Kawhi Leonard and Carmelo Anthony were just traded to Toronto and Atlanta, respectively. How do their trades impact the Jazz? Will this finally put the Jazz into the top 3 of the West?

We take a good look at the league following 90% of free agent and trade moves. We look at where the Jazz fall in the West, the league as a whole, and project full standings. We even discuss how seeding 1-16 for the playoffs would look.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We revisit a Jabber Jazz article entitled “How to Get an A in Summer League: Grayson Allen” in order to give out grades. Did he disappoint or meet expectations in his limited play?

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:36 – About Jabber Jazz

0:03:04 – Kawhi /Carmelo trade impacts the Jazz

0:15:22 – Projecting NBA Standings; where do the Jazz fit?

0:46:05 – Grayson Allen’s summer league performance

0:57:46 – Close to the Show

With the 2018 NBA Free Agency all but figured out, we sit down and look at every Western Conference team, who they signed, who they let go, and who is TBD. We discuss how and if they got better in the short term and the long term as obstacles for the Jazz chasing a championship.

 

The Jazz decided to bring back the gang. Favors, Exum, Neto, Sefolosha, Udoh, and others are all coming back. We analyze the contracts, the expectations, and the direction the Jazz are going.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We discuss a column from The J-Notes, written by Jared Woodcox on five reasons to be excited about the coming year. We provide a fans perspective and analysis on the piece.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:11 – About Jabber Jazz

0:02:45 – Western Conference Teams; better or worse after FA?

0:30:27 – Utah Jazz bring back the gang

0:52:07 – Is Derrick Favors holding the Jazz back?

1:02:09 – Close to the Show

The 2018 NBA Season Awards took place this past week. Donovan, Rudy, Quin, and Dennis were nominated for awards but only Rudy was crowned victor. We run through all of the candidates and winners to see if they got them right.

 

NBA Free Agency starts tomorrow, July 1st. We discuss five potential free agents to target during this period and the pitches the Jazz could make in the process.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We discuss a column from The Ringer regarding Derrick Favors. Is he actually holding the Jazz back? We discuss why there may be better options out there to help us win a championship.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:16 – About Jabber Jazz

0:02:16 – NBA Season Awards

0:17:12 – Five potential free agents and the pitches to make

0:44:45 – Is Derrick Favors holding the Jazz back?

0:54:26 – Close to the Show

The 2018 NBA Draft is in the books! With loads of talent going at the top of the draft and impact players being selected by up and comping teams, the Utah Jazz have no time to wait on competing for the championship.

 

The Utah Jazz selected Grayson Allen of Duke with their 21st pick. How should Utah Jazz feel about the pick? Were their better options? Dennis Lindsey explains his thoughts on Allen at #21.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We recap Donovan Mitchell’s media tour during the Finals, the Draft, and his partnership with Adidas. Why it’s time to stop the “Media doesn’t pay attention to Utah” slogan.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:22 – About Jabber Jazz

0:03:15 – NBA Draft Recap

0:09:53 – Grayson Allen; how Jazz fans should feel

0:53:10 – The Donovan Mitchell Lovefest

1:00:10 – Close to the Show

This week on the podcast we talk about the big news surrounding Kevin Huerter and what it means for the Utah Jazz as they pick at #21 where Huerter is projected to land.

 

We also provide some deep analysis on Kevin Love and Paul George, why we should want them on the team, why it’s the perfect time, and the pros/cons to each.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We play a sound byte from Fox Sports’ show host Colin Cowherd as he makes some criticisms of Donovan Mitchell’s game. Are they justified or has he lost his mind?

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:34 – About Jabber Jazz

0:03:13 – Injury to Kevin Huerter

0:12:33 – Kevin Love and Paul George Talk

0:41:12 – Dive a Little Deeper: GOAT Debate

0:57:24 – Close to the Show

This week on the podcast we talk about the big news surrounding Kevin Huerter and what it means for the Utah Jazz as they pick at #21 where Huerter is projected to land.

 

We also provide some deep analysis on Kevin Love and Paul George, why we should want them on the team, why it’s the perfect time, and the pros/cons to each.

