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[url]https://kslsports.com/469919/clarkson-freezes-pelicans-defense-with-pass-fake-finish/[/url]
[QUOTE]The guard was forced to play extended minutes after reserve guard Trent Forrest went down in the first half with a head injury. Forrest slipped defensively after challenging a Pelicans shot at the rim.
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16 other guys available and he was forced into playing?
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/12/22722731/dwyane-wades-son-is-reportedly-expected-to-join-the-salt-lake-city-stars[/url]
only 19. Interesting
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2021/10/11/22720272/instant-analysis-jazz-starters-make-easy-work-of-pelicans-in-win-at-home-utah-jazz-nba[/url]
[QUOTE]We all know what to expect from Donovan Mitchell on the offensive side of the ball, but on Monday night he looked pretty exceptional on the defensive end. He’s continued to say that he needs to improve on that end and if he wants to enter the superstar tier of the league, upping his defensive game would take him there. I know it’s just a preseason game, but I have to think that if he’s giving that kind of effort in a game that doesn’t matter, he’ll probably be even better when it counts.
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believe it when I see it
[QUOTE]Things still look pretty clunky for Whiteside. Watched him working with Mitchell after practice on Sunday and he said that he was trying to get a feel for the pick-and-roll with Mitchell versus what it looks like from Mike Conley and Joe Ingles, which is a really fair point because all of those guys play the PNR differently. But it looks like it will probably take a little more time for Whiteside to get the feel of things.
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stick with Conley, Ingles and Butler in the pick and roll
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2021/10/11/22721951/utah-jazz-dominate-the-new-orleans-pelicans-for-first-preseason-win[/url]
[QUOTE]It’s not something to expect, but maybe something to hope for that Donovan Mitchell can take another step this year on the defensive end. He carries a huge offensive load so it remains to be seen if he can play at a high level defensively every night, but it’s fair to say that the Jazz need Donovan Mitchell’s defense to improve if they want a real chance at a title this year. Mitchell had 18 points and 5 assists. He actually struggled a bit in the first half forcing things, but he’ll be more than fine offensively this season. It’s that playmaking and defense the Jazz need.
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Gobert plays a huge offensive role and yet still plays the other end. Bullshit excuse
[QUOTE]Some interesting notes. Hassan Whiteside struggled to find a rhythm tonight. In a game the Jazz won by 31, he was a -2. It will be interesting to see how Quin Snyder adjusts when Whiteside is struggling. Tonight, he brought in Eric Paschall to replace him. Paschall had some nice moments playing off of Gobert, something that seems to help everyone, but that versatility for Paschall to play the center position helps Utah bring a variety of looks. Whiteside needs to figure things out quickly because the Jazz have options this year like they didn’t have last year. When Rudy Gay comes back, Snyder can play him at center and the Jazz can go small in a variety of ways.
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He had options last year. Didn't use them
[QUOTE]He got blown by a ton, which is the #1 thing I'm looking at this year from our perimeter defenders. Can they just kinda stay in front of a dude with the ball. It's not like NO ran out their top dudes, and collectively we had great hands last night, but I saw multiple instances where DM offered no resistance to the ball handler who ended up with a layup.
Also, preseason, so it probably means exactly nothing.
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it would mean nothing if it wasn't what he's always done
[QUOTE]His handle and ability to drive on bigger and slower players is high level. Even if all he gets is garbage time, I think he will be a huge reason why the Jazz can trust their bench to close out a game. Also, his ability to finish at the rim looks solid. His effort on both ends of the floor could make the rotational decisions that much harder for Snyder which is a good thing. When you have 2-3 guys vying for that last 10 spot that is great.[/QUOTE]
should have had that last year. Not like Oni was the only option
[QUOTE]Felt bad for Forrest. It is already looking like he is moving down to 12-14 on the rotation. Having a concussion, in addition to the medical concern, just about solidifies that since he will likely miss the next preseason game as well.[/QUOTE]
it is? Looked like he was the 9th man to me so maybe 11th with Butler and Gay
[QUOTE]Mike still using Rudy screens to get and nail 3 of 4 3's. Joe did Joe stuff. I thought JC played within the offense as well as he ever has and then had that great 1:15 minute stretch in the fourth where he had 8 points and 1 assist. So explosive. Eric looked real good with attacking the basket and was 1/2 from 3. Royce had his usual 2/4 from 3 but NO really had no big guns to stop so didn't see to be as involved in the game.[/QUOTE]
we've seen that from Clarkson before. Doubt we'll see much of it when it counts
[QUOTE]Yeah Rudy had 19/19/2/2/1 in 23 minutes. And you could say that it's just preseason, but he spent a lot of his time being guarded by Valancunias who is a legit big in the league. Rudy seemed much quicker in his decision making whether it was passing or finishing with a quick bank shot. I think I only remember 1 turnover where he got stuck in the paint and stripped which used to happen a lot. When he and Conley are on the floor, it just feels like the Jazz have complete control over the game. [/QUOTE]
and yet all we will hear is how great the franchise's best player ever is
[QUOTE]He seemed to be really struggling with knowing where to be on the court. I thought his 2nd half shifts he really focused on setting screens for Donny and JC and did much better. He is huge and I think him seeing them make some easy shots off his screens will make him continue to work on improving this area of the game[/QUOTE]
I doubt it. He's on a minimum deal for a reason
[QUOTE]Defensively he is a presence. Nothing spectacular but his size alone acts as a deterrent to teams attacking the basket like they did Derrick.
