The Jazz have been presented with sign-and-trade options for Miles, but none of the deals have thus far gained traction.
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The Jazz have been presented with sign-and-trade options for Miles, but none of the deals have thus far gained traction.
[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You]Probably more like no one wants him so he doesn't want to give up any money. Him wanting to play for Miami and them wanting him are two different things. Last I read Riley wanted to go into camp with what he had and leave a couple spots open for free agents to make the team. You'd think someone like Darko would be ahead of Raja on their list.[/QUOTE]
Yea, that's the more likely scenario. Still, he better not bitch and moan about playing time if he doesn't accept a buyout.
No he better accept his role at the end of the bench or retire. I doubt that would happen. They'd probably have to make him stay home since they can't amnesty him now. I do think he could help someone still.
[URL="http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/blog/index.ssf/2012/07/pluto_talkin_7-29-12.html"]But (the Cavs) still need someone else, and they are looking at unrestricted free agents Carlos Delfino and C.J. Miles.[/URL] Delfino is 6-6, 230 pounds and averaged 9.0 points and 3.9 rebounds for Milwaukee in 2011-12. He has been in the league for seven years, and is mostly a 3-point specialist. Nearly 50 percent of his shots from beyond the arc. Last season, he shot 40 percent from field and 36 percent on 3-pointers for Milwaukee. [URL="http://www.cleveland.com/pluto/blog/index.ssf/2012/07/pluto_talkin_7-29-12.html"]Cleveland Plain Dealer[/URL]
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[B] [URL="http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/1/3213378/jazz-derrick-favors-reveals-plans-to-work-with-karl-malone-amongst"]Jazz Derrick Favors reveals plans to work with Karl Malone amongst other goodies from twitter Q and A with Fans![/URL] [/B]
[IMG]http://cdn1.sbnation.com/profile_images/699676/AllThatAmar_NEW_tiny.png[/IMG] by [URL="http://www.sbnation.com/users/AllThatAmar"]AllThatAmar[/URL] on [URL="http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/1/3213378/jazz-derrick-favors-reveals-plans-to-work-with-karl-malone-amongst"]Aug 1, 2012 1:30 PM MDT[/URL] in [URL="http://www.slcdunk.com/section/utah-jazz-news"]Utah Jazz - News & Interviews[/URL]
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Earlier today [URL="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/utah-jazz"]Utah Jazz[/URL] forward [URL="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/111982/derrick-favors"]Derrick Favors[/URL] (with the help of Matt Sanchez @[URL="https://twitter.com/_MattSanchez"]_MattSanchez[/URL]) "took over" the Utah Jazz Official Twitter account and had an extended Question and Answer session with fans. Lucky Jazz fans got some classic "[I]That's so Derrick..[/I]." type of answers. Derrick talked about what he sees for the Jazz future; where he thinks he can be as a player in a few seasons; the differences between New Jersey and Utah; the Olympics; movies and music; his pre-game ritual of eating at Subway; his 39" vertical jump; and if he likes chocolate milk or not.
All in all it was a fun morning and [URL="http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/author/blea/"]Billy Lea[/URL] (@[URL="https://twitter.com/billylea"]BillyLea[/URL]) uploaded the[URL="http://weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2012/08/01/transcript-derrick-favors-takes-over-utahjazz-2/"] full transcript here[/URL]. Great work guys.
And remember . . .
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Cool! What about Kanter? He could learn a lot too.
[QUOTE]Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Initial
contract extension negotiations between Paul Millsap and the #UtahJazz began
this week,[/COLOR][/URL] @sltrib has learned. #NBA [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
Brian T. Smith: Talks between Jazz and Millsap were
positive and both sides would like to keep him in a Utah uniform. However, [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]all indications are Millsap will become an
unrestricted free agent July 2013 and fully explore his options[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]The
Jazz made an initial extension offer to Millsap for three years at about $25
million, the most possible under new CBA rules.[/COLOR][/URL] Millsap isn't
expected to accept the offer, and is prepared to enter training camp with
knowledge he'll become a free agent in less than a year. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Millsap
and the Jazz have options moving forward. He could remain long term with Utah,
sign elsewhere or be traded:[/COLOR][/URL] nothing's certain. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
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That blows! Can only give him 8 millions a year. Portland stuck it to us again with that damn contract it looks like. Wonder how Big Al feels about them not having extention talks with him? He's worth twice that based on the contracts given out this summer. Other than Deron was there anyone better out there?
[QUOTE]By signing Millsap to an extension or retaining
him as a high-priced free agent next summer, Utah could set itself up for
another Kirilenko-like scenario: paying star-player money to an athlete who
regularly comes off the bench. In a proactive effort that represents the Jazz's
desire to keep Millsap but retain future financial flexibility, the Jazz have
already begun examining which teams could afford to pay Millsap the $10 million
to $14 million average salary he's expected to seek if he becomes a free
agent.[/QUOTE]
It better be someone with a hell of a point guard to give up is all I can say!
