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[QUOTE]Chad Ford: Sources: Randle, Exum, Gordon, Vonleh, Ennis, McDermott, Stauskas unlikely to participate in drills at NBA Draft Combine Twitter @chadfordinsider[/QUOTE]
Exum might be hard to get a look at if he tries to get himself on the Lakers as has been reported.
[QUOTE]Sam Amico: #NBA announces Las Vegas Summer League will be held July 11-21. Will again consist of single-elimination tourney format. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO[/QUOTE]
Chad Ford: NBA just released official NBA Draft Combine list. Take a look [url]http://t.co/CgJBCVzSGl[/url] Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: MSU
The Los Angeles Lakers released their full preseason schedule today and, as usual, the Jazz will be making a trip to Southern California.
The two teams play in Anaheim on Oct. 16 and at Staples Center on Oct. 19.
Elsewhere, the Vegas summer league dates came out today.
No surprises.
The league tips off July 11 at the Thomas and Mack Center.
Other relevant information from the league's release:
That Michigan State-injuries-and-illnesses thing is following Adreian Payne into his professional career. Payne has mononucleosis and won't be able to participate in workouts or basketball-related activities at the NBA predraft camp in Chicago this week, his agent, Mark Bartelstein, said in a phone interview. Payne is still planning to attend the combine for interviews and medical checks. Bartelstein said he isn't sure how long Payne has had mono but that it has been improving lately. "We think he'll be fully healthy in a couple weeks," Bartelstein said of Payne, who has been living in Chicago and preparing for the June 26 NBA draft. Payne missed seven games as a senior at MSU with a foot sprain.
Detroit Free Press
[QUOTE]Teams will play in three games between July 11-15 and then have at least two games in a tournament format from July 16-21.
The NBA has confirmed that its summer league will take place in Las Vegas from July 11-21. As previously reported, the Utah Jazz will be among the participating teams in Sin City instead of Orlando, where the organization had gone since the Rocky Mountain Revue folded in 2009.
Teams will play in three games between July 11-15 and then have at least two games in a tournament format from July 16-21 at various sites in Las Vegas, including the COX Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Vegas summer league will be open to the public and televised on NBA TV.
Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said the organization will hold a training camp in Salt Lake City leading up to the summer league. It's possible one of the practices will be open to the public as a way to engage fans in the offseason.
The Jazz signed rookie guard Ian Clark, last year's championship game MVP, after the Belmont sharpshooter helped the Golden State Warriors win the tourney by scoring 33 points in the finale.
Jazz participants in the summer league could include Trey Burke, Rudy Gobert, Clark, Malcolm Thomas, Erik Murphy, Diante Garrett, Raul Neto and three of the first 35 picks in the 2014 draft.
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And the Stockton boys! :applause:
Chris Haynes: Arizona F Aaron Gordon to attend Chicago Combine to go through measurements, testing. But not basketball-related drills, per league source. Twitter @ChrisBHaynes
22 points 13 rebounds 6.5 assist on average, these are the numbers put up by Dario Saric during the ABA league final four. Eye opening numbers for a player that led his team to its first league title in its history. After a sloppy start, Cibona has improved through the season, through the developments of their young rising star. During the event held in Belgrade, the Croatian talent has shown usual offensive versatility and passing skills, especially in the transition game. But what has impressed the most has been his shot consistency, which is one of the keys to his future overseas. He shot 50% from three point (8-16 overall in two games), in different situations: catch and shoot and with the pull up jumper, showing confidence and poise. His mechanics are still not fluid enough, but the improvements are encouraging. NBADraft.net
Jasmin Repesa, Saric's coach from the Croatian national team, and Slaven Rimac, the player's mentor in Cibona recently released some statements about him: "I think Dario should play for a top class European club, and improve his skills even further. Players who had already been formed before going overseas, received the necessary minutes in NBA, like Giriček and Delfino, my former players. If you go there young, it is possible that you will go without minutes, but also without development trainings for which there is just not time in NBA" - said Repesa. Slaven Rimac agreed with his colleague, but added that
David Locke: Finished research on what path is most common for successful NBA head coach. Identified 42 "successful" coaches over last 35 years. 57% of those coaches had some prior head coaching experience, minors, college or Europe Twitter @Lockedonsports
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Shams Charania: Jack Cooley -- a 2013 summer league standout -- will participate in mini-camp workouts for Spurs, Nets, Cavs, Jazz, sources tell RealGM. Twitter @ShamsCharania
Jorge Sierra: Draft prospect Artem Klimenko has reached an agreement on a buyout with Russian club Avtodor, agent Bill McCandless tells *********. Klimenko, a 7-foot-1 center, will travel to the States next week and is slated to work out with 6-8 teams before the Treviso camp. Twitter @*********
Rumors tagsDraft, Russia, Artim Klimenko
In pick-and-roll situations at Kansas, Embiid only converted at a 0.727 points per possession rate, ranking him in the bottom 19% of the NCAA. I
[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: Dennis Lindsey on Jazz's message to coach prospects: "We have a good story to tell." Story includes young players, flexibility, great picks. Twitter @DJJazzyJody[/QUOTE]
A great pick, maybe. Without that you just have a lot of young players. The flexibility could be gone in a hurry.
