2021 Off-Season. Another short one

[url]https://kslsports.com/463880/utah-jazz-nba-draft-prospects-tre-mann/[/url]

[QUOTE][B]Weaknesses:[/B] At 6’4, with a 6’4 wingspan and average athleticism, Mann likely doesn’t have the length or explosiveness to become an elite scorer in the NBA. He also weighs just 177 lbs, so he’ll need to add weight and strength before he’s able to hang with stronger guards in the NBA.

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not Wizard approved

[QUOTE]However, his average size and athleticism will likely limit his star potential and ability to have a major impact on the game defensively.

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The Athletic: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Quentin Grimes, David Duke and Matt Mitchell will work out for the Jazz today,[/URL] sources tell @Tony Jones. “Grimes is someone the Jazz like at No. 30. “
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticNBA"]Twitter TheAthleticNBA[/URL]

[QUOTE] After winning the championship, Antetokounmpo has been getting well-deserved praise, especially from Bucks legend Oscar Robertson. One of the most difficult players to defend in the entire NBA, Robertson said that only Anthony Davis has the ability to shut Antetokounmpo down. [URL="https://www.slamonline.com/nba/oscar-robertson-says-anthony-davis-is-the-only-player-capable-of-shutting-down-giannis/"]“The only person I think has the size to have a decent chance at guarding Giannis is A.D. from the Lakers. No one else,” said Robertson on SiriusXM[/URL].

– via [URL="https://www.slamonline.com/nba/oscar-robertson-says-anthony-davis-is-the-only-player-capable-of-shutting-down-giannis/"]SLAM[/URL]


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Rudy does fine against him. Too bad no one else on the Jazz defends and Conley was hurt

Rylan Stiles: [URL="http://twitter.com/Rylan_Stiles/status/1418621190596435978"]Josh Giddey says he looked up to Luka, Ben Simmons, and Joe Ingles.[/URL] Says teams will get an unselfish pass first guard if they draft Giddey. This is our second prospect to drop Ingles as a player they look up to.
– via [URL="http://twitter.com/Rylan_Stiles/status/1418621190596435978"]Twitter[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/464022/utah-jazz-nba-draft-prospet-herbert-jones/[/url]

[QUOTE][B]Weaknesses: [/B]Despite showing improvement on his three-point shot during his final season, his ability to score from the perimeter will be an enormous concern for whichever team drafts him.

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[url]https://kslsports.com/463967/utah-jazz-nba-mock-draft-round-up-3-0/[/url]


[QUOTE]Regardless, Todd has an impressive frame, standing a full 6’10 with a 7’1 wingspan which should be able to carry more weight than his current 220 lbs. Mixed with a 35-inch vertical leap, the prep star has better physical tools than most players projected at the end of the first and into the second round.

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not much of a wingspan unless he's a 3

[QUOTE]Thor has an impressive frame standing 6’9, with a 7’3 wingspan, and 9’2 standing reach. He has elite height and length for the modern NBA wing who will be asked to defend multiple positions on the floor.

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sounds more like it

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois[/url]

[QUOTE]Last offseason the Jazz talked about getting defenders that don’t compromise spacing and then promptly drafted a non-shooting center. That choice turned out to be painful in the playoffs when the Jazz ended up with a lot of shooters and centers and not enough players to defend the perimeter. That’s why when I finally got to make my pick at #30, I was happy to pick Ayo Dosunmu.

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Since center was the obvious position to take. They had plenty of options to defend the perimeter. COTY chose getting Lindsey fired over winning

[QUOTE]Dosunmu is 6’4” with a 6’8” wingspan. He’s a long defender that can defend the point of attack and switch. Those physical tools combined with proven defensive ability should make him a player that acclimates quickly in the league.

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average length

[QUOTE]This offseason the biggest question for the Jazz is what will happen with Mike Conley. Whatever happens, Dosunmu should fit nicely with whatever the Jazz do. If Conley re-signs with the Jazz, Dosunmu can play minutes as a backup combo guard that will provide length and defense. If Conley leaves, Dosunmu looks like perfect secondary option to play off of Mitchell. As a rookie, Dosunmu likely isn’t going to to play right away, especially for Quin Snyder who hasn’t been willing to give a lot of minutes to any of the Jazz rookies from the last two seasons. Regardless, Dosunmu is 21 with multiple years of college experience. It’s not out of the question to think that he might be able to contribute to the rotation quickly if Conley leaves.

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again what about the past how ever many years under COTY especially the last two makes anyone think they will draft anyone that will play? Did he go to Duke?

