conley is here because they don't suck. Gay is here because of Conley. Whiteside is here because no one else wants him probably

[QUOTE]Eric Woodyard: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz announce that the team has re-signed guard Mike Conley[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/E_Woodyard"]Twitter E_Woodyard[/URL]



Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik on Mike Conley re-signing with the @Utah Jazz. “He had one of his career years this past year. There’s a lot of things that go into it mostly Mike’s hard work and talent.”[/URL] #takenote | @kslsports
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]



Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik on the addition of Rudy Gay: “He offers things, better leadership, toughness, size…[/URL] he compliments Bojan and Royce and other our forwards.” #takenote | @Utah Jazz
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]



Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik on the marriage between the @Utah Jazz and Hassan Whiteside: “I think the role that we had was a real role every night.[/URL] And in the event of injuries he’s a guy that started games for playoff teams.” #takenote | @Utah Jazz
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]



Eric Walden: Jazz GM Justin Zanik said that rookie guard [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jared Butler will not play in the Vegas summer league.[/URL] He has not had physical basketball contact in long enough that JZ doesn’t want to risk his first contact coming in a competitive situation.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]



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sucks we won't see Butler. If Hassan plays because of injury it will be for a lottery team! :facepalm

Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Bucks will have to take Grayson Allen into the DJ Augustin TPE they have from last year. Milwaukee adding to their tax bill, but they get a quality win shooter[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA"]Twitter KeithSmithNB
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Peter Edmiston: Needed to clear roster spot, positional logjam, and free up some money. Grayson Allen deal to Milwaukee makes sense. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Did him a solid. Taylor Jenkins may not be pleased but this was a necessary move from the Grizzlies FO[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/peteredmiston"]Twitter peteredmiston[/URL]

[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Memphis is trading guard Grayson Allen to Milwaukee for Sam Merrill and two future second-round picks,[/URL] sources tell ESPN.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]
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if COTY wasn't the coach he could have been a good pick up

Kyle Neubeck: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Georges Niang signing is official for Philly.[/URL] He’s expected to speak with the media shortly.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KyleNeubeck"]Twitter KyleNeubeck[/URL]



Kyle Neubeck: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Niang says playing with Embiid will be, “Amazing…you’re playing with a big man that has to draw a double team every time or he’s scoring…Joel is a willing passer and he can dominate the game by scoring.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KyleNeubeck"]Twitter KyleNeubeck[/URL]




Ky Carlin: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Daryl Morey on Georges Niang: “Georges is a talented player who can stretch the floor and he immediately bolsters our frontcourt depth. He has shot over 40% from 3 for his career and has steadily improved his overall game each season he’s been in the NBA.”[/URL] #Sixers
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Ky_Carlin"]Twitter Ky_Carlin[/URL]




Justin Grasso: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Georges Niang says that he understands if you can win a championship in Philly, “you’re taken care of forever.” Says he’s extremely excited to join a blue collar sports town #Sixers[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JGrasso_"]Twitter JGrasso_[/URL]




Noah Levick: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“Nothing’s more exciting than being able to compete for a championship in a city that loves its sports like Philadelphia.”[/URL] -Georges Niang pic.twitter.com/2IyKaLz8F2
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NoahLevick"]Twitter NoahLevick[/URL]

Fred Katz: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Former Mavericks assistant coach Zach Guthrie is joining Wes Unseld Jr.’s staff with the Wizards as a second-row assistant,[/URL] sources tell @TheAthletic. @Jake Fischer first to report Guthrie’s connection to Wizards.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/FredKatz"]Twitter FredKatz[/URL]

Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The @Utah Jazz can’t announce the Eric Paschall trade, but he’s at the Salt Lake City Summer League sitting with Justin Zanik[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]

Rudy Gobert: [URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]Congratulations to @usabasketball for winning the gold. You guys earned it. Words cannot describe how proud i am of my brothers[IMG]https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f1eb-1f1f7.svg[/IMG] and what we’ve accomplished as a group. W[/URL]e will be back stronger.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/rudygobert27"]Twitter rudygobert27[/URL]

