Hoops World article on situations to watch

[jazzrule]

Let The Young Guys Play: For most of the 2012-13 season, the vibe from Utah Jazz fans was ‘play the young guys.’ With forward Paul Millsap and center Al Jefferson heading out via free agency, Jazz fans will get their wish.

HOOPSWORLD spent some time with Jazz forward Derrick Favors this summer and he is more than ready to carry the bigger load that’s likely coming his way this season. He talked a lot about the faith and the trust he has in his teammates, specifically center Enes Kanter and forward Gordon Hayward.While the youth movement will be prevalent in Utah this year, they also have a ton of ending contracts and still have a little wiggle room under the salary cap with just $55.865 million in salary commitments.Flexibility is the buzz word you hear a lot in regards to where Utah is headed.Richard Jefferson ($11.046 million), Andris Biedrins ($9 million), Marvin Williams ($7.5 million) and Brandon Rush ($4 million) all are on the final years of their deals and some of them could have real trade value around the trade deadline, especially when Utah has paid the lion share of their salary.Players like Biedrins and Jefferson could see more minutes than expected in efforts to showcase their ability. Both could benefit from the fresh start they’ll get in Utah.The Jazz do have the looming contract status of Favors and Hayward to consider. Both are eligible for contract extension on their rookie scale deals now; however, the Jazz may wait and let the market dictate the terms via restricted free agency next summer.Word is the Jazz have had extension talks with both players, but whether either gets extended before the October 31 deadline for rookie extension remains to be seen.The Jazz have an extremely young core and a lot of flexibility to make moves. No one is going to mistake Utah as a title contender today, but looking at their roster they could be fairly good if the young guys that fans have been clamoring for can reach their potential.
Read more at https://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-trade-situations-to-watch-part-8#HEgTVGjZEja8cCBu.99 ​

 

[Park Bites]

what I don't get is that the article is centered on favors but the picture is of Marvin Williams.

 

[phippsj]

Let The Young Guys Play: For most of the 2012-13 season, the vibe from Utah Jazz fans was ‘play the young guys.’ With forward Paul Millsap and center Al Jefferson heading out via free agency, Jazz fans will get their wish.

HOOPSWORLD spent some time with Jazz forward Derrick Favors this summer and he is more than ready to carry the bigger load that’s likely coming his way this season. He talked a lot about the faith and the trust he has in his teammates, specifically center Enes Kanter and forward Gordon Hayward.While the youth movement will be prevalent in Utah this year, they also have a ton of ending contracts and still have a little wiggle room under the salary cap with just $55.865 million in salary commitments.Flexibility is the buzz word you hear a lot in regards to where Utah is headed.Richard Jefferson ($11.046 million), Andris Biedrins ($9 million), Marvin Williams ($7.5 million) and Brandon Rush ($4 million) all are on the final years of their deals and some of them could have real trade value around the trade deadline, especially when Utah has paid the lion share of their salary.Players like Biedrins and Jefferson could see more minutes than expected in efforts to showcase their ability. Both could benefit from the fresh start they’ll get in Utah.The Jazz do have the looming contract status of Favors and Hayward to consider. Both are eligible for contract extension on their rookie scale deals now; however, the Jazz may wait and let the market dictate the terms via restricted free agency next summer.Word is the Jazz have had extension talks with both players, but whether either gets extended before the October 31 deadline for rookie extension remains to be seen.The Jazz have an extremely young core and a lot of flexibility to make moves. No one is going to mistake Utah as a title contender today, but looking at their roster they could be fairly good if the young guys that fans have been clamoring for can reach their potential.
Read more at https://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-trade-situations-to-watch-part-8#HEgTVGjZEja8cCBu.99 ​

I think its interesting how he pointed out kanter and Hayward, and didn't put Burks in there. The way these boards go Burks is the future Kobe and best player on this team!

 

[Zulu]

I think its interesting how he pointed out kanter and Hayward, and didn't put Burks in there. The way these boards go Burks is the future Kobe and best player on this team!

This...

We need more Burks love....

This kid will be the shizz!!