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Can't say I'm real happy about Clarkson, Conley, Gay and now Zeller being on the team and taking reps away from their young guys especially if they really had deals for Clarkson and Conley and are waiting for more. Clarkson should help them lose games I guess anyway!
Olynyk/Udoka/Zeller/Kessler/Potter
Markkanen/Vanderbilt/Gay/Johnson
Fontecchio/Alexander-Walker/Bolmaro/Juzang/
Beasley/Clarkson/Horton-Tucker/Agbaji
Sexton/Conley/Butler/Lee
Looks like they have to cut someone before camp even begins. Zeller? 18 guaranteed deals. Let's have some fun Ainge! I'd guess if they end up having to cut guaranteed deals that Johnson would be gone for sure. Not sure after that?
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Justin Zanik: we are going to try and win every single game. From jump.[/URL] Our veterans are here, they are in shape, and they are going to play
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/jazz-gm-justin-zanik-we-are-going-to-try-and-win-every-single-game/"]35 mins ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
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good luck even if you are trying. Conley put up all star numbers on Memphis and they sucked without Gasol. Sexton has put up big numbers on a bad team too. They will be awful. Clarkson helps them there
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Eric Walden: Jazz injury updates: • Walker Kessler fully cleared from toe injury • Udoka Azubuike continues to progress from ankle surgery, but not cleared for 5 on 5 • [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin Sexton has been cleared after last year’s meniscus surgery[/URL].
[URL="https://*********.com/rumor/1752080/"]41 mins ago[/URL] – via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
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That explains Zeller and Olynyk. Too bad for Dok. Was solid when he started before the latest injury. Don't rush Kessler or anyone else. The 3 seems like their weak spot now behind the Italian
Jamal Collier: Injury updates Bucks GM Jon Horst: Says he expects Khris Middleton back sometime early in the season. Wasn’t sure about opening night, but said Middleton is making progress. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Joe Ingles could be ready to play sometime in December or January[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JamalCollier"]Twitter JamalCollier[/URL]
Bryce Cotton dropped an easy 36 points, doing anything he wanted off pin-downs, on-balls, one-on-one action; every way he’s capable of scoring – of which there are many — he showed it off in this one. [URL="https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/34672838/nbl-perth-wildcats-bryce-cotton-back-mountaintop-plan-moving"]“Man, it’s unreal,” his teammate, Luke Travers, told ESPN. “Everyone knows he could possibly be in the NBA – he’s definitely good enough – so it’s fun when he gets in that zone.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/34672838/nbl-perth-wildcats-bryce-cotton-back-mountaintop-plan-moving"]Olgun Uluc @ ESPN[/URL]
[QUOTE] Eric Walden: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]NAW said it’s scary to him to adopt the perception that there will be more opportunity for him this season.[/URL] He’s just trying to control what he can: “It’s about making sure I give him reasons to play me, whether it’s last year’s team or this year’s.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/tribjazz"]Twitter tribjazz[/URL]
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certainly no guarantee of playing time with Conley and Clarkson still around :cry:
[QUOTE] Jon Krawczynski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Rudy: “I’ve always loved to play with another dominant big because I think I can pass.” Says you will see more of his game in Minnesota[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski"]Twitter JonKrawczynski[/URL]
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never had anything close to the talent he has now. Looking forward to seeing what a new coach does with him
[QUOTE] Jon Krawczynski: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Gobert: “I don’t think there’s a ceiling.[/URL] When you look at the roster and the talent we have, it’s pretty incredible. I’m lucky to be surrounded by a bunch of guys that can really accomplish anything.”
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JonKrawczynski"]Twitter JonKrawczynski[/URL]
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he's right
JD Shaw: Pistons guard [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Alec Burks is expected to miss the start of training camp while he continues to rehab a navicular fracture.[/URL] He’ll be re-evaluated in three weeks.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JShawNBA"]Twitter JShawNBA[/URL]
JD Shaw: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Clippers have signed forward Juwan Morgan ahead of training camp, according to his agency @Keith Kreiter. Morgan played for the Celtics this past season[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JShawNBA"]Twitter JShawNBA[/URL]
[url]https://www.ksl.com/article/50483697/i-want-a-team-that-competes-jazz-enter-training-camp-with-new-expectations[/url]
[QUOTE]"I want a team that competes. I want a team that cares about winning," new coach Will Hardy said. "I understand that there are individual aspects to playing at this level, but I want people that are solely focused on winning basketball games for the Utah Jazz."