[QUOTE]There were also a wide range of Centers available, but I wasn’t about to make that pick again.[/QUOTE]

the one position not to take. PG seems like the pick to me unless they think Forrest will develop a shot

[QUOTE]According to NBA.com combine numbers it measured at 6’10.25" Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Matt_Grbac"]Matt_Grbac[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542715446"]Jul 22, 2021 | 10:12 AM[/URL]

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much better

[QUOTE][h=4]Wow, that's crazy long for a guy who is 6'4".[/h]
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542730957"]Jul 22, 2021 | 3:37 PM[/URL]

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not really. Ricky 7'. Mitchell 6'10

[QUOTE]Whoever they draft needs to be able to be the ninth, tenth or eleventh player in the rotation this season. If they can’t play this year, IMHO, the Jazz should package the pick/player with one or more of their other deep bench players for someone who can. Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/RGeronimoP"]RGeronimoP[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542723098"]Jul 22, 2021 | 12:35 PM[/URL]

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whoever they pick he should be a Star. Need vets

[QUOTE][h=4]DL screwed up last year picking Doke[/h] It was quite obvious we may or may not be able to retain Conley after this season. We should have picked someone to groom for a season under Conley.
Malachi Flynn, Tyrell Terry, Theo Maledon, Nico Mannion among others were still available as point guards.


Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Matt_Grbac"]Matt_Grbac[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542724914"]Jul 22, 2021 | 1:10 PM[/URL]

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Gobert and Bradley were FA's. They had 6 rookies who covered everything but a big center. Center was the obvious choice. PG whould have been next. Got Forrest as FA

[QUOTE]Passing on the guys you mentioned (except Mannion) plus Jaden McDaniels and Desmond Bane, who could have actually helped this year, made it easy for Brother Smith to "allow" him to move into an advisory role. Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/RGeronimoP"]RGeronimoP[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542726705"]Jul 22, 2021 | 1:49 PM[/URL]

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lots of guys could have helped but wouldn't have

[QUOTE]1 – Trade the #30 pick and Matt Thomas to the Rockets for Danuel House, Jr.
2 – Trade Derrick Favors to Chicago for Tomas Satoransky.
3 – Sign DeMarcus Cousins to a veterans minimum contract or use the Bi-Annual Exception.
4 – Sign Bobby Portis using the taxpayer Mid-Level Exception.
5 – Let Conley walk.

They would start Mitchell, O’Neale, Ingles, Bogdanovic and Gobert. Satoransky, Clarkson, House, Portis and Cousins are the next five in the rotation, and you still have, Forrest, Brantley, Oni, Hughes, Morgan and Azubuike to fill out the back end of the roster. If my calculations are correct, the approximate salaries for 15 players would be around $146MM. Not ideal, I know, but closer to realistic than if they have to pay Conley @$20MM.

Just a thought.
Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/RGeronimoP"]RGeronimoP[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542770449"]Jul 23, 2021 | 2:58 PM[/URL]

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why would the Bulls do that? Cousins! :roll: Still no starting PF. Cousins sucks and Clarkson remains. Why would Brantley and Morgan want to be on the team where the coach doesn't think they can help?

[QUOTE][h=4]Donovan Mitchell is our PG of the future.[/h] Every time he is forced to play PG, we start debating if he is a superstar. His numbers explode when he has the ball in his hands.

What we need is a long shooting guard to pair with Mitchell in the backcourt. Or maybe that’s Royce, Bogey/Jingles at Small Forward, and what we really need is a defensive PF who can shoot. With Gobert at Center, that would be a big lineup.

Posted by [URL="https://www.sbnation.com/users/Kira%20Argonova"]Kira Argonova[/URL] on [URL="https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-draft/2021/7/22/22587919/sb-nation-blogger-mock-draft-the-utah-jazz-select-ayo-dosunmu-30th-illinois#542731203"]Jul 22, 2021 | 3:45 PM[/URL]

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might as well make Clarkson the backup pg if we want someone that doesn't pass at the position

Mike Mazzeo: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]JT Thor has worked out with 11 teams: Indiana, Charlotte, Memphis, Houston, Boston, San Antonio, Chicago, New York, Brooklyn, Atlanta and New Orleans.[/URL] He also has an interview slated with Utah
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MazzNYC"]Twitter MazzNYC[/URL]

[QUOTE] JD Shaw: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kyle Castlin will play summer league with the Jazz,[/URL] sources tell @HoopsRumors. Castlin played 11 games with the team’s G League affiliate in the 2019-20 season.

