The Utah Jazz take on the LA Clippers in Seattle today for pre-season game #2. Will the Utah Jazz change their 10 man rotation from game 1? Will Kris Dunn, Luka Saminic or Taylor Hendricks move into the 1st half rotation? Jordan Clarkson is the straw that stirs the Jazz drink and he is taking a veteran approach to the pre-season so far. This is exactly what he should do and at the same time makes evaluation a difficult task for the Utah Jazz. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NB...
Oct 10, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz played pre-season game #1 in Hawaii and while Kris Dunn, Luka Saminic and Walker Kessler shined when they shined and who they shined against really matters. Will Hardy first rotation showed a lot of different combinations and the biggest news of the day may have been Jordan Clarkson coming off the bench and maybe the one piece that holds. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at the game and all the information from it. Support Us By Supporting...
Oct 09, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz held an opening scrimmage at BYU-Hawaii yesterday and they had Jordan Clarkson playing with the 2nd unit and Keyonte George and Talen Horton Tucker playing with the 1st unit. Does this mean something in regards to where Will Hardy is heading with his rotations? Sunday the Utah Jazz will play their first pre-season game and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, gives the 4 things he is watching for as the Jazz show themselves in their first live action. Las...
Oct 06, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Fan Duel over unders has the Jazz at 35.5 with the next closest team at 44.5 and their are 5 teams at 44.5. Do you buy that those teams are 9 games better than the Utah Jazz? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at that group of teams and wonders if the Jazz have the fire power to jump into that group. Then Locke takes a look at how awesome Walker Kessler was last season and what it would take for the Jazz to become a good defensive team. Then the Locke...
Oct 06, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz were reportedly in on the Jrue Holiday trade market only to lose out to the Boston Celtics. What does this tell us about what Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik are trying to do with the Utah Jazz roster and their approach to rebuild. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insder, also gives you the notes from Day 1 of Utah Jazz training camp in Hawaii Will Hardy told us what he wants out of the guard line and it is an interesting question to which player is going to be a...
Oct 04, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz held media day yesterday as each of the players shared their thoughts on the upcoming season. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Kris Dunn stole the day with these quotes "it's an egoless group, I've always believed in myself and I am a dog." Jordan Clarkson told the crazies story of the day about a crashed tour bus. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider breaks down all the comments from those three on media day and gives his thougths on what it means for th...
Oct 03, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy says training camp is going to be the "Hunger Games." For the rookies Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks they are going to be the first ones people try to knock out of the arena. The rookies of the Utah Jazz are clearly going to have to earn their minutes this year. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at Will Hardy's opening press conference and shares his takeaways. Starting with what the year be like for the Utah Jazz ro...
Oct 02, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who are the 3 most intriguing players for the Utah Jazz this season. David Locke the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through the 3 most intriguing players for the Utah Jazz this season. 2 guards and a forward. Locke look at Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker and John Collins and how they can explode in this upcoming season to change the Utah Jazz trajectory as well as their own career trajectory. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscrib...
Sep 29, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin breaks down the league wide impact of the Damian Lillard trade sending Damian Lillard to the Bucks, Jrue to the Blazers and more. Leif then analyzes how that could be important to the Jazz's immediate and long term future as they could be in on trades that happen in the aftermath of the Damian Lillard deal. Lastly, Leif predicts points per game and minutes per game for the Utah Jazz in 2023-24. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast p...
Sep 28, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin breaks down the feasibility of the Jazz landing Heat guard, Tyler Herro. Leif analyzes how it would happen, why it is possible and is it a good move for the JAzz. What are the pros? What are the cons? And lastly, Leif chooses a player currently on the Utah Jazz that if he has a good season, it makes an enormous impact in the positive direction for the Jazz. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LO...
Sep 27, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin outlines what made last year's Sacramento Kings team successful and compares it to this year's Utah Jazz squad. Leif breaks down why this Jazz team can overachieve much like the Kings and compares the best players on the Jazz to those on the Kings. Leif then ranks the Western conference teams based on their talent alone. Lastly, Leif provides a few keys to success for the Jazz's season for players and Will Hardy alike. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & S...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin and Richard Stayman from Locked on NBA Big Board analyze the tiers of the 2023 Draft having seen Summer League. Leif and Richard each make 14 selections and discuss what has to go right for Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks to land inside the top 5 or top 7? How feasible is that? Does Sensabaugh crack the lottery? The two draft experts prognosticate who has what upside and how attainable reaching high levels for the different Jazz and NBA rookies. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://...
Sep 22, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin is joined by Richard Stayman and they analyze the present and future outlook for Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Brice Sensabaugh. Does the Summer League impact of George change his outlook? Will the Pre-season loom larger for different rookies and more... Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://li...
Sep 20, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is success for the Utah Jazz in 2023-24 season. That is the question that David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider looks at in today's edition of Locked On Jazz. Last year, Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen grabbed the hearts of the Utah Jazz fans with their scrappy no expectation team. What do the players, fans, front office and coaches want from this year's team and what defines success. Locke looks at it back from the day of the trades of Rudy Gobert and Donovan M...
Sep 19, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA has flattened. This is making the projections for the upcoming season more difficult and why the Utah Jazz depth might be more important than ever before. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the flattening of the NBA and how it has evolved over the years and then how it impacts the Utah Jazz this upcoming season. Tim LaComb, radio stuido anaylst, rejoins the show to talk about the Utah Jazz guard rotation and how he sees them playing in the upc...
