Collin Sexton's quest to play 82 games was ended with an illness, but it doesn't take away that Sexton was the story of the season for the Utah Jazz. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, looks at Sexton's incredible growth and how he ranks amongst players in pick and roll and drives. The Utah Jazz have lost 13 in a row, but watching guys play for their careers is really cool. Multiple Jazz players last night were battling for another chance to make an NBA roster and wh...
Apr 10, 2024•33 min•Ep 2384•Transcript available on Metacast After falling behind 34-17 in the first quarter the Utah Jazz battled back to give the Denver Nuggets the slightest of scares before Jamal Murray hit three straight three point shots to propel the Nuggets to the win. The Jazz were lead by Talen Horton-Tucker's 12 2nd quarter points and Omer Yurtseven overall performance . David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Utah Jazz game
Apr 10, 2024•10 min•Ep 2383•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz face the NBA Champions Denver Nuggets tonight. Can Keyonte George follow the lead of Jamal Murray and can Jamal Murray be the path for Keyonte despite the rookie struggles. The Denver Nuggets had a linear path to the NBA Championship despite the Jamal Murray injury. Maybe the real story is that a team can't afford to have scares along the route to the NBA title. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have run 2,398 pick and rolls and 1,162 handoffs in their careers. That is where the magic ...
Apr 09, 2024•30 min•Ep 2382•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz performance against the Golden State Warriors was much improved from what they did against the Los Angeles Clippers. 6 minutes into the Clippers game Will Hardy benched Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks. After the game Hardy explained what he wanted to see from the young players. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, watched those 6 minutes and it wasn't totally clear what the moments were that caused Hardy to bench the rookies. So pre-...
Apr 08, 2024•31 min•Ep 2381•Transcript available on Metacast While the Utah Jazz played much better tonight, but the Hall of Famers for the Golden State Warriors lead by Klay Thompson's 32 points carries the Warriors to a 118-110 win. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Utah Jazz game
Apr 08, 2024•10 min•Ep 2380•Transcript available on Metacast Apr 06, 2024•11 min•Ep 2379•Transcript available on Metacast It is an #askloj edition of Locked On Jazz with your questions about the Utah Jazz and the NBA for David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider. 0:00: Introduction 3:00: What is the perfect role for John Collins 5:00: More important to sign Lauri or free agent 7:00: What all-star type players want to be traded 9:00: What is Lauri is our best player in 3 years 14:00: Caitlan Clark impact 19:00: Are you worried about Keyonte George;s slump 21:00: Why aren't we playing Walker in d...
Apr 05, 2024•36 min•Ep 2378•Transcript available on Metacast Time for our first look at the 2024 NBA Free Agency. Are there players the Utah Jazz can grab that can move the meter? Who is the best avaliable NBA free agent? Who could the Jazz target that could move the meter? What about players that will relieve the burden on our younger players? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider also uses his offensive metric Points Gained to look at the value of each player 0:00: Introduction 3:00: Point Guard Free Agents 13:10: Wing Free Agen...
Apr 04, 2024•33 min•Ep 2377•Transcript available on Metacast As we over anaylze our young players each night sometimes it is important to go back to the basics and remember it is about putting the ball in the basket. Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks are doing a great job of putting the ball in the basket recently for the Utah Jazz. Sensabaugh has dropped 22 in each of his last two games going back to his Ohio State days. Taylor Hendricks has hit over 40% of his threes in the last 10 games. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA inside...
Apr 03, 2024•28 min•Ep 2376•Transcript available on Metacast Being an NBA rookie point guard is a hard task. However, without Lauri Markkanen and with the NBA altering the rules at the all-star break the world is getting even harder for Keyonte George. Pick and roll play and driving to the basket have become harder and learning how to play with a rolling big seems to be a big issue. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, digs into Keyonte George's pick and roll numbers to see he is best with Lauri Markkanen or Kelly Olynyk and str...
Apr 02, 2024•33 min•Ep 2375•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz have turned the final games over to the youngsters. It is all about Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks and Walker Kessler for the Utah Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks both had career highs in the the Utah Jazz loss to Sacramento Kings. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at how the Jazz youngsters played and how the team performed better in many areas. For Locke it is the 13th anniversary of Locked On Jazz or as it...
Apr 01, 2024•30 min•Ep 2374•Transcript available on Metacast Brice Sensabaugh had a career high and Taylor Hendricks hit some big threes as the Utah Jazz gave the Kings a scare for 26 minutes before the Kings go on a 21-2 run to blow the game open. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game
Apr 01, 2024•12 min•Ep 2373•Transcript available on Metacast Jalen Green had 34 points in the Houston Rockets 11th win over the Utah Jazz who have lost 9 straight. The Jazz played a much more complete game and with a solid defensive effort holding the Rockets to 101 points. However, the Jazz offense scored just 100 points falling by 1. Collin Sexton and John Collins were fabulous for the Utah Jazz. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST after every Utah Jazz game.
Mar 30, 2024•13 min•Ep 2372•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy was asked what is he most impressed by with Keyonte George? His answer might surprise you, but it is a great sign for the Utah Jazz moving forward. The NBA is all about pattern recognition and this will help Keyonte develop as quickly as possible. 9 turnovers by the Utah Jazz in the first quarter of the game was too much to overcome. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at the 9 turnovers and if their is a common thread. Is i...
