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Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Rayjon Tucker and Luca Vildoza to non-guaranteed training camp contracts,[/URL] a league source tells @spotrac.
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Tony East: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Malcolm Brogdon trade is official, Pacers say. He’s a Celtic – Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan and Nik Stauskas are Pacers. Indiana gets a 2023 first-round pick as well[/URL].
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[QUOTE] Keith Smith: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Utah Jazz have signed first-round pick Walker Kessler[/URL]. All 30 2022 first-round picks have signed their rookie scale contracts.
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guessing he's not playing today?
[QUOTE] Eric Walden: Asked if Donovan Mitchell could be traded or is considered “untouchable,” [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Zanik said that Mitchell is very important to the Jazz, but that situations evolve in championship-building. Added, “but there’s no ‘intent’ there.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
Ben Anderson: Justin Zanik on Donovan Mitchell: “He’s a high character, highly motivated player who wants to be great. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]We continue to give him resources to do that and accomplish that.[/URL] He is a driven young man.” #takenote | @kslsports
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Eric Walden: Asked if the Jazz re considering playing Donovan Mitchell more as the primary ball-handler, CEO [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Danny Ainge said the team has had such conversations, and views him as capable of being the team’s future point guard[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
Ryan McDonald: The [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Jazz have been keeping Donovan and his reps “in the loop” on transactions,[/URL] Justin Zanik says
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Ryan Miller: Justin Zanik: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“Donovan has been very supportive of all of the things that we’re doing.”[/URL]
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untouchable? :facepalm
[QUOTE] Eric Walden: Zanik said the Jazz loved Rudy Gobert, and that “Rudys don’t grow on trees,” but it got to the point that [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]when the Wolves made the offer they did, the front office decided “this is in the best interest of the organization.”[/URL]
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we'll see
[QUOTE] Ryan Miller: Danny Ainge on getting more flexibility:”This season wasn’t very much fun. The draft wasn’t very much fun. Free agency wasn’t very much fun. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]We were over the over the tax, no draft picks, and our team loses in the first round and it wasn’t it wasn’t fun for us.”[/URL]
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Tony Jones: Justin Zanik: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]our goal is to build a championship roster.[/URL] We fell short this year. So we need to try and open up the next window. And we hope the next window will be a long window
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Ben Anderson: Justin Zanik on Walker Kessler: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“We’re excited about Walker Kessler,[/URL] he’s a first round pick and a center who put up some really good numbers, both offensively and defensively for a top program in Auburn.” #TakeNote | @kslsports
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Ben Anderson: Justin Zanik on Leandro Bolmaro: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“A former 1st round pick and getting settled here in the United States. He’s big, he can play multiple positions and can handle the ball[/URL]. We’re hoping to integrate him here in summer league now that the trades official.” #TakeNote | @kslsports
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good. Is he in Vegas?
[QUOTE] James Ham: League source confirms that the [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Kings will workout veterans Matthew Delavedova, Quinn Cook and Shabazz Muhammad this week in Las Vegas.[/URL] Team has 3 open roster spots. @Dave McMenamin and @Marc J. Spears first with news.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/James_HamNBA"]Twitter James_HamNBA[/URL]
Tim MacMahon: Jazz CEO [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Danny Ainge and GM Justin Zanik agreed with Rudy Gobert’s opinion that Utah’s win-now window had closed.[/URL] Zanik: “We fell short, so we need to recalibrate and try to go and open up the next window and hopefully it’s a long one. We’ve got work to do to start that.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon"]Twitter espn_macmahon[/URL]
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Rudy didn't think their window had closed. He would never say that. He said he thinks the Jazz thought that and obviously they did or at least Danny wanted to make deals
Had a fuller roster tonite in the win. Liked what I saw from Bolmaro. He didn't shoot very good. I thought it looked pretty good at first but I think he has a bit of a hitch. They let him run the offense quite a bit. He's pretty good with the ball in his hands and will pass the ball Wasn't afraid to bang on D. Kind of reminded me of Nocioni or maybe Delfino?
Juang has an NBA body.
Bruno, Butler and Cockburn played well again. Morsell also played for first time. I think Funderburke is the only one that hasn't yet
[QUOTE] [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-174974-official-dante-exum-lands-in-partizan-belgrade.html"]Partizan NIS Belgrade officially announced the addition of Dante Exum.[/URL] It’s their second reinforcement this off-season after signing Danilo Andjusic.
– via [URL="https://basketnews.com/news-174974-official-dante-exum-lands-in-partizan-belgrade.html"]BasketNews[/URL]
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guess things didn't go well in Spain? Can't imagine you leave Spain unless it's for the NBA
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Alex Jensen and Lamar Skeeter are emerging as strong candidates to be added to new Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy’s staff,[/URL] League Sources tell The Athletic. Jensen and Skeeter were both assistants under Quin Snyder. Skeeter is coaching the Jazz’ summer league team in Vegas
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Alex was around before COTM. I'm sure he's happy staying home and getting to work with Kessler
[URL="https://www.ksl.com/article/50437338/-bolmaro-juzang-make-summer-league-debut-for-jazz-in-win-over-hawks"]https://www.ksl.com/article/50437338/-bolmaro-juzang-make-summer-league-debut-for-jazz-in-win-over-hawks
[/URL][QUOTE]The Jazz announced they signed Kessler to a contract on Saturday afternoon, but the team is keeping the 2022 SEC Defensive Player of the Year out of Summer League games due to a minor toe injury sustained during pre-draft workouts.
