2023 post trade deadline...the tank finally appears to on

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https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/28/23...o-phoenix-suns

Conversely, Talen Horton-Tucker also struggled a bit, going 7-of-18 overall, 2-of-7 from 3-point range, and finished with just 16 points because he took four free throws and missed all of them.

that's good shooting from him. Dunn should be starting until Sexton comes back

Brantley believes that he is ready for an NBA team to give him a chance but he didn’t seem bitter about the Jazz not taking that chance on him. The Breakers are going to want Brantley back, so if an NBA team doesn’t come calling, he’ll still be playing basketball.

not much doubt from the get go. He was all Gleague which puts him on the fringe already

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Shams Charania: The Utah Jazz are signing center Luka Samanic to a 10-day contract out of the NBA G League’s Maine Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Samanic is averaging 20.6 points and 10.8 rebounds in G League.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania




Rod Boone: #Hornets are signing Xavier Sneed to a 10-day contract, league sources told @theobserver. Sneed averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 32 games for the Greensboro Swarm this season. Move will bring the roster to 15.
– via Twitter rodboone

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doesn't look like much on paper even in Gleague. Thin, Only 23. Former 19th pick

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Few know that Moneke’s path could have been completely different over the last year. The previous summer, he signed a deal with the Kings but had an opportunity to choose between three NBA teams. “It was Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves,” Moneke revealed the other two options besides Sacramento.

– via Pijus Sapetka @ BasketNews



His stint with the Kings included just two appearances and eight NBA minutes, but the Nigerian NT member does not regret his decision to land in California. “I think it worked out the way it was supposed to. Obviously, everything would be different, I probably wouldn’t be here,” Moneke told BasketNews. “Maybe it would have been worse, maybe it would have been better. I don’t know, I cannot control that. But I am happy with the connections I made and the experience I had. I am also happy to be here in Monaco. No regrets. “Situation is very important,” he continued about the biggest lesson he learned in the NBA environment. “Situation is very, very important. Some people struggle on certain teams not because they are not good players but because they are in the wrong situation. It’s very important to play for a coach, play on a team that believes in you, and will give you opportunities to play the way you wanna play.”
– via Pijus Sapetka @ BasketNews

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https://saltcityhoops.com/how-the-nb...pact-the-jazz/

Who won/lost: It’s honestly shocking that the players agreed to this. The union is generally against any proposals that limit earning opportunities for players, and this will most certainly do that. For example, Jazz alumnus Joe Ingles joined Milwaukee last summer for $6.5 million, a deal he couldn’t sign under the new rule. Now, a player in Ingles’ shoes will have to choose between getting exception money from a team with lower team salary — meaning potentially not as strong a contender — or take a minimum-salary deal from the Bucks.

I thought Inlges was a minimum guy anyway

Had they been able to go up to $18.7M on a starting salary offer (that’s 40% over his current salary), would that have been enough to get his signature on a piece of paper? Maybe. The Jazz also have to analyze what Clarkson’s role is on a future contending team and pay him with that framework in mind. Is he the fifth best player on a hypothetical 2025-26 contender? Or the seventh best? Or, at 33 by then, will his production be replaceable in other ways? At any rate, it’s moot for now because he doesn’t seem inclined to accept the $16 million, and the bump in allowable extension amounts will kick in too late for him.

he needs to go. Agbagi is their starting two

Who won/lost: The players probably viewed this as a small win because it creates 30 more NBA jobs. In actuality, it might make teams less likely to call up a player on a prorated NBA salary or reward a late second-rounder with a full NBA deal. Because of that, I think this one will ultimately benefit owners more than players, especially since a young player who “pops” on a 2-way deal is still subject to restricted free agency.

gets them closer to a real minor league

Jazz impact: You could argue that this makes it a recruiting disadvantage for the Jazz to exist in a jurisdiction where recreational marijuana purchases are still not legal… but honestly, in year of our 2023, it’s probably slightly naive to think that players (or people) can’t find what they are looking for.

it is legal medically here

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https://saltcityhoops.com/sc7-final-week-lotto-x2-tht/

When Luka Samanic checked in on Wednesday, he became the 299th player in Utah Jazz history to take to the hardwood, the intrepid Ken Clayton reported. Ken and I have wondered all season if the Jazz would make it to 300 in the Utah era, but unless they sign someone with the season winding down, this might be one milestone that has to wait until 2023-24.

