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Udidthizz said:
I know nothing about gambling, but somehow our title odds (14-1) are better than three teams ranked ahead of us (Nuggets, Celtics and Blazers). Guess it has something to do with expected betting behaviour? Lakers have the best odds at 3-1, but are ranked 6th.
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Yeah, we all know that heavy betting action out of Utah skews these type of things for big markets like the Jazz. . .
 
SCS said:
What I'm saying is that by buying second round picks (and spending a lot on them) the FO is giving the impression that these guys are good enough to be on the 15 man and very possibly be contributors. Teams don't generally purchase picks to take players that won't contribute. And the Jazz definitely don't do that. Yeah, we can keep them on two ways. But guys on two way contracts can only play in like 45 games and can't play in the playoffs. Was it worth buying the picks just for that? Two way spots aren't hard to fill.
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I think the jazz actually put thought into their G League team, and utilize it pretty well in developing their style of play. What good is it to send youngsters to develop there if it is run like glorified summer league. The Jazz are serious about player development and this shows the level of commitment.
 
Udidthizz said:
Going by the members of this forum Jazz fans are a bunch of weirdos. Who am I to judge what they do with their money.
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If I could get odds on the ESPN predictions, I might be tempted to do something there. Jazz sixth in the West and ninth overall. . .
 
Article from J Notes (citing Tony Jones) that the Jazz may start Royce at the 4:

https://thejnotes.com/2019/07/17/utah-jazz-start-royce-oneale-four-spot/

So if Utah decides to continue to start Ingles then slide Bogey to the four, it would be absolutely understandable and perhaps even the most sensible move. But, as reported in a recent article (subscription required) from The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Utah Jazz are actually contemplating a different option entirely. Namely, they’re considering starting Royce O’Neale at the four.

Now, I know this may be confusing to some. After all, Royce has spent a decent amount of time in the league playing at the two spot. Why would he – at two inches shorter than Bojan, no less – drop all the way to the four just so Bogdanovic could remain at the three?

Well, there are a few answers to that. One is that O’Neale has proven capable of defending all types of players out to the perimeter with his excellent athleticism and lock-down prowess. Not only that, but while he’s two inches shorter than Bojan, he’s actually about 10 pounds heavier. Along that vein, he’s the same height as Jae Crowder, Utah’s most recent main power forward option (despite starting behind Favors, he averaged more minutes), and he’s nearly as heavy.
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It should be noted that Royce has a 6'10" wingspan and is still built like a tank. Might work?
 
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