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not much longer than Favors
[QUOTE]I am optimistic he will work out. Ed Davis he is not. I remember seeing Davis in his first game with us and just thinking the guy was small with skinny legs. No way he could be an effective screener or a defensive presence.
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and yet he had been his whole career
[QUOTE]I hope he figures it out, but I think we'll all be missing Favors throughout the season. Whiteseide looks washed up. He's never been known for his basketball IQ and playing in Quin's system is going to accentuate that weakness. Maybe we can package Whiteside and Azubuike for Nerlens Noel.[/QUOTE]
Clarkson/Whiteside for a starting 4 that can play some 5 ideally. Udoka has time
[QUOTE]On the flip side, if Whiteside doesn't pan out early on, The Jazz could potentially trade Oni to free up some cap space and a roster spot (for a 2nd rounder) and pick up Aron Baynes who is still a free agent. I really liked his game a few years back and it doesn't ever hurt. With Butler and Gay coming in mixed with a lack of progression from Oni makes me feel like a 2nd would be reasonable and added depth helpful. And even if he can't shoot a 3 all that well, he can hit a jumper and is a solid PnR player. I know the Jazz like Buike, but I just don't see him making it in the NBA. He is too slow. He won't be able to do what Gobert does by coming out to the 3 point line and then recovering.
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they can just cut Oni and they might. Good guy to have at the end of the bench though.
[QUOTE] Antoni Daimiel: [URL="https://cadenaser.com/programa/2021/10/12/el_larguero/1634028890_735486.html"]“We may be heading to Ricky Rubio’s last year in the NBA. If he finishes the season in Cleveland, there’s a chance he will return to Spain”[/URL].
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adios! :lol
Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Trent Forrest is officially in the NBA’s concussion protocol per the @Utah Jazz[/URL] after last night’s scary fall.
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Eric Nehm: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The 4:30 p.m. Bucks injury report for tomorrow night’s game in Utah against the Jazz:[/URL] Donte DiVincenzo – OUT – left ankle surgery Semi Ojeleye – OUT – left calf strain Bobby Portis – OUT – left hamstring strain And that is currently it. The injury report, it is shrinking.
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[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50260837/back-to-his-roots-will-donovan-mitchell-take-a-step-forward-defensively-this-season-[/url]
[QUOTE]"Granted, it is just preseason but that's been my mindset all summer," Mitchell said. "Yeah, I was on one leg last year, but I can be better. I've been vocal about that, so for me, just being able to do it consistently. It's one game. I did it in a preseason game; now I've got to continue to do it throughout the year."
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be hard to be worse
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50260193/can-the-jazz-survive-when-rudy-gobert-sits-[/url]
[QUOTE][h=1]Can the Jazz survive when Rudy Gobert sits?[/h][/QUOTE]
just hope he doesn't get hurt again
[QUOTE]But with the Jazz's first regular season game just over a week away, will Whiteside be comfortable by then? Or will Utah spend more time playing a small-ball lineup, that it experimented with again with some success on Monday?
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don't count on small ball
[url]https://kslsports.com/469992/jazz-wont-have-black-and-white-jersey-this-season/[/url]
[QUOTE]The Jazz will wear their traditional white association jerseys, blue icon jerseys, yellow statement jerseys, and black and orange [URL="https://kslsports.com/446110/jazz-unveil-revamped-dark-mode-city-edition-jersey/"]city edition[/URL] jerseys through the team’s 82 game schedule.