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


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don't remember him being anything special but with two teams to fill I guess you can't expect much

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/23/22588996/utah-jazz-insiders-newsletter-giannis-antetokounmpos-miracle-free-throw-night-cemented-greatness[/url]

[QUOTE]Technically, yes the Jazz have the biannual exception (BAE) available to be used. But, the Jazz are obviously hoping to re-sign Mike Conley, which would put the Jazz’s total salary above the tax apron for the season. At that point, the Jazz would not have the BAE available. Also, even if the team is not able to re-sign Conley, they wouldn’t want to be hard capped at the apron by using the BAE. So, while they technically could use the BAE, they will not.

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another great reason to try and shed Clarkson and Favors salaries. Those two especially hurt. Hughes guaranteed roster spot as well

[QUOTE] [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946317-sources-bradley-beal-considering-trade-request-before-nba-draft"]Toronto, for example, could offer a package centered on the No. 4 selection and Pascal Siakam, who’s considered available for trade by sources around the league.[/URL] The Raptors have been categorized as one of the most active teams in predraft trade chatter, exploring all avenues from swapping their pick in a deal for an All-Star such as Beal or Damian Lillard to trading back and recouping more draft capital to embrace a post-Kyle Lowry rebuild.

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946317-sources-bradley-beal-considering-trade-request-before-nba-draft"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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Clarkson/Favors/Hughes/picks/cash?

When was the first time you got in contact with the Nigerian basketball federation to wear the D’Tigers’ jersey? [URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]Miye Oni: We have been in contact and talks with them since I was like 17-years-old. I have a great relationship with the federation, and I have always expressed my goal of playing for the national team and represent Nigeria at the highest level.[/URL] I am proud of being a Nigerian basketball player, and it’s a dream come true to be called to represent my country. This is one of the goals I have in my career, and I am happy to be able to do so. I am going to show the staff that I can help. I will do everything to bring Nigeria to the highest level and put it between the powerhouses of basketball.

– via [URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]FIBA[/URL]




Precious Achiuwa, Gabe Vincent, Jordan Nwora, Josh Okogie and many more. The young guns are taking over the D’Tigers! Miye Oni: (Laughs). Every guy is going to be very important for the team, and we will play as one, we will defend as one, no matter what. We have a lot of talent, and it’s just the beginning of something great if you want my opinion. [URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]We have talents in every position, guys that played in international competitions before and have been doing very well so I am so excited about what’s coming next. We are building a fantastic team. We are ambitious and we want to write great pages on Nigeria’s basketball history[/URL].
– via [URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]FIBA[/URL]







[URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]Miye Oni: The goal is to have a great tournament and the dream is to win a gold medal. Many teams can get to the medals spot, and we want to be part of the discussion too.[/URL] We are young, but we have a lot of ambition. We are eager to make our compatriots proud and to show the world that Nigeria is a very competitive team. They did well in China at the previous FIBA Basketball World Cup, and we want to keep showing that we are a team that counts on the main stage, and that will count from now on at the highest level.
– via [URL="http://www.fiba.basketball/olympics/men/2020/news/miye-oni-s-rising-talent-helping-d-tigers-lift-nigeria-s-olympic-hoops-hopes"]FIBA[/URL]

Donatas Urbonas: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Zalgiris Kaunas in advanced talks with former No. 7 overall pick Emmanuel Mudiay,[/URL] per sources.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Urbodo"]Twitter Urbodo[/URL]

[QUOTE] The Utah Jazz are known to be one of the few teams actually searching to move playoff-tested talent. [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946349-nba-draft-week-brings-urgency-to-trade-talks-latest-ben-simmons-buzz"]Retaining Mike Conley is an offseason priority, sources said, and the Jazz have held numerous discussions with teams around the league about offloading salary to create room for Conley in free agency[/URL].

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946349-nba-draft-week-brings-urgency-to-trade-talks-latest-ben-simmons-buzz"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]





[URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946349-nba-draft-week-brings-urgency-to-trade-talks-latest-ben-simmons-buzz"]League personnel most often mention Joe Ingles as the Jazz wing to watch, and Bojan Bogdanovic and Royce O’Neale are also considered available for trade[/URL] as Utah narrows its focus towards building a contender around Donovan Mitchell. The Jazz are also open to discuss trading their No. 30 pick, sources said.

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946349-nba-draft-week-brings-urgency-to-trade-talks-latest-ben-simmons-buzz"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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good luck building a contender around Mitchell and Clarkson

[URL="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/the-jazz-have-the-30th-pick-in-the-nba-draft-but-using-that-pick-isn-t-their-only-option/ar-AAMy4EB?ocid=winp1taskbar"]The Jazz have the 30th pick in the NBA draft, but using that pick isn’t their only option (msn.com)[/URL]

[QUOTE][LEFT]For example, the Jazz could put together the 30th pick and Derrick Favors in exchange for a player that could help the roster, in order to clear a roster spot, or to turn around and trade what they get back for something even better.
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more picks to get rid of their trash!

