2020/2021? off season

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/10/21558825/the-nbas-new-start-date-and-financial-changes-utah-jazz-what-it-means[/url]

[QUOTE]The Jazz left the NBA bubble after their Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs on Sept. 2. So in terms of scheduling, the Jazz are looking at an [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/10/31/21541144/nba-utah-jazz-free-agency-draft-revenue-salary-cap-trade"]offseason turnaround[/URL] of 110 days between their last game and the beginning of the 2020-21 season. For comparison, the 2019 Finals ended 132 days before the beginning of the 2019-20 season.


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let's not forget the longest off season after their shortest season before the restart and no travel in the bubble

[QUOTE]In terms of the financial agreements, the proportionally reduced tax costs could give [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/10/28/21538379/gail-miller-utah-jazz-ryan-smith-sale-larry-miller-qualtrics-vivint-smart-home-arena-salt-lake-bees"]newly minted Jazz owner Ryan Smith[/URL] some peace of mind in his first season at the helm. Even if the Jazz were to go over the tax threshold for the 2020-21 season, it most likely wouldn’t be by much, and with revenue expected to dip, Smith would be able to avoid lofty luxury tax costs.

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nothing wrong in paying tax as long as it makes sense. It didn't last time and it wouldn't to bring Clarkson back!

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/10/21554773/2020-nba-draft-coverage-tyrese-maxey-kentucky-utah-jazz-draft-prostpect-evaluation[/url]

[QUOTE]Physical: 20 years old (turned 20 this month), 6’3” with a 6’6” wingspan, 198 pounds


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Wingspan on the shorter side. Need a center first

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/10/21557084/2020-nba-draft-coverage-three-sleepers-to-keep-an-eye-on-utah-jazz-draft-targets-second-round-pick[/url]

[QUOTE]Height: 6-8
Weight: 250 lbs.
Wingspan: 7-1
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Need a center and pg/combo guard. Next...

[QUOTE][h=1][URL="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/players/292686/ty-shon-alexander?_ga=2.156540987.1088808569.1605097407-247621959.1589286792"]Ty-Shon Alexander[/URL][/h]Age: 22
Position: PG/SG
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
Wingspan: 6-8
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He might work. No the longest but decent

[QUOTE]Ty-Shon Alexander draws that same criticism that many sleepers do. He is too small. He plays like a wing, but in a league dominated by big wings like [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/296663/lebron-james"]LeBron James[/URL], [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297048/kevin-durant"]Kevin Durant[/URL], and [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/296747/kawhi-leonard"]Kawhi Leonard[/URL], he may be too small to play that position. This means he projects as a guard in the NBA, and that raises the question of whether he has the scoring and creating chops to really carve out a role for himself. Alexander showed a tendency to make poor decisions at times in college play. He was turnover prone and had questionable shot selection. NBA teams will wonder if he can improve in those areas, because if he can’t, he could have a hard time finding rotation minutes.


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doesn't sound like a pg. Next

[QUOTE]Height: 6-10
Weight: 220
Wingspan: 6-11
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need center. Next

[QUOTE]I love Tillie as someone we buy into the 2nd round to pick up. He’d be perfect in Georges Niangs current role and if he can stay healthy a potential steal and regular rotation piece.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/bwightman84"]bwightman84[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/10/21557084/2020-nba-draft-coverage-three-sleepers-to-keep-an-eye-on-utah-jazz-draft-targets-second-round-pick#533440033"]Nov 10, 2020 | 4:16 PM[/URL]
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Already have Morgan and Brantley that should be competing for Niang's minutes. That's why I say center where they have no one now that Bradley has become a rotation player and pf where Goss is already fairly old

[QUOTE]Daniel Oturu
In his Sophmore season, 20pts 11reb 2.5blk per game. 56/36/70 for a big guy is amazing. Can knock down the 3 or take it to the rack. Good at running the floor. Strong.
Devon Dotson
Another smaller guy. His speed is mesmerizing. I don’t think anyone can hang with his first step. Blows right by you. Good defender. Gets a lot of steals.
Good shooter % wasn’t there last season. Good distributor.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Matt_Grbac"]Matt_Grbac[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/10/21557084/2020-nba-draft-coverage-three-sleepers-to-keep-an-eye-on-utah-jazz-draft-targets-second-round-pick#533443030"]Nov 10, 2020 | 8:07 PM[/URL]
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what is their length. Jazz are onsessed with it so don't even wate your time if they don't have it

