r/UtahJazz

It’s a normal thing to do, but I didn’t see her hug anyone else yesterday. Maybe nothing, maybe not.

Side note: I loved seeing how involved Keyonte was the whole time yesterday. He’s definitely bought in.

Mods taking the summer off

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That leaves only one regular spot left. I think Blake Hinson will be converted to a regular contract and someone else (likely a big) will get his two-way spot.

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An underreported aspect of the walker sign and trade is that the lakers couldn’t make their other free agency signings without securing walker beforhand given the hard cap. Therefore ainge had all the leverage as he could have waited till the last day of free agency to decline or accept. That is why we got such a good package relative to say Jaylen Brown or kawhi. Essentially, the lakers traded 2 picks and 2 swaps to guarantee walker, Mamu, Grimes and sexton

All the talk naturally is and will be about Darryn Peterson and his debut today. He's a monster. That's not overreaction. Some players are simply advanced and stand out. He has fantastic court sense and sense of pacing. Super natural shooter.

Cody Williams had a good game too. He's clearly more confident, growing into his body, and has more command of his game. He should look like that in year three of summer league.

But not gonna lie...it's nitpicky but for the two dunks that definitely were great to see and the too short middy he made early in the game, there were too many drives that went nowhere or led to turnovers.

I think Cody can have offensive value as a guy who scores off closeouts and cuts and maybe out of swing swing possessions he's getting the ball on the move. But there are huge question marks still about his 3 ball and ability to get to the rim for me that today didn't answer. Summer league really won't answer those questions but I think my judgement of him because it's Year 3 is more strict. Any of you see things how I did?

But if anybody is making you feel crazy for thinking that the team is going to the playoffs next year, they're crazy. In my opinion, the jazz are undoubtedly a top 10 team in the west and I'd argue you may even avoid the play in or be a top 4 team if you have a very favorable season.

And yes, to some that may sound crazy because you finished last in the west last year but take it from someone who was saying that the spurs were a 55 win, second round+ team before the season began (I could have never seen 60 wins and a finals run) it can always be your teams year to ascend and typically every year there's one or two that do so there's no reason why it couldn't be you. I see the jazz as very ready to take that next step up as a team and if there are any of you in here that feel uneasy about your prospects for next year, I'm here to tell you as a fan of a rival team that you guys have a real shot at being a dangerous team next year.

I got a soft spot for two-way deal guys cause they're the ones that are getting dragged all over between G-league games and NBA travel.

Blake though has some game to him, his shot is pure and he's got the 6'8 frame to go with it. I was happy to see a sweet shooting player wearing #2 again for the Jazz but looks like that honors gonna maybe go to Flip this year.

I hope Blake balls out and gets offered an official deal with us.

Hi, I'm expecting/hoping a playoff run next season and just wondering if there's much of a fanbase in seq (Australia)? I'm hoping there's a random pub (or something) where the owner is a jazz fan and puts all the games on. Does such a place exist?