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the one guy that was focused on winning is in Minnesota
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/9/26/23373397/4-major-themes-from-utah-jazz-media-day-2022[/url]
[QUOTE]We can clearly see that the team is shooting for their ceiling and will maximize all talent available to them. As constructed, this team is not headed for a premium lottery pick so barring additional roster adjustments lowering the ceiling, fans should plan for a developing winning culture.
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predicted to be bottom 5. They will be awful!
[url]https://www.slcdunk.com/2022/9/26/23372388/utah-jazz-season-preview-2022-who-to-watch[/url]
[QUOTE]We debated how good we thought this team might be. While there are a lot of legitimate NBA players on the roster, there aren’t any players who have proven ability to lead a team to wins outside of Mike Conley, who is probably past that point of his career. Almost every player on the roster has recently been on a lottery team, and they were never too good to prevent that team from losing. So while there are a lot of decent or even good players, the sum of the team’s parts is still very much a lottery team.
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Memphis sucked Conley's last year despite him playing at an all star level
[QUOTE] Christopher Hine: Rudy Gobert on playing with D’Angelo Russell during today’s Timberwolves practice: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“He can see it all. There’s a few times when I didn’t know that he saw me, and he still saw me. It’s really impressive and it’s really exciting.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/ChristopherHine"]Twitter ChristopherHine[/URL]
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I'm guessing those two will be staggered together
Alex Schiffer: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Steve Nash calls new assistant coach Igor Kokoškov “an offensive encyclopedia.” Said he divided the staff into three pods: player development, offense and defense[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Alex__Schiffer"]Twitter Alex__Schiffer[/URL]
[QUOTE] Serena Winters: Donovan Mitchell looking forward to changing the perception of his defense this [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]season: “It’s not the ability, I can play defense, I know that for a fact. I haven’t shown that & that’s what I’m looking forward to do here. Top 5 defense, I’m not here to bring that down.”[/URL] #Cavs pic.twitter.com/1AswJkSWeD
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/SerenaWinters"]Twitter SerenaWinters[/URL]
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believe it when I see it
Ryan Miller: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Jazz will be holding an open scrimmage Oct. 8 at 11 am at Vivint Arena[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/millerjryan"]Twitter millerjryan[/URL]
[QUOTE] Mitchell was also rated a bottom-20 defender in the NBA by FiveThirtyEight’s RAPTOR. He had a defensive RAPTOR of -2.7, which means the Jazz’ defensive performance fell by 2.7 points per 100 possessions while Mitchell was on the court. [URL="https://theathletic.com/3634665/2022/09/27/cavs-donovan-mitchell-defense/?source=emp_shared_article"]“It’s not the ability,” Mitchell said on Tuesday. “I can play defense. I know that for a fact. I haven’t shown that and that is what I’m looking forward to doing here.”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://theathletic.com/3634665/2022/09/27/cavs-donovan-mitchell-defense/?source=emp_shared_article"]Kelsey Russo @ The Athletic[/URL]
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but it was Gobert's fault for not being able to cover all 5 guys at once!
