[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/30/22555579/utah-jazz-might-have-interest-in-adding-one-of-these-guys-to-front-office-danny-ainge-shane-battier[/url]
you forgot the other former GM already with them. Morway or whatever?
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[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/30/22555579/utah-jazz-might-have-interest-in-adding-one-of-these-guys-to-front-office-danny-ainge-shane-battier[/url]
you forgot the other former GM already with them. Morway or whatever?
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/6/29/22550512/summer-olympics-utah-jazz-joe-ingles-bojan-bogdanovic-rudy-gobert-are-tokyo-bound[/url]
[QUOTE]Could Bogdanovic use a breather? Yes. Could Ingles afford to take time off so that he isn’t burned out by the time the NBA season begins? Yes. Could Gobert use the offseason to get his body right and perhaps work on some offensive moves that would have benefitted him and the Jazz in the playoffs? Yes.
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already has the offensive moves. He doesn't sue them assuming anyone passes him the ball
[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/06/29/utah-jazz-3-biggest-leap-next-season/[/url]
[QUOTE]Having been the 58th overall pick in the NBA Draft, expectations were low when [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/o/onimi01.html"]Miye Oni[/URL] came to the Utah Jazz in 2019. However, now that the 23-year-old out of Yale will be entering his third year, he is going to need to start producing if head coach Quin Snyder is to continue giving him minutes in big games, as he did in five of the team’s playoff games against the Clippers.
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COTY played him anyway
[QUOTE]If Gobert were able to develop consistent post moves to take advantage of smaller defenders, then it would go a long way in helping the Jazzmen lift the Larry O’Brien trophy.
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they'd have to pass him the ball though
[QUOTE]Jazz fans should keep an eye on him during the [URL="https://www.nba.com/news/jazz-announce-dates-for-2021-salt-lake-city-summer-league"]NBA Summer League[/URL] action that will be held in Salt Lake City on Aug. 3-6. Hughes could prove then that he deserves to be a part of the rotation.
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I doubt it. He's not as good as Wright Forman. Guaranteed contract. :cry:
[QUOTE]Utah’s championship dreams aren’t out of reach next season. And if these players could seriously improve their game, they could see themselves atop the Western Conference once again.
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if Oni and Hughes are the keys they are in serious trouble. They need a PF. They had 3 that could have helped them but apparently Snyder was trying to prove he had no bench so Lindsey would get fired so they didn't play
[QUOTE] The source told the Daily News that the [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-kelly-oubre-jr-20210630-jkdawjukqrhjba67iasenp5pxa-story.html"]Knicks are interested in packaging rising star RJ Barrett in a deal for a star guard, like Portland’s Damian Lillard or Washington’s Bradley Beal.[/URL] If both the Trail Blazers and Wizards are uninterested in a deal, the source says the Knicks are also monitoring Cleveland’s Collin Sexton, Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Charlotte’s Terry Rozier as younger guards the franchise can fold into its plans for the future.
– via [URL="https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/ny-knicks-kelly-oubre-jr-20210630-jkdawjukqrhjba67iasenp5pxa-story.html"]Kristian Winfield @ New York Daily News[/URL]
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Barrett for Mitchell
[QUOTE] [URL="https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_technology/yext-appoints-nba-standout-shane-battier-to-its-board-of-directors/article_8b3d8982-3613-5fd6-a6ec-c4465128676e.html"]Yext, Inc., the AI Search Company, today announced that it has appointed Shane Battier, Vice President of Basketball Development and Analytics of the Miami Heat for over five years, to its Board of Directors,[/URL] effective June 30, 2021.
– via [URL="https://www.wfmz.com/news/pr_newswire/pr_newswire_technology/yext-appoints-nba-standout-shane-battier-to-its-board-of-directors/article_8b3d8982-3613-5fd6-a6ec-c4465128676e.html"]WFMZ[/URL]
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guess he's out
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50196640/what-does-donovan-mitchells-heroic-postseason-mean-for-the-jazz-going-forward-[/url]
[QUOTE]The early series loss highlighted Utah's weaknesses — none more noticeable than a lack of depth and an over reliance on a singular style of play — and the team no doubt will try to address those this summer. But while the loss shined a spotlight on what Utah needs to do to improve, it also focused on what the team has.