 

We close the show with our Deep Dive of the week. We play a sound byte from Fox Sports’ show host Colin Cowherd as he makes some criticisms of Donovan Mitchell’s game. Are they justified or has he lost his mind?

 

Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com (http://www.jabberjazz.com/). Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz for the latest updates and the hottest takes.

0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:34 – About Jabber Jazz

0:03:13 – Injury to Kevin Huerter

0:12:33 – Kevin Love and Paul George Talk

0:41:12 – Dive a Little Deeper: GOAT Debate

0:57:24 – Close to the Show

On this edition of the podcast, we look at the storyline of LeBron James’ free agency and how it will influence the Utah Jazz and their ability to construct the roster they want.

 

We also tackle the big question surrounding Dante Exum and Derrick Favors. Should we bring them back? At what cost? Are there upgrades out in market?

 

We close the show with our Dive A Little Deeper segment where we look at a column from The Water Cooler. Rich Goates provides his opinion on the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate and how Jazz legends may be part of the discussion.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:20 – About Jabber Jazz

0:02:43 – How LeBron’s FA affects the Jazz

0:12:00 – Dante Exum and Derrick Favors FA

0:36:37 – Dive a Little Deeper: GOAT Debate

0:48:14 – Close to the Show

This week on the podcast, we look at the best candidates in the trade market for the Utah Jazz this off season. We’ll talk about the best shooters who are also the best defenders. View our entire list and analysis here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yQR8d_D90v184MeMfO7sH27nUYw3VBUQmc_pRmUhkFs/edit?usp=sharing).

 

We close the show with our Dive A Little Deeper segment where we look at a column written by our own superstar Donovan Mitchell. He writes a special message to Jazz fans and we’ll look at the biggest takeaways of his article.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:04 – About Jabber Jazz

0:02:15 – Best first for the Jazz in Free Agency

0:45:01 – Dive a Little Deeper: Donovan Mitchell’s message to fans

0:56:20 – Close to the Show

This week on the podcast, we look at the best fits for the Utah Jazz from this off season’s free agency. The Jazz need shooting, so we look at the most realistic options available. View our entire list here (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gZjuLP2qSTQy1pX1GEfqUZ4BZvlVdXlve_7bLZ0mKA4/edit?usp=sharing).

 

The All-NBA and All-Defensive Team selections were announced, and we’ll review them all talking impact, issues, and how we would arrange our selections.

 

We wrap up the show with our Dive A Little Deeper segment where we look at a column by Gordon Monson or the Tribune and the major obstacle that stands in the Jazz path to a championship.

 

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0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:22 – About Jabber Jazz

0:02:50 – Best first for the Jazz in Free Agency

0:22:43 – All-Defensive/All-NBA Team selections

0:40:56 – Dive a Little Deeper: the Utah Jazz major obstacle

0:50:24 – Close to the Show

In this first ever installment of the Jabber Jazz Podcast, your Jabber Jaw and host, Adam Bushman, recaps the Utah Jazz 2017-18 season and highlights the difference we fans had of last year’s team coming into the offseason compared to our feelings this year.

Next, we run through the roster, as constructed at season’s end, to discuss player expectations. Were they met or unmet? How big of a deal was the outcome?

Finally, in our Dive a Little Deeper segment, we review a column from SLC Dunk entitled “How would a Sam Hinkie approach the Utah Jazz’s offseason?”* in which the author runs through several scenarios where the Utah Jazz were led by General Managers Sam Hinkie, Bryan Colangelo, Sam Presti, and Danny Ainge instead of Dennis Lindsey. How would the roster be different? We’ll analyze each scenario and give out grades.

Catch this podcast and other content on our website, www.jabberjazz.com (http://www.jabberjazz.com/). Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @jabber_jazz for the latest updates and the hottest takes.

0:00:00 – Intro to the Show

0:01:05 – What is Jabber Jazz

0:03:02 – Utah Jazz 2017-18 Season in Review

0:26:35 – Player Expectations Met/Unmet

0:38:55 – Dive a Little Deeper

0:50:30 – Close to the Show

* http://www.slcdunk.com/2018/5/13/17349878/2018-nba-offseason-utah-jazz-sam-hinkie-danny-ainge-bryan-colangelo-sam-presti