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Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jarred Vanderbilt remains QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow vs. the Hawks[/URL]. Ochai Agbaji and Leandro Bolmaro have been assigned to the G League’s SLC Stars.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
Potter, Cook and Alkins looked good in their opening win
[URL="https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/8/23448728/lauri-markkanen-enjoying-proving-doubters-wrong-utah-jazz"]Lauri Markkanen on getting traded to Utah: “Unexpected. It was a shock. It took me a couple hours to kind of process and just really think about what’s gonna happen.[/URL] But then the kinda things calm down and you get around the idea that you’re moving to Utah and then I’m just excited for the opportunity. You see the guys that they have and the staff that they have. So I think just pretty quickly turned into what we can do with this group of guys.”
– via [URL="https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/8/23448728/lauri-markkanen-enjoying-proving-doubters-wrong-utah-jazz"]Joe Coles @ deseret.com[/URL]
[url]https://sircharlesincharge.com/2022/11/08/utah-jazz-mistake-hot-start/[/url]
[QUOTE]You don’t trade two all-stars during an offseason and get better. That’s what the Jazz’s early start suggests, but it’s false hope.
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change coaches and you might though which is why I thought it was ridiculous saying the Jazz hit their ceiling not knowing what a coach that might actually make adjustments in the playoffs would do. I'd love to see Gobert playing with a hard working unselfish group
[QUOTE]And for as good as the Jazz has been this season, it’s difficult to say that there are any foundational building blocks currently on the roster. Can you buy Lauri Markkanen’s hot start? He’s 25 years old and has not broken out as a star. We’re supposed to believe that he’s one now? I’m sorry but that’s difficult to believe for me.
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yep and we know Clarkson sucks
[QUOTE]Jordan Clarkson has been great to start the year but he’s already 30 years old and there’s a good chance he’s already played the best basketball of his career.
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and his best was awful
[QUOTE]The Jazz has been a good story so far this season but the franchise needs to keep its eye on the prize and not fall in love with this false hope. I’m not sure what the front office is waiting for but it’s time for them to cash in on some of these players that they know are not going to be building blocks for the future. Before they mess around and fall right back into NBA purgatory.
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at least give me Clarkson please!
In July, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid got French citizenship, but his future with the national team of France was in doubt when he later gained US papers. Despite that, the general manager of the Blues Boris Diaw, who earlier stated that Thomas Heurtel is not scratched, still believes that the Cameronian-born player will play for France. “There has been no development since the last time we spoke. [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/national-teams/1416903/diaw-confident-embiid-will-play-for-france/"]The American nationality was something we knew for quite some time. It’s more to make his living in the United States easier”, Diaw said, and with a resounding “Yes” he confirmed his beliefs[/URL].
– via [URL="https://www.eurohoops.net/en/national-teams/1416903/diaw-confident-embiid-will-play-for-france/"]EuroHoops.net[/URL]
Justin Grasso: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Doc Rivers says Danuel House Jr. was a full participant at practice today #Sixers[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JGrasso_"]Twitter JGrasso_[/URL]
Mike Curtis: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Alec Burks (left foot) and Marvin Bagley III (right knee) have been downgraded to out for tonight’s game against the #Celtics[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MikeACurtis2"]Twitter MikeACurtis2[/URL]
[QUOTE] Jordan Clarkson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/tweets/"]79-3?? maybe?? hahaha night yall, love yall[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JordanClarksons"]Twitter JordanClarksons[/URL]
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maybe if they trade your sorry ass
[url]https://kslsports.com/495252/jazz-beat-atlanta-for-fourth-straight-win/[/url]
[QUOTE]Now at 10-3, the Jazz are running out of questions that need to be answered.
Markkanen was brilliant once again as he continues to show he’s elevated his game to an All-Star level.
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still early. Haven't really beaten anyone that hasn't been hurt or whatever
[QUOTE]As long as Markkanen, Conley, and Clarkson continue their stellar play, and the supporting cast carries it’s share of the load, the Jazz will keep having success, and the wins shouldn’t come as a surprise.[/QUOTE]
there's absolutely no reason to think Clarkson won't start sucking. He's the streakiest guy in the league. Ainge needs to sell high. Conley is old
[QUOTE]Rudy Gay has struggled so far this season, and Udoka Azubuike has yet to prove he’s a consistent NBA player.