Now if they've already made decisions not to keep their 6 rookies from a year ago than I'd say best player available though with Gobert and Bradley free agents center still makes the most sense

Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Iowa State star Tyrese Halliburton said that Jazz PF and ex-Cyclone Georges Niang is a “really close friend of mine. We talk all the time. I’m surprised he hasn’t FaceTimed me today! We FaceTime every day. He’ll call me to talk about nonsense.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/previewing-the-utah-jazzs-decisions-in-an-abbreviated-off-season/[/url]

[QUOTE]Rayjon Tucker $1.5 million[URL="https://saltcityhoops.com/previewing-the-utah-jazzs-decisions-in-an-abbreviated-off-season/#note-2"]2[/URL]
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so Tucker does have a partial guarantee

[QUOTE]The Jazz hold Clarkson’s Bird rights, which gives them the option to exceed the cap to re-sign him to any number up to the max salary. Conversely, they don’t hold Bird rights for Mudiay, so they most they could sign him for is a contract starting at 120% of his minimum salary figure, unless they use one of the salary cap exceptions to re-sign him. The other two (Brantley and Wright-Foreman) will be restricted free agents as long as the Jazz present them with the qualifying offer of a standard two-way contract. If they do, the Jazz can match another team’s offer to retain them.
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So they can use an exception on Mudiay. That might make sense depending on what else they do

[QUOTE]“The Jazz are for sure hopeful for two rookies who will be second-year players: Juwan Morgan and Miye Oni,” [URL="https://theathletic.com/2182716/2020/11/06/jazz-2020-21-season-restart-how-it-helps-and-how-it-hurts-the-jazz/"]Jones wrote last week[/URL]. He also added that the Jazz “really like” the popular Brantley as well as Tucker. Let’s assume the Jazz bring all four back; this only leaves room for three more additions to the roster. The Jazz have made no secret that they would also like to bring back Clarkson, but market value in a [URL="https://theathletic.com/2166244/2020/11/03/nba-free-agency-shooting-guard-rankings-bogdan-bogdanovic-deanthony-melton-on-top/"]free agency class without a lot of high-end shooting guard options[/URL] could make that challenging. If they re-sign, they’re down to just two roster spots left to fill.[/QUOTE]

Makes sense except for Clarkson who needs to go!

[QUOTE]After the Jazz ended their season in August, Dennis Lindsey made it clear what type of player the Jazz would be targeting in free agency. “Anybody who has defensive integrity at their position, can be an active, athletic defender, will be someone that would be of interest to us,” he explained, “especially if they don’t compromise the spacing.” Since their main tool to add such a player would be the Mid-Level Exception, they may use it on a big wing who could bring back some of that defensive integrity, or to help shore up the big man rotation behind All-NBA center Gobert.


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unless they get a starting PF they won't be able to play big so who cares!:coleman:

[QUOTE]Here are a few names to keep an eye on that would probably fit into one of the exceptions: Derrick Jones Jr., Dario Saric, Juancho Hernangomez, Jae Crowder, Josh Jackson, Kent Bazemore, Moe Harkless, Harry Giles, Serge Ibaka, Wesley Iwundu and Sterling Brown.


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look like 4's not wings?

[QUOTE]Alternatively, the Jazz could make a trade to help improve the team, though their assets are limited. The most likely player to be traded is Davis, who fell from the rotation last year and doesn’t seem to fit in Utah’s plans. If the Jazz could find a new home for their backup center, it would free up $5 million in cap space and help them avoid the luxury tax. The open roster spot would be another added bonus.


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but you give up assets. I'd shop everyone but Rudy, Mitchell and O'Neale. Bojan for a starting 4 would be my main goal though!

[QUOTE]Rumors of a Derrick Favors reunion surfaced over the past few months, a popular idea among Jazz fans. Once again, how the Jazz fit him into the cap is the question. Davis would certainly need to be traded and maybe even Bradley. They could use the MLE, but that means they only have the bi-annual or a trade to help improve their defensive integrity elsewhere. The Jazz would jump at the chance to sign Favors to the Bi-Annual Exception, but unless the market dries up on him, that appears unlikely.