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lame!
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50437319/jazz-brass-admit-the-title-window-had-closed-the-offseason-is-about-opening-a-new-one[/url]
[QUOTE][B]Zanik:[/B] "We're still in free agency and the offseason, so we're going to look at every opportunity. We still have a couple roster spots open and, obviously, the evaluation of Summer League and any other opportunities that come up to continue to do what we can to balance and improve the roster. But we're happy with a lot of the guys that are coming in from Minnesota, and I think they all can contribute in some way. So we'll see how it goes, but it's kind of we're in the middle of it right now."
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which ones from Minnesota aren't they happy with? Guess we'll find out soon!
[QUOTE][B]Ainge:[/B] "I agree with that. … We talked about those things a lot. But we'll be able to talk more when we have our team together and our final roster's put together and be able to answer the second part of your question more. I honestly don't know."
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come on Danny. You're smarter than that. You really think they can be competitive without Gobert? Doubt Danny even wants to. Only reason they will is because of Mitchell. He'll get until the trade deadline to show it
[QUOTE][B]Zanik[/B]: "What it does is allows you to have a lot of very interesting conversations with teams calling because of just the flexibility that you have. So you have a chance to talk about different concepts or deals — both now and really for the next five or six years. And our goal is to continue to add primary players and build a base that has a chance to be competitive and win a title down the road. So those assets allow you different pathways to accomplish that; whether you're selecting or you're moving those picks on for other players."
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if you have flexibility the next 5 or 6 years it will likely mean that you suck!
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/7/9/23202336/utah-jazz-look-much-improved-in-summer-league-win-over-atlanta-hawks[/url]
[QUOTE]Should we talk about Bruno? Yes, let’s talk about Bruno. Caboclo had 11 points, 8 assists, and was a perfect 5/5 from the field. Caboclo has looked like an NBA rotation big in every game with the Jazz. With the upcoming season not far away, and the Jazz still reshaping their roster, they’d be smart to hold onto Caboclo. He should, at the very least be invited to training camp. With Rudy Gobert gone, the Jazz have a major hole at the center spot and Caboclo looks like a perfect, mobile, switchable big that could be a nice backup center option. And if the Jazz go into a full rebuild, it’s not a bad idea to take a chance on guys like this that could be options for the team years into the future. Whatever happens with Caboclo, it’s been one of the fun stories of this summer league.[/QUOTE]
Let's say he's just a 3rd big or a gleague guy before we make him a backup since that's what he is. A guy on the fringe of the NBA.
[url]https://thejnotes.com/2022/07/09/2-takeaways-utah-jazz-las-vegas-summer-league-game-one/[/url]
[QUOTE]Sure, they are still lacking a prospect that’s pushing the NBA roster immediately and making headlines around Las Vegas, but for Jazz fans, to see the improvement in the team as a whole from the last few days is promising, and this is a team that could really make some noise over the next week. Next up is the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, and after tonight’s performance, the Jazz could go on a quick run here in Summer League.
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Butler and Bolmare should get a shot at the rotation. Why trade Rudy if you aren't going to play young guys after years of COTM ignoring them?
[QUOTE]The Utah Jazz have head to have a single player stand up head and shoulders above the competition or even his teammates, but over the past 3 games, they’ve had three names that have consistently performed and led this team, as they start Las Vegas Summer League by taking their record to 1-0. James Palmer Jr. and Jared Butler were expected to be solid for this team, but the name that has been standing out over the past three games most of all is Brazillian center, Bruno Caboclo.
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Bruno is the guy I expected something from.
Palmer?
[QUOTE]Unfortunately, neither man stood out in this game, and while there’s definitely no reason for Jazz fans to be worried, it would have been good to see if either one could step up and make a name for themselves under such a bright spotlight. They only managed eight points between them, but other aspects of their game showed why both have great potential, and if the Jazz can be patient with their development, we may be looking at future Utah Jazz role players.
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Bolmaro stood out. I'll take him. You get Palmer! :lol
[QUOTE]His first Las Vegas game saw him put together a very level headed 15, 7 & 3, and if this is a sign of things to come, the Jazz could be looking at a viable option for a point guard off the bench in 2022. The guard situation for the Jazz at the NBA right now is muddled, and won’t be cleared up over the next few weeks, but if Butler can continue playing a controlled game in Summer League, he could play himself into significant minutes for this team in the future.