[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: GM Dennis Lindsey said the Utah Jazz are "getting closer to moving to the part where we
Interesting that they're going to talk to Stockton to see if he has any interest in coaching. Can't see it happening myself, but would be interesting to see how he'd do as a coach.
They said they were? Seems like a no brainer to at least inquirer but he's still go kids at home. Maybe in a few years he'll do it. I think he'd be a great coach.
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz, as part of a broad coaching search expected to feature some 20 candidates, plan to reach out to Jazz legend John Stockton to gauge whether he has any interest in the position, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. ESPN.com
Sources told ESPN.com that Jazz officials intend to at least pose the question to the Hall of Fame guard about his willingness to move into coaching, while mindful of Stockton's lack of previous coaching experience and the fact that he has long loathed the sort of spotlight associated with the job. ESPN.com
Sources say the Jazz are likely to sit down with a handful of potential candidates this week at the league's annual pre-draft camp in Chicago as part of an introductory round of interviews. In April, Jazz team president Randy Rigby told 1280 AM in Utah that the team's "exhaustive" search to find a successor to Corbin would eventually feature more than 20 candidates. ESPN.com[/QUOTE]
There it is
[QUOTE]Last year, point guard Trey Burke did not work out individually for the Jazz, who owned the No. 14 pick. But the Jazz front office, after evaluating and interviewing Burke at the combine, pulled the trigger on a trade to move up and grab the Michigan star.[/QUOTE]
So they had interviewed him at least.
[QUOTE]"You have to make decisions, and sometimes decisions are made where you have the full complement of information and sometimes you have to make decisions on a partial set of information," Lindsey said. "For example, many times, European players are just not as available to us. In those decisions, many times, it
[QUOTE]Lindsey said interviews from the Chicago combine in 2013 played a
Sam Amick: That Hollins-Warriors interview is expected to take place a few days from now in Chicago. He also has some interest from Utah, Cleveland. Twitter @sam_amick
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview Chicago Bulls assistant Adrian Griffin for their head-coaching job, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Yahoo! Sports
Utah plans to reach out to several candidates in the next few days. Griffin's defensive background with Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is important to Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey, who wants to improve one of the NBA's worst defenses. Yahoo! Sports
Jody Genessy: Also hearing Hawks assistant Quin Snyder continues to be considered a solid candidate for the Jazz job. Twitter @DJJazzyJody
Marc J. Spears: The Jazz, Cavs, Warriors & Wolves have shown interest in Lionel Hollins for head coach openings, a source said. The Lakers, Knicks have not. Twitter @SpearsNBAYahoo[/QUOTE]
An official name finally?
[QUOTE]Gino Pilato: According to multiple sources, Utah Jazz one-to-one affiliation with Idaho Stampede still remains likely. Twitter @DleagueDigest[/QUOTE]
This could be one of the biggest off-seaso moves. They need this.
A. Sherrod Blakely: Projected lottery pick Marcus Smart expected to do interviews and physicals but nothing on the court, source tells CSNNE.com. Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Steve Kyler: Word is Adreian Payne played the last three months of the season with full blown Mono... Coming off it now, said to look great on the court. Twitter @stevekylerNBA
The Chicago Bulls have given the Utah Jazz permission to interview assistant coach Adrian Griffin for the head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports.
Griffin has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2008 when he joined the staff of the Milwaukee Bucks. He joined the Bulls in 2010. According to Wojnarowski's report, Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey is interested in Griffin because of "Griffin's defensive background with Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau." The Jazz finished No. 18 in total defense last season.