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: Collin [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]sexton: I didn’t feel like I’m losing a beat so I’m going to always have that chip on my shoulder. I want to play both ends every night[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin Sexton said he played a ton of fives in Atlanta this summer, some with jarred Vanderbilt. He said he’s fully healthy physically and mentally[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: Mike Conley: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin has been great. We know who he is with his aggression and mentality. He gets after it and loses himself in the game. He’s picking up defensively fullcourt. He’s been great[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Collin Sexton said he and Will Hardy have a target number for his assist average this year (he wouldn’t reveal the number), but that’s clearly a goal this year[/URL]. He had a reputation to develop blinders at points in Cleveland. #TakeNote | @kslsports
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]
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blinders like Clarkson and Mitchell
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: Mike Conley said he was picking up fullcourt and teammates joked about him still being able to slide his feet. [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“Sliding my feet is how I got into the league,” Conley said. “When I got into the league I was defense first”[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Ben Anderson: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Mike Conley said Nickeil Alexander-Walker has stood out early in camp for the Jazz[/URL]. He’s also said Kelly Olynyk has some similar traits offensively to Marc Gasol with his pick and pop skills, and his passing. #takenote | @kslsports
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/BensHoops"]Twitter BensHoops[/URL]
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Too bad Olynyk doesn't play D like Gasol. Too bad Nickeil won't be playing because of Conley and Clarkson
[QUOTE] Tony Jones on Jordan Clarkson: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]I would say that the Jazz are more likely to extend him than trade him[/URL].
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Spotify[/URL]
Tony Jones: I think that the Jazz think that he can be a real part of recapturing the culture of this franchise that they lost last year. The Jazz really value Jordan. [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]He’s just a prince of a guy in the locker room, for lack of a better term, and he loves Utah, and he wants to be in Utah. And I think that, at this point, the Jazz franchise can use guys in their program who actually want to be here[/URL].
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Spotify[/URL]
Tony Jones on Jordan Clarkson: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Milwaukee showed a lot of interest in him. But the Jazz would have had to take back George Hill in a potential trade, and they weren’t going to do that.[/URL] That was kind of a non-starter for them. But other than Milwaukee, I don’t think there’s really been a serious suitor for Jordan.
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Spotify[/URL]
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not sure Hill's contract off hand but he's one of the best players the Jazz have had and Clarkson is the absolute worst! Extend him? Fire Ainge if he's really that stupid. I can't imagine you want your guys watching him play 1 on 5, bricking up shots and rewarding him for it
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Tony Jones: [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Mike (Conley) didn’t have a ton of interest on the trade market, which is one of the big reasons why he’s still here[/URL].
– via [URL="https://open.spotify.com/episode/46bkOzn9vdjP1czW0ObT17"]Spotify[/URL]
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[url]https://kslsports.com/493530/nickeil-alexander-walker-standing-out-early-at-jazz-camp/[/url]
[QUOTE]“He has good size, he’s a very good passer,” Hardy said. “He can put the ball in the basket — when he’s open and he shoots it, I think it’s going in.”
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standing out and sitting on the bench while you give Clarkson an extension
[url]https://kslsports.com/493148/jazz-roster-has-mostly-new-faces-ahead-of-media-day/[/url]
[QUOTE]Conley struggled mightily in the postseason but could see a sharp increase in averages as one of the most talented players on the roster.
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he's their best player by far now until someone proves otherwise but he's probably backing up Sexton and not playing back to backs so not sure his averages will get better unless they really showcase him for a trade
[QUOTE]Clarkson will again likely be used as the Jazz sixth man in Will Hardy’s system and is a candidate to be the team’s second-leading scorer behind Collin Sexton.
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if he's 2nd leading scorer they will certainly lose a lot of games. Makes no sense to me having him on the roster
[QUOTE]Butler should get ample opportunity to prove last preseason was no fluke, though his summer league performance left fans wanting more.
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based on reports he's behind at least 3 guys currently. Ample time? Maybe after the trade deadline?
[QUOTE]Due to his age and the fact that the Jazz owe him $21 million over the next two seasons, Talen Horton-Tucker should be a mainstay in the rotation this season.
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again he's behind at least 3 guys right now from the sound of things. Rotation?
[QUOTE]One of four rookies on the Jazz roster, Ochai Agbaji should get ample opportunity to see the floor during a developmental season in Utah.
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that's 3 guys that are getting ample time besides Conley, Clarkson, Sexton and Nickeil. I guess Nickeil and Ochai can play some 3? Should be a Star until he proves otherwise
[QUOTE]Due to his age, expiring contract, and minuscule salary, Lee could fit the Jazz rebuilding timeline, but unless he shows quick improvement during the preseason, he might be a buyout candidate.