Sep 14, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA is cracking down on the resting of star players. However, David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider thinks the bigger stories are what they are saying about end of the year shutdowns. Will this work? How will effect the Utah Jazz? Can teams do what Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard and Jordan Clarkson did last year? Will it cost the Utah Jazz games because stars won't sit or will they sit v. the Utah Jazz since they aren't on National TV? Tim LaComb, studio analyst for th...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz organization held a two day summit to prepare for the 23-24 season and David Locke shares what took place to give you some insight into who the Utah Jazz are and what drives the organization. Team USA left the World Cup without a medial. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, thinks its a bellweather moment. Why it took place and what has transpired seems unclear, but Locke thinks this is a moment we look back at in the landscape of basketball. Thurl Bailey...
Sep 11, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, has said all off-season for the Utah Jazz to win it is going to be with depth. The Atheltic put out rankings of each position group in the NBA and it backs up what Locke has been saying as only one Jazz player ranks in the top half of his position group and only rank in the top 20. Thurl Bailey joins Locked On Jazz for the off-season interview series talking about the Jazz roster. What he sees coming this year and how the new addito...
Sep 05, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bleacher Report released its top 100 players in the NBA. The Jazz had three players ranked Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and John Collins. Jordan Clarkson didn't make the list and that is hard to believe he won't be a top 100 player in the NBA this season. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the list and how the Jazz compare to other teams. How many other teams had 3 players ranked? How many had less than 3. What about teams with the script for a cha...
Sep 01, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's day 2 of the off-season interview series with Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. After looking at the Utah Jazz backcourt rotation the show before David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, and Ben take a look at the Jazz front court rotation of John Collins, Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk. Specifically, how do they use the offensive skills of Kelly Olynyk and does he play point Kelly. Locke also looks at a Bleacher Report look at assets and where the Jazz ra...
Aug 30, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Bleacher Reports has three trade targets for the Utah Jazz. Damian Lillard, Tyler Herro and OG Anunoby? Does OG Anunoby move the meter. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at where OG would fit and why adding a more high profile player might be important for the next deal. Ben Anderson of KSLsports.com and KSL Sports Zone joins Locke for the Summer interview series talking about the Utah Jazz off-season and where they are heading this season. Locked On Jaz...
Aug 28, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA most narrow margins are about the players from Tier 3 to Tier 2 and then those that are able to vault into Tier 1. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at Donovan Mitchell compared to Anthony Edwards to Jamal Murray to Ja Morant. What is the difference and what serperates those players? Sarah Todd joins for the final day of her off-season interview series. Who are the most intriguing players, when do the Utah Jazz make the plays next and who in the...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lauri Markkanen has been listed as a Tier 3 player in the NBA. Ranking from 19 to 39. Is he the player most likely to jump out of TIer 3 and into Tier 1 or 2. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, take a look at Seth Partnow's tier and thinks Lauri Markkanen could be the player most likely to vault himself into the next group. Sarah Todd, Utah's sportswriter of the year, joins for Day 2 of the interview series looking at the Utah Jazz starting 5 in March, do the Utah Ja...
Aug 23, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Walker Kessler got a chance to be in the regular rotation for Team USA and he shined against Greece. Not a surprise and has to give the coaches more confidence to use him in the upcoming games. Tony Jones in the interview series says he felt the Jazz had an advantage with length and athleticism. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider looks at the comparable teams in the West to see where this advantage lies. Sarah Todd, desert news Utah Jazz beat writer, joins to the show...
Aug 21, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Schedule has been released and the league keeps doing a better and better job, but the lack of back to back games has an unintended consequence for the Utah Jazz and the NBA. Tony Jones of the athletic makes his final stop to talk about the rest of the NBA rosters, how Will Hardy will be different in year 2 and the show off the future generation of broadcasters. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/L...
Aug 18, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Announced the in season tournament and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider says it will work. Once a fan base has won a game or two everyone will be bought in and the new tournament will be a success. Tony Jones of the Athletic rejoins the show as part of the off-season interview series and discusses the development of Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. How do the rookies develop as the year goes on and what is the Utah Jazz starting 5 in March. Learn more abo...
Aug 16, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Tiers is out where do Jordan Clarkson, Walker Kessler and John Collins get placed and do you agree with their placement. Tony jones of the Athletic joins for part 1 of the interview sereis. Are the Jazz where he expected? Are they trying to compete and develop at the same time? Who are the Jazz starters and more. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every...
Aug 15, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Looking at 4 years of data from John Collins plays in Atlanta shows what he does well and what he doesn't do well. Where he has wild variance and where he is very consistent. With this data David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, tries to look at where he might fit best for the Jazz in the upcoming season. The data says maybe John Collins as the back up center is where he can spend his most productive minutes. Follow the breakdown and decide for yourself where John Collin...
Aug 10, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz are looking for the big fish to sign and the Toronto Raptors Pascal Siakam is much talked about. However, Siakam has said no extension to the team that trades for him, does that mean the Utah Jazz should get out of the trade market for Siakam? Is it time to switch the focus to Zach LaVine who has three years left on his contract? Walker Kessler played just the final 4 minutes of team USA game v. Puerto Rico. WIth Paulo Banchero playing the back up minutes at the 5 this is likely to...
Aug 09, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down how Jordan Clarkson, Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker and Kris Dunn all fir for the Utah Jazz. What are their super power skills and how do they compliment each other or how are they redundant. Locke looks at who could play with each other and how they can play together for the upcoming season for the Utah Jazz. Kris Dunn is a great mystery in how he fits after his terrific close to the season last year, some people th...
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