It is an #askloj Friday edition of the program The questions are How does the in-season tournment work? Should we have tanked last year if this is where we are today? What is the plan with Taylor Hendricks and does the start change it? What is the mood of the team? Have we decded the Walker Kessler/ John Collins pairing doesn't work? How is the Jazz organization different since Larry H Miller passed What are the mental areas of improvement rather than the physical Can we use Lauri Markkanen the ...
Nov 10, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Keyonte George made his first start for the Utah Jazz and the offense flows at a much higher with Jordan Clarkson flaming on for the Jazz. However, the Jazz are still stricken by turnovers and without Walker Kessler for two weeks the lack of rim protection is going to be a real issue moving forward. Late Game Watch takes a look at the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.cht...
Nov 09, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz starting lineup with Walker Kessler and John Collins has yet to find its groove. Could inserting Kelly Olynyk into the starting lineup help the Jazz with ball movement, spacing and some of the other issues that are confronting the starting linup for the Jazz. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at how Kelly might be able to help the starting unit and maybe help Keyonte George when it is time for him to be inserted into the starting lineup as ...
Nov 09, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz started Keyonte George and Ochai Agbaji in Indiana. The Jazz offense looked more spaced and organized but the Pacers running game was able to keep its engines going on its way to 134 points and 44 shots at the rim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 09, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Hardy had a really interesting comment about developing Keyonte George's voice as he develops as the lead ball handler for the Utah Jazz. The Utah Jazz committed 22 turnovers in the loss to the Chicago Bulls and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through all 22 to see what caused the turnovers. Finally, Locke discusses the concept of building a team for the next 240 games rather than the quest to win each night Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lock...
Nov 07, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz commited 11 turnovers in the 2nd quarter and it derailed the Jazz path to victory. Lauri Markkanen had another fabulous game against his former team with 29 points and Walker Kessler had 15 points and 15 rebounds in his best effort of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 07, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz got waxed in Minnesota and have started the year 2-5. The Salt Lake Tribune headlined about the Jazz halfcourt defense being 30th in the NBA and the Deseret News headlined that the Jazz offense was struggling. Maybe that sums up the opening 7 games for the Utah Jazz. What changes can Will Hardy make for the Utah Jazz. Nothing is easy for the Utah Jazz right now as no has forced the hand of the coaching staff or made it an obvious choice. Do the Jazz make an adjustments to the front...
Nov 06, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast the Utah Jazz fall in Minnesota 123-95 against a hot offensive Timberwolves and one of the leagues best defensive team. The third quarter got away from the Jazz and the Timberwolves never relented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 05, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz fell to the Orlando Magic last night in a one possession loss. The Jazz are putting out outstanding effort and battling through the game, but it is the singular little plays that are costing them in the end. It is death by basketball papercuts. Jordan Clarkson is the Jazz 2nd best offensive player and right now the Jazz are going as Jordan goes. What is causing Jordan the struggles in losses. Is it a lack of spacing? Is it not having another dominant ball handler near by? Is it jus...
Nov 03, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz battled to the final play but the 20th turnover of the night meant the Jazz didn't get a shot to knock of the Orlando Magic. The Magic defensive tenacity dictated the night as the Jazz had to combat the physical play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 03, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz got hot early and never cooled off as they blew out the Memphis Grizzlies. Everyone got well for the Utah Jazz top to bottom in a game they lead wire to wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz rank 29th in the NBA defensively and in each of the various defensive categories are struggling as well. However, that is to be expected after playing 4 of the best teams in the NBA. The next 6 games are against 5 teams ranked in the bottom 10 offensively and it is a chance to rectify the defensive woes of the opening 4 games. The playing groupings of the Jazz show a bunch of different numbers, but the big takeaway is the Utah Jazz are really struggling when Lauri Markkanen leaves ...
Nov 01, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz have played 4 of the best teams in the NBA to open the season and some of that has made the first four games very difficult. However, you can see pillars of positivity being built by the Jazz coaching staff and the players. While the guard line has collectively struggled you can see Keyonte George getting his feet wet and looking very comfortable in the NBA. The Jazz rebounding has been elite in the opening few games of the NBA season. The team's ability to implement a game plan an...
Oct 31, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast the Utah Jazz said boo and the Nuggets just kept getting on their broom stick and taking off on their way to their 4th straight win to open thier title defense. Nikola Jokic had a triple double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. The Jazz got strong efforts from Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler while Jordan Clarkson continued to struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 31, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz came to Phoenix on the back end of a back to back after a stiring win against the Los Angeles Clippers, However, the Jazz left all their energy back in Salt Lake City and got blasted by the Phoenix Suns. Kevin Durant and Eric Gordon lead the way for the Suns. Keyonte George got extended run for the Jazz and showed more signs of growht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-118 behind a collective effort Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 28, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will Hardy said it is going to be tough on Lauri Markkanen this year. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look a Lauri's 15 shots, where they came from, how he performed and what has to happen for him moving forward. Then Locke previews the Clippers who took the year off defensively last year after being elite for the previous three season. If the opener against the Blazers is any indicator then the Clippers are here to play defense again this season. Locke ha...