Ben Golliver: France’s [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy Gobert: “We tried to make him work as hard as we can, but he’s Kevin Durant. He’s going to hit shots that only him, in the world, can hit. … I think he’s the best scorer in basketball.[/URL] He’s going to do what he does, especially on the biggest stage.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BenGolliver"]Twitter BenGolliver[/URL]

Neil Dalal: Tommy Sheppard on the re-signing of Raul Neto [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“Pleased to bring Raul back after the career year he had for us last season. He was one of our most consistent players with a toughness and tenacity on both ends of the floor that allowed him to lead our second unit and step in.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NeilDalal96"]Twitter NeilDalal96[/URL]

[QUOTE]Jock Landale: [URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]You know what’s pretty cool? We got an olympic medal!!! LFG!!!!! [IMG]https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f949.svg[/IMG][/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JockLandale"]Twitter JockLandale[/URL]
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way to go Joe!

Paul Garcia: To open cap space, the Spurs renounced the cap holds to the following players: Trey Lyles [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Patty Mills[/URL] Quincy Pondexter Donatas Motiejunas David Lee Joffrey Lauvergne Ben Moore Darrun Hilliard Rudy Gay Gorgui Dieng Dante Cunningham Matt Costello Marco Belinelli
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA"]Twitter PaulGarciaNBA[/URL]

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50219596/did-the-jazz-get-better-this-offseason-gm-justin-zanik-says-moves-gives-them-a-chance-[/url]

[QUOTE]After the sobering loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the playoffs, the Jazz, as a group, had taken a step back and determined what they needed. It was clear the team wasn't versatile enough and couldn't adapt when it had to; they were far from matchup proof. They started making an offseason shopping list to hopefully address those issues.


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actually we don't know that since the coach didn't try anyone else. He still has a job somehow!

[QUOTE]Bring in forwards that have some switchability and versatility — [URL="https://www.ksl.com/article/50217960/what-do-the-rudy-gay-and-hassan-whiteside-signings-mean-for-the-jazz-"]check[/URL]

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already had

[QUOTE]Get a cheaper but still reliable option to backup Rudy Gobert — [URL="https://www.ksl.com/article/50217450/report-jazz-to-sign-center-hassan-whiteside"]check[/URL]

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already he but instead they blamed him for all their issues!

[QUOTE]"He's seen different programs and how they work, and he's continued to evolve his game and into how he fits," Zanik said. "I think he offers things — leadership toughness, size at the four. … I think he'll fit in great."


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size at the 4 now that's a novel idea!

[QUOTE]For the Jazz, the move was also about versatility. It gives Utah the chance to play with a rim protector for 48 minutes while also having other options with Gay and Paschall to play a bit smaller.


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which they could have done with Ersan, Brantley and Morgan

[QUOTE]Zanik said outside of two-way contract decisions and some other "edges of the roster" choices, the roster is pretty much set. The bulk of the work is done, meaning Joe Ingles, who has been involved in multiple trade rumors, will likely be back for the final year of his contract — and now they see how it'll all come together.


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not surprising

[url]https://kslsports.com/465532/ingles-and-exum-win-bronze-with-big-second-half-performances/[/url]

Exum being on the floor after his latest injury the surprising part

[url]https://kslsports.com/465513/trent-forrest-makes-case-for-guaranteed-deal-with-jazz/[/url]

[QUOTE]The second-year guard [URL="https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2021/utah/player-stats"]averaged[/URL] 14.3 points, 9.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds while showing off his improved three-point shot in Salt Lake. Forrest knocked down 4-10 attempts from deep over three games, leading the Jazz white roster to an undefeated record.


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haven't watched the 3rd game yet but his 3's still looked pretty ugly in game 2

[QUOTE]Though the Jazz are deep at the guard spot which has yet to see rookie draft pick Jared Butler make his debut, Forrest’s legitimate 6’4 frame and 6’9 wingspan stand out among the group.