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/25/22586051/the-utah-jazz-have-the-30th-pick-in-the-nba-draft-but-using-that-pick-isnt-their-only-option[/url]

[QUOTE]That’s not to say that a player who is ready now can’t be found, but fans should be prepared for the possibility that any draft pick could end up being a project and not an answer to immediate problems.

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but the media keeps pushing that narrative despite the fact under Snyder no one has been ready to help immediately. Some were by the end of the season and others could have and COTY wouldn't play them. Now if they went to Duke OTOH...

[QUOTE]The Jazz don’t have many future assets. They owe first- and second-round picks to multiple teams over the next few years and not having assets to either package or use makes things a little difficult.

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and will have to give up even more to dump Favors. Hopefully the new GM stops this nasty trend of signing guys to bad contracts

[QUOTE]The Jazz could fill an open roster spot with a player on a veteran minimum deal once free agency opens on Aug. 2, so packaging the 30th pick and trading it away might just be a way to make room for other transactions to be made.

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or they could throw guaranteed contracts to guys like Hughes that have never made any sense

[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/7/25/22593705/utah-jazz-news-and-notes-mike-conley-staying-and-the-jazz-front-office-making-moves-nba-offseason[/url]

[QUOTE]However, sources suggested that Bojan Bogdanovic and Joe Ingles were also bandied about as available if the Jazz could get a significant upgrade, which would be a major shakeup for the team, especially with Mike Conley headed to unrestricted free agency this summer.

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Clarkson, Favors and Hughes are the first guys I'd look to move. Depending on what the roster looks like after that maybe others. Bojan to Clarkson's role. Ingles into a smaller role.

[QUOTE]Two executives flatly countered that this week, however, saying the Jazz had indicated in no uncertain terms that they were planning to “run it back” with the core from this season.

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that sounds more like the Jazz which would be disappointing. The one hope is that the new owner isn't the Miller's

[QUOTE]It’s an interesting rumor and quite possible with Justin Zanik now running things now that Dennis Lindsay is taking a consultant role.

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how much has Zanik had to do with the moves since he became GM? Favors, Clarkson and Hughes were awful signings

Chris Haynes: After being pursued by multiple teams, former Phoenix Suns head coach [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Earl Watson is finalizing a deal to join the Toronto Raptors coaching staff,[/URL] league sources tell @YahooSports. Devin Booker credited Watson for his accelerated development. pic.twitter.com/I1FQYpBkmr
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes"]Twitter ChrisBHaynes[/URL]

Darren Wolfson: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BYeYIrPyybSkMQhAr9DKZ"]Doug McDermott and George Niang among a handful of free agents the Wolves have interest in[/URL].
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BYeYIrPyybSkMQhAr9DKZ"]Spotify[/URL]

[url]https://kslsports.com/464378/utah-jazz-nba-draft-prospect-miles-mcbride/[/url]

[QUOTE]McBride is an undersized 6’1 guard but carries a nearly 6’9 wingspan which allowed him to carve out a niche as a strong defender in two seasons at West Virginia.

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Wizard approved

[url]https://kslsports.com/464362/report-jazz-may-be-willing-to-trade-veteran-for-draft-picks/[/url]

[QUOTE]Royce O’Neale, Jordan Clarkson, Joe Ingles, and Bojan Bogdanovic were all important members of the Jazz roster that finished with the best record in the NBA last season. Each player makes between $8.5 and $18.7 million next season and could give the Jazz financial relief in a trade that brings back a first-round draft pick.

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Clarkson, Favors and Hughes

[QUOTE]As a result, last year’s pick Udoka Azubuike is the only player on the Jazz roster on a cost-controlled rookie contract. Devoid of more established young talent, acquiring additional picks on Thursday night could clear salary-cap space to re-sign Conley while adding much-needed youth to the roster.

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Hughes. Oni and Morgan I think might still have non guaranteed years left on theirs as well

[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/263461/Mavericks-To-Pursue-Kyle-Lowry-Mike-Conley-Jr[/url]

[URL="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31891612/nba-free-agency-2021-shaped-point-guard-movement"]League executives believe Conley is most likely to stay in Utah,[/URL] with the Jazz investigating the possibility of reducing payroll to make room next to Donovan Mitchell’s new max contract coming onto the books. The Jazz have the 30th pick and could use that as incentive to offload salary if needed.
– via [URL="https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/31891612/nba-free-agency-2021-shaped-point-guard-movement"]Brian Windhorst @ ESPN[/URL]

[QUOTE] The [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946416-latest-trade-buzz-on-ben-simmons-bradley-beal-andshai-gilgeous-alexander"]Mavericks are also considered to be a possible landing spot for Jazz guard Mike Conley,[/URL] although there’s a strong belief around the league that Utah will be successful in its attempts to shed salary and offer Conley a substantial deal.