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he absolutely dominated the Gleague which most of the team can't say.
[QUOTE]With the Jazz youth and depth in the backcourt, Juzang may spend most of his time developing with the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League.[/QUOTE]
He's built more like a modern 4. He's certainly not playing guard. Probably starts at the 4 with the Stars where he will probably spend all of his time.
[QUOTE]The Jazz likely would have redirected Beasley to a new team this summer had there been a reasonable offer but didn’t feel forced to move him after the Gobert trade.
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you could say that about pretty much the whole team. At 25 they should be looking to move other guys first. At 6'4 he is a SG not a wing.
[QUOTE]Beasley will be given the opportunity to rehab his image in Utah and will be one of the team’s go-to scorers early in the season. If he proves he can help a team win while staying out of trouble off the floor, he could be a valuable trade piece at the deadline.
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A go to scorer to go with 3 that are getting ample time, camp stand out Nickeil and Sexton, Conley and Clarkson. There are only 96 guard minutes available
[QUOTE]However, when he’s not on his game, which is unfortunately often, he can be a major detriment. If it clicks, Bolmaro has a chance to be a special player, but consistency will be key, and he’s never shown that at any point during his professional career.
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I like him a lot. If they can fix his shot he could be a piece. You can see the Ginobli and Nocioni in his game
[QUOTE]His size, experience, and shooting ability should translate immediately to the NBA, and unlike some of the younger players on the Jazz roster, he should be able to earn NBA minutes from day one in Utah.
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I'd think he's your starting 3
[QUOTE]Johnson’s ambiguous role on the Jazz might make it more difficult for him to succeed than it was in LA, but he should see the floor.
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he's a 4 and appears to be one of the most likely to be cut by the end of camp unless there are some trades made
[QUOTE]Gobert had been the longest-tenured Jazzman, and former coach Quin Snyder admitted last season the team was built around the center to maximize his strengths.
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they never really did build around him though. A 6'4 pf? A tiny backcourt?
[QUOTE]Markkanen was forced to play small forward last season in Cleveland but will likely move back to one of the two frontcourt positions this season and could record big numbers in a Jazz uniform.
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I'd expect the same numbers he's always put up
[QUOTE]On the flip side, he doesn’t match the Jazz timeline and could be a candidate for a high-priced buyout before the regular season.
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buyout seems likely with 3 guaranteed contracts too many
[QUOTE]Like Agbaji, Kessler should get plenty of opportunities to make mistakes during his rookie season with the Jazz.
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Both should be leading the Stars until they prove otherwise
[QUOTE]The third-year center must first prove that he can stay healthy, then show he’s worthy of valuable minutes if he hopes to stick with the Jazz this season.
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he showed he can play last year. Rather he can stay healthy remains to be seen
[QUOTE]It’s unlikely, but with the Jazz needing to trim the roster down three spots by opening night, Azubuike is a dark horse buyout candidate.
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doubt it unless they think the ankle will never be good
[QUOTE]The big man was a standout in the G League last season and his ability to space the floor is unique among centers.
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more unique not to be spacing the floor these days
[url]https://kslsports.com/493520/donovan-mitchell-plans-to-lock-in-on-defense-with-cavs/[/url]
[QUOTE]“I don’t have to do as much offensively,” Mitchell said of his new teammates. “So I’m able to lock in most possessions and I’m not tired.”
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Bullshit. Jazz had the best offense in the league last year. O'Neale and Gobert played hard at both ends of the court. Suck it up superstar! :facepalm
[QUOTE]The Cavaliers had the fifth-ranked defense last season and will look to improve their 20th-ranked offense without sacrificing their defensive identity with Mitchell in the lineup.
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how far will their defensive rating fall is the question?
[url]https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/28/23377920/byu-basketball-eric-mika-nba-draft-prospect-scoot-henderson-g-league-ignite[/url]
[QUOTE]This means he’ll be teammates with Scoot Henderson, a dynamic guard who is already expected to be the second pick in next June’s draft behind only once-in-a-generation prospect Victor Wembanyama of France.