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too bad
[url]https://kslsports.com/469961/8-jazz-guard-jordan-clarkson/[/url]
[QUOTE]After a brilliant start to the season that saw Clarkson average [URL="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/clarkjo01/gamelog/2021"]18 points[/URL] per game on 44 percent shooting from the floor and 37 percent from the three-point line, the guard’s scoring average jumped to 18.9 points per game over the final 29 games of the season, but his efficiency plummeted shooting just 40 percent from the floor and 31 percent from the three-point line.
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shit show
[QUOTE]As fans have looked at external additions to improve the team, a more consistent Clarkson, throughout the season could provide the Jazz with an enormous boost come playoff time.
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be even better if Butler replaced him!
[QUOTE]The Jazz second unit should be helped by the addition of rookie Jared Butler who shined in the team’s first two preseason games. Butler has shown off the ability to both operate as a playmaker in the pick and roll and a go-to scoring option which could limit the number of bad possessions Clarkson has to finish off the bench.
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and who is Butler replacing?
[url]https://thejnotes.com/2021/10/13/utah-jazz-mitchell-guards-history/4/[/url]
[QUOTE]Recently, we named [URL="https://thejnotes.com/2021/10/08/utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-best-center/"]Rudy Gobert the best center[/URL] in Utah Jazz history. We’d love to claim that the Jazz currently roster the best guard in the annals of their franchise as well, but it’s just not realistic. Instead, Donovan Mitchell will have to settle for third place overall in these rankings.
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I know he's the best player in franchise history but he's not better than a HOFer yet. I'd guess the Jazz with Horny would be a better team than they are with Mitchell too
[QUOTE]The margins between active Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell and former franchise player Deron Williams are arguably narrow. The 26.4 points per game Mitchell averaged last season trump any scoring output Williams was able to produce during his tenure in Salt Lake City. Furthermore, the Jazz’s 52-20 record from last season was a comfortably more successful season than any the club managed during Williams’ time with the organization.
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Deron over a HOFer too? He's certainly ahead of Mitchell. Was the best player on his team. Mitchell isn't in the top two despite being the best in franchise history
[QUOTE]Current Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell ought not to be comparing himself to past franchise stars, but in the event that he is, he should be chasing Deron Williams aggressively. On the other hand, there are catastrophic world events that feel more likely than anybody ever taking John Stockton’s position as the best guard in Utah Jazz history.
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he already has according to Stephen Smith! :roll:
Sarah Todd: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Joe Ingles will not play tonight (rest) in the Jazz’s final preseason game[/URL]
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[URL="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/10/13/22724664/utah-jazz-owner-ryan-smith-confirms-rebrand-is-a-thing-silicon-slopes-dwyane-wade"]Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shared details, sort of, Wednesday on a rebranding effort first noted by sharp-eyed fans that have been speculating on social media the past few weeks.[/URL] Some of those changes to team assets include the well-known J-note sculpture outside of the Vivint Smart Home Arena, which was repainted in a black-and-white color scheme earlier this week.
– via [URL="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/10/13/22724664/utah-jazz-owner-ryan-smith-confirms-rebrand-is-a-thing-silicon-slopes-dwyane-wade"]Art Raymond @ deseret.com[/URL]
[URL="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/10/13/22724664/utah-jazz-owner-ryan-smith-confirms-rebrand-is-a-thing-silicon-slopes-dwyane-wade"]Smith, who was onstage with minority co-owner and former NBA star Dwyane Wade at the opening day of the Silicon Slopes Summit, said change is definitely afoot and the new color scheme would be black and white but other combinations, too.[/URL] Smith said the team will try new things and “push, push, push” to determine what works and what doesn’t, not just with branding elements like uniform color and fonts but with the whole organization.
– via [URL="https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/10/13/22724664/utah-jazz-owner-ryan-smith-confirms-rebrand-is-a-thing-silicon-slopes-dwyane-wade"]Art Raymond @ deseret.com[/URL]
Andy Larsen: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Ryan Smith to Dwyane Wade on Jazz branding: “I’ll never forget when you called me and you’re like, ‘Hey, my mom wants to know what the Jazz colors are, and we can’t figure it out.'”[/URL] “We’re not just going to have two colors, it’s not just going to be black or white.”
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Chris Fedor: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]#Cavs are signing forward Ed Davis to a contract;[/URL] Also signing Justin James to their training camp roster.
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