Game Thread Jan 05, 2026 08:00PM MT: Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers

[Tremendous Upside]

I'm becoming a little frustrated with Flip. Way too passive out there and has lost some confidence in his 3pt shot.

And while he is a good passer, he hasn't developed into an exceptional passer.

I wouldn't rule out the possibility that the losing / tanking is really getting to him.

Hasn't looked like he's having fun out there for a while now.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I wouldn't rule out the possibility that the losing / tanking is really getting to him.

Hasn't looked like he's having fun out there for a while now.

He's the kind of player that kind of illustrates the negatives of putting to much on their plate because failure does really get to him.

Keyonte took that failure and it really motivated him into his 3rd year, but Flip (like many other of our young prospects) is in danger of getting drafted over and/or signed over in free agency. This might be his last year on the Jazz to get a lot of consistent opportunity to prove himself.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

The only player I would say is flat out failing is Sensabaugh. He's a 3rd year guy and he has regressed despite being out in positions to succeed.

I would also say Flip is on the cusp of that too, but he has more leeway as a 2nd year player.

Hendricks health recovery gives him a pass, but if he looks the same to start next year from an athletic standpoint his career is over

I'm not really discouraged by any of our rookie contract players this year, but I'm not really encouraged either (besides Keyonte of course). I don't think any of them, as they are playing this season, would ideally be part of a team that is trying to make the playoffs, as in our team next year.

This offseason will be interesting because the FO is likely going to be bringing in a few rotation players to address our gaps. It will be interesting to see who the FO really believes in and which rookie contract players are part of the rotation next season.