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stupid to bench Bradley. He needs to play somewhere. Stupid to spend money on something when you have bigger needs elsewhere too but it it the Jazz and fans who apparently never actually watch them play

[QUOTE]If the Jazz’s cap situation stays the same, meaning they don’t trade away any salaries and pick up the team option on the four young players, their total salaries before signing other players is $122 million. The luxury tax threshold will be set just above $132 million. If the Jazz re-sign Clarkson and use the MLE without offloading salary, it will be tough to dodge the luxury tax. New Jazz majority owner Ryan Smith may be more willing to pay the tax than his predecessors were, but the question of whether to venture into the tax should come down to whether this team has a chance for a deep playoff run.


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this is exactly the situation where you don't want to pay tax. They aren't going anywhere without fixing their roster. Clarkson certainly needs to go!

[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/11/10/nba-offseason-trade-proposals-jrue-holiday/2/[/url]

[QUOTE]Rather than overpaying the Davis Bertans/Kentavious Caldwell-Pope types in a weak crop of free-agents, Atlanta uses its cap-room to bring in an All-NBA center in Gobert and an excellent offensive player in Bogdanovic, spending two valuable but non-elite assets to do so.


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and why do the Jazz want no elite assets? Looks like Hunter has potential shooting wise but doesn't bring much else. I'd want their other young 4.

[QUOTE]Utah makes the Gobert decision early here, cutting the cord with him and acquiring somewhat of a passable facsimile in Capela. Even with this major step back, the Jazz would still figure to be competitive in the Western Conference, while also managing to more aptly align the roster with Donovan Mitchell’s timeline.


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[QUOTE]Utah makes the Gobert decision early here, cutting the cord with him and acquiring somewhat of a passable facsimile in Capela. Even with this major step back, the Jazz would still figure to be competitive in the Western Conference, while also managing to more aptly align the roster with Donovan Mitchell’s timeline.


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they wouldn't be competitive. If you trade Rudy you need to trade. Bojan. Conley, Davis and Ingles. It's tank time again

Eric Walden: French point guard [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Theo Maledon says he interviewed with the Jazz’s front office via Zoom,[/URL] and then spoke afterward with the team’s sports psychologist. Said he feels like playing alongside a fellow Frenchman like Rudy Gobert would help his transition to the NBA.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]



Jeff McDonald: French point guard [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Theo Maldon says the Spurs are one of four teams for whom he has conducted a pre-draft workout. Brooklyn, Boston and Toronto are the others[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN"]Twitter JMcDonald_SAEN[/URL]

[QUOTE]Chris Haynes: Yahoo Sources: Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley Jr. will bypass free-agency next week by not exercising “early termination option” on his $34.5 million salary for the 2020-21 season. – via Twitter ChrisBHaynes


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big surprise!

Chase Hughes: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Tyrese Maxey has only had one workout so far and it was with the Pelicans. He’s interviewed with many other teams including the Jazz, Magic and Spurs[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChaseHughesNBCS"]Twitter ChaseHughesNBCS[/URL]

[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/jazz-draft-watch-part-iii-wings-on-the-run/[/url]

no centers or pg's :facepalm

[URL]https://www.slcdunk.com/2020/11/12/21561855/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-josh-green-23rd-nba[/URL]

[QUOTE][URL="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/players/337687/tyrell-terry?_ga=2.130190671.192144393.1605250987-247621959.1589286792"]Tyrell Terry[/URL], who seems to have risen on multiple draft boards, was available at 23. That was the other player I thought about taking. Because the [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/utah-jazz"]Jazz[/URL] already have lead guards in [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/298013/donovan-mitchell"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL] and [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297138/mike-conley"]Mike Conley[/URL], and the [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/utah-jazz"]Jazz[/URL] need the ball in [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/298013/donovan-mitchell"]Mitchell’s[/URL] hands more, I decided to pass. It is a sign that [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/players/337687/tyrell-terry"]Terry[/URL] might have the widest possible variance in the draft.


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You shouldn't be thinking about what vets they already have. A rookie should be in the gleague at least to start the year. Goss will probably be gone and he's older already either way. Wright Forman is a 2 guard. Need to start developing someone. Conley could be gone by next season. Need to start developing a center even more!!!

[QUOTE][URL="https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/players/337469/josh-green"]Green[/URL] is the perfect pick for [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/utah-jazz"]Utah[/URL] because he’s a player with upside that also fills a specific need and role.


