Should the Utah Jazz have torn down two years ago?

Why did the Utah Jazz wait two years to start their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, tackles this burning question in the latest Ask LJ edition of Locked On Jazz. He explores the strategic decisions behind holding onto key players like Mike Conley, Lauri Markkanen, and Malik Beasley, and the challenges of maximizing trade value in a competitive NBA landscape. Locke also discusses the potential impact of trades involving Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson, and what it means for the team’s future.

The episode dives into the complexities of NBA trades, examining the Jazz’s strategy to acquire young talent like Cam Whitmore and Jeryce Walker. Locke analyzes the team’s defensive struggles, highlighting their league-worst turnover percentage and its effect on their defensive rating. With insights into the Jazz’s schedule and potential trade scenarios, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the team’s current state and future prospects. Are the Jazz poised for a major shakeup, or will they maintain their current roster through the trade deadline?

0:00 Intro
2:42 Jazz Rebuild Discussion
5:17 Player Trade Value
7:20 Failed Trade Attempts
14:35 Keyonte’s Performance
15:38 Trade Targets
18:43 Trade Challenges
21:46 Potential Trade Scenarios
24:21 Trade Deadline Predictions
26:24 Jazz Rebuild Status
27:59 League Expansion Impact
29:00 Jazz Schedule and Draft
30:01 Defensive Rating Analysis

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4 comments

  1. How can developing a team of youth, by losing a high percentage of games going to teach them how to win in the future? It seems like its teaching them how to lose and giving them a reason to leave when given the chance. The body language of most of the players doesn't seem like they love playing for the Jazz.

  2. I was lost on how much more money both long and short term those early picks (last year 1-5) actually end up costing a team. Thanks for setting me straight David. Good show as usual.

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