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  1. Strutter

    Game Thread Feb 22, 2025 07:30PM MT: Houston Rockets @ Utah Jazz

    I also loved the save off of the Kessler block.
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    How long does a SUCCESSFUL tank need to be?

    Locke did a similar type of breakdown earlier this year:
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    2024-25 Trade Rumors Thread

    Not the sexiest return, but it seems like the Spurs could bite on this if they're deciding to accelerate the timeline.
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    Collier Starting Over Keyonte: Are We Happy?

    I still hold out some hope that Keyonte develops into either a more well-rounded player, or at least a more dangerous 6th-man scorer. I think his personality is interesting because he comes across as someone who takes the game and practice very seriously, but he is also someone who seems caught...
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    The Lauri Thread

    I'm worried about Lauri too, but I do want to reserve judgement--if possible--until: (1) he plays in a season where he knows the team is dedicated to winning, and (2) he plays with anyone else who draws more gameplan attention from the other team. But the way the NBA works, we might have to...
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    2024-25 Trade Rumors Thread

    I could definitely see Pistons being buyers at the deadline, but I wonder if Collins just clogs up their rotation more. Would Sexton be the better fit for the same return?
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    Looking ahead to 2025-2026

    While I don't think "wait and see" is always the best strategy, in the OP's conditions I think that's what I would do. Basically, I'd want the Jazz to stay out of the 8-14 range (since the pick is protected to 8). So if we start out with a losing record, start making the adjustments needed to...
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    2024-2025 Tank Race

    I think it shows top 5 picks are usually important for a finals team. Sometimes that means you're picking a bona fide superstar for your team. Sometimes that means you're getting that bona fide superstar in free agency. And sometimes that means you're getting a solid contributor to pair with a...
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    2024-2025 Tank Race

    I wasn't trying to make a statement one way or the other. Just thought it was a good question and thought I'd lay out the data.
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    2024-2025 Tank Race

    Let's take a look. In this list, I'm only looking at players that were actually important to their teams. Not counting ring-hunting vets on the bench or whatever. You can argue some of these picks if you want, but the only player that would change the final percentage is Bogut on the Warriors...
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    It's time for a flat (non-playoff team) draft lottery

    I wouldn't mind a system similar to the current one, except that A) when you don't win the lottery (for the first 3-4 picks like current system) you bring your ping pong balls to future drafts, until you finally cash out. B) you can not "win" the lottery in back to back years. I think this...
  12. Strutter

    Game Thread Dec 21, 2024 05:30PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Brooklyn Nets

    Yeah in this forum I'm just a long time lurker mostly, but I'm a tank supporter who's watched pretty much every game. I still check on posts and read Andy Larsen's triple teams after every game. I know it's going to be slower and a little less exciting to talk about.
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    Has Kessler surpassed Gobert?

    Gobert is still better, but Kessler does seem to have closed the gap quite a bit this season.
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    Who Was Worse: Rookie Cody or Rookie Dante?

    Some were and some weren't. <shrugs>
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    Who Was Worse: Rookie Cody or Rookie Dante?

    Uh well that's not what I was responding to. I was responding to someone saying he looks lost and out of place. And responding to your point, he made multiple drives into the lane this game that ended up as either buckets for him or other Jazz players. He's definitely playing passively, but I...
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    Who Was Worse: Rookie Cody or Rookie Dante?

    What? Cody does not look lost and out of place, other than a couple miscues with the 24 sec clock. He cuts well, spaces well, closes on shooters, and manages screens well.
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    Game Thread Oct 23, 2024 07:00PM MT: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz

    My guess is that Edey will be a player that does really well when there's no game plan against him. I feel like a playoff series will be tough for him. Agreed that it will be fun to watch.
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    Game Thread Oct 23, 2024 07:00PM MT: Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz

    This is the closest thing I could find. View: https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/1757751279441355115 I'm not paying for a random subscription to a writer I don't know. So I wouldn't take the stats as infallible, especially without knowing what the average number of star DNP is.
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    Are the Jazz Not Bad?

    Every indication so far is that the Jazz will be committing to our younger players, from media interviews to preseason lineups and minutes so far. As long as that's the case, I'm okay with just seeing where the season takes us. There's still the Western conference effect where we really only...
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