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terrible pick because they already have Oni, Brantley and Tucker poised to push for rotation minutes on the wing

[QUOTE]And that’s what makes this pick exciting. Like I mentioned, Green is only 19 and shows a developing dribble drive game. He can get to the rim and has shown decent touch. His 2.6 assists a game show a player that can make the right play.


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He is a lot younger than those guys so it would make sense if they didn't have bigger needs at the 5 and 1 in that order

[QUOTE]Sounds like the Jazz have been pretty open in expressing interest in him too.
My dream draft scenario: Pick Josh Green at 23. Trade cash and/or a future second to get into the early second round and pick Xavier Tillman.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/cchappell18"]cchappell18[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/2020/11/12/21561855/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-josh-green-23rd-nba#533478004"]Nov 12, 2020 | 11:40 AM[/URL]
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probably not there guy if they are openly expressing anything. Tillman also not what they need with Morgan and Brantley

[QUOTE]Sarah Todd: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz evp Dennis Lindsey said they haven’t ruled out all draft day scenarios i.e. pick at 23, trade up, move back, trade out of the draft etc.[/URL] All is on the table
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/NBASarah"]Twitter NBASarah[/URL]

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Obviously. I know they draft in tiers. If there isn't a center in the tier they draft in they need to move up or back if possible and if not than pg and the same scenario. Might be better off with a 2nd round pick they can stash or put on a two way contract than another guaranteed one with 6 rookies from last year still anyway



[QUOTE]Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Dennis Lindsey indicated the @UtahJazz haven’t used all of their predraft workouts yet (they get 10.)[/URL] Said they were saving some in case they got a late opportunity to workout someone unexpected.
[/QUOTE] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/13/21563854/utah-jazz-nba-draft-dennis-lindsey-justin-zanik[/url]

[QUOTE]After being walloped by sharp-shooting juggernauts year after year in the playoffs — most notably the Golden State Warriors and then the Houston Rockets in back-to-back seasons — the Jazz purposefully sacrificed some of their defensive players in order to punch back offensively.


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after giving up what they had for Rubio ad Favors in the corner to begin with! :facepalm

[QUOTE]“Sometimes that’s a guy that needs some time and has potential,” he said. “But you can also come by where the best player available is a guy that can maybe get on the floor at the beginning of the year.”

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and you've yet to find that guy. This year camp opens 2 weeks after the draft. No Summer league or months to develop the pick. He should be considered a Gleaguer until he proves otherwise assuming there is a gleague

[QUOTE]On top of everything else, they’ve also had to contend with a draft process that is unlike anything they’ve ever dealt with. Where they usually would have been able to schmooze with agents and players with unlimited opportunities to see prospects work out in singular or competitive settings, they’ve been relegated to watching tape from international or college games and deliberately choosing who they are going to work out in person since the league is only allowing each team 10 in-person meetings with prospects.


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an they've always said the workouts were a small part of their decisions. I think they are full of it but...

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/analysis/260203/2020-NBA-Draft-Preview-Needs-And-Priorities-For-All-30-Teams[/url]

[QUOTE][B]Utah Jazz[/B]
Pick: 23
Needs: The Jazz need someone with some size. Tony Bradley played better behind Rudy Gobert, but Utah still doesn’t have a real four on the roster. It would be good if they could get a big with some range, and one that could allow them to play small if necessary. Given some limited cap flexibility, it’s important to get someone who can play with this pick for Dennis Lindsey.
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Brantley and Morgan are real 4's. They need a center. All 3 centers will be free agents. None of their 6 rookies is a real center. They can already play small and really small. Playing big is the problem. They aren't getting anyone that should play. He might but he shouldn't at least until later in the year

[url]https://fansided.com/2020/11/12/nba-offseason-2020-trade-destinations-chris-paul/2/[/url]

Jazz should be getting the picks for taking on that contract. It would be an upgrade but they need to get bigger not smaller. Next...