[COLOR=#000080][quote][URL="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/232552033020940288"][COLOR=#000080]Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski reported [/COLOR][/URL][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000080][URL="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/232552033020940288"][COLOR=#000080]Monday
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[/URL][URL="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/232552033020940288"] that longtime Jazz General Manager Kevin O'Connor is moving [/URL]
[URL="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/232552033020940288"]into a top executive position with Utah and leading the search to hire a new
GM.
A high-ranking Jazz source confirmed the
report. The source told [I]The Salt Lake Tribune[/I] there has recently been
"talk in the organization" that O'Connor plans to turn the GM title over to
someone else, but nothing has been made official.
Messages left Monday for O'Connor and Jazz
president Randy Rigby weren't immediately returned.
A Jazz spokeswoman was unaware of O'Connor's
reported move.
Wojnarowski reported that Oklahoma City's
Troy Weaver was targeted for the job but will stay with the Thunder. San
Antonio's Dennis Lindsey and Cleveland's David Griffin have also reportedly
drawn interest.
Brian T. Smith
Twitter: @tribjazz
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[/COLOR]This could be good!
[URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympics--jazz-gm-kevin-o-connor-promoted--team-looking-for-replacement.html"]http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympics--jazz-gm-kevin-o-connor-promoted--team-looking-for-replacement.html[/URL]
Guess Scot Layden isn't a candidate for his old gig after what happened in NY and the fact that his dad isn't in charge anymore.
[QUOTE]Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Carroll isn't concerned about Jazz's
overload at 3/4. Corbin told him starting spots are up for grabs and Carroll's
shooting for one[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/QUOTE]
Carroll plays the 4? I could see Marvin there before Carroll. Carroll and Evans look to be energy guys at the end of the bench I'd think unless injuries or trades change things. Hopefully the new GM moves Jefferson ASAP!
Mike Monroe: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Source familiar with Dennis Lindsey's talks w/ Jazz confirms he is about to become Utah GM,[/COLOR][/URL] as the great @Adrian Wojnarowski just reported. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
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Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]#UtahJazz announce they're holding a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday that's "front-office related."[/COLOR][/URL] Still no comment on Lindsey as GM. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
[QUOTE]Josh Robbins: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]The #Magic received a $17.8 million traded
player exception in the deal,[/COLOR][/URL] Hennigan said. Magic will have 1 year
to use it. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/QUOTE]
Al Jefferson anyone?
[QUOTE]KOC has confirmed the reports, saying, "We're continuing to talk to Josh. It
really depends physically on how his leg and legs are doing."[/QUOTE]
So maybe he'll have to settle for the Jazz with no guarantee of PT? That's the only way I could see signing him him beause there doesn't appear to be playing time for him unless they bench Burks again and that doesn't seem like a wise plan but than again Jefferson still being on the team doesn't either.
[COLOR=#000080][QUOTE][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][COLOR=#000080]Before forward Ryan Anderson joined New
Orleans July 11 via a sign-and-trade, the Jazz were involved in talks to acquire
the former Orlando sharpshooter,[/COLOR][/URL][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"] The Salt Lake Tribune has learned.
[/URL][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][COLOR=#000080]Salt Lake Tribune[/COLOR][/URL]
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][/URL][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][COLOR=#000080]To acquire Anderson, Utah likely would have
been forced to give up power forward Paul Millsap. While the Jazz were
interested in Anderson and considered making the deal, Utah ultimately backed
off.[/COLOR][/URL][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"] Anderson was later sent to New Orleans, and the Jazz addressed
their perimeter needs by signing unrestricted free agent guard Randy Foye on
July 23. Utah also traded for small forward Marvin Williams during early July.
[/URL][URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][COLOR=#000080]Salt Lake Tribune[/COLOR][/URL]
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogsjazznotes/54688120-62/anderson-jazz-utah-forward.html.csp"][/QUOTE][/COLOR][/URL]They really miss Okur that much? He at least rebounds. I could see if it was for Jefferson maybe.
[URL="http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/14/3242582/utah-jazz-defense-month-the-beginning#storyjump"]http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/14/3242582/utah-jazz-defense-month-the-beginning#storyjump[/URL]
Here's a good breakdown for anyone that's still not convinced Al has to go ASAP.
[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You][URL="http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/14/3242582/utah-jazz-defense-month-the-beginning#storyjump"]http://www.slcdunk.com/2012/8/14/3242582/utah-jazz-defense-month-the-beginning#storyjump[/URL]
Here's a good breakdown for anyone that's still not convinced Al has to go ASAP.[/QUOTE]
Would be interesting to see the stats on the P&R defense when Jefferson is on the court compared to when he's sitting on the bench.
