Discover the intricate balancing act of managing the Utah Jazz's player minutes with David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider. Explore the challenges of distributing 96 minutes among guards like Keyonte George, Colin Sexton, and Jordan Clarkson, and the 48 minutes at center with Walker Kessler and John Collins. How will Coach Will Hardy navigate tough decisions and potential minute cuts for veterans? Uncover the potential impact of rookies like Taylor Hendricks, Bryce Sensa...
Aug 28, 2024•30 min•Ep 2473•Transcript available on Metacast Discover why the Utah Jazz signed Patty Mills, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Drew Eubanks in a surprising offseason move. David Locke, the voice of the Utah Jazz, breaks down how these signings fit into the team's strategy and what they mean for the development of key players like KeYonte George, Bryce Sensabaugh, and Walker Kessler. Why is veteran leadership often considered a myth, and how does Mills defy this notion? Learn about Eubanks' impressive pick-and-roll stats and how he could push Kessler to n...
Aug 27, 2024•31 min•Ep 2472•Transcript available on Metacast In an #askloj editon of Locked on Jazz David Locke returns to the hosting chair and answers your questions. Are you happy Lauri Markkanen re-sgined, are the Utah Jazz still in the running for Copper Flagg, how does Collin Sexton fit in? 0:00: Introduction 3:00: Are you happy the Jazz re-sgined Lauri Markkanen 8:00: Are the Jazz still in the running for Cooper Flagg 13:00: How many wins for Jazz with this roster? 17:00: What are the next contracts for the Jazz 19:00: How do you keep Lauri satisif...
Aug 23, 2024•33 min•Ep 2471•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin discusses who he thinks should and will start for the Utah Jazz this season. He then looks at mathematically derived projections for Collin Sexton and answers if Collin Sexton can reach those numbers. Lastly, Leif goes month-by-month, game-by-game to project how many wins the Jazz wins, guiding Jazz fans on what to expect as the Jazz battle through an arduous schedule. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 ...
Aug 21, 2024•34 min•Ep 2470•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin analyzes the Utah Jazz's newly released schedule and discusses the difficulties of it and how it is different due to hockey. He then takes a look at the odds from Fanduel on how many wins the Jazz are projected to earn in comparison with the other teams at the bottom of the NBA and explains why thinks the Jazz fare well in terms of next year's NBA Lottery. Lastly, Leif makes a pitch for why Flagg may not be the greatest prize in the loaded draft if you said everyone hit their 100th p...
Aug 19, 2024•34 min•Ep 2469•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin outlines what players and things could be perceived as massive wins for the Jazz in what figures to be a down year. Keyonte George's volume, Cody Williams' confidence, Walker Kessler's offensive growth and Taylor Hendricks' on ball defense all are facets of the game Jazz fans should pay attention to and if they vastly improve, the Jazz are in a great spot. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts...
Aug 15, 2024•34 min•Ep 2468•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin addresses the Jazz's latest signings that rounded out the Utah Jazz's roster. Leif then poses the question of will these guys impeded the rookies from seeing the court. Will Hardy famously stated "No free minutes" many times last year and Leif digs up quotes to support this notion yet provides reasons the Jazz's youth movement will be in full force this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million ...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min•Ep 2467•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin enlightens Jazz fans on who the newest Jazz man is and what are the nuances of his contract. Leif then ranks out the Jazz's young players in terms of who he values the most and why. Lastly, Leif ranks the best young cores in the NBA and where the Jazz stack up and provides a pitch for how the Jazz can reach that level. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With ...
Aug 12, 2024•35 min•Ep 2466•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin discusses the nuances of Lauri Markkanen's extension. Leif then breaks down his statistical expectations for Lauri and what it means for the Jazz in the short and long term to have Lauri on board for the next 5 years. Lastly, Leif explains how the Jazz's rebuild is going to have some questions answered this year as the Jazz likely struggle. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ri...