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946416-latest-trade-buzz-on-ben-simmons-bradley-beal-andshai-gilgeous-alexander"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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they can offer him a deal regardless if they shed salary. Rather the owner wants to pay is the question. Favors, Clarkson and Hughes

[QUOTE] Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rodney Hood’s contract with the Toronto Raptors will guarantee for $10,851,246 if he’s not waived today[/URL].

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


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at least they aren't paying him

[QUOTE] The [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946416-latest-trade-buzz-on-ben-simmons-bradley-beal-andshai-gilgeous-alexander"]Jazz remain engaged in talks on trading the No. 30 pick to send Derrick Favors’ salary elsewhere,[/URL] sources said.

– via [URL="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2946416-latest-trade-buzz-on-ben-simmons-bradley-beal-andshai-gilgeous-alexander"]Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report[/URL]


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give up a 1st just to get rid of him :facepalm

[QUOTE] On Sunday, ESPN reported “the Jazz reportedly have some luxury tax concerns” and may look to move a veteran like Joe Ingles for a pick. [URL="https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft"]The Action Network’s Matt Moore said the Jazz are “eager” to move Derrick Favors and would attach this pick to do so. League sources have told me the same.[/URL] If Utah elects to retain this selection, or add another, Sharpe is a perfect target. He’s a tough big who could back up Rudy Gobert and provide some small-ball 5 potential with his versatility.

– via [URL="https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft"]nbadraft.theringer.com[/URL]

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took a center last year. A rookie won't play

Bobby Marks: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Toronto had until 5PM ET. on Tuesday to make a decision on the $10,851,246 contract for 2021/22. The guaranteed date has now been pushed back to August 3.[/URL] The guaranteed dates of Baynes, Boucher, Watson, Bembry and now Hood are after FA begins.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42"]Twitter BobbyMarks42[/URL]

The stars continue to come out to Wild Card Gym to take a peek at Sen. Manny Pacquiao as he prepares for his upcoming bout with Errol Spence Jr. [URL="https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/07/25/2115067/jordan-clarkson-apldeap-visit-pacquiao-wild-card"]On Saturday (Sunday, Manila time), Pacquiao had a star-studded group of Fil-Am guests headlined by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson.[/URL] Clarkson was joined by music artists Apl.de.Ap and J. Rey Soul — both of whom have Filipino lineage — of the Black Eyed Peas.
– via [URL="https://www.philstar.com/sports/2021/07/25/2115067/jordan-clarkson-apldeap-visit-pacquiao-wild-card"]Luisa Morales @ philstar.com[/URL]




[URL="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2021/07/26/whitefish-bay-library-removes-sign-addressing-systemic-racism/8016856002/"]A sign addressing systemic racism was recently removed from the Whitefish Bay Public Library grounds following vocal criticism from some in the community — including former Milwaukee Bucks player Steve Novak.[/URL] The sign, which was placed in a rock garden display outside the library by Bay Bridge Wisconsin — a group that focuses on “raising awareness of racial and cultural bias in our community” — described its vision for the North Shore suburb.
– via [URL="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2021/07/26/whitefish-bay-library-removes-sign-addressing-systemic-racism/8016856002/"]Mary Spicuzza and Eddie Morales @ Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel[/URL]






[URL="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2021/07/26/whitefish-bay-library-removes-sign-addressing-systemic-racism/8016856002/"]“There is an offensive sign posted in front of the public library that incorrectly generalizes our community. It says that Whitefish Bay recognizes systemic racism,” Novak, who works as an analyst for the Bucks on Bally Sports Wisconsin (formerly Fox Sports Wisconsin), wrote in a June 8 email[/URL] to Nyama Reed, the library’s director. “What group has taken the liberty of speaking for our community in such a hateful, damaging and inaccurate way?”
– via [URL="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2021/07/26/whitefish-bay-library-removes-sign-addressing-systemic-racism/8016856002/"]Mary Spicuzza and Eddie Morales @ Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel[/URL]

[QUOTE] Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to extend a qualifying offer to center Tony Bradley,[/URL] League Sources tell The Athletic, making him an unrestricted free agent. Bradley, a former Jazz, is expected to have multiple teams interested in him on the open market

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


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nice cheap backup. Who could use one of those? :facepalm

[URL="https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/5-free-agents-who-could-help-the-jazz/ar-AAMD0A6?ocid=winp1taskbar"]5 free agents who could help the Jazz (msn.com)[/URL]

[QUOTE][h=3]Nicolas Batum[/h][/QUOTE]

why would he want to sit at the end of COTY's bench?