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how do you know when it will be clear? Could be at any time
[url]https://thejnotes.com/2022/07/09/3-starting-center-options-utah-jazz-2022/[/url]
[QUOTE]The [URL="https://thejnotes.com/"]Utah Jazz[/URL] finally moved on from [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/goberru01.html"]Rudy Gobert[/URL], trading him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a haul of players and picks, and while the deal was a great one for the Jazz, it leaves them with a massive hole in their lineup ahead of the 2022/23 NBA season. With plenty of newfound draft capital and cap space, there are plenty of options for Utah to try and replace their three-time Defensive Player of the Year, but how exactly they go about filling this hole depends completely on which direction this franchise is looking to go in the near future.[/QUOTE]
finally moved on from a statue!!! :facepalm
Udoka, Kessler and a vet. Kessler to the Stars if not ready. It's not complicated
[QUOTE]That will mean the Jazz may have to pay a bit more than they would have liked, but if they include a player or two and a first round pick, they may be able to make the trade happen, and bring back a center who is seemingly on the rise, and can help this team compete in 2022/23. If the Jazz are to look outside the organization for center help, Poeltl is likely the best candidate, and at only 26-years old, he could not only help Utah compete in 2022/23, but he could be a consistent part of this franchise for years to come.
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they aren't going to compete but he'd actually be a good young vet if they don't think Kessler is ready yet
[QUOTE]While the Jazz haven’t officially gone into a rebuild by trading Donovan Mitchell, they may need to look to some younger players to fill roles, and while it’s not the ideal move, they could ask Walker Kessler, an Auburn rookie they received in the Gobert trade to fill the Frenchman’s shoes. We haven’t yet seen him don the Jazz Notes jersey, as he was left off the Summer League roster (presumably due to the fact that the trade didn’t become official until Summer League had commenced), so it may be a little premature to dub him as the next starter, but he has all the tools to make it happen.
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let's start with Udoka since he has already been solid as the starter! definitely premature to put a rookie ahead of him
[QUOTE]Given the amount of picks the Jazz got for Rudy Gobert, as well as the young players they can include in the deal, this one seems like a no-brainer, as they could sign Turner to a long term deal, and begin to build this team around Mitchell and Turner, which could help as they look to stay afloat in the Western Conference. Turner’s services won’t come cheap, as the Pacers have been incredibly patient with dealing him, but if Utah believe he can be a big part of a team that can retool and compete in the Western Conference, then don’t be surprised to see them do all they can to make this trade happen.
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building around Mitchell and Turner! :roll:
defensively Turner is good and he can stretch the floor. He actually might be a great fit next to Vanderbilt since he is a poor rebounder. Hard to get too excited about Mr.Hype and a role player leading the squad through the 2020's though. Ainge has to be thinking a lot bigger than that
[QUOTE]What about Hassan Whiteside? I thought he looked very good at backup center for the Jazz last year, is still available in free agency, and could probably be re-signed with no more than a portion of the Jazz's non-taxpayer mid-level exception-- probably in the $6.5 to $7 mil. range (and perhaps for less than that). Of course I'd like either DeAndre Ayton or Myles Turner, but I expect Phoenix and Indiana to do a swap, unless Phoenix actually makes a move for Kevin Durant, in which case one them may be available. Playing Kessler would be a full-out tank move. He's about two years away from being two years away.
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God no!!!
[url]https://thejnotes.com/2022/07/10/rumors-suggest-conley-bogdanovic-next/[/url]
[QUOTE]The Jazz have allegedly been using [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogdabo02.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Bojan Bogdanovic[/URL] and [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/conlemi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-"]Mike Conley[/URL] in other trade talks, although it is still unclear what they are asking for.
[INDENT]The Jazz have been dangling Mike Conley and Boban Bogdanovic in trade talks the last few days, per sources.
The Jazz are willing to attach first round pick(s) to help facilitate a potential deal.
— Ross (@LegionHoopsRoss) [URL="https://twitter.com/LegionHoopsRoss/status/1545803531080302592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"]July 9, 2022[/URL]
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Where's Clarkson, Gay,Beverley and Beasley? Can't imagine having to attach picks unless it's for Gay. Conley sucked in the playoffs but he's still good
[QUOTE]Getting both Conley and Bogdanovic’s contracts off the books would help open up some cap space, as both have multiple years left on their deals that add up to roughly $106 million over five total seasons. If Utah is serious about attaching first-round picks to these contracts, then they are either looking for a massive return of win-now players, maybe who can help overload the frontcourt, or maybe they want to nab a few future pieces, although if that’s the case why would they be willing to part with picks?
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you have no idea if it will open up cap space. They might take on more salary
[QUOTE]We’ve explored [URL="https://thejnotes.com/2022/07/02/utah-jazz-three-win-now-trades-newfound-draft-capital/"]some trades Utah could make[/URL] to find the missing piece, and all of them were fairly similar to what the rumors suggest, so it would not be a shock if Utah decided to win now. With Phoneix seemingly on the decline, Denver still without a solid identity as their best players come back, and both Los Angeles teams are fledgling, the West still belongs to Golden State, and Utah could throw their hat in the ring.
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You forgot Minnesota! Jazz are competing for lottery balls rather they know it yet or not. I'd like to think Danny is smart enough to know that but I've got my doubts since COTM still had a job!
[QUOTE] Alex Schiffer: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Ben Simmons and Royce O’Neale just walked in to take in the Nets-Sixers game[/URL].
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not him Royce! :facepalm