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You can't say how deep they are all year and than say they aren't. What was noticeable was no PF(for 2 years), the two gunners and the coach that refuses to adjust
[QUOTE]With how he's shot in the last two postseasons, he's made it clear that any conversation regarding the best shooters in the league must now include him. As for the conversation about the players that can lead a team to a title, should a healthy Mitchell be on that list?
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no because like MJ learned it's a team game at both ends
[QUOTE]In reality, he might already be there.
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let's see him be in the top two on the team first :facepalm
[url]https://kslsports.com/462690/jazz-options-if-conley-leaves-in-free-agency/[/url]
[QUOTE]The first place the Jazz would look in Conley were to leave this summer would be at Joe Ingles who is already on the roster. Luckily for the Jazz, the Australian veteran has proved to be a more than capable starter over the last several seasons when Conley has missed games.
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Joe needs to stay on the bench
[QUOTE]The Jazz will watch the development of rookie Trent Forrest who impressed during stretches last year on a two-way contract but may be too inexperienced to trust as a full-time rotational player in just his second season.
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His shooting is the problem not his experience
[QUOTE]Forrest will likely play for the Jazz in both the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, and his performance could go a long way in determining how the Jazz approach free agency.
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Free agent I believe so maybe not likely
[QUOTE][h=2]Jazz Could Draft A Point Guard[/h][/QUOTE]
It's where they should be looking unless they think Forrest can develop a shot
[QUOTE][h=3]TJ McConnell – Indiana Pacers: 8.6 ppg, 6.6 apg, 3.7 rpg[/h][/QUOTE]
Like him but can't shoot
[QUOTE][h=3]Alex Caruso – Los Angeles Lakers: 6.5 ppg, 2.8 apg, 2.9 rpg[/h][/QUOTE]
yes even if Conley is back
[QUOTE][h=3]Raul Neto – Washington Wizards: 8.7 ppg, 2.3 apg, 2.4 rpg[/h][/QUOTE]
COTY doesn't like him. Why bring him up over and over?
Caruso is certainly the guy from that list
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/6/30/22558301/utah-jazz-news-and-notes-jazz-front-office-shakeup-donovan-mitchell-rumors-and-a-great-monologue[/url]
[QUOTE]Some of those disagreements in the article include frustrations Dennis Lindsey and the front office had with Snyder’s smaller, consistent rotations that didn’t allow bench players to develop. Snyder’s viewpoint was that a lot of those bench players weren’t NBA caliber. Both sides have their merits and faults in the situation.
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Brantley, Morgan, Ersan, Forrest and Thomas all have shown enough to at least get a look when others are sucking
[QUOTE]Another interesting tidbit was Snyder’s frustration, along with team scouts, with the selection of Udoka Azubuike. It appears that pick was very much a Lindsey veto of everyone else and taking the player that he wanted.
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who should they have taken? Needed a center. Got a Gobert like prospect
[QUOTE]And what does it mean to be happy for Donovan Mitchell? Probably three things. The first is winning. Mitchell has shown that he will put everything on the line for his team to win. Yes the Jazz lost in disappointing fashion in the playoffs, but Mitchell’s play on one and a half legs was heroic. He risked terrible injury for the Jazz with each play on the floor. Second thing Mitchell is looking for is to maximize his earning potential as much as possible. What was likely frustrating for Mitchell was missing out on almost $33 million that could have been added to his max contract had he made all-NBA. Injury was a big part of that happening, but there are things the Jazz can do to help Mitchell have bigger earning potential in the future. Quin Snyder needs to think about ways that he can set up Mitchell for more success. The Jazz play a shared system that helps with creating open shots for their myriad of shooters. It’s a great system for creating open shots for the Jazz shooters, but does it maximize Mitchell’s scoring potential? That is going to be a tightrope the Jazz will walk where they need to give Mitchell as much potential to score and succeed as possible, while also winning. Now, many will say that Mitchell has one of the highest usage percentages in the league, which is true, but can the system be tweaked to focus more on getting Mitchell 3-4 more ppg next season? The third thing is related to what we just said. Mitchell, like all stars, wants to be recognized for his contributions. Mitchell deserves all-NBA honors and more all-star appearances. Getting him more chances to shine will give him the recognition he deserves.