[QUOTE][URL="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/11/kosta-koufos-former-ohio-state-buckeye-and-glenoak-star-looking-to-make-nba-comeback.html"]Former Ohio State center and 11-year NBA veteran Kosta Koufos is looking to return to the NBA after a year overseas,[/URL] league sources tell cleveland.com.
– via [URL="https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2020/11/kosta-koufos-former-ohio-state-buckeye-and-glenoak-star-looking-to-make-nba-comeback.html"]Chris Fedor @ Cleveland Plain Dealer[/URL]



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He's be a nice pickup if they got rid of Davis somehow

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/14/21563859/5-prospects-the-jazz-should-consider-with-23rd-pick-in-the-draft[/url]

[QUOTE]Bey seems to fit the mold of a wing/small forward in the NBA and his most impressive attributes are on the defensive side of the ball. Standing 6-foot-7, Bey has a 7-foot-1 wingspan and he uses every bit of it to block shots on the perimeter, close out on shooters, grab steals and all around disrupt when he’s on the floor.


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need a 5!

[QUOTE]Overall, I think this is exactly the type of player the Jazz could use and he could get into the rotation right away.

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I know you are new here but no one they have drafted since Snyder came here was ready for the rotation right away and that was with a summer league and full off-season to prepare them

[QUOTE]A lot of what can be said about Bey can be said about Woodard. He has a 7-foot-1 wingspan, showed incredible improvement from the 3-point line, averaging 2.3 attempts last season and hitting 42.9%, and plays excellent team defense.


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need a 5

[QUOTE]Reed is an NBA power forward, which doesn’t exactly fit the need of a wing defender for the Jazz, but Utah is also lacking in size and bench rim protection. Reed has a power forward frame with a center’s reach (7-foot-2 wingspan) and is a blocking and rebounding monster who relishes in being able to deny someone when they think they’re in close range.


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not a 5!

[QUOTE][h=4]Desmond Bane, TCU, 6-foot-6[/h]

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not a 5

[QUOTE][h=4]Xavier Tillman, Michigan State, 6-foot-8[/h]

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not a 5

[QUOTE]McDaniels is one of the players who is described as having a ton of upside and potential but is still raw and needs to develop. I get that the Jazz trust their development system and aren’t afraid of drafting someone who needs some time, but they already have players they’re spending time on. They already have projects in the works. I think they’re better off picking someone who can help them win in the immediate future rather than someone who might not pan out.


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need to pick the 5 who will be the best player now or later. Trades and free agency are for now. The draft is for the Stars and later :facepalm

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/14/21564833/2020-nba-draft-coverage-theo-maledon-asvel-france-utah-jazz-draft-prospect-scouting[/url]

[QUOTE][URL="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://www.nba.com/stats/draft/combine-anthro/?sort=BODY_FAT_PCT&dir=-1&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2020/11/14/21564833/2020-nba-draft-coverage-theo-maledon-asvel-france-utah-jazz-draft-prospect-scouting&xcust=___sb__e_21328874__r_slcdunk.com__t_w__d_D"]Measurements[/URL]: 19 years old, 6’5” with a 6’8.75” wingspan, 187 pounds, 2.8% body fat


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decent length and a big pg which would be nice with Donovan. Need a 5 more though


[QUOTE]The Jazz are currently stacked at the lead guard position, with [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297138/mike-conley"]Mike Conley[/URL], [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/298013/donovan-mitchell"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL], and likely [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/246165/jordan-clarkson"]Jordan Clarkson[/URL] all on the roster. Although, Clarkson is a free agent currently, and [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/297144/mike-conley"]Conley[/URL] will be a free agent next off-season, so these spots are not by any means guaranteed in the long run. If the Jazz plan to let [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/300029/mike-conley"]Conley[/URL] go after his contract expires, or if they would like a third point guard, Maledon could make sense. If he was drafted by the Jazz, don’t expect him to play big minutes during his rookie season. As [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/257489/emmanuel-mudiay"]Emmanuel Mudiay[/URL] can attest, there just won’t be enough minutes for another ball dominant guard on this current Jazz roster.


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Having Clarkson is not what I'd call stacked. Conley is in the last year of his deal and Clarkson will hopefully be gone. Mudiay could be as well. After that they have Goss and Justin Wright who is more of a 2 like Clarkson. So this is their biggest need in the draft after a center. I don't expect any of them to play for the Jazz because unlike every one else apparently I actually pay attention to the team.