Mar 28, 2024•30 min•Ep 2371•Transcript available on Metacast The San Antonio Spurs held the Utah Jazz to 15 first quarter points and controlled the game throughout. The Spurs lead by at least 8 for the entire 2nd half and got the offense rolling in the second half. Victor Wemanyama had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Utah Jazz game
Mar 28, 2024•12 min•Ep 2370•Transcript available on Metacast If you could have one player in the NBA for the next 10 years are you taking Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic or do you have another name you want to put on the list. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at this and points out they are all in the Western Conference. Locke finds a postive note inside the Jazz worst defense in the NBA since the trade deadline. The Jazz are denying shots at the rim and corner 3s. This is good news as it is the foun...
Mar 27, 2024•31 min•Ep 2369•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz rookie Taylor Hendricks had another tough match up against Luka Doncic and he is showing signs that he can be an elite defensive player. Luka struggled with the three point shot v. the length of Hendricks while at the same time taking Hendricks to class which is to be expected. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at all the match-ups that Taylor has had so far this season and how he is fairing in those match-ups. Locke then digs into the isolati...
Mar 26, 2024•31 min•Ep 2368•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz were much improved but Luka Doncic was too much down the stretch and finished with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists. The Jazz notched 41 points in the 1st quarter and lead by 6 at the half with much improved ball movement and Jordan Clarkson lead the way with 8 assists. Lauri Markkanen was back in the lineup with 34 points to lead the Utah Jazz. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game
Mar 26, 2024•11 min•Ep 2367•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA is really hard. It has become clear that the Utah Jazz playing young guys and going up against the top teams in the NBA are embarking on the hardest parts of the NBA. The Jazz have lost 16 of their last 19 and some of them have gotten ugly. Are the Utah Jazz asking too much from Keyonte George? When Keyonte has been on the floor without Lauri Markkanen recently it has been a tough haul for him and maybe more than you can expect from a 20 year old rookie guard. David Locke, radio voice of...
Mar 25, 2024•31 min•Ep 2366•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 24, 2024•13 min•Ep 2365•Transcript available on Metacast It's a friday #askloj edition. It is a what if edition. What if the Jazz had held the team together? What if they Jazz had gone all in for Wemby? Plus, questions about Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks and more. 0:00: Introduction 3:00: What if the Utah Jazz had never broken it up? 14:00: Should the Jazz have gone all in for Wemby? 19:00: Have scouting reports changed on Keyonte George? 24:00: What are your thoughts on Taylor Hendricks? 27:00: Where do the Utah Jazz need to improve? 29:00: Are yo...
Mar 22, 2024•34 min•Ep 2364•Transcript available on Metacast The Dallas Mavericks won their 7 straight game Luka Doncic played with a 113-97 win over the Utah Jazz. Luka Doncic had 34 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to carry the Mavericks to the win. The Utah Jazz were highlighted by Collin Sexton with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists and Walker Kessler who shot 7 for 87 and had 14 points and 9 rebounds. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game
Mar 22, 2024•10 min•Ep 2363•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz are 18 months into the rebuild and the some Utah Jazz fans are having a hard time with it and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider is having a hard time with the constant complaining. What exactly is the OKC model? How does one replicate the OKC model. Wait that is exactly what the Utah Jazz have done. Shai Gilgeous Alexander is the OKC model. Chet Holmgren is the OKC model. The Utah Jazz rookies are going through it. They are all progressing in a nice man...
Mar 21, 2024•33 min•Ep 2362•Transcript available on Metacast Through 3 quarters the Utah Jazz played right with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Jazz were spurred on by their bench unit that brought the Jazz back after a slow start. Collin Sexton lead the Jazz 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Chet Homgren dominated the 4th quarter and finished the game with 35 points and 14 rebounds. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after each Jazz game
Mar 21, 2024•15 min•Ep 2361•Transcript available on Metacast Utah Jazz rookie Keyonte George has 10 turnovers in the last 2 games and has a 1 to 1 assist to turnover rate in those games. Should we be concerned about Keyonte George and his turnovers. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider looks at the importance of turnovers and if this is an issue. The last two games Collin Sexton has come off the bench and played more minutes in the last game than he had since Jan 20th. Is this Collin's future role and is it important to have him ...
Mar 20, 2024•33 min•Ep 2360•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz fell last night to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota TImberwolves but the night was highlghted by a ton of positives. The return of Lauri Markkkanen and great signs of Lauri as a leader. Much improved ball movement and shot selection. The Jazz rookies, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh continue to show signs of progress and fearlessness. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through all of those plus looks at a bunch of tibbits...
Mar 19, 2024•31 min•Ep 2359•Transcript available on Metacast After the Utah Jazz loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Will Hardy said "I don't give a s%^& about your stats. I don't care about individual stats. I don't care what you post to Instagram. I've said it before and I will say it again there will be no free minutes in this program." Will Hardy was once again setting the standard for Utah Jazz basketball. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insiders looks at why it was so important for Will Hardy to make this standard and why it wa...
Mar 18, 2024•27 min•Ep 2357•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 17, 2024•12 min•Ep 2356•Transcript available on Metacast Mar 16, 2024•10 min•Ep 2355•Transcript available on Metacast It's a Friday #askloj edition of Locked On Jazz and as always the question were amazing. On today's show will the Jazz sign Lauri Markkanen long term, would you trade for Trae Young and more 0:00: Introduction 3:00: Will Utah Jazz try to sign Lauri Markkenan long term? 13:00: Would you trade for Trae Young? 15:00: Will we see Jason Preston and what do you think? 18:00: Which of our young prospects have highest ceiling and most likely to reach their ceiling? 20:00: Will Isaiah Thomas play for the...
Mar 15, 2024•34 min•Ep 2354•Transcript available on Metacast