I can't imagine they wouldn't fill those spots going into the off season. They are valuable as trade filler, summer league/camp bodies etc.

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Utah Jazz are signing F Luka Samanic through the 2023-2024 season, a deal including guaranteed money and trigger dates, his agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Samanic, 23, was the 19th overall pock to the Spurs in 2019.

– via Twitter wojespn





Sarah Todd: Can confirm that Luka Samanic is signing for the rest of the season with the Jazz with partial guarantee for next season. He will be with the Jazz through the summer and at training camp and is hoping that the Jazz will keep him on the roster after that
– via Twitter NBASarah







Sarah Todd: Luka Samanic said that he anticipates being in Utah for a lot of the summer and potentially could play with the Jazz in Summer League as well as being here during training camp.

– via Twitter NBASarah

interesting that he got guaranteed money and Dunn didn't. I guess their age difference. Still have a roster spot to fill. I was thinking Juzang might get a regular non guaranteed deal and they'd sign another guy to a two way

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3 best players Jazz must re-sign in 2023 NBA free agency (msn.com)

Jones currently holds a player option worth about $2.6 million. If he opts out, the Jazz should act quickly to bring him back. Utah should be able to sign him to a team-friendly deal since he could have a larger role with Utah in a rebuilding phase.

doubt he opts out of guaranteed money. They probably hope he does though. He wouldn't be resigned

With a player option this offseason, Clarkson could be looking for one more big contract before he calls it a career. The Jazz have his Bird Rights, so they could offer Clarkson a larger contract than other teams. Also, on a roster full of young players, Clarkson’s presence as a leader stands out, only adding to the logic behind re-signing him this offseason.

hard to imagine he'll beback with Agbaji's development. Be sad if he is. Ainge has to be smarter no?

The problem is that Horton-Tucker, who is making $10.3 million this season, might require a big raise to stay in Utah. If the front office believes he could be part of the team’s long-term plans, the Jazz could offer him more money than what his averages indicate he is worth.

they got to be hoping he opts out. Might be out of the league if he does

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Jazz: 1 player Utah must trade in 2023 NBA offseason (msn.com)

someone gets it finally

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3 early Jazz free agency targets in 2023 offseason (msn.com)

Matthew Dellavedova

rather have Dunn

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https://thejnotes.com/2023/04/05/thr...tch-stretch/2/

Regardless, Horton-Tucker is a player that needs to continue to be a focal point of the offense going forward.

depends on who is available

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Biggest need Jazz must address in 2023 NBA offseason (msn.com)

At point guard, Utah appears to be choosing between Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Kris Dunn.

no it doesn't

At shooting guard, the Jazz may be choosing between Clarkson and Ochai Agbaji.

let's hope so. See ya Bum!

The solution — looking at the strengths and weaknesses of these players — seems to be to have Dunn starting at point guard, with Sexton starting at shooting guard.

they pay you for this analysis? Dunn is the vet unless they upgrade. Sexton is the starting 1 unless they find an upgrade. They may look to get another playmaker next to him with size

Due his streakiness beyond the arc and unreliable defense, Clarkson should come off the bench, attacking second unit defenses and making it difficult for opposing stars to get any rest.

going to pay him big bucks for this?

Not to be forgotten is THT, whose physique and play style may allow him to thrive in the second unit behind starting forward Lauri Markkanen.

let's not foget Talen wasn't in the rotation until trades and injuries put him there. He is still a project

To be fair though, with both Clarkson and Horton-Tucker potentially leaving as free agents this offseason, the question might just answer itself.

the picks and cap space will answer it. Could be mostly a different team in a couple months. Lauri, Kessler, Agbaji, Sexton...

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Adrian Wojnarowski: The Utah Jazz are signing free agent center Vernon Carey Jr., for the rest of the season and 2023-2024, sources tell ESPN. Carey Jr., played 11 games for the Wizards this season. He’ll get a chance with the Jazz summer league team in July.

– via Twitter wojespn

you knew they'd fill the slot eventually. Surprised they hadn't looked at more guys since the trade deadline actually. His 3rd year in the league and still just 22. His NBA numbers aren't anything exciting but was hitting 36% from 3 in the Gleague after not hitting them ever before