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actually he did for those 18 or so games he started last year. Rather he fits into what Hardy wants remains to be seen
[URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/11/10/23450776/nba-take-fouls"]“It was time for [take fouls] to go,” 76ers forward Georges Niang said.[/URL] “The game was getting bogged down. Guys were just taking fouls as soon as they lost the ball. It was like you were playing tag out there, guys trying to evade other guys on the fast break.”
– via [URL="https://www.theringer.com/nba/2022/11/10/23450776/nba-take-fouls"]Zach Kram @ The Ringer[/URL]
Jake Fischer: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N3K4F3HLbZZYFyovduqn2"]Jacque Vaughn was someone that a lot of people in the organization, and a lot of people on the coaching side believed should have gotten a chance at this job after the bubble in 2020 before they hired Steve Nash to begin with[/URL].
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N3K4F3HLbZZYFyovduqn2"]Spotify[/URL]
Mike Curtis: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Alec Burks (left foot) is probable to make his #Pistons debut tomorrow night against the #Knicks[/URL]. Fitting that it’ll be at Madison Square Garden. It’ll be his first time playing since New York traded him and Nerlens Noel to Detroit during the offseason.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MikeACurtis2"]Twitter MikeACurtis2[/URL]
Agbaji had a tough debut with the Stars. Bolmaro was good. Limited minutes maybe because of conditioning after COVID? Frank Jackson was great as was Bass as they won another. Back to back against the same team on the road tonite
Erik Slater: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Royce O’Neale when asked how Brooklyn will maintain their system when Kyrie Irving returns: “The same way we’ve been doing. He’s a great player, an All-Star.[/URL] I mean, I feel like we can adapt to whoever. We know he brings what to the table and we need that going forward.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/erikslater_"]Twitter erikslater_[/URL]
[QUOTE] Erik Slater: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Royce O’Neale said he’s been talking with Kyrie Irving and echoed that Kyrie “is in good spirits.”[/URL] Said Kyrie has been communicating with teammates through the suspension.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/erikslater_"]Twitter erikslater_[/URL]
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Royce deserves better than that shitshow
Tommy Beer: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Knicks are listing Quentin Grimes as probable for tonight’s game vs. Detroit[/URL]. The Pistons are listing Alec Burks as probable – meaning the former Knicks will likely make his season debut tonight at MSG.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/TommyBeer"]Twitter TommyBeer[/URL]
[url]https://kslsports.com/495272/mike-smith-walker-kessler-is-jazz-future/[/url]
[QUOTE][I]SALT LAKE CITY –[/I] Longtime NBA veteran and current game night television host Mike Smith called rookie Walker Kessler “the future” of the Utah Jazz.
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I think he lasted 3 years. He might be an all-star today though.
A bit early to talk like that. From what I've seen he can play but his ceiling is limited. He doesn't have the length and isn't as athletic as Gobert. We've yet to see him shoot from the perimeter which he does to some extent
[QUOTE]“I’m here to tell you that in three years, you won’t remember the center for the Jazz before him,” Smith said, “because he’ll be that good on both ends of the floor.”
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:lol
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/10/23407621/utah-jazz-vets-redefining-their-roles-with-2022-23-team[/url]
[QUOTE]Clarkson has been a starter in this league before, but until as recently as last season he had built a [URL="https://www.deseret.com/2021/12/13/22826015/utah-jazz-jordan-clarkson-has-always-been-a-scorer-but-he-is-adding-new-playmaking-skills-his-game"]reputation as a bench gunner[/URL]. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award for the Jazz in 2021 and has proven to be a scorer who can get a bucket no matter the circumstances.
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gunner being the key word with that bum
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/11/11/23453337/utah-jazz-roster-rank-mike-conley-voted-most-valuable[/url]
[QUOTE]Right off the bat in summer camp he seemed liked a different player. I think the awkward locker room dynamics from the last year or two really wore on Mike. He doesn’t seem like a naturally vocal leader, so his relatively quiet example was less effective. But this year we have a bunch of hungry young guys who are eager to learn and work hard. And Mike is leading that crew extremely well. He seems like he’s enjoying himself a lot more this year. His scoring is down, but he’s absolutely lethal from three at 41%. He’s also averaging a career high 8 assists through 12 games. His fit next to Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert was good not great. But with this roster full of versatility and pick and pop guys he is thriving.