[QUOTE][LEFT]The Jazz’s most glaring weaknesses were exposed during their second-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The need for a small-ball five, versatility and to be able to win front-court battles in space were all things made clear when battling against the likes of Nicolas Batum. What better way to address those weaknesses than to go get the man who made you pay for having them.
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their biggest weakness is no 4, 2 gunners that don't pass, too many guys that don't play any D and the coach

[QUOTE][h=3]Raul Neto[/h][/QUOTE][LEFT]
stop with this shit already. He wasn't liked the first time he was here

[QUOTE][LEFT][URL="https://www.deseret.com/2019/12/2/20991704/raul-neto-misses-the-mountains-but-is-happy-with-his-new-role-in-philadelphia"]Raul Neto[/URL] spent a season in Philadelphia and then a season with the Washington Wizards. It probably wouldn’t be that hard to convince him to come back to a team with very little drama that would almost guarantee a trip to the playoffs.
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unless he had no other offers he'd be stupid to come back even if it was more money

[QUOTE][h=3]Solomon Hill[/h][/QUOTE]

supposedly liked him before but that might have just been the Wizard

[QUOTE][LEFT]Here’s what we know. Payne was excellent for the Suns and has shown significant growth. He shot 44% from 3 last season and is a great ballhandler.
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does he play D? Could have had him like the rest of the league

[QUOTE][LEFT]He might be willing to take a minimum deal to be on a contending team.
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Jazz aren't contenders
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[url]https://kslsports.com/464573/ingles-hits-huge-three-for-australia-against-italy/[/url]

[QUOTE]The Boomers improved to 2-0 in Group B while both Italy and Germany have a loss apiece. Fellow Jazzman Miye Oni’s Nigerian team fell to 0-2 with a loss to Germany late Tuesday night.

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so much for Nigeria being good

[url]https://kslsports.com/464459/utah-jazz-nba-draft-prospect-joel-ayayi/[/url]

[QUOTE]Defensively Ayayi has good height at 6’5 and a wingspan around 6’7 which allows him to defend multiple positions in the backcourt and with added weight could potentially defend smaller forwards as well.

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dino arms not Wizard approved

[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/mock-offseason-part-1-more-mountain-mike/[/url]

[QUOTE]So yeah, I’m talking about the type of fans that finds a good chunk of their entertainment from being an armchair general manager. If you’re reading this article you may be one of us. To be clear, I’m not an armchair general manager because I think I would do a better job — that is not the case despite occasional bemoaning like “what was Dennis thinking drafting a center?”. I realize there’s a layer of knowledge only the front office has access to and there are real limitations ESPN’s trade machine doesn’t account for. Mainly it’s just fun. Team building is an endlessly changing puzzle that’s never truly solved.

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Both their rotation centers were free agents and out of their 6 rookies they had everything but a big center. Obvious pick :facepalm

[QUOTE]The easy answer to what the Jazz need is: long, athletic wings that can shoot and defend multiple positions. This also happens to be the most sought-after player archetype in the league. The Jazz are not going to find a do-it-all star wing like Jaylen Brown or Paul George. But they will look for lesser versions that can help with perimeter defense while not killing their spacing.

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a starting 4 that can protect the rim and perimeter, play small ball 5 and not kill the spacing

[QUOTE]It’s possible to find these guys on the margins. A few examples:

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Ersan could have helped the Jazz but didn't because of COTY
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Finding an impact low-cost wing takes some luck. Craig’s shot was shaky enough that the World Champion Bucks were willing to let him go. PJ Tucker is 35 and looked completely uninterested in Houston. Batum was considered washed before his buyout. Any of those moves could’ve flamed out.

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you mean like Favors, Clarkson and Hughes?

[QUOTE]Ingles is a fantastic player, but has seen struggles in the last two playoffs. The reason may be that he’s been asked to do so much when injuries hit. I’d like to keep turning-age-34 Ingles well rested and add another ball-handler so Ingles can remain a secondary distributor.


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agree

[QUOTE]In the Clippers series the Jazz needed one more guy with a little zip. With Conley’s hamstring and Mitchell’s ankle injures, the team lacked another guy who could break the paint. On the flip side, Los Angeles had that guy in Reggie Jackson, and Utah couldn’t stop him.


