Episode description

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 Sensabaugh, and Isaiah Collier on the team's dynamics. Plus, get insights into the upcoming training camp battles and the strategic adjustments needed to optimize the Jazz's lineup.

0:00 Intro

0:01 NBA Guard Minutes Analysis

3:06 Team Dynamics and Minutes Allocation

15:20 Filling the Gap in Playing Time

27:44 Uncertainty and Opportunities in Camp

Here are some key stats and metrics from the episode:

1. Guard Minutes: 96 minutes available. Last year, Keyonte George played 32, Colin Sexton 27, and Jordan Clarkson 30, totaling 89 of the 96 minutes.

2. Forward Minutes: 96 minutes available. Lowry Markkanen is expected to play 33 minutes, and Taylor Hendricks 28 minutes, leaving 35 minutes unaccounted for.

3. Center Minutes: 48 minutes available. Walker Kessler is expected to increase from 23 to 28 minutes per game.

4. Jordan Clarkson's Performance: His effective field goal percentage dropped from 52% to 47% last year.

5. John Collins' Stats: Last season, he averaged 15 points and 9 rebounds per game, shooting 37% from three.

6. Training Camp Battles: Keyonte George, Bryce Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks, Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Walker Kessler are the seven players to watch.

7. Veteran Minutes: Potential minute cuts for veterans like Jordan Clarkson and Colin Sexton to make room for younger players.

8. Team Dynamics: The challenge of fitting in new players while managing the minutes of established veterans.