[QUOTE]Collins is young, athletic and offensively awesome, but he’s not quite a max guy. [URL="https://theathletic.com/2194510/2020/11/13/contract-extensions-what-bam-tatum-fox-and-rest-of-class-of-2017-are-worth/"]You’ll occasionally hear scuttlebutt that the Hawks aren’t totally sold on him, and if he’s looking for a max extension, I think Atlanta is certainly better off waiting.[/URL] The Hawks still can match any offer a year from now, or go out to a fifth year if he plays so well that he becomes max-worthy.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/2194510/2020/11/13/contract-extensions-what-bam-tatum-fox-and-rest-of-class-of-2017-are-worth/"]John Hollinger @ The Athletic[/URL]



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they want Bojan?

[url]https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-free-agency-ranking-the-top-25-players-this-offseason-224700176.html[/url]

Has none of these guys going to the Jqzz. I don't think the Jazz necessarily need free agents. They do need a starting 4 though and there are a few on this list

Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Trade season begins Monday afternoon,[/URL] sources tell ESPN. Teams were informed the NBA’s moratorium will end at noon ET and deals can begin to be consummated.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]




Tim Reynolds: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Most NBA player/team option decisions have to be made Thursday by 3pm ET,[/URL] source tells AP.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds"]Twitter ByTimReynolds[/URL]





Adrian Wojnarowski: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]NBA and NBPA have agreed that each side will have the right to terminate the Collective Bargaining Agreement following the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 seasons,[/URL] sources tell ESPN. There was already a mutual option to terminate following 2022-2023 season.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]






Adrian Wojnarowski: Tentative schedule [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]December 22: Opening night. All-Star Break (minus an ASG): March 5-10[/URL] May 16: Regular season ends May 17-to-21: Play-in tournament for 7-to-10 seeds. May 22: First-round playoffs June 7: Conference semifinals June 22: Conference Finals July 8-22: NBA Finals
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]




Adrian Wojnarowski: Sources: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]$109.1M salary cap and $132.6M luxury tax for 2020-2021 season. Same as last season[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]





Adrian Wojnarowski: Sources: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Projected future salary cap and tax. 2021-2022: $112.M and $136.6M;[/URL] 2022-2023: $115.7M and $140M and 2023-2024: $119.2M and $144.9M
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/wojespn"]Twitter wojespn[/URL]

Let the fun begin! So have to decide on Niang by Thursday? If they want to throw his non guarantee into a deal now is the time!

[QUOTE]Bobby Marks: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Last day for a player to sign a super max and rookie extension is Dec. 21[/URL].
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So Rudy could go on the block after that? :(

[QUOTE]Tim Reynolds: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Trade exceptions that were due to expire in July will now expire Nov. 23 or 24 in almost all cases,[/URL] source tells AP.
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I think the Jazz have a couple?

[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Utah’s Zach Guthrie has agreed to join Dallas’ coaching staff as an assistant,[/URL] source tells ESPN. He will replace Stephen Silas on Rick Carlisle’s staff.
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They lose their strategy coach or whatever they call him. One of the new guys did the same thing for his old team so I guess he steps in to that role? A lot of changes to the staff this off season

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/15/21565586/5-free-agent-targets-utah-jazz-to-consider[/url]

[QUOTE]Who the Jazz target on the free-agent market could largely be determined by their selection in the draft. For example, if they choose to take a bigger post player in the draft, it could lead to them targeting wings in free agency, or vice versa.


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they should have nothing to do with each other

[QUOTE]Coming off a $5.4 million contract with the Phoenix Suns and a 2019-20 season which was the best of his career, Aron Baynes is a player that is popularly discussed by Jazz fans as a free-agent target and one that [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/10/7/21503339/utah-jazz-free-agency-aron-baynes-justin-holiday-nba-playoffs"]I’ve written about before[/URL], for good reason.


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and what good reason is that? Is he a starting PF? Next

[QUOTE]The Jazz front office is fully aware of their defensive deficiencies and know that they need to beef things up. Once Rudy Gobert steps off the court, there is a precipitous decline and lackluster rim defense. Baynes can help there and then also add the element of being a stretch five, the type of player not currently on the Jazz roster.


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they have bigger issues and Bradley is potentially a stretch 5 and only going to get better and best of all he's cheap so they can spend money on greater needs

[QUOTE]If the Jazz are able to sign Baynes, it would be a huge boon for the team and would immediately calm concerns about the bench going forward.