Aug 08, 2024•35 min•Ep 2465•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin is joined by Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune to analyze the imminent extension of Lauri Markkanen. What are the specifics going to be monetarily? What is next for the Jazz on the Trade Market? Are the Jazz going to be bad enough to get Cooper Flagg? Why did the Warriors trade offer not convince the Jazz to sell Lauri? All of these questions and more are discussed in depth. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has ...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Ep 2464•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin and NBA Draft Analyst guest Richard Stayman break down the absolutely loaded 2025 NBA Draft Class featuring Cooper Flagg along with many other potential All Stars. Leif and Richard describe the games of each prospect and their fits with the Jazz along with potential career arcs for each player and player comparisons. The Jazz's future could look bright if they get the right guys in this NBA Draft and hurry along the rebuild. Find out who looks to be the best to you. Support Us By Sup...
Aug 05, 2024•34 min•Ep 2463•Transcript available on Metacast Aug 01, 2024•32 min•Ep 2462•Transcript available on Metacast Why does everyone love the tank? Is there a track record that says emptying the cupboard going to the bottom and tanking actually works. What is the lure of the tank? Why are teams so willing to do it and why are fans so eager for their team to do it? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider, takes a look at what tanks have worked and what does the track record say about the tank. Locke looks at the current Thunder and the old Spurs and points out the cupboard was never dry...
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Ep 2461•Transcript available on Metacast Draymond Green says the Golden State Warriors came to him with a trade and he said it would help him now but it was a bad deal for the Warriors and they shouldn't make the deal. Did Draymond Green block a Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors deal. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider doesn't think that is quite how it worked out and that Draymond maybe grandstanding a bit. When people say the Utah Jazz should pick a lane what does that really mean. Does it just mean to t...
Jul 30, 2024•30 min•Ep 2460•Transcript available on Metacast With the NBA quieting down the volume around the Utah Jazz has picked up. The Utah Jazz are the talk of the NBA. What are they doing with Lauri Markkanen? What are they doing with the 35 million dollars of cap space? What do they plan to do with 2 open roster spots? Why haven't they signed their draft picks? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at the latest rumors surrounding the Jazz and Lauri Markkanen as well as what the Jazz options are with their rost...
Jul 29, 2024•31 min•Ep 2459•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin discusses which 3 players he believes have the most to prove on the Utah Jazz entering this season. Leif explains it is not only a one season evaluation as proving it could mean stamping a spot on the roster's for years to come as the Jazz ramp up their contention. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s eas...
Jul 26, 2024•29 min•Ep 2458•Transcript available on Metacast Leif Thulin analyzes the performances of Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski at both the Salt Lake Summer League and Las Vegas Summer League. Leif then gives expectations for the trio of rookies in year 1 in the NBA plus what should Jazz fans expect from each by the end of their rookie contracts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors From brakes to exhaust kits and beyond, eBay Motors has over 122 million parts to keep your ride-or-die alive. With all the parts you ne...
Jul 25, 2024•33 min•Ep 2457•Transcript available on Metacast Supply and demand drive the value of products in the real world in the NBA world it is a little different. Timing has a huge part of the equation and what else is available also has an impact. Is the Supply and Demand plus the other outside forces increasing the trade value of Lauri Markkanen? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the marketplace and the increase in teams being mentioned around Lauri and the urgency for them to make moves. The Golden Sta...
Jul 24, 2024•31 min•Ep 2456•Transcript available on Metacast Fan Duel sports book is out with its over under win totals for the NBA Season and it tells you what it would take to get the best chances to get Cooper Flagg. Are you willing to do what it would take to get Cooper Flagg? Would it be worth it for the Utah Jazz. Plus, the Fan Duel over under puts the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers all tied at 43.5 with one of them not making the play in game. Can the Warriors really stand pat in one of Steph Curry's last years at thi...
Jul 23, 2024•30 min•Ep 2455•Transcript available on Metacast It is a 16 day waiting game to see what happens with Lauri Markkanen. The Utah Jazz can't extend his deal until August 6th and the expectation is the Jazz will give Lauri an offer on the 6th. Until then the rumors are flying and the discussion is surrounding what the Jazz should do with Lauri Markkanen. The Golden State Warriors seem to be holding ground on Brandin Podzeimski and Johanthan Kuminga. Are they right to be holding out when Lauri Markkanen is as good as he is and Steph Curry is 35 ye...
Jul 22, 2024•31 min•Ep 2454•Transcript available on Metacast The players have been drafted and the trade deadline deals can be evaluated. What do you think of those deals now compared to what happened in Februrary? What is next for Keyonte George and what is the best way for him to thrive? What are your feelings on Taylor Hendricks from the summer league? All a part of big time #askloj edition of the show Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked ...