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6'7 or 9?

[QUOTE]The Florida State grad made a name for himself in college with his ability to defend multiple positions, something the Jazz lack with the 6’1 Donovan Mitchell and 6’0 Mike Conley.


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Conley can guard a couple. Mitchell guards none

[QUOTE]Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson both carry bigger frames than the Jazz starters, but neither are known as stout defenders at this point in their careers.


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Clarkson was before?

[QUOTE]For his part, Forrest said he’s not particularly nervous about the uncertainly about his professional future.


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no reason he should be. He can play

[QUOTE]The Jazz would probably love to have Forrest back, too, but they may have to be willing to pay the price.

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dump Clarkson and Hughes

[url]https://kslsports.com/465445/jazz-make-conley-gay-whiteside-signings-official/[/url]

[QUOTE]The 15-year veteran has spent the last four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs and averaged 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 63 appearances. Gay will assume the role previously held by Georges Niang who left the Jazz for the Philadephia 76ers.


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has anyone said that or is this just assumed? Especially after getting Paschall Gay starting makes the most sense with Bojan off the bench. Dump Clarkson!

[QUOTE]“He’s seen different programs and how they work and he’s continued to evolve his game into how he fits,” Zanik said of Gay. “He offers things, better leadership, toughness, size at the four — another compliment to Bojan [Bogdanovic] and Royce [O’Neale].”


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Bojan is no 4! :lol

[QUOTE]“Could be a great chance for us to address a position where we have 48 minutes of rim protection,” Zanik said of Whiteside. “The ability to stay big and play big.”


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how'd that work out last time?


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[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/8/6/22602193/trent-forrest-udoka-azubuike-stand-out-for-utah-jazz-as-salt-lake-city-summer-league-ends[/url]

[QUOTE]“I feel like a big part of it was showing that I’ve been working on my shooting,” Forrest said after the game when asked what he took away from the event. “I feel like I did that and still could’ve done better at that, but also just being able to run a team. With these guys I’ve been kind of the main guy, and I feel like that was something different for me that I haven’t been used to since college.”


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saw he could run the team during season. Can he shoot is the question now

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/8/6/22606011/utah-jazz-insiders-newsletter-what-to-make-of-nba-moves-in-free-agency[/url]

[QUOTE]It seems like outside of deciding what to do with the guys at the end of the bench (i.e. Juwan Morgan, Trent Forrest, Jarrell Brantley) the Jazz are likely done making moves.

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2 ways, exhibit 10 camp bodies at least

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/6/22613931/utah-jazz-wrap-up-salt-lake-city-summer-league[/url]

[QUOTE]Once again Trent Forrest dominated with the ball in his hands. Whether it was running a pick and roll with Udoka Azubuike or driving and kicking to outside shooters. Forrest still doesn’t have a reliable 3-point shot but when he has the ball it doesn’t matter. He gets to the rim quickly with good speed and a tight handle. If the Jazz have Forrest in the game this upcoming season, they’d be smart to watch film from Salt Lake City Summer League and not have him sitting in the corner because it negates all the good he does. Forrest is absolutely an NBA player if he’s being used correctly.


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He's an NBA player but not a great fit with Gobert if he can't hit an open shot

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/6/22613810/salt-lake-city-summer-league-day-3-preview-utah-jazz-jared-butler[/url]

[QUOTE]It’s the final day of Salt Lake City Summer League for the [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/"]Utah Jazz[/URL]. We’ve seen great performances from Trent Forrest, Udoka Azubuike and some positive signs from Elijah Hughes and Jarrell Brantley.


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what positive signs from Hughes? He sucks

[QUOTE]Back to back plays with a strong Gobert move. Where was this last year?