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they had Clarkson! Need defenders more to stop the Reggie's

[QUOTE][h=3]The Scenarios[/h][/QUOTE]

Dump Clarkson, Favors and Hughes and go from there

[QUOTE]The Jazz cut ties with Matt Thomas and Juwan Morgan. Both have potential, but the Jazz need different contributions and roster spots. I could go either way with Georges Niang. He had a very solid regular season, spacing the floor and defending much better. Count me in as Niang believer even after a lackluster postseason. I’d be happy if the Jazz brought him back. In this scenario the Jazz don’t bring him back for a few reasons: 1) he may have priced himself out of Utah’s budget, 2) the Jazz need minutes to offer more defensive-oriented wings, and 3) the Jazz prioritize proven playoff track records and perimeter defense over Niang’s floor spacing. That said, losing Georges would be a sad thing — he’s a great dude and has earned a place in this league.

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They need Morgan to bad the coach sucks. Niang is likely gone. Niang was one of the few guys defending

[QUOTE]Jarrell Brantley or Trent Forrest both have potential, but the Jazz already have enough young talent to develop in Elijah Hughes, Udoka Azuibuke, and their 2021 first round pick. There’s also Miye Oni, who in this scenario the Jazz keep as one of their wing options. One area the Jazz could’ve addressed differently last season was emphasizing veterans over young talent at the end of their roster. Yes, they brought in Ersan Ilyasova and Matt Thomas, but neither contributed in the playoffs. None of the other young guys were able to help much when injuries hit the Jazz. In contrast, we saw Frank Kaminsky and the afore-mentioned Craig and Tucker play valuable minutes in the Finals. The Jazz could prioritize more proven talent while still maintaining some youth development.

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Hughes sucks. Ideally you're not developing more than 4 guys. Two two ways and two not dressing also in Gleague. The rest vets. Brantley needs to go because COTY sucks. Forrest is good if they think he can shoot. None of the young guys got a chance to help you mean.

[QUOTE]This leaves the roster at:

Mike Conley, Joe Ingles

Donovan Mitchell, Jordan Clarkson, Elijah Hughes
Royce O’Neale, Miye Oni
Bojan Bogdanovic
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors, Udoka Azubuike

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3 that definitely should go

[QUOTE]The biggest need is a backup power forward who will replace Niang’s minutes. The best tool is their taxpayer mid-level exception. Salt City Hoops will look more in depth at options for this player, but a few ideas are: Nic Batum, Rudy Gay, and Otto Porter Jr. Any of those could end up earning more than the available $5.9 million, but the Jazz are a contender and could lure a veteran chasing a ring like the did with Joe Johnson. Right now I’ll pick Rudy Gay, whose size would be a great fit for this roster.

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starting 4

[QUOTE]The Jazz could use their $5 million trade exception (which again, Salt City Hoops will explore later), but since they’re already spending so much they elect to use a veteran exception. This could be another wing defender like Trevor Ariza or Torrey Craig, or a journeyman point guard like Raul Neto. I’ll go with Neto, who is a fan favorite and coming off a career year. But I’m tempted to just use this one more wing and resolve the point guard situation later with the last roster spot if needed.

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when was Neto anyone's favorite but me? Need to COTY proof the roster. He doesn't like Neto

[QUOTE]Utah retains flexibility. They can make a trade, or use their final roster spot later in the season if needed. If disaster strikes, they can try to shed money at the trade deadline.

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disaster i.e. Gobert going down

[QUOTE] For Utah, the challenge is making a move for the roster that, in conjunction with the upcoming free agency, vaults the team squarely into title contention. And that probably won’t be easy with the assets the Jazz have. [URL="https://theathletic.com/2735306/2021/07/28/spinning-through-the-utah-jazzs-options-in-the-nba-draft-and-beyond/"]League sources tell The Athletic that All-Star point guard Mike Conley is likely to stay with the Jazz once free agency opens, but the price tag won’t be a cheap one.[/URL] If that indeed comes to fruition, the Jazz will have to figure out how to fill the roster out and make improvements.

– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/2735306/2021/07/28/spinning-through-the-utah-jazzs-options-in-the-nba-draft-and-beyond/"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]





The Jazz need wings. That much is certain. [URL="https://theathletic.com/2735306/2021/07/28/spinning-through-the-utah-jazzs-options-in-the-nba-draft-and-beyond/"]League sources indicate the Jazz like rising second-year player Hughes to the point where he could find his way in Utah’s rotation.[/URL] The caveat is that Hughes needs to have a good showing in Summer League play, especially on the defensive end. The Jazz really like what he brings offensively. They want to see what he is able to bring on the other end of the floor.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/2735306/2021/07/28/spinning-through-the-utah-jazzs-options-in-the-nba-draft-and-beyond/"]Tony Jones @ The Athletic[/URL]

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need a starting 4. Hughes? :facepalm

[QUOTE] JD Shaw: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Patton will play with the Knicks during the Las Vegas Summer League and Jazz during the Salt Lake City Summer League,[/URL] source tells @HoopsRumors.