Griffin's name has also surfaced with other NBA head coaching job vacancies. USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick reported that Griffin is "top candidate" for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Lafe Peavler is a staff sports writer for the Deseret News. Follow him on Twitter @LafePeavler.
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[QUOTE]One NBA team with a coaching vacancy has already contacted UConn
[QUOTE]Chad Ford: Dante Exum measured 6-6 in shoes, 196 pounds with a 6'9.75 wingspan. That's huge for a NBA PG. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Sean Deveney: For what it is worth, NBA has Dante Exum in with the shooting guards here at #NBACombine. He can play some point but projects as a 2 guard. Twitter @SeanDeveney
Jason Jones: Dante Exum sees himself as a PG: "playing the one is what got me here." Twitter @mr_jasonjones
A. Sherrod Blakely: Dante Exum has already interviewed with Phoenix, Philly and Detroit. Said the #Celtics are also on his docket this week. Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Mark Murphy: Dante Exum has Celtics on his interview list: "I can't wait to talk to them and see how I fit into their system" Twitter @Murf56
Bill Oram: Lakers are among the teams that will interview Dante Exum tonight. Twitter @bill_oram
Scott Howard-Cooper: Dante Exum bats down suggestion he is aiming for the Lakers in the draft, but does not rule out pressuring some teams to not take him. Twitter @SHowardCooper
Josh Robbins: Australian PG Dante Exum said he expects to be interviewed by the Orlando Magic tonight. #NBACombine Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins
Aaron Falk: Dante Exum says he's scheduled to meet with the Jazz on Friday. Twitter @tribjazz
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Aussie guard Dante Exum said he thinks he's interviewing with the #Cavs during the combine. Twitter @PDcavsinsider
Chad Ford: Marcus Smart measured 6' 2" in socks, 6' 3.25" in shoes. 6'9.25" wing, 8' 3" standing reach. 227 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Alex Kennedy: Marcus Smart has met with the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Sean Deveney: Marcus Smart says he has met w Suns and Rockets, and will meet w more inc Magic, Celtics and Jazz. Twitter @SeanDeveney
Jason Jones: Marcus Smart said his interview with the Kings is tonight. Twitter @mr_jasonjones
Gery Woelfel: Marcus Smart will meet with Bucks officials today. Measured at 6-2 1/2 without shoes. 6-9 wing span. Twitter @GeryWoelfel
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Ok State's Marcus Smart said he will interview with #Cavs today Twitter @PDcavsinsider
Darren Wolfson: #Twolves won't interview Marcus Smart in Chicago, but told they're hoping to get him here for a workout. Hmmm. Just can't see him falling. Twitter @DarrenWolfson
Chad Ford: Tyler Ennis measured 6'1 in socks. 6' 2.5" in shoes. 6' 7.25" wing, 8' 2" standing reach. 181 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Alex Kennedy: Tyler Ennis says he feels he's the best point guard in this draft class, since he believes he's the complete package. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Alex Kennedy: Tyler Ennis has met with the Charlotte Bobcats, Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Ryan Wolstat: Ennis said he will interview with Raptors. Said playing at home would be a dream. Has talked to Cavs Thompson, Bennett, Waiters abt process Twitter @WolstatSun
Chad Ford: Gary Harris measured 6' 2" in socks. 6' 6.75" wingspan. 8' standing reach. 204 pounds. Pretty small for a two guard. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Marc D'Amico: Gary Harris (MSU) tells Celtics.com that he was recruited by Brad Stevens to play at Butler and enjoyed meeting w/ him this week. Twitter @celtics
Chad Ford: Aaron Gordon measured 6' 7.5 in socks, 6' 11" wing, 8' 9" standing reach, 220 pounds. He's right there with Randle. Twitter @chadfordinsider
David Locke: Aaron Gordon is an inch shorter than Blake Griffin with same reach and longer wingspan. Weighs 25 pounds less. Athleticism is close Twitter @Lockedonsports
Chad Ford: Zach LaVine measured 6' 4.25" in socks. 6' 5.75" in shoes. 6' 8.25" wing. 8' 4" standing reach. 180 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
A. Sherrod Blakely: Zach LaVine said the #Celtics were one of the teams he interviewed with yesterday. #Celticstalk Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Chad Ford: Nik Stauskas measured 6' 5.25" in socks. 6' 6.5" in shoes. 6' 7.75" wing. 8' 6" reach. 206 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Jason Jones: Nic Stauskas has already met with the Kings, too. Twitter @mr_jasonjones
Jason Jones: Stauskas said interview with Kings had basic questions, but at least 10 or 11 people in the room from the team. Twitter @mr_jasonjones
Doug Smith: Michigan PG Nik Stauskas also to meet with Raptors at NBA draft combine. Twitter @SmithRaps
Alex Kennedy: Shabazz Napier has met with the Denver Nuggets, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Marc D'Amico: Shabazz Napier, who was born in Roxbury, says "it would be crazy" if he actually wound up with his hometown and favorite team, the Celtics. TwitteCeltics, Draft, Workouts, Shabazz Napier
Mark Murphy: P.J. Hairston - UNC scorer who finished last winter in D-League - has workout skedded with Celtics on June 3. Twitter @Murf56
Rick Bonnell: P.J. Hairston tells me the Bobcats have expressed interest in him. Seems like a viable option at No. 24. Twitter @rick_bonnell[/QUOTE]
Exum and Smart interviews. Don't sleep this summer Trey!