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Palmetto%20Bug"]Palmetto Bug[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/6/22613810/salt-lake-city-summer-league-day-3-preview-utah-jazz-jared-butler#543408613"]Aug 6, 2021 | 8:34 PM[/URL]
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has to get passed the ball

[QUOTE][h=4]Exum gonna get a new contract.[/h]
The kid has potential.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/6/22613810/salt-lake-city-summer-league-day-3-preview-utah-jazz-jared-butler#543429860"]Aug 7, 2021 | 4:51 PM[/URL]
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:roll:

I'd guess he's headed back down under with Delladova and Kabong

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/08/06/3-reasons-utah-jazz-counter-lakers/[/url]

[QUOTE][h=1]3 reasons the Utah Jazz are built to counter the Los Angeles Lakers[/h]

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who's worried about the Lakers?

[QUOTE]There is great value in continuity. These guys know how to play under Coach Snyder, they know how to play with each other, and they know their roles. They certainly won’t have the same conflicting Usage Rates. Mitchell actually paced both Westbrook and James in Usage Rate last season, with a robust 39.1 mark. The next highest ranking member of the Utah Jazz in that stat was Jordan Clarkson, who racked up his 33.8 usage rate as the team’s sixth man. In other words, Clarkson was quite often carrying the offense with Mitchell off the floor.


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Clarkson rarely carried anyone. Mostly he sucked

[QUOTE]Based on these projected lineups, we can anticipate the Utah Jazz’s starting lineup shooting 39.3% from three-point range on 29.5 attempts per 36 minutes. Meanwhile, the Lakers’ starting group projects to shoot a subpar 33.2% on slightly lesser volume, on 27.6 attempts per.


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Ellington isn't starting! :facepalm

[QUOTE]The fact that the Jazz figure to outpace the Lakers in both efficiency and volume from three-point range with absolute non-spacer Rudy Gobert in their starting lineup speaks volumes. Imagine how this comparison looks if we plug Rudy Gay in as a small-ball 5, or Dwight Howard into Marc Gasol’s spot?


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with Gay at the 5 the Jazz are probably a lottery team

[QUOTE]Granted, the Lakers have ample floor-spacing in their reserves, with the additions of Malik Monk, Kent Bazemore and to a lesser extent, Carmelo Anthony. The Jazz have answers, and their names are Joe Ingles, Jordan Clarkson and Rudy Gay.


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Clarkson can throw bricks. Not exactly a floor spacer

[QUOTE]Few could argue that the Los Angeles Lakers are not more talented than the Utah Jazz, with two former MVP winners and a third perennial candidate. Nonetheless, fans in Salt Lake City have ample reason to like their chances against the Lakers. Specifically, those reasons are continuity, spacing and roster construction.




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I could argue it.

[QUOTE]Sarah Todd: League sources confirm that [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jarrell Brantley is re-signing with the Utah Jazz[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NBASarah"]Twitter NBASarah[/URL]



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to sit?

update after Brantley signing(assuming it is a regular guaranteed contract?)

Gobert/Whiteside/Udoka

Gay/Paschall/Brantley

O'Neale/Bojan(Should be headed to the bench)/Oni(Non guarantee)/Hughes

Mitchell/Clarkson(Should be headed out of town)/MaCio Teague(Exhibit 10)

Conley/Ingles/Butler(assuming he is signed to at least a partially guaranteed deal?)

UFA - Ersan, Morgan, Thomas

RFA - Brantley, Forrest

13 guaranteed contracts, 4 camp spots left, 2 two way spots open

With Butler and Oni that might be the 15 roster spots?

Keith Smith: It was reported that Rudy Gay got two years in his new deal with the Utah Jazz. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]It’s actually a three-year contract for Gay for the full Taxpayer MLE:[/URL] 21-22: $5,890,000 22-23: $6,184,500 23-24: $6,479,000 Player option on the final season. @spotrac
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA"]Twitter KeithSmithNBA[/URL]

Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Mike Conley’s three-year contract with the Utah Jazz includes some unlikely bonuses and non-guaranteed money on the final season: 21-22: $21,000,000 22-23: $22,680,000 23-24: $24,360,000 Final season is $14,320,000 guaranteed[/URL] @spotrac
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA"]Twitter KeithSmithNBA[/URL]

[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/08/06/utah-jazz-1-trade-make-title-contenders/[/url]

[QUOTE]After the disappointment of this past season’s Western Conference Semifinal matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, [URL="https://thejnotes.com/"]Utah Jazz[/URL] fans have been left wondering what it will take for their beloved team to break through the West and become a true title contender.