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The offense was fine especially when Clarkson and Mitchell don't have the ball. Defense is the issue. Mitchell steps up there and passes the ball move he might deserve all-NBA. He doesn't now
John Hollinger: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5L3pgWiodL9MgSzbWK8teF"]The team to watch with Conley is Dallas,[/URL] though. I mean, they were the team that was after him when he was a free agent last time and he re-signed with (Memphis). Yeah, I would definitely keep an eye on Dallas.
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5L3pgWiodL9MgSzbWK8teF"]Spotify[/URL]
[url]https://kslsports.com/462763/jazz-have-good-options-with-30th-pick-per-draft-expert/[/url]
[QUOTE][B]Peek: “[/B]He’s more of a two-three wing but I think he’s got a lot of room for improvement at the next level. I think the NBA game caters to him more than the college game. The college game is more structured, and he’s more of a free-flowing wing off the dribble and he has a great first step.”
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don't need another Mitchell/Clarkson/Hughes
[url]https://kslsports.com/462737/jazz-offseason-needs-ranked/[/url]
[QUOTE][h=2]Jazz Offseason Needs[/h][/QUOTE]
starting PF, new coach, get rid of Clarkson, Favors and Hughes. Sign Conley. Move Bojan to the bench. Hope Mitchell decides defending and passing is important too
[QUOTE]Quin Snyder described it best after the series.
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he didn't mention that he decided to do nothing about it did he :facepalm
[QUOTE]Gobert had arguably the greatest defensive regular season of any player in NBA history, but he alone can’t slow an entire offense.
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he can and does. He can't do it every night against every team though
[QUOTE]The Jazz learned early in Donovan Mitchell’s career that without more offensive weapons around him, opposing teams could focus all of their defensive attention on him, and unravel Mitchell’s scoring brilliance.
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learned even earlier that you need shooters around Gobert and went and got Rubio and put Favors back in the starting lineup anyway
[QUOTE]The Jazz went out and found Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Mike Conley to aid Mitchell on offense, now they need to find a way to give Gobert more help on the defensive end.
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without killing their spacing. Get rid of Clarkson and Favors who hurt the spacing anyway for a starting PF that doesn't
[QUOTE]What became painfully obvious throughout the conference semifinals loss to the Clippers was the Jazz lacked versatility. What must be addressed is whether this lack of versatility came from the makeup of the roster, or Quin Snyder’s unwillingness to reach deeper into the team’s rotation to develop that versatility.
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came from both probably but Snyder refusing to try anything else was inexcusable
[QUOTE]One area where the Jazz are seemingly handcuffed by a lack of versatility is at the center position where Gobert, Derrick Favors, and rookie Udoka Azubuike all carry similar skillsets. Though their talent level varies greatly, their contributions mostly consist of setting screens, rolling to the basket, and protecting the rim on defense.
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that's what they wanted. I thought it was stupid myself. Need a 4 that can play 5 and play alongside Gobert and protect the rim if he has to protect the perimeter and vise versa. Also needs to be able to shoot. Ersan could have helped as could MJorgan and Brantley
[QUOTE]With a lack of additional skills offered by any of the Jazz three centers, Snyder is forced to compensate by keeping shooters and playmakers on the floor at nearly every other position.
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that's the way he wants it. He wasn't forced
[QUOTE]While Brantley likely wouldn’t have been an option for the Jazz in the playoffs due to his lack of experience, he enters the offseason has a question mark due to his lack of playing time, rather than a more known commodity.