[QUOTE]Brian T. Smith: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Signing Kevin Murphy would bring Utah's
roster to 15, since Raja Bell hasn't been bought out and is still under contract
with Jazz[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/QUOTE]
I'd hope it's not fully guaranteed so they have some flexibility especially if they are really going to sign Howard still. Raja is still on the roster too! With the new GM coming from the Spurs they might actually take advantage of the D-League. Will take a lot of injuries for Murphy to find PT or even get out of a suit. Making him go to Europe would be a Spurs move too.
Djordje Matic: [URL="http://twitter.com/DjordjeMatic/status/237233718794792961"][COLOR=#000080]Red star signed Morris Almond!!![/COLOR][/URL] More at [url]http://www.novosti.rs[/url] [URL="http://twitter.com/DjordjeMatic/status/237233718794792961"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
[quote]On Enes Kanter not playing on the national team in 2012, [URL="http://www.ballineurope.com/us-basketball/nba/bogan-tanjevic-enes-kanter-nba-coaches-6433/"][COLOR=#000080]Tanjevic said that
[quote]C.J. Miles did what was asked of him for seven years with the Utah Jazz, which often meant playing a secondary role behind stars such as Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams. Part of the reason he chose the Cavaliers in free agency this summer was the opportunity to expand his game.
[URL="http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-miles-ready-to-fight-for-playoff-berth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-am-miles- ready-to-fight-for-playoff-berth"][COLOR=#000080]
[URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765599682/Utah-Jazz-Scott-Layden-to-interview-for-Spurs-assistant-GM-position.html?pg=2"]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765599682/Utah-Jazz-Scott-Layden-to-interview-for-Spurs-assistant-GM-position.html?pg=2[/URL]
Would be an interesting trade of GM's. Open up a coaching slot too.
Once the marquee event of All-Star Weekend, the NBA's dunk contest has seen its popularity dip in recent seasons as superstars opt against participating and competitors increasingly rely on gimmicks instead of aerial artistry. Nevertheless, the contest is not without its charms. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/slam-dunk-champ-jeremy-evans-loses-contest-latvia-001550544--nba.html"][COLOR=#000080]In the midst of a rather dull 2012 entry in Orlando, Utah Jazz big man Jeremy Evans wowed the crowd at least once on his way to the title. Evans is a great dunker, clearly, and it'd take a lot to beat him in any competition. Surprisingly, though, he was bested by Kristaps Dargais during a recent dunk contest appearance in Riga, Latvia[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/slam-dunk-champ-jeremy-evans-loses-contest-latvia-001550544--nba.html"][COLOR=#000080]Yahoo! Sports[/COLOR][/URL]
Mehmet Okur, perhaps the best available center, is seeking more than the minimum. [URL="http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Wolves_expected_to_make_a_few_more_moves_before_training_camp_opens082812"][COLOR=#000080]A source close to him said the Wolves are a "long shot" to secure his services[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Wolves_expected_to_make_a_few_more_moves_before_training_camp_opens082812"][COLOR=#000080]ESPN.com[/COLOR][/URL]
[QUOTE]Marc J. Spears: Free agent F [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Josh Howard, a Winston Salem native, has
been working out with Charlotte this week, sources tell Y! CHI, NY amongst
interested[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/QUOTE]
I guess the Jazz can't do anything while they are still stuck with Raja.
Brian Schmitz: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]The Magic also announced that Gordon Chiesa has been named special consultant to the head coach[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54810573-87/jazz-layden-general-manager.html.csp"]http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54810573-87/jazz-layden-general-manager.html.csp[/URL]
I'm thinking this could improve the coaching staff. Ty can get another one of his guys in there ideally a big man coach I'd think. Sanders could move to the bench.
Free agent guard [URL="http://*********.com/articles/sierra/pacers-to-sign-blake-ahearn"][COLOR=#000080]Blake Ahearn and the Indiana Pacers have agreed to a deal,[/COLOR][/URL] one source told *********. Ahearn, mostly known as a shooter, finished the 2011-12 season with the Jazz after getting called up from the D-League. [URL="http://*********.com/articles/sierra/pacers-to-sign-blake-ahearn"][COLOR=#000080]*********[/COLOR][/URL]
[URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765601086/New-Jazz-GM-Dennis-Lindsey-knows-his-stuff-when-it-comes-to-evaluating-players.html?pg=5"]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765601086/New-Jazz-GM-Dennis-Lindsey-knows-his-stuff-when-it-comes-to-evaluating-players.html?pg=5[/URL]
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He was one of the first guys to start using the computer (for evaluating
players). He was doing that 'Moneyball' stuff
[QUOTE]Enes Kanter: Last night in Chicago. Time to burn it down one more time baby! JK.