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could be 1st pick. He'd be my pick. No one Victor's size has ever stayed healthy and dominated
[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2022/9/28/23375968/utah-jazz-young-players-getting-crash-course-in-problem-solving-from-coach-will-hardy[/url]
[QUOTE]“He lets guys play, and lets guys play free,” [URL="https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/22/23366730/who-is-kelly-olynyk-utah-jazz-saben-lee-bojan-bogdanovic-detroit-pistons"]Kelly Olynyk[/URL] said. “With a younger team that’s what you need — the freedom to let guys be themselves and go out and compete and work hard and then kind of rein it in from there.”
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so he's not going to rein in Clarkson?
[QUOTE]“It’s important for us as coaches to help the players build some autonomy on the floor,” Hardy said. “I’m not out there in the game with them. I don’t have 72 timeouts in the game to call so their ability to problem-solve and communicate amongst each other is going to be paramount for our success.”
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success will be measured on how bad you are
[url]https://fansided.com/betsided/posts/every-nba-teams-top-mvp-candidate-ahead-of-the-2022-23-season[/url]
[QUOTE]Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns (+6000) | Anthony Edwards (+6000)
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Unless Edwards takes a huge leap and Gobert finally starts to decline it's hard to imagine it not being Rudy
Former Nuggets player [URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Erick Green signed a three-month contract with Israeli team Hapoel Holon[/URL].
– via [URL="https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/"]Alberto De Roa @ *********[/URL]
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Malik Beasley on Collin Sexton: he lives up to his nickname. He’s a young bull.[/URL] He’s going to put pressure on the rim and get downhill. He’s going to be a great player. We have a lot of underdogs on this team
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
[QUOTE] Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards said he will be guarding the best opposing offensive player the majority of the time this season — and because of that, [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Ant says he will be “salty” if he doesn’t make an All-Defense team this season[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/DaneMooreNBA"]Twitter DaneMooreNBA[/URL]
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sky is the limit for the Wolves if they get some perimeter D
[url]https://www.deseret.com/sports/2022/9/29/23375975/utah-jazz-young-players-have-stood-out-in-training-camp[/url]
[QUOTE]It’ll come as no surprise that some of the Utah Jazz veterans — Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Malik Beasley — have been vocal leaders through the first week of training camp. But some of the youngest and least experienced players on the roster have had standout moments in these early days.
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time to get rid of them if they don't have moments. They have talent. They should have moments. The best of them will do it consistently as they develop
James Edwards III: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Isaiah Stewart said Bojan is “one of the smartest players he’s ever played with.” Said the transition has been easy[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JLEdwardsIII"]Twitter JLEdwardsIII[/URL]
[QUOTE] Crowder does not appear to be alone in wanting an extension. New Pistons sharpshooter [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-basketball-is-back?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=75620794&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Bojan Bogdanović, 33, is said to be seeking a new multiyear contract,[/URL] which league sources say dissuaded some interested teams from pushing harder to try to acquire him from the Jazz as Bogdanović plays out this season on an expiring $19.3 million deal.
– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-basketball-is-back?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=75620794&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]
[URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-basketball-is-back?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=75620794&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Word is that the Pistons want to see first if they have enough on the roster to mount an unexpected run at a play-in slot[/URL] … even in a deeper-than-usual Eastern Conference that doesn’t exactly encourage such optimism.
– via [URL="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/actual-nba-basketball-is-back?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=392205&post_id=75620794&isFreemail=false&utm_medium=email"]Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com[/URL]
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he'll be on another team by the deadline
Jared Weiss: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]The Celtics are waiving Denzel Valentine,[/URL] sources tell me and @Shams Charania.
