Should the Utah Jazz pounce on the Sacramento Kings struggles?
David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, examines the Sacramento Kings’ recent struggles and ponders if the Utah Jazz should make a move for De’Aaron Fox. He analyzes the complexities of rebuilding in the NBA, using the Cleveland Cavaliers’ journey to becoming the league’s top team as a case study. Locke explores the challenges of timing, player contracts, and market appeal in executing successful trades.
The podcast also features Trends Monday, highlighting recent NBA performances. Locke breaks down the Cleveland Cavaliers’ transformation under Kenny Atkinson, noting their faster half-court play and improved shot quality. He discusses the hottest teams in the league, including the Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Memphis Grizzlies, while pointing out struggling franchises like the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets. The episode offers valuable insights into team strategies, player development, and the ever-changing NBA landscape.
0:00 Intro
2:13 De’Aaron Fox Trade Considerations
7:22 Sacramento Kings’ Struggles
15:28 Cleveland Cavaliers’ Rebuild Model
20:04 Kenny Atkinson’s Impact on Cavaliers
25:42 NBA Trends and Team Performances
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If it takes 4-6 years why are you talking about Fox? Filler?
Kings were playing exactly like the Cavs a few years ago. HB moved added pressure on Keegan @4.
It's not time yet. Jazz need to draft their stud and get upward trajectory. I argue the current trajectory is still downward. Way too much winning using the veterans lately, though.
BTW, I remember you mentioning DeRozan as a good FA target for the Jazz. Now he was a terrible signing for Sacramento because nobody else wanted him?
As funky as podcasting is to have a real personal conversation, in the heart of winter about my favorite sport with Locke as magnanimous and informative as always with his stocking cap on…Just such a pleasant feeling reminds me of listening to a radio station in a winter storm up in Minnesota. The power of unglitzy podcasts with conversation is almost magical.
Sad we gave up Mitchell, we could have built around him. But he was my least favorite Jazz star in the last 20 years. He and Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer, Gordon Hayward and Donovan Mitchell….They were not loyal to the Jazz fans or Jazz World.
I still think they should elevate Collin Sexton….and tell him he is also the man on the team. He probably could step it up a knotch.
I don't see Fox, Lauri and Kessler as enough to win much in the playoffs. We need to add a couple high draft picks that hit before we make our "big move".