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His fit was perfect with Gobert. They were one of the best duos in the league. Again it's too bad we didn't get to see Gobert with this coach and style of play
[QUOTE]Will he be on the roster for the remainder of his contract? We’ll see. Just today Danny Ainge said he’s still very willing to make moves if it’s the right deal. And Mike Conley will absolutely be a name to watch with how he’s playing. A bad playoff series or two gave him an unfair reputation that he’s washed. But he’s still got plenty of ball left in him, especially if he’s your 3rd or 4th best player. A win-now team in need of a playmaker or point guard might decide he’s the missing link. If not, it’s fun to watch him be a plus/minus king!
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was there ever a doubt Ainge was willing. If the price is right anyone can be had. I'd be happy win or lose with this team if they'd just get rid of Clarkson!
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/the-downbeat-latest-jazz-news/2022/11/10/23452149/six-important-stats-behind-the-jazz-10-3-start[/url]
[QUOTE]The Jazz have five players making at least one three-pointer per game while shooting over 38% from three. They are one of only six teams that meet that criteria. The shooting comes from everywhere. Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, and Malik Beasley play the most rotation minutes in the backcourt, and each of them is shooting over 41% from deep on over five attempts per game. Collin Sexton is even coming off the bench and hitting 38% from downtown.[/QUOTE]
one of those will be nowhere near 41% when all is said and done. Sell high Danny!
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz rank fourth lowest in the percentage of their points coming from the midrange at only 4.5%. That means 95.5% of the team's points come from the paint, the three-point line, or the free throw line. According to [URL="http://cleaningtheglass.com"]cleaningtheglass.com[/URL], the Jazz take the league's lowest percentage of "long midrange" shots. That's modern, intelligent, efficient basketball.
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not missing Mitchell
[url]https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2022/11/10/23449848/real-or-not-real-examining-early-season-nba-trends-jazz-tatum-cavaliers-warriors-gilgeous-alexander[/url]
[QUOTE]The team’s starting guards are both likely to fall off shooting-wise too, as Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson are both above their career-marks from behind the arc. Kelly Olynyk has been a revelation in the frontcourt, but he’s certainly not going to shoot 58.8% from three all season.[/QUOTE]
it's a given for the bum that he will fall off a cliff
[QUOTE]Lastly, we have to factor in that Ainge isn’t married to anyone on this roster. If the right trade comes along, Ainge will make it. He’s playing the long game in Utah. Even if that means taking a step back in what’s been a fun season, Ainge will make a move if he has one.
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Clarkson is a step forward. After that I'm happy
[url]https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/269343/Donovan-Mitchell-Im-Asserting-Myself-On-A-Different-Level-Defensively[/url]
[QUOTE]"I look at who I’ve been in my career — a guy who could score the ball," said Mitchell. "(But) I’m asserting myself on a different level defensively. Having another dominant guard (in Darius Garland) who can get you 30 (points on any given night) and also having ‘Vert (Caris LeVert), who can do the same, it relieves that pressure a little bit and allows you to be more engaged defensively, to be there and have the energy. And then on top of that, my coaches (head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and his staff) and my teammates allow me to just go, to be myself — whatever that means.
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Jazz had plenty of guys that could score. You not playing D or passing it were bigger issues
Charlotte Hornets PR: [URL="http://twitter.com/HornetsPR/status/1591190387896778758"]INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at MIA 11/12 Dennis Smith Jr. (L Ankle Sprain) is questionable[/URL] LaMelo Ball (L Ankle Sprain) is out Gordon Hayward (L Shoulder Contusion) is out Cody Martin (L Knee Procedure) is out
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/HornetsPR"]Twitter HornetsPR[/URL]
[QUOTE] Mike Curtis: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Tom Thibodeau on Alec Burks: “Alec’s great and a consummate pro. Just a great teammate. Very coachable. Great person.[/URL] That’s really been the story of his career. Everywhere he’s been, people love him. There’s a reason why. Just a high character guy.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/MikeACurtis2"]Twitter MikeACurtis2[/URL]
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everyone but COTM anyway
[url]https://sports.yahoo.com/danny-ainge-gives-candid-jazzs-230800100.html[/url]
[QUOTE]Utah's run might be short-lived, but Ainge is enjoying it while it lasts. In fact, he isn't ruling out the idea of the club being a buyer at the NBA trade deadline.
"I wouldn't discount anything," he said. "We have a lot of opportunities to make deals with all the picks that we have."
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having fun yet?