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


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now he has some talent if he can stay healthy

Donatas Urbonas: The German League MVP [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jaleen Smith, who recently worked out with Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers, will join the Phoenix Suns Summer League team,[/URL] per sources. More on @BasketNews_com
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Urbodo"]Twitter Urbodo[/URL]

[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50213454/jazz-draft-guide-conleys-looming-contract-could-determine-what-the-jazz-do-on-draft-night-[/url]

[QUOTE]Money moves aren't ever popular among the fan base, but the alternative might just be losing an All-Star. The fact is if Utah can re-sign Conley, it should — not just because he's coming off an All-Star campaign, but the Jazz don't have any means of replacing him. That makes it a pretty easy decision, but it's one that might lead to having to part with other players.

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Clarkson, Favors and Hughes would be very popular for me

[QUOTE]Could the Jazz use the No. 30 pick to entice a team to take on one of their bigger contracts — specifically Derrick Favors — in order to cut the tax bill down? That might be the dream scenario — albeit a painful one considering how beloved Favors is within the organization — with the Jazz likely hoping to gain some versatility on the defensive end after getting some holes exposed in the playoffs.

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giving up a pick for what I thought was a horrible signing a year ago is a dream!

[QUOTE]If that's not an option, Utah could dangle a more productive role player for a pick, as ESPN and The Ringer have both reported. That would help clean up the books while getting an asset in return; and if the Jazz bundle a player with the No. 30 pick, they could even move up in the draft to find a player more ready to contribute immediately or get back a veteran in return.

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6th man of the year. Someone has to want the guy!

[QUOTE]The draft is deep, and it's projected the Jazz will have some options to pick up a wing player they highly need at the end of the first round. Quentin Grimes, who developed into one of college basketball's premier 3-and-D wings at Houston last season, worked out for Utah last week, according to The Athletic, and could still be available at the end of the first round. He fits the mold of what the Jazz want: he gives great effort on defense and can shoot, but will he be ready to play immediately?

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no one will be ready immediately. Some might be able to help them by the end of the year. Not what you look for in the draft

[QUOTE][B][URL="https://nbadraft.theringer.com/mock-draft?_ga=2.32456446.1536604658.1627495356-494071691.1613490109"]The Ringer[/URL]: Day'Ron Sharpe, F/C, North Carolina[/B]

Comment: "If Utah elects to retain this selection, or add another, Sharpe is a perfect target. He's a tough big who could back up Rudy Gobert and provide some small-ball 5 potential with his versatility."

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a center?

[url]https://kslsports.com/464627/utah-jazz-nba-draft-cheat-sheet/[/url]


[QUOTE]Due to Rudy Gobert’s ongoing dominance and the presence of Derrick Favors, Udoka Azubuike, and Juwan Morgan, it seems highly unlikely that the Jazz would use another first-round pick to add a center in the draft.

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seems that way but it is the Jazz!

[QUOTE]One of the best scorers in the draft, Hyland stands 6’3 with a 6’9 wingspan and shot nearly 40 percent from the three-point line in two seasons at VCU.

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Wizard approved!

[QUOTE]Ayayi is one of the more unique draft prospects in recent seasons which is the reason for his drop to the bottom of the first round. He’s got good size at 6’5 with a roughly 6’7 wingspan and he can really shoot the ball.

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not Wizard approved

[QUOTE]Thor has as much upside as a defender as any perimeter defender late in the first round due to his combination of height and length. The freshman stands 6’9, with a 7’3 wingspan, and 9’2 standing reach which mixed with nimble feet allowed him to defend four positions in college.

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Wizard approved

[QUOTE]At 6’7, with a 7’0 wingspan, nimble feet, and above-average athleticism, Jones has the ability to line up anywhere on the floor defensively and give opposing teams trouble.

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Wizard approved

[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/28/22596008/utah-jazz-have-1-pick-in-this-years-2021-nba-draft-no-30-overall-what-will-they-do-with-it[/url]

[QUOTE]In recent days, it seems that McBride’s stock has been rising a bit and it makes sense considering his skill set. Although he only stands at 6-foot-2, he has a 6-foot-9 wingspan and defensive lateral quickness that is wildly impressive.

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Wizard approved