Jul 19, 2024•32 min•Ep 2453•Transcript available on Metacast Danny Ainge said the Utah Jazz want to go big game hunting. So far the big game has not come in yet. Why have the Utah Jazz come up empty in big game hunting and is it a viable option for the Utah Jazz? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the 5 players who have changed teams that are "big game" and looks at if the Utah Jazz could have gotten a deal done or why the Utah Jazz were unable to get a deal done. Then Locke takes a look to see what is a viable...
Jul 18, 2024•32 min•Ep 2452•Transcript available on Metacast The NBA Rumor Mill is cooking with talk of the Utah Jazz and the Golden State Warriors and of course it is centered around Lauri Markkanen. If the Jazz were to trade Lauri Markkanen to the Golden State Warriors who would they want in the deal from the Golden State Warriors. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider, takes a look at the pieces the Golden State Warriors have to offer in Johnathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski. Who would you like the Jazz to get i...
Jul 17, 2024•32 min•Ep 2451•Transcript available on Metacast Lauri Markkanen continues to be the talk of the NBA. The New York Times had new reports on the trade talks and who is being discussed on the deal. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, shares the talk around Las Vegas Summer League and the different opinions from well-respected smart NBA people. One person says the Jazz have to move Lauri and another says you never get rid of talent. The Utah Jazz summer league performance last night was not a good one as turnovers kill...
Jul 16, 2024•31 min•Ep 2450•Transcript available on Metacast One play in Summer league showed it, Cody Williams has all the tools. Jab right go left on a swing through, gather at 17 feet and take to mother may I steps to the rack for a one footed jam at the rack. Cody Williams shows it all and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider breaks down the play and why it should excite us all about Cody Williams. The Utah Jazz other rookies Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski also have shown that their skill set is NBA ready. Collier has sho...
Jul 15, 2024•31 min•Ep 2449•Transcript available on Metacast In an #askloj edition of Locked on Jazz, the Utah Jazz fans want to know about Lauri Markkanen's future with the Jazz and if there are other trade partners. They want to know if they Utah Jazz should get in on the Brandon Ingram trade discussions? Then the focus turns to other free agents that are on the market and could be added to the Utah Jazz. From their the topic moves to the young players and who is the first to be an all-star and can the Jazz tank with this much talent on the roster? 0:00...
Jul 12, 2024•37 min•Ep 2448•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz Salt Lake Summer Leauge came to a conclusion last night wrapping up 3 really fun days at Delta Center. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a moment to recap the 3 days and break down the performances of Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, Taylor Hendricks, Isaiah Collier, Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski. Locke's one conclusion on a week that was without surprises is that the guys need to play harder, with more precision and more detail. Too many poss...
Jul 11, 2024•33 min•Ep 2447•Transcript available on Metacast Cooper Flagg is making waves at USA Basketball and the NBA World is awaiting his arrival. All of a sudden it looks as though 8 different teams could be via for the #1 spot in the draft and the right for Cooper Flagg. The NBA worked to flatten the lottery odds and prevent this from happening but the Utah Jazz may have found themselves is bath tub full of tank. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at how the Utah Jazz got here and what is the best option for...
Jul 10, 2024•35 min•Ep 2446•Transcript available on Metacast The Utah Jazz Salt Lake City Summer league kicked off yesterday with a headliner of Walker Kessler v. Zach Edey. Zach Edey answered all questions about his NBA role and Walker Kessler showed progress in his summer league outing in a fun match up of bona fide NBA centers. The Delta Center was a buzz with talk of the Lauri Markkanen trade talks. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider breaks down the summer league game last night and the key match-ups. Locke looks at the pla...
Jul 09, 2024•33 min•Ep 2445•Transcript available on Metacast According to reports with sizeable deals in place the Utah Jazz seem "uncommitted" to deal Lauri Markkanen. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider looks at the reports and pieces together what is taking place as well as seeing how this matches Danny Ainge's history as a decision maker. The Salt Lake Summer League is here. A big match up tonight with Walker Kessler v. Zach Edey and an interesting match-up of Taylor Hendricks and GG Jackson. Locke looks at what to expect fr...
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