James Edwards III: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Marvin Bagley III is “probably” to make his season debut tonight against the Celtics. Burks is Questionable and Cunningham is[/URL] OUT. Celtics are without Horford and Brogdon. Jaylen Brown is QUESTIONABLE.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JLEdwardsIII"]Twitter JLEdwardsIII[/URL]
Chris Miller: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kristaps Porzingis listed as probable with (left groin strain). Taj Gibson is doubtful (neck soreness) tonight vs. Utah[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/cmillsnbcs"]Twitter cmillsnbcs[/URL]
Tim MacMahon: The struggling Timberwolves’ next stop is Cleveland, where Rudy Gobert will see Donovan Mitchell for the first time since their Utah run ended. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Gobert on the reunion with his former co-star:[/URL]
[HR][/HR] [INDENT] The struggling Timberwolves’ next stop is Cleveland, where Rudy Gobert will see Donovan Mitchell for the first time since their Utah run ended. Gobert on the reunion with his former co-star: [URL="https://t.co/2DEe1MqYm1"]pic.twitter.com/2DEe1MqYm1[/URL]
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) [URL="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1591444069271896067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"]November 12, 2022[/URL][/INDENT]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon"]Twitter espn_macmahon[/URL]
I know it’s really early, and I know you’ve gotta jump. But when you got dealt, one of the first questions was your contract and your future with this group. We didn’t see Cleveland coming, so a lot of folks started assuming, “Oh, he’s gonna bounce in a few years.” Then you get here, and you see how good it could be, what’s your level of enthusiasm about the long-view? [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Donovan Mitchell: Yeah, I’m not interested in any of the down-the-road (discussion). But like I said, we have a lot of potential with this group.[/URL] We have a lot of guys that can really get going. We can really build something special. And that’s really what I’m hoping for. I can’t control what our result is come June, May, our playoff success, our future success. But right now we’ve got a lot of great pieces. And as far as two or three years, I can’t sit here and give you anything. That’s the one thing from this summer that I’m very happy about is I just said, “F— what happens. F— tomorrow. F— the next day.” How can I be — excuse my language, by the way — but how can I just be the best Donovan today and let the rest handle itself? I mean, I’ve got stuff to prove myself. I’ve got to continue to be better.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Sam Amick @ The Athletic[/URL]
Why has this team fit you so well? You’ve said yourself that you’re playing the best ball of your career. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Donovan Mitchell: I look at who I’ve been in my career — a guy who could score the ball. (But) I’m asserting myself on a different level defensively.[/URL] Having another dominant guard (in Darius Garland) who can get you 30 (points on any given night) and also having ‘Vert (Caris LeVert), who can do the same, it relieves that pressure a little bit and allows you to be more engaged defensively, to be there and have the energy. And then on top of that, my coaches (head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and his staff) and my teammates allow me to just go, to be myself — whatever that means.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Sam Amick @ The Athletic
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Last one for you: You’re gonna see Rudy on Sunday. How do you want people to remember that chapter? Donovan Mitchell: You know, we gave Utah a lot of special moments. But you know, we didn’t get the job done. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Him and I have a great relationship, despite what people may feel.[/URL] On the court, it didn’t work. I don’t hate Rudy. He doesn’t hate me. It was just one of those things where it just didn’t work out, and I feel like we live in a world where everybody’s gotta hate each other and there’s gotta be some negative thing and that’s just not the case. When I see him on Sunday, I’m gonna give him a hug and smile and laugh. And when we’re on the court, it’s time to go at it. That’s really what it is.
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3819777/2022/11/11/donovan-mitchell-interview-cavs-jazz-knicks-gobert/"]Sam Amick @ The Athletic[/URL]
Ogbaji hurt in Stars loss
Potter and Cook were good
When asked after the win against the Hawks if he will play the following day against the Utah Jazz, he said he plans to play. Later, he was asked about his leg after falling in the second quarter and walking gingerly (but remaining in the game). He said that it was his ankle, which felt “pretty sore” after the game, and also addressed some concerns about his shoulder. “I don’t know what happened. But [URL="https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-joel-embiid-reveals-concerning-shoulder-issue-after-dominant-performance-vs-hawks"]some days I can’t lift my arm up. And when I go block shots, I really feel it,” the Sixers superstar said.[/URL] “I don’t know what’s going on. But it’s whatever.”