Sean Deveney: Dante Exum on angling to play for LA: "@Los Angeles Lakers are a great organization, but I am in the draft to go to a place that is the best fit for me" Twitter @SeanDeveney
Scott Howard-Cooper: Dante Exum: "There
[QUOTE]Chad Ford: Julius Randle measured 6' 7.75 in socks, 6-9 in socks. 7' 0" wingspan. 250 pounds. 8' 9.5" standing reach. Solid, but not elite. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Charles F. Gardner: Julius Randle said he never considered skipping the draft combine. Twitter @cf_gardner
A. Sherrod Blakely: Julius Randle said he will interview with the #Celtics today. #Celticstalk Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Josh Robbins: Kentucky PF Julius Randle said he was interviewed by the Orlando Magic last night. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins
Aaron Falk: Kentucky forward Julius Randle met with the Jazz yesterday. [url]http://t.co/r4S4jbAlVE[/url] Twitter @tribjazz
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Kentucky's Julius Randle said he had a great interview with the #Cavs at the NBA combine Twitter @PDcavsinsider
Charles F. Gardner: Randle said he is interviewing with #Bucks today. Twitter @cf_gardner
Chad Ford: Noah Vonleh measured 6' 8" in socks, a crazy 7' 4.25" wingspan, 9' 0" standing reach, 247 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Baxter Holmes: Mass native Noah Vonleh said he has an interview scheduled with the Celtics today. Twitter @BaxterHolmes
Josh Robbins: Indiana big man Noah Vonleh said he has an interview scheduled tonight with the Orlando Magic. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins
Chad Ford: Glenn Robinson III measured 6.7.5" in socks and 6' 8.75" in shoes. He has a 6' 10" wing and an 8' 4.5" reach. Weighed 211 pounds. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Aaron Falk: Glenn Robinson III also among the 18 players Utah will interview. Twitter @tribjazz[/QUOTE]
Better not sleep this summer Enes and Favors! Looks like Robinson is in the range for their 2nd round pick
Exum, No. 4 in our latest mock draft, didn
The bigger problem is that McDermott
[QUOTE]The Jazz will have the No. 4 spot in the lottery Tuesday night, meaning they could pick anywhere from one through seven in the June 26 draft and theoretically be in position to select the 6-foot-6 point guard.
Exum said he didn
[QUOTE]What the Jazz need to start answering is who is each one of these guys relative to a championship-contending team. As I have watched the league
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz and the Idaho Stampede of the D-League are expected to soon announce an exclusive one-on-one affiliation, according to sources.
This will be the third time the Jazz and Stampede have had a working relationship, going back to the 2006-07 season.
The Boise-based basketball team recently cut ties with the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Jazz were left without a D-League affiliate after the Bakersfield Jam partnered with the Phoenix Suns.
The Jazz declined to comment on their D-League affiliation.
Utah has had five different affiliations with D-League teams since the NBA allowed player assignments in 2005. Those affiliates include: Albuquerque Thunderbirds (2005-06), Idaho Stampede (2006-07, 2011-12), Utah Flash (2007-11), Reno Bighorns (2012-13) and the Bakersfield Jam (2013-14).
Jazz rookies Rudy Gobert and Ian Clark spent time playing with the Jam last season.
Former Jazz shooting guard Kevin Murphy, the 47th pick of the 2012 draft, played for the Stampede earlier this year. He led the D-League in scoring (25.5 points per game), including a career-high 51 points against the Los Angeles D-Fenders in February.