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/JaredWeissNBA"]Twitter JaredWeissNBA[/URL]
[QUOTE] NBA Central: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]“Me…Draymond and probably Giannis, three guys who can literally guard 1-through-5 and be effective.”[/URL] – Bam Adebayo (Via [URL]https://t.co/wWGNmWoaNH[/URL]) pic.twitter.com/vPpIgwX494
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral"]Twitter TheNBACentral[/URL]
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Gobert. No he can't guard all 5 at once
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Malik Beasley has been getting Most of the votes this week for best shooter on the team[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
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not Clarkson? :roll:
[QUOTE] Tony Jones: Jordan Clarkson on the difference of coaches: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]last year, we had been together for three years so camp had been a little more chill. So it’s difficult to really compare. This year we are playing a lot and a bunch of competing[/URL].
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: Clarkson on practice this [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]week: everyone has been competing and going hard. Kelly Olynyk has done a great job and Malik has been shooting the ball and Mike has been Mike. Everyone has had a good camp and everyone has been playing hard[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: Jordan Clarkson on tomorrows Utah Jazz preseason opener: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]I think we’re all excited to get out there and play against somebody else. We’re back to the grind and I think everyone is looking forward to it[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Simone Fontecchio: I’m still adjusting but I feel good on the court. I feel good shooting the ball so hopefully I feel better and better as time goes on[/URL]
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
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[url]https://saltcityhoops.com/the-absolute-value-of-picks-the-sweet-7-10-draft-pocket/[/url]
[QUOTE]If they could’ve pushed themselves up to the luxury tax with players contributing as much as they were being paid while those young stars were still underpaid on rookie-scale contracts, they’d have hit championship contention level, but Jazz stuck right over the cap until Mike Conley’s extension, or really the Derrick Favors 2020 signing at the midlevel exception. Instead, they refused to commit until the season [I]after[/I] Hayward left.
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they were still trying to tank after Gobert made that futile until Haywar'd last season. Could have had Millsap, Gobert, McCollum and Hayward :cry:
[QUOTE]The 2016-17 season had a salary cap of $99M and a tax of $119M, and the Jazz were paying Gobert and Hayward just $18M combined. That was just 15% of the tax. On average, players at or adding up to 15% of the tax will produce 10 extra wins, while Gobert and Hayward contributed roughly 23. That was the perfect moment to load up around them while their cheap contracts still offered flexibility to a team wanting to go all-in. That they didn’t is easily the biggest misstep in the Jazz’ rebuild. Instead, they were dead last in spending that year, with 15% of the cap available at the end of the season, which means they had room to buy another nine or so wins at market value.They should’ve not only paid in UFA, but they also didn’t make any trades to move up in contract value. Had they pushed the tax (they were at just 71% of the tax), they could’ve propelled the team to championship levels.
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biggest misstep was letting their best player Millsap walk for a two year 16 million dollar deal. Demarre should have been kept as well. He walked for 2 years 4 mill :cry:
Tony Jones: [URL="https://*********.com/social/"]Udoka Azubuike will miss tomorrow’s preseason opener against the Raptors[/URL] as he continues to come back from ankle surgery
– via [URL="https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba"]Twitter Tjonesonthenba[/URL]
[URL]https://www.ksl.com/article/50487247/a-guide-to-new-look-jazz-as-they-begin-preseason-play[/URL]
[QUOTE]This season is likely less about wins and more about development. So do the Jazz give more time to Kessler, Agbaji, Fontecchio and Bolmaro? And what about Alexander-Walker, Butler or Azubuike — will they get a chance to see if they are NBA players?
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they've already shown they are
[QUOTE]Our guess for an initial rotation? Conley, Sexton, Markkanen, Vanderbilt and Olynyk as starters. Beasley, Clarkson, Gay, and a mixture of Alexander-Walker, Fontecchio, Agbaji, and Kessler, depending on matchups, coming off the bench. Feel free to ridicule us when we are very wrong.
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I could see Conley backing up Sexton. Beasley at the 2. Lauri should be at the 4. The Italian at the 3. Vanderbilt off the bench
[QUOTE]That is likely why Azubuike said it was hard to put into words how important this preseason was for him. He isn't alone: Barring a trade, Azubuike, Lee, Butler, Alexander-Walker and potentially many more could be playing for their jobs.
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let's hope Clarkson at least is gone soon!