Oct 27, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Sacramento Kings ran past the Utah Jazz for a 130-114 win last night in Salt Lake City. The Jazz defense got run by and through early in the game with a lack of communication and collection transition defense. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, looks at the defensive issues last night. The Jazz played zone for about a 1/4 of the game last night and the numbers would tell you the zone was effective defensive answer for the Jazz. Offensively, the Jazz were really c...
Oct 26, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz fell in the opener celebrating 50 years of Jazz basketball in a 130-114 loss to the Sacramento Kings. David Locke and Ron Boone break down the game and how the KIngs took control and never relented. Jordan Clarkson lead the Jazz with 24 and Lauri Markkanen with 19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 26, 2023•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is opening night for the Utah Jazz and the 50th year of Jazz Basketball. Ryan Smith has changed the broadcast landscape of the Utah Jazz in truly remarkable ways, Danny Ainge says "make the playoffs." David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes you through the details of opening night and the 4 things to watch for in the Jazz v. the Sacramento Kings. Then Locke discusses math still matters. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on ...
Oct 25, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is opening night of the NBA and time for the Locked On Jazz Predicitions show. The Utah Jazz season will be dicatated by what they are able to do defensively. If Walker Kessler can man the middle and the Jazz can build on what they were able to start at the end of last season then the Jazz have a chance to vault up the NBA Standings. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look through the prism of numbers and points gained the entire NBA and makes his predicti...
Oct 24, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn had his contract guaranteed over the weekend. In a non-surprising move, but an exciting one for the Utah Jazz and Kris Dunn. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, shares some of the conversations with Kris about his journey and who he is taking with him as inspiration in the next part of this journey. Collin Sexton is one of the 5 best isolation player and 6 best drivers in the NBA. Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy has found ways to use Collin t...
Oct 23, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz wrapped pre-season last night in Sacramento and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider learned 6 things about the team. He learned 1) Will Hardy is going to have a difficult job and is going to need a lot of creativity to work with this unique roster 2) John Collins is going to need to time to adjust. This is not the same as Lauri Markkanen coming to the Jazz and quite a change for John. 3) 1 of the 3 19 year old rookies is ready to contribute 4) Jordan Clar...
Oct 20, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s the next step for these NBA Teams? How will the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Utah Jazz, Orlando Magic, and Houston Rockets move forward? Tenitra Batiste is joined by Brad Rowland (Locked On Hawks), David Locke (Locked On Jazz), PatTheDesigner (Locked On Bulls), Phillip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), and Jackson Gatlin (Locked On Rockets). Can Trae Young and Dejounte Murray work together? Can Zach LaVine & DeMarr DeRozan bounce back? What are Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner capable of in ...
Oct 19, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lauri Markkanen was the NBA's most improved player last year. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider doesn't think he is done yet. Currently, ranked 31st in the NBA rank on the Ringer Locke thinks Markkanen can finish the season in the top 15 before this year is done. Who are the other players that could make this jump? LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Donovan Mitchell or Jamal Murray. It is time to be nice to Walker Kessler. The 2nd year Jazz cen...
Oct 19, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Which Utah Jazz player will we think of differently at the end of the season? It was a question posed last night at a fundraiser for Five for the Fight and it brought great discussion. So who would you take as the player we think of the most differently at the end of the season? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes the rookies off the list and then goes from Walker Kessler and Ochai Abgai to Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker to John Collins and Jordan Clarkso...
Oct 18, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz are an odd bunch, but maybe that oddity is their strength going into the season. Head Coach Will Hardy seems to have figured out how to maximize the strange collection of parts and put each of them in their best position for success. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the oddity of the Jazz roster and then how Will Hardy seems to have found a way to use all the pieces. Then Locke turns to his offensive metric Points Gained to look at how...
Oct 17, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lauri Markkanen was the star of the Utah Jazz last year on his way to the most improved player in the NBA. Against the Portland Trailblazers he was a dominating force with array of moves for a 7 footer that is unprecendented in the NBA. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, reminds us that Lauri making a jump to an even better player is the biggest way the Jazz get better Head Coach WIll Hardy continues to play with combinations and moved Jordan Clarkson to the starting...
Oct 16, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz guard line is getting all the attention in training camp and how they are going to play together and who is going to play with whom. Jordan Clarkson, Talen Horton-Tucker, Collin Sexton and Kris Dunn all have their unique skills and how they approach the game. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at these 4 and how they compliment each other and how they could best work together. So far we have seen Jordan Clarkson play with Kris Dunn and Colli...
Oct 12, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers both looked fatigued and out of sorts last night in Seattle for their 2nd pre-season game of the year. The offenses on both sides of the ball really struggled and turnovers and field goals were coming at an equal rate. Within the fatigue their were some things to look at for the Utah Jazz. The defense is way ahead of the offense. Will Hardy revealed a new concept to what the Utah Jazz want to achieve defensively, touch the ball. The rotations were simil...
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