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why not? Oni, Niang and Favors weren't doing anything
[QUOTE]If the Jazz can stomach his steep price tag, it will keep their championship window open for the next several seasons, and that is a good thing. If they can’t, expect veteran Joe Ingles to move into the starting lineup and for the Jazz to look for a mixture of veteran and young help to fill out the roster.
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Ingles needs to stay on the bench
[QUOTE]However, the Jazz would be wise to look for additional depth in the backcourt in the draft. Trent Forrest showed promise on a two-way contract handling point guard duties for the Jazz during stretches, but finding a younger, more offensively skilled guard could pay dividends down the line as the Jazz current roster ages.
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always about offense. Need a young pg because they have young guys everywhere else. Forrest can't shoot
[QUOTE]With or without Conley next season, the Jazz combination of Mitchell, Ingles, and Clarkson is better than adequate.
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it's horrible. One guy that can run pick and roll and he needs to have a smaller role not a bigger one.
[QUOTE]Following up on the Jazz need for guard depth, they could use a promising young player at most positions.
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they have them. Having a coach play them is another issue
[QUOTE]Furthermore, the Jazz have Elijah Hughes, Miye Oni, Juwan Morgan, Matt Thomas, and their first-round draft pick, all of whom will likely play for the summer league roster with a chance to prove they have a future in the NBA.
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wouldn't count on Oni, Thomas or Morgan
[QUOTE]Without their traditional ability to utilize the G League last year, the Jazz didn’t get to develop their young players the way the franchise has preferred under Snyder. As a result, they could put some future concerns to rest by having a few youngsters prove they belong on the NBA level this summer.
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before the last two years Snyder preferred playing them especially if they were from Duke. The past couple years seems to hayve been a power play on his part. He won, the Jazz lost
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/1/22556413/nba-utah-jazz-key-dates-through-the-offseason[/url]
[QUOTE]See, I told you that this summer was going to be a whirlwind. Players taking part in the Olympics, summer leagues, any other [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2021/6/29/22550395/powder-league-in-draper-utah-schedule-tickets-rosters-players-rayjon-tucker-rylan-jones-yoeli-childs"]pro-am games[/URL] or recovering from injuries aren’t going to have much time to get ready for the upcoming NBA season.
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as always
[url]https://kslsports.com/462803/utah-jazz-nba-draft-prospect-bones-hyland/[/url]
[QUOTE]However, unlike other small guards who rely on added depth to their jump shot due to a lack of height, Hyland stands a full 6’3 with an impressive 6’9 wingspan. Hyland’s career 40 percent three-point shooting percentage on 6.0 attempts per game is a strong indicator of future success at the NBA level.
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got the wingspan they like or liked under Lindsey anyway
[QUOTE]Though he has some clear playmaking skills, Hyland averaged just 2.1 assists per game as a sophomore. At 6’3 and under 200 lbs, the sophomore will have to prove he can play the point guard position in the NBA as he may struggle against bigger, stronger perimeter players in the NBA.
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need a 1. Next...
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/7/2/22558012/could-danny-ainge-end-up-with-utah-jazz-byu-notre-dame-boston-celtics-ryan-smith-gordon-hayward[/url]
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At the time, Ainge was Public Enemy No. 1, or maybe No. 2, for Jazz fans because it was seen as a major blow to the Jazz’s future.
That, of course, turned out not to be the case. In June of that year, the Jazz selected a guard from Louisville named [URL="https://www.deseret.com/sports/2020/11/28/21723049/donovan-mitchell-more-than-basketball-nba-utah-jazz-max-extension"]Donovan Mitchell[/URL]. So maybe all is forgiven.
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still a blow :facepalm
[QUOTE] Emiliano Carchia: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Tyrone Wallace will play for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Summer League,[/URL] sources tell @Emiliano Carchia. Wallace averaged 16.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in G League with Agua Caliente Clippers this season
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Carchia"]Twitter Carchia[/URL]
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still better than Exum