The website DLeagueDigest.com was first to report that a Jazz-Stampede reunion was likely to happen.
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This could be big! I imagine Lindsey will use it much like the Spurs do which the Jazz didn't even when they had their own just down the highway a short way. Instead of developing guys at the NBA level you can develop them in Idaho.
Chad Ford: Julius Randle with a 35.5" max vert. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
Charles F. Gardner: Julius Randle and Dante Exum interviewed with Bucks on Thursday and received workout invites. Both said workout skeds TBD post-lottery. Twitter @cf_gardner
Chad Ford: Doug McDermott with a very impressive 36.5" max vert. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
[QUOTE]Chad Ford: The picture of Andrew Wiggins vert jump floating around? His agent, Bill Duffy, told me it's a 44 inch vert. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: Biggest winner of the #NBACombine? Andrew Wiggins iconic 44" vert photo. [url]http://t.co/9r84KZ0PeK[/url] Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: Noah Vonleh with a 37" max vert. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
A. Sherrod Blakely: Awesome, totally unexpected moment between Noah Vonleh and former #Celtics great Wayne Embry whose massive hands are smaller than Vonleh. Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Alex Kennedy: Noah Vonleh's hands are 11.75 inches - the second-largest in NBA combine history. He first palmed a basketball at "six or seven years old." Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Alex Kennedy: Noah Vonleh has met with the Magic, 76ers, Bucks, Pistons, Kings, Blazers, Suns and Timberwolves. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA[/QUOTE]
He might be an interesting guy to have working out with he Mailman who had such great hands.
[QUOTE]Jody Genessy: To clarify, Chad Ford heard Jabari is 15-20 pounds overweight but would be surprised if that's true. Still, I want deep dish pizza shots! Twitter @DJJazzyJody[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Chad Ford: Dante Exum with a 10.75 sec lane agility drill score. Ran a 3.19 second 3/4 sprint. Both scores top among all 2 guards he's testing with. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: Dante Exum with a 31.5 standing vertical and a 34.5 inch max vert. Good, but not elite. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Scott Howard-Cooper: One new layer: Exum said other teams, during individual interviews, are asking about his determination to get to the Lakers. #NBACombine Twitter @SHowardCooper
Alex Kennedy: Teams that have met with Dante Exum have raved about him. He's doing very well in these interviews. He has a lot of fans around the league. Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Josh Robbins: Dante Exum said his interview with the OrlMagic last night went well & the team would like to bring him to CF for a visit Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins
Marc D'Amico: Dante Exum was asked what he thinks about when he hears 'Boston Celtics.' Answer: "I think about the rich tradition." Twitter @celtics
A. Sherrod Blakely: Exum said he was a "big Paul Pierce" fan as a kid. #Celticstalk Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Chad Ford: Marcus Smart with a 36" max vert. Good numbers for him. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
Charles F. Gardner: Marcus Smart said he made right decision to return for sophomore year at Oklahoma State. Says he will bring toughness at PG. Twitter @cf_gardner
Vincent Ellis: Oklahoma State guard Marcus Smart had met with #pistons Twitter @Vincent_Ellis56
Chad Ford: Aaron Gordon has a 39 inch max vert. Terrific for a player his size. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: Aaron Gordon just jumped so high they had to raise the vertical jump apparatus. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Aaron Falk: Aaron Gordon was a little disappointed with his 39-inch max vert. His personal best is 42. tout.com/m/3n5dkg Twitter @tribjazz
Chad Ford: Aaron Gordon continuing to wow. 3.27 3/4 court sprint and a super quick 10.8 sec lane agility drill. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Marc D'Amico: Aaron Gordon on his meeting with the Celtics: "I got a good vibe from them. They seem to be very family-oriented and very good people." Twitter @celtics
Baxter Holmes: Aaron Gordon met w/ Celtics, said they asked how many pennies are in a million bucks. Said he got it right in 22 seconds. They timed him. Twitter @BaxterHolmes
Josh Robbins: Arizona PF Aaron Gordon has been interviewed by the Orlando Magic at the combine. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins
Chad Ford: Nik Stauskas with a 35.5" max vert. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Ryan Wolstat: Stauskas had fun meeting with Raptors. Said he loves Masai, meeting was relaxed, good conversation Twitter @WolstatSun