– via [URL="https://clutchpoints.com/sixers-news-joel-embiid-reveals-concerning-shoulder-issue-after-dominant-performance-vs-hawks"]Sam DiGiovanni @ Clutch Points[/URL]
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50515698/the-old-man-up-to-new-tricks-why-mike-conleys-assists-numbers-are-at-a-career-high[/url]
[QUOTE]When he was in Memphis, the Grizzlies used Marc Gasol's playmaking ability to play out of the post, and relied on Conley's isolation game. In his first few years in Utah, Conley played off the ball because Donovan Mitchell was so dynamic.
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don't forget COTY. Jazz were at their best when Conley and Gobert were running pick and roll
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50516309/jazzs-4-game-winning-streak-snapped-in-loss-to-wizards[/url]
[QUOTE]That was never clearer than when Jordan Clarkson pulled up for an open 3 with 2:49 left. If he would have made that shot, the Jazz would have been down just 6 points and still had a chance. It missed, and seconds later Porizingis drained a 3-pointer of his own.
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what is clear is Clarkson is not clutch
[QUOTE]Collin Sexton scored 13 of his 17 points in the third quarter to keep Utah within striking distance at the end, and Utah cut Washington's lead to 6 points with 8:13 left in the fourth quarter, but couldn't come up with enough stops down the stretch.
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Clarkson on the bench. Coincidence?
[url]https://kslsports.com/495357/porzingis-wizards-snap-jazz-win-streak/[/url]
[QUOTE]Clarkson got the Jazz going early scoring seven first quarter points on 3-3 shooting, but connected on just 5-15 the rest of the way for 13 points.
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hard not to love the bum
[QUOTE]But, considering his ability to force his way into the paint, his circus finishes at the rim, his strong midrange game, and his recent hot shooting (38 percent from three over the last five games), there are clear shades of Manu Ginobili in his game.
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Bolmaro
[url]https://kslsports.com/495349/donovan-mitchell-praises-former-jazz-teammate-jordan-clarkson/[/url]
[QUOTE]“Man @JordanClarksons hoopin!! Love to see it !!” the former Jazzman tweeted.
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1 gunner loving another. No surprise there
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/12/23455191/3-keys-in-the-utah-jazz-loss-to-the-washington-wizards[/url]
[QUOTE]Mike Conley, usually one of the most reliable scorers on the roster, had a tough time getting shots to fall on Saturday. He finished 0-of-5 from 3-point range and 1-of-8 overall. Even on nights when Conley doesn’t score much he usually isn’t inefficient and makes up for it with the rest of his game, and while he had 10 assists, the Jazz desperately needed some scoring from him.
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offense wasn't the problem
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/11/23453353/will-hardy-wont-take-credit-for-utah-jazz-success[/url]
a breath of fresh air after the past 3 years of no adjustments in the playoffs
While that may have seemingly ruled out a trade to the Lakers in the moment, it has not ruled it out indefinitely. In fact, the Lakers could move back in on Bogdanovic despite him having recently signed an extension — more on that later — according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports on his “Please Don’t Aggregate This” podcast: “He’s a player that I think a lot of winning teams, a team looking to get to the second round that’s never gotten there or a team that wants to push their way to really be a title threat (would want)… [URL="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/11/13/23454414/lakers-trade-rumors-bojan-bogdanovic-detroit-pistons-phoenix-suns"]Phoenix was at the top of everyone’s list in terms of suitors that have capital to pay in addition to talent and the salaries that made sense… The Lakers were obviously involved. I got a list of other teams that I think have called and contacted, but nothing too crazy at this point in terms of actual conversations that are still ongoing.[/URL] I do know Detroit is getting calls on him just like any team (when) we’re getting close to the Dec. 15 area where a lot of players who signed (in free agency last summer) are going to be eligible (to be traded). That’s kind of the unofficial start of the trade window. But also he’s playing really well for this team right now.”
– via [URL="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2022/11/13/23454414/lakers-trade-rumors-bojan-bogdanovic-detroit-pistons-phoenix-suns"]Jacob Rude @ Silverscreenandroll.com[/URL]
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/13/23453711/analysis-jazz-made-bad-decisions-in-loss-to-76ers-joel-embiids-career-night[/url]
[QUOTE]The truth is that Embiid is one of the best at drawing fouls and selling contact, and there’s a difference between flopping, and selling contact. Flopping suggests that there was no foul, but selling contact is making sure that the foul that was committed gets called, and Embiid is one of the best at that. His rip-through is literally on every scouting report.
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one of the worse floppers ever. 280 pound guy falling on the floor every play