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https://kslsports.com/448986/jazz-pi...-in-gm-survey/

Mitch did receive a vote as the player most likely to become a successful head coach. Derrick Favors received a vote as the most underrated acquisition of the offseason, while Quin Snyder received a vote as the coach most capable of making in-game adjustments.

and why didn't he make them against Denver?

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https://fansided.com/2020/12/17/utah...max-extension/

Will the Jazz have to trade Rudy Gobert?

of course not. They may choose to but no one would be forcing them to

Gobert is what he is, a traditional center who’s a top-end defender and rebounder and shoots 64 percent from the floor of his career. But 90-plus percent of his field-goal attempts from within 10 feet of the basket every year, and most of those (80-plus percent of his field-goal attempts in four of the last five seasons) come from within three feet of the basket. Hardly a supermax player in today’s game, if we’re being honest.

one of the best players in the game period. You can argue as to how much sense it is to pay him or anyone the supermax but few have earned it or deserve it as much certainly not his teammate

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JD Shaw: The Clippers have waived guard Rayjon Tucker, the team announced today.
– via Twitter JShawNBA

Pretty sure the Bucks gleague team would still have his rights.

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Andy Larsen: Ryan Smith, on if he’ll meddle with bball ops: “I’m not going to go in and chime in to what the basketball side of the house is really doing. I’m just here to help. I truly believe that we hire the best and we let them roll, then augment them with anything they need help with.”
– via Twitter andyblarsen

they aren't the best and need serious help!

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Andy Larsen: Ryan Smith on the Jazz TV deal expiring: “We have younger fans, or digital first fans, or fans who just want to sit in their lazy boy and watch. And you know what? All of those are perfect. We want all the fans. I do believe that we can do better, not just one size fits all.”
– via Twitter andyblarsen

needs to get better

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Eric Walden: Ryan Smith, on his willingness to pay the luxury tax: “We’re in the luxury tax, so that answers that question. … We have a special group. Everyone knows where we’re at … We’re not gonna blink. We’re gonna go all-in and we’re gonna commit to this.”
– via Twitter tribjazz

all in with Clarkson and Favors spotting up in the corner!

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Eric Walden: New Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, on his relationship with the team: “Quin coaches right where I sit — he always almost trips over my feet. … I love Rudy, I see everything he does and have so much respect for what he does; I’m hoping he’s here for a long time.”
– via Twitter tribjazz

low ball him and he won't be

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https://kslsports.com/448998/jazz-ow...lly-long-time/

On the other, it could be interpreted that the ball now rests in Gobert’s court. The Jazz obviously want him back, but the two-time Defensive Player of the Year needs to reciprocate that desire, even if it means shaving a few dollars off his asking price.

If reports are true the ball is the Jazz court. He has no reason to take a mere max offer that he can get from another team. Anything less than Mitchell or what other teams can offer would be stupid

In total, Smith has committed nearly $300 million to three Jazz players over the next half-decade without coming to terms with Gobert.

have fun paying that for a losing team if Rudy goes

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The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed guard Yogi Ferrell and forward Malcolm Miller. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Additionally, the team has waived guard Trevon Bluiett, center Romaro Gill, forward Tre Scott and guard Jake Toolson.
– via NBA.com

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Ben Anderson: By the way, Mike Cannon-Brookes who is now a minority owner in the @UtahJazz would be the second wealthiest owner in the NBA if he owned the majority share according to Forbes. He’s valued at $15 billion. Steve Ballmer at $51 billion is by far the richest.
– via Twitter BensHoops

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Jay Allen: Coach Stotts says Anfernee Simons (hamstring) won’t play tonight in Denver. Stotts says he’s hoping that Simons will be available for Opening Night Dec. 23 vs. Utah. #RipCity
– via Twitter PDXjay

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...to-dream-about

could do worse I guess

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Rudy Gobert not concerned with supermax extension deadline

[IMG]https://*********.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2019/11/i_15_0d_bb_rudy-gobert.png?w=190[/IMG]Ben Anderson: Rudy Gobert said he’s not concerned with the supermax deadline on the 21st. He’s worried about winning. Says he’ll be taken care of this year or next year.
– via Twitter BensHoops





Eric Walden: Asked about Donovan’s perimeter defense comments, Rudy added: “I love to see how we’ve really put an emphasis on defense — not just the scheme, but every single one of us trying to be disruptive and physical.” Said he felt everyone giving their best effort there the past 2 games.
– via Twitter tribjazz



Eric Walden: Rudy Gobert: “It’s stepping on the court every single night with the mindset that we’re just going to dominate defensively. … That has to be where our focus is. … If we want a chance at a championship, that’s the DNA we need to have, and we need to have it every single night.”
– via Twitter tribjazz

believe it when I see it!

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https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2020/12/19/22190774/nba-utah-jazz-news-and-notes-rudy-gobert-contract-trade

Probably the biggest surprise this offeason was the sale of the Utah jazz to Ryan Smith. But so far it seems like smooth sailing as the Jazz have continued their trajectory from last season.

You mean they've taken a step back with Favors back at the 4?

It apparently almost didn’t happen because Smith was closing to buying the Minnesota Timberwolves.

bidding not buying

Hopefully Smith can figure something out for Jazz fans in terms of a streaming option, as well as finding a way to improve the TV product. We’ve had multiple seasons with ATT Sports Net and they haven’t always been good. They’ve chosen to literally not show certain preseason games for multiple years and have had issues with their broadcast multiple times. It can be better. Maybe that will mean a different TV deal when the contract is up, or finding a new partner. We shall see.

I remember when there only like 20 games total on

I like that Smith is willing to let the Jazz front office do its job. Regardless of this quote from Smith about letting people do their jobs, trades have to be approved by owners. So there will be things that come across his desk he has to sign off on. Will he allow the Jazz to make a big trade if they have to? Probably, but it’s got to be hard going from fan to big time decision maker.

now if he gets the right people to make those decisions not ones that are sentimental with the past

Perhaps this Monday we will have a deal. It’s just not clear why that hasn’t happened up until now. Unless Gobert, or Utah, has some sort of change of heart on Monday we likely don’t see a deal done.

If reports are true it's pretty clear. They are trying to low ball him with a max deal. He can get that anytime so unless he's worried about injury there's little incentive in it for him to sign. He already did that with his last deal but now that he's made over 100 million it's a bit easier to risk injury even though he's had a few scares though not for a few years now

Because of the signing of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gobert becomes one of the top, if not the top, free agent next offseason and will likely garner serious interest from multiple teams.

He's number 1 unless Kawai joins. Several teams can pay him max. Good times for Rudy! He's earned every bit of it

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https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...wner-utah-jazz

Smith said he anticipates needing to "be on a learning curve" as he takes over ownership of the team, especially on the basketball side, expressing great confidence in Jazz executive vice president of basketball operations Dennis Lindsey, general manager Justin Zanik and coach Quin Snyder.

too bad