Aaron Falk: Nik Stauskas might be the most entertaining interview here. He said NCAA rules stopped a 3-point contest with Steph Curry. Twitter @tribjazz
Chad Ford: Zach LaVine with the best lane agility score of the day 10.42 seconds. Freak athlete. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: Zach LaVine with a 41.5 inch max vert. No surprise but still a WOW. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Ryan Wolstat: Zach LaVine has impressed in Chicago. Rumoured to be moving up draft boards. Has interviewed with Raptors and 18 other teams, he says Twitter @WolstatSun
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Keith Langlois: Zach LaVine, flashing high-end athleticism here, said he has interviewed with #Pistons. Twitter
Jason Jones: Asked one Kings rep who he liked in the draft, he mentioned UCLA guard Lavine, but said who he likes will be clearer after the lottery Twitter @mr_jasonjones
Chad Ford: Tyler Ennis with a 36 inch max vert. Pretty good actually for all the knocks about his athleticism #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
Nick Friedell: Also of note: Syracuse PG Tyler Ennis said he spoke to Bulls yesterday. Said he would like to play alongside Derrick Rose. Twitter @NickFriedell
Gery Woelfel: Bucks will meet this afternoon with Syracuse PG Tyler Ennis. Twitter @GeryWoelfel
Chad Ford: Gary Harris sitting out athletic testing. Has a minor groin pull. Should be good to go in a week. Twitter @chadfordinsider
AdamZagoria: Michigan State G Gary Harris said he had interviews yesterday with Toronto, Denver, Memphis, Detroit and LA @ESPNAndyKatz Twitter
Chad Ford: James Young measured 6' 5.25" in socks. 6' 7.75" in shoes. 7' 0 wing. 8' 8" standing reach. Great measurements. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Chad Ford: James Young with a 35.5" max vert. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Ryan Wolstat: Kentucky's James Young also had an interview with Raptors. Twitter @WolstatSun
Chad Ford: Markel Brown with a crazy 43.5 inch max vert. Twitter @chadfordinsider
A. Sherrod Blakely: Markel Brown said he'll interview with the #celtics today. #celticstalk Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Chad Ford: Jordan Adams with a terrible 29.5 inch max vert. That's really bad for a guard. Twitter @chadfordinsider
Ryan Wolstat: Jordan Adams will interview with the Raptors today Twitter @WolstatSun
Chad Ford: PJ Hairston with a good 37 inch max vert. Twitter @chadfordinsider
A. Sherrod Blakely: PJ Hairston said he went to the D-League instead of overseas because staying state-side allowed him 2 take on-line courses toward his degree Twitter @SherrodbCSN
Alex Kennedy: Aaron Craft has not interviewed with any NBA teams yet. He said: "I haven't talked to anyone since I've been here." Twitter @AlexKennedyNBA
Marc D'Amico: OSU's Aaron Craft on the potential of again joining forces w/ Sullinger in BOS: "It would be unreal. We've been through everything together" Twitter @celtics
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Some great athletes in this draft anyway.
[QUOTE]David Locke: On ESPNU @Chad Ford "Jazz fans should no be surprised if the Jazz draft another PG." Twitter @Lockedonsports[/QUOTE]
You mean like Neto?
[QUOTE]David Locke: More from @Chad Ford "I don't anyone in Utah that looks at Trey Burke right now and says this is a franchise point guard" True??? Twitter @Lockedonsports[/QUOTE]
It should be true. If Exum or Smart is the best player available they need to take them. Same with every position though. They don't have a franchise player anywhere.
Wilcox accepted the Bulls' invitation for a private workout Monday. The Bulls have the Nos. 16 and 19 picks in the first round.
He will also work out for the Jazz prior to the June 26 draft, though he confessed he was more of a Michael Jordan fan growing up.
Earl Watson of the Portland Trail Blazers has a strong desire to become the next head coach of the Utah Jazz and would relish the opportunity to interview for the position, league sources associated with the guard informed CSNNW.com. CSNNW.com
Watson, 34, played three seasons as a member of the Jazz and immediately became an organization and fan favorite. He is viewed by numerous NBA executives as one of the few current players capable of making a smooth transition into the NBA coaching profession shortly following retirement. The soon-to-be coach admitted during Friday
Chad Ford: Patric Young with a very good 37.5" max vert. #NBACombine Twitter @chadfordinsider
[QUOTE]Aaron Falk: Talked w/ Dennis Lindsey about trading picks: "I don't think with where we're at anything is sacred. You have to listen to everything." Twitter @tribjazz [/QUOTE]
Good to hear. I'm certainly expecting anything after all of last years moves.