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new coach and dump Clarkson and Hughes first off

[QUOTE]The first was a lack of playmaking around Mitchell. This was partially due to the injury to Conley that sidelined him for the first five games of the Clippers series. Mitchell also was playing hurt, which deteriorated his ability to score and play-make without visible pain. Jordan Clarkson went a bit cold from inside the arc during that series as well.


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Mitchell and Clarkson not passing or playing D makes it tough

[QUOTE]The only real perimeter defender the Jazz had was Royce O’Neale. Mitchell is solid but was limited due to his injury, and the same thing is true of Conley.


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If Mitchell was solid they'd probably be champs :roll:

[QUOTE]Insert [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/grantje01.html"]Jerami Grant[/URL] into the equation.


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good luck!

[QUOTE]A Utah Jazz roster and lineup with Grant could look like this:
PG: Mike Conley
SG: Donovan Mitchell
SF: Jerami Grant
PF: Royce O’Neale
C: Rudy Gobert
Bench: Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles, Rudy Gay, Hassan Whiteside, Eric Paschall, Udoka Azubuike
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Grant would be the 4. What's the point if he's not? :roll:

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/7/22614988/utah-jazz-re-sign-jarrell-brantley[/url]

[QUOTE]Brantley has shown a little too much propensity turning the ball over and will need to continue honing his jumper to make it a threat. If he can do those things, the Jazz could have a very nice player on their hands. Brantley’s ability to handle the ball at the 4-spot and pass to open shooters is great. He can work out of the post and either punish smaller defenders or make the read to one of the Jazz’s many shooters. Brantley, like we’ve already mentioned before, has had too many times where he forces things and turns over the ball but it’s important to remember that he hasn’t had a normal offseason and training camp the last 1.5 years because of the pandemic. It’s a good idea for the Jazz to give him that chance to develop. Even the G-League was shortened last season and would have given Brantley more time to develop. It would not be surprising to see him get some more time with the Stars this year.


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He was all G-league. If you don't think he's got a chance for the rotation you might as well let him go. The coach doesn't want to play him

[QUOTE][h=4]I'm glad to see we're keeping Brantley, but where does this leave Oni and Forrest?[/h]
Forrest on a 2-way, and Oni as the 15th man?

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/7/22614988/utah-jazz-re-sign-jarrell-brantley#543445781"]Aug 8, 2021 | 9:34 AM[/URL]
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Oni should have never been ahead of Brantley. Non guaranteed. Forrest has earned more than a two way but so did the all Gleaguer. Hughes! :facepalm


[QUOTE][h=4]Sounds like Brantley just signed the qualifying offer he had from being a restricted FA[/h]
So not 100% true that the Jazz decided to sign him today. But I’m happy he’s here nonetheless

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/J-Note"]J-Note[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/7/22614988/utah-jazz-re-sign-jarrell-brantley#543442821"]Aug 8, 2021 | 12:21 AM[/URL]
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Jazz might look to trade him?

[QUOTE]Brantley and Paschall have nice wingspan for their height. They have the tools to be good defenders in this league.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/rubar4"]rubar4[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/8/7/22614988/utah-jazz-re-sign-jarrell-brantley#543446171"]Aug 8, 2021 | 10:00 AM[/URL]
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Brantley is
[h=4]Brantley isJazz might look to trade him Sounds like Brantley just signed the qualifying offer he had from being a restricted FA[/h]
So not 100% true that the Jazz decided to sign him today. But I’m happy he’s here nonetheless

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I actually thought Hughes made a couple nice plays before he got hurt. Morgan made a great pass.

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