"You Gotta Love It Baby" Official Jazz thread

[YOhio]

every time brandt andersen screws something up an angel gets its wings

It seems like he's been catching a lot of flack the past couple of years. Other than his time owning the Flash and the Frank Gehry project in Lehi (whatever happened to that?), I really don't know much about him.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

Valanciunas sliding...pick Kanter at 3, then send him to Washington for the #6 and...something else. I didn't pay attention last year to see how Washington felt about Seraphin after picking him.

Sam Smith says Utah might consider moving Jefferson to acquire a perimeter scorer like Ellis or Martin, and then using the #3 on Kanter. I've wished in the past about moving Memo's deal and the #3 for Iguodala...I wonder if instead a Jefferson for Iggy swap would work.

[Blueintheface]

Valanciunas sliding...pick Kanter at 3, then send him to Washington for the #6 and...something else. I didn't pay attention last year to see how Washington felt about Seraphin after picking him.

Sam Smith says Utah might consider moving Jefferson to acquire a perimeter scorer like Ellis or Martin, and then using the #3 on Kanter. I've wished in the past about moving Memo's deal and the #3 for Iguodala...I wonder if instead a Jefferson for Iggy swap would work.

I'm not a fan of Ellis at all. Volume shooter who may very well prove to be more hassle than he's worth. Martin is intriguing for what he gives you offensively but is not what this team needs on defense. What happened to the days of having a good perimeter defender capable of being nothing more than a decent scorer?

Also, I would welcome a Jefferson/Iguodala trade. Especially if going big at 3 is in the works.

[MarkGrace]

Look at Lopez doing that P3 drill compared to Favors.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=226716757357767&oid=273927203863&comments

[MarkGrace]

Some tweets from the other day but one in there that really makes me like Hayward.

tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Jazz's Corbin on sending a final message to team before a possible work stoppage: "It's already out there."
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Blog: Jazz's Jefferson, Favors, Evans making progress during offseason workouts bit.ly/iT5jp5
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Brian T. Smith
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Jazz will hold initial draft talks Monday, then close ranks Tuesday. Organization was fairly united after meetings earlier this week.
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Brian T. Smith
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Not that the Jazz are necessarily looking to trade up/down. But overall uncertainty of draft is complicating Utah's decisions.
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
selections 1-14 are giving Jazz a lot to think about four days before the draft.
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Brian T. Smith
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Trade talk is definitely affecting Jazz's draft preparations. Uncertainty with picks 1-2, Utah's situation with 3, 12 and the fluidity of ..
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Video: Texas' Jordan Hamilton discusses NBA draft workout with Jazz bit.ly/mA53jP @UofTexashoops
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Brian T. Smith
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Video: Tennessee's Tobias Harris discusses NBA draft workout with Jazz bit.ly/mJa75l @tobias31 @Vol_Hoops
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Brian T. Smith
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Video: Jazz's Evans discusses offseason workouts, muscling up bit.ly/lpUIJ9
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Brian T. Smith
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Marcus Morris hearing 5-12. Singleton said his Jazz workout wasn't one of his best.
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Brian T. Smith
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Blog courtesy of SLT's @sluhm — Kansas' Morris, Florida State's Singleton discuss Jazz workout bit.ly/jdDZpd
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Brian T. Smith
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Jazz's Corbin confirmed that Jefferson's put in serious work since offseason. Doing everything he can to improve.
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Brian T. Smith
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... Jazz were able to bring in.
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Brian T. Smith
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Jazz saw almost everyone they wanted to during workouts. Agent game, and everything from player expectations to mock drafts affected who ...
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Monday expected to be last day of Jazz workouts. Utah's also not traveling to see anyone.
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Brian T. Smith
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Jazz's Corbin having one-on-one chat with Marcus Morris.
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Brian T. Smith
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Jordan Hamilton said he knows Charlotte and Milwaukee are interested in him.
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Brian T. Smith
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Kawhi Leonard was originally supposed to be at today's Jazz draft workout.
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Jazz's Evans said Jefferson has put in serious work since season ended.
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Jazz's Jefferson, Favors, Hayward have also spent time at P3. Evans joked that Hayward has never stopped working.
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Jazz's Evans has added muscle weight and more definition in arms. Heading back to P3 on Friday.
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Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Column: Fix the NBA with a lockout? So be it bit.ly/lN8O7g

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

Look at Lopez doing that P3 drill compared to Favors.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....03863&comments

Them are some fast feet. On Favors. And some serious clunkers on Lopez. Watching Lopez get up and down the court during a game reminds me of watching Sabonis.