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My concerns are starting 4, size, versatility, defense and depth. I like Baynes and if they can get him while answeing bigger needs great


[QUOTE]Like I said, he wasn’t used a lot by the Raptors, and has yet to prove himself much, but the 27-year-old’s per-36 numbers from 2019-20 are super impressive; 18.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, and he’s not afraid to shoot from deep. He’d be a little bit of a risky option but so was Ed Davis, and at least Boucher is young and still improving and a super-low risk financially.

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only thing risky about Davis was that they needed a 4 not a 5 and it was costly. Boucer can't shoot. Next


[QUOTE]At first glance, this might be a signing that doesn’t make a ton of sense for the Jazz. Galloway is a 6-foot-1 guard who plays a lot of point. But the Jazz are also in need of someone who can speed around screens and fit the prototype of a 3-and-D wing. Galloway can give you that. He’s very quietly becoming a scrappy player that is as tough of a cover as he is a defender.


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another small guard? Next

[QUOTE]Harris is exactly the type of player the Jazz would love to have and is one of the best shooters in the league. While he isn’t the best defensively, he absolutely competes and has been known to stop a few people when it really counts.


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offense isn't there problem. Next

[QUOTE]It’s likely that the Jazz are going to let Emmanuel Mudiay walk in free agency. With that in mind, Harrison, who can handle the ball, run point, and play shooting guard (hitting 38% from beyond the arc) could be a really cheap answer to fill in the gaps on the lower end of the bench while still offering some upside.



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Why is it likely? I'd think Mudiay would walk but if he wants to come back in the same role as last year at the right price I'd welcome him back. Certainly rather have him than Clarkson

This looks like a good pick up assuming they get a starting 4 first!

[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2020/11/14/nba-trade-target-draft-week-offseason-oladipo/29/[/url]

[QUOTE]I’m not sure where Utah will rank amongst contenders in the Western Conference next season (and a lot of that will depend on the continued development of Donovan Mitchell), but adding shooting and frontcourt depth is never a bad option in the offseason.


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Having a starting PF is a great idea too!

[QUOTE]Chris Haynes: Chicago Bulls forward [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Otto Porter Jr. is opting into his $28.4 million player option for the 2020-21 season,[/URL] league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
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for Bojan and change?

Ian Begley: Arizona’s [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Zeke Nnaji says he’s worked out in person for the Heat, Jazz, Nuggets and Clippers,[/URL] among other teams.
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4. Next

[QUOTE]Ian Begley: Arizona’s Nico Mannion says he’s had a Zoom interview with Brooklyn. No in-person workout for BKN or NYK. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Mannion said the Raptors, Lakers and Jazz are among the teams he’s had in-person workouts with[/URL].
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hope he's better than his dad at least

dino arms. Next

Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Zeke Nnaji isn’t lacking for confidence. Asked what his expectations are for this coming season, he replied (seriously): “My expectation is to win Rookie of the Year.[/URL] People have always been underestimating me. I have a chip on my shoulder, and I’m eager to prove people wrong.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]

Eric Walden: Arizona’s [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Josh Green confirms he worked out for the Utah Jazz last week. Says he spoke with Joe Ingles around the time of the workout to get a sense of the org.[/URL] After going out to dinner with front office, he came away impressed with the structure of the organization.
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Eric Walden: Washington’s [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jaden McDaniels had a Zoom interview with the Jazz but no workout.[/URL] Said he loves the team’s history of player development, wants to utilize that, expects he will spend time in the G League. Looks up to Rudy Gobert as a guy who went thru the G League to become a star.
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not a 5

[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee Bucks center [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Robin Lopez is declining his $5M player option and becoming a free agent,[/URL] source tells ESPN.
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He'd be a good option if they are determined on spending their money where they don't need it most

[QUOTE]Adrian Wojnarowski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Chicago Bulls will not extend a qualifying offer to guard Shaq Harrison,[/URL] allowing him to become an unrestricted free agent, source tells ESPN.
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he's been mentioned a couple times. sounds like he might make sense assuming they already have a starting PF first!

[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/16/21569643/josh-green-utah-jazz-ben-simmons-nico-mannion-jaden-mc-daniel-nba-draft[/url]

[QUOTE]Comparatively Green would be a player who would have more of a chance to break into the Jazz’s rotation in the 2020-21 season, while McDaniels would require a bit more development and admitted he would probably spend some time in the G League to get reps in between games.


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whoever they draft should be in the gleague if there is one