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LA Clippers: [URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-injuries-tracker/"]Kawhi Leonard (right knee injury management) and Paul George (right hamstring injury management) have been downgraded to out for Wednesday’s game[/URL] against Utah. Ivica Zubac (left knee contusion) is questionable.
– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/nba-injuries-tracker/"]Alberto De Roa @ *********[/URL]
The Hawks are trying to trade forward John Collins, but there’s one big obstacle — opposing teams don’t view his contract as having positive value, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (video link). “John Collins has been at the center of their trade talks,” Wojnarowski said on NBA Countdown. “… [URL="https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/01/john-collins-contract-a-hindrance-in-trade-talks.html"]Starting next year, (he’s) still owed another $25 million a year, essentially $75 million over the next three years. I think that’s been a hindrance in the trade market.[/URL] There are some teams, such as Utah, that would like a draft pick with Collins to offset that money. “Landry Fields, the new general manager in Atlanta, he does not see John Collins as a money dump.”
– via [URL="https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/01/john-collins-contract-a-hindrance-in-trade-talks.html"]Hoops Rumors[/URL]
[QUOTE] Mike Singer: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Asked Jamal Murray about Adelman’s “Stockton and Malone” comparison. “I don’t know if Stockton could score like me.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/msinger"]Twitter msinger[/URL]
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he could. Chose not to. I'd say Stockton/Jokic is the comparison anyway though
[URL="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/nba-trade-rumors-are-flying-and-the-utah-jazz-are-reportedly-interested-in-a-former-gonzaga-star/ar-AA16uVXT?rc=1&ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=8cd1c2c4dd0c4d11a501c7d36f7831e1"]NBA trade rumors are flying and the Utah Jazz are reportedly interested in a former Gonzaga star (msn.com)[/URL]
And while the market is not exactly teeming with top-shelf talent, GMs and scouts identified several players that could meet the needs of those three teams: [URL="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-front-office-confidential-uncertainty-defines-upcoming-trade-deadline-bucks-warriors-mavericks"]Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, Utah Jazz guards Mike Conley, Malik Beasley and Jordan Clarkson; Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross; and Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-front-office-confidential-uncertainty-defines-upcoming-trade-deadline-bucks-warriors-mavericks"]Ric Bucher @ FoxSports.com[/URL]
There’s a “rising belief” around the NBA that the [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/latest-nba-trade-winds"]Jazz will be open to listening on any players on their roster besides Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler at the trade deadline[/URL].
– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/latest-nba-trade-winds"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50562327/kyrie-irvings-scoring-explosion-too-much-to-overcome-as-nets-top-jazz-[/url]
[QUOTE]Kessler has been on a fast rise from a player mostly seen as a throw-in addition to a major trade to one who's now perceived as a building block for a franchise. As he's strung some good-to-great performances together, it's been easy to forget he's still a rookie; however, Irving took advantage of some of the inexperience.
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why would anyone think a first round pick was a throw in on a tanking team? Obviously he was thought of as one of the main guys on the roster immediately because of his age and upside. :facepalm
[URL]https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/21/23563130/utah-jazz-lose-to-brooklyn-nets-collin-sexton-jordan-clarkson[/URL]
[QUOTE]Clarkson has had a lot of really well-rounded games this season and deserves his flowers for how he’s transformed. He’s averaging a career-best 4.4 assists per game and a career-high tying 4 rebounds per game and he’s been really smart about how he approaches both areas.
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don't forget the career high TO's and the always horrible efficiency! smart is certainly one word I wouldn't use. The worst shooter shouldn't be taking the most shots. It's ridiculous. Ainge has to know this at least right?
[QUOTE] That’s just smart basketball, and Clarkson has been doing stuff like the with consistency all season long.[/QUOTE]
he's consistently awful that's for sure
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2023/1/20/23564988/the-utah-jazz-fall-victim-to-kyrie-irvings-hot-shooting[/url]
[QUOTE]JC needs to tone down the hero ball at the end of these close games. It’s okay to look for his shot, but sometimes he takes it to ridiculous levels.
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sometimes? I don't think I have seen a good last possession by the guy. Pound the ball until it's time to throw up a prayer! :rant
[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/270091/Jazz-Expected-To-Listen-To-Trade-Offers-For-Almost-Entire-Roster[/url]
[QUOTE]Utah has been rumored for months to be open to moving veteran Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Malik Beasley, Rudy Gay and Kelly Olynyk. All five of those players have contracts that could expire following the season. Clarkson and Gay both have player options, the Jazz have a team option for Beasley, while Conley and Olynyk are both partially guaranteed for next season.
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Gay is picking up his option. Partial guarantee doesn't expire at end of this season :facepalm
[QUOTE] Having the difficult situation in mind, coach Pablo Prigioni is also working on bringing in another reinforcement, Leandro Bolmaro. According to Basquet Plus, [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184168-facundo-campazzo-expected-to-play-for-argentina-in-februarys-fiba-window.html"]Prigioni contacted the Utah Jazz to make the formal request for releasing Bolmaro for the mentioned games.[/URL] The 22-year-old swingman averages just 0.5 points in 11 NBA duels this season and spends most of the time on the Utah bench. He has also played five games in the G League where registered 13.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists.
– via [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184168-facundo-campazzo-expected-to-play-for-argentina-in-februarys-fiba-window.html"]BasketNews[/URL]
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when? My guess is he might be gone by the trade deadline by either trade or cut after it
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50563983/the-boos-are-getting-quieter-for-gordon-hayward-and-hes-noticed[/url]
he's not significant enough anymore to care. Was alwasy stupid anyway
Eric Walden: Micah Potter, one of the Jazz’s two-way players, is out 4 to 6 weeks pic.twitter.com/hAr5IDOArV
– via Twitter tribjazz
Olgun Uluc: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]9 NBA teams have representatives at tonight’s NZ Breakers vs Brisbane Bullets game; primarily to see Rayan Rupert.[/URL] Among the teams in attendance, sources told ESPN: Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/OlgunUluc"]Twitter OlgunUluc[/URL]
[URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184359-thabo-sefolosha-signs-with-a-team-in-switzerland.html"]Thabo Sefolosha played his last game in the NBA almost three years ago on March 8th, 2020. The player is now returning to the court[/URL]. The 38-year-old veteran should sign a contract with a club from his home country of Switzerland. Currently 2nd in the Swiss League’s standings, Vevey Riviera Basket will have a new reinforcement on their roster, Jeremy Santallo from La Matin writes.
– via [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184359-thabo-sefolosha-signs-with-a-team-in-switzerland.html"]BasketNews[/URL]
According to Le Matin’s information, the veteran guard was already practicing with the team on Monday. [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184359-thabo-sefolosha-signs-with-a-team-in-switzerland.html"]“Leaving the United States, with the current health situation, was planned,” Sefolosha told the Swiss media during the summer. “But I never put a cross on the fact of returning to play in Europe. Besides, after three years off, I haven’t gained too much weight.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-184359-thabo-sefolosha-signs-with-a-team-in-switzerland.html"]BasketNews[/URL]