It would have been interesting to see a young Shaq do some of these workouts.

[Donuthole]

Look at Lopez doing that P3 drill compared to Favors.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video....03863&comments

Wow. That's a pretty big difference.

[Blueintheface]

SBrian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Video: Jazz's Evans discusses offseason workouts, muscling up bit.ly/lpUIJ9
1 hour ago

Brian T. Smith
tribjazz Brian T. Smith
Jazz's Evans has added muscle weight and more definition in arms. Heading back to P3 on Friday.
1 hour ago

If true I sure hope he is able to maintain. I'm skeptical.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

Some tweets from the other day but one in there that really makes me like Hayward.

Hayward is starting from a pretty good spot. He's got plenty of athletic ability to be successful. He's shown already that his body can take on weight. He's got a good shooting stroke, good handle, and good feel and understanding of the game. There isn't much that is broken or requires a ton of work to improve.

Starting from that point and apparently having a tremendous work ethic really bodes well for a bright future.

I'm glad I solidly endorsed that draft pick 12 months ago.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

New rumor (at least for me) this morning is Indiana offering Roy Hibbert and #15 for the #2 pick.

Not sure who they'd be targeting at 2, but my guess is they see Williams as a 4 to play next to Granger. But if the offer was on the table for the #3 would the Jazz take it?

[smokymountainrain]

New rumor (at least for me) this morning is Indiana offering Roy Hibbert and #15 for the #2 pick.

Not sure who they'd be targeting at 2, but my guess is they see Williams as a 4 to play next to Granger. But if the offer was on the table for the #3 would the Jazz take it?

If that offer were on the table for the Jazz they probably should take it. I'm becoming more and more convinced the most important player for the Jazz to get in this draft is a shooter/scorer at the wing if they can't get Biyombo or Valanciunas. With the 15 and the 12, best case they still get Biyombo at 12 and my guess is, either Burks, Brooks or Thompson will be there at 15. Even if Biyombo is gone, they can still get one of the three wings I mentioned above and then either Reggie Jackson or Nolan Smith.

[Surfah]

New rumor (at least for me) this morning is Indiana offering Roy Hibbert and #15 for the #2 pick.

Not sure who they'd be targeting at 2, but my guess is they see Williams as a 4 to play next to Granger. But if the offer was on the table for the #3 would the Jazz take it?

If I am KOC I am calling Indy right now and offering #3 for that.

[Jacob]

New rumor (at least for me) this morning is Indiana offering Roy Hibbert and #15 for the #2 pick.

Not sure who they'd be targeting at 2, but my guess is they see Williams as a 4 to play next to Granger. But if the offer was on the table for the #3 would the Jazz take it?

That's a tough one. He's 24. He's improved a bit each year. Can he take the next step in his 4th season? Not a dominant rebounder, or shot blocker, but adequate and at 7-2. Is he too soft? I don't like that as a center he has never shot 50% from the field.

[BGRTHNUMEGO]

I think you make a trade like that for Hibbert if you're ready to make at least one other move to improve the team right now, instead of setting your plan for 2-3 years more down the road. Moving the #3 and bringing in someone like Hibbert means the moving Jefferson for Iguodala or Martin...or in the same deal with Indiana for Granger.

I like Hibbert. He's solid. He's got a solid jumper, he passes okay, and he's solid on defense. His p36 numbers are pretty good, and even though he doesn't get to the line much he's, again, solid from the FT line for a big. I think he'd pair well with Favors. And in this draft the #15 will have some potential value...maybe allowing the team to go after someone like Montiejunas with a possible big payoff down the road.

[SportUTE]

Alright, what are your predictions?

I say Knight @ #3 and Singleton @#12