[URL="http://*********.com/twitter/players.html"][COLOR=#000080]Tomorrow off to L.A. to work with Kiki
Vandeweghe @ 360 Performance[/COLOR][/URL]. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/players.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/QUOTE]
Work on his shooting?
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David Locke: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]One
name to consider for Jazz assistant - Eric Musselman.[/COLOR][/URL] His late father
was Ty's head coach in Minnesota - Eric is D- League HC right now. Musselman is
known as a huge preparation guy - when in Sacramento he did many things with
film preparation that were unprecedented [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL][/quote]
He'd be a great pick. I believe I mentioned him last go around. He can coach especially defensively as could his dad.
[quote]David Locke: [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Another
potential Jazz assistant Idaho Stampede head coach Randy Livingston.[/COLOR][/URL]
Great guy. Corbin's teammate in Atlanta, with Jazz in 04-05. [URL="http://*********.com/twitter/media.html"][COLOR=#000080]Twitter[/COLOR][/URL]
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[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You][URL="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765601086/New-Jazz-GM-Dennis-Lindsey-knows-his-stuff-when-it-comes-to-evaluating-players.html?pg=5"]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765601086/New-Jazz-GM-Dennis-Lindsey-knows-his-stuff-when-it-comes-to-evaluating-players.html?pg=5[/URL]
Assuming no one stands in his way Jefferson's time in Utah should be coming to an end as he watches the video and crunches the numbers![/QUOTE]
Well that blog post link you posted before did enough of a job proving his defensive problems. Quickly, someone send him a link!
[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You]He'd be a great pick. I believe I mentioned him last go around. He can coach especially defensively as could his dad.[/QUOTE]
Doesn't sound like you could go wrong with either. Maybe go with Mussleman as he's got a bit more experience? Livingston only has a few years experience as a D-League coach, add him with Hornacek and you've got two of your three assistants who've only been coaching for 2-3 years each.
Mussleman was just hired by Arizona but I'm sure he'd jump at the chance to come back to the NBA. Along with Lowe he has head coaching experience and could be a good candidate if things don't work out with Corbin. He did a great job in GS before the players ran him out of town. In Utah management has a history of backing their coaches going back to Layden though in todays game it's getting harder to do. Corbin might be familiar with Mussleman from Minnesota too? Still think a big man coach might make the most sense though
[QUOTE]Kevin McHale: Again, ideally if you asked me how I
No sure why that posted under your name and not mine?
[Quote] Kevin Martin is the obvious choice, he's not happy in Houston and wants to be traded. No big risk as he's also on an expiring contract and he could resign for half of what he's making now when he's a FA. Maybe try and get one of thisr young 1st round picks with him, but they might need to free up a roster spot to do that with Bell still hanging around. [/quote]
Martin was the obvious choice before they filled out the roster. Now they need a young pg and a veteran big man.
[Quote]
Jefferson would probably fit in well with Houston. He'd be playing alongside Asik, who has no offensive game, but would be able to cover for Jefferson's poor D. [/quote]
Yes and McHale likes him. Might have to get another team or two involved.
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54836353-87/jazz-corbin-layden-coach.html.csp"][COLOR=#000080]Utah is on the verge of agreeing to terms with a coach to round out Tyrone Corbin
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54844131-87/jones-jazz-coach-flash.html.csp"]http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54844131-87/jones-jazz-coach-flash.html.csp[/URL]
Sanders promoted to the bench. Jerry's nephew on board again. He's had some success at the D-league level.
[URL="http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54844274-87/watson-jazz-rehab-knee.html.csp"]http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/54844274-87/watson-jazz-rehab-knee.html.csp[/URL]
Hopefully he gets healthy so they can trade him.
[quote]
Promoting Michael Sanders
"I think I was fortunate last year being able to get
Mike as a player development coach. With his experience as a player; the fact
he’s been a bench coach in this league. … I thought he did a great job with Enes
and Derrick, even Al and Paul. After practice, getting them shots in the post
and teaching. Working with Enes, especially, on how to use his body some, using
low-post moves, and got him up to speed. When we started camp, I didn’t know if
we was going to have the opportunity to play Enes in the beginning of training
camp. And he continued to work with Mike and did a good job of learning —
we were able to get him in the games some last year. I’m extremely happy with
the work Mike has done so far."
Adding a specific big-man coach
"We’re going to do it by committee. If there’s an
opportunity to add a piece or two here down the road, we’ll explore that. But
the way things are right now, I’m happy with the guys I have on staff. The guys
have done a good job; adding Brad will be an addition for us. We’re in a good
place, in my opinion
[/quote]
I certainly didn't expect anything from Kanter last year based on what was being said about him as a project and you could definitely see the work he was putting in from game to game. Be interesting to see how far he comes with an off-season and full camp and pre-season.