Jazz lose 4th of last 6 at home in another close game this time to New Orleans Pelicans

Expectations for Lauri and the youngsters in 2024-25 season + Should the Jazz emulate the Pacers?: Leif Thulin discusses his 2024-25 expectations for Lauri Markkanen plus previews the monetary situation regarding extending Lauri. The Jazz will need Lauri to step up and they will need Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks to take sophomore leaps. Who can those two youngsters emulate and how did their rookies seasons compare to their player comparisons? Also, can the Jazz emulate the Pacers fast-tracking their way to contention? by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

34 min listen

High Ceiling vs High Floor NBA Draft Prospects: Who would you take? + Jazz Free Agency Targets.: Leif Thulin labels different players ranked within the top 10 of his Big Board high ceiling or high floor players and explains why he views each as such. Leif then gives comparisons and projections for the roles of each player and why he figures this draft will be seen differently on how to evaluate and prioritize players who have high ceilings or floors. Leif then labels free agency targets for the Jazz to sign. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

Who are the best fits for the Jazz to select in the 2024 NBA Draft?: Leif Thulin discusses the merits of drafting using the philosophy of best player available versus drafting for fit. He then analyzes which guards and wings fit the best with the Jazz's young core. Also, Leif points out this draft class may be different in the manner of evaluating potential and upside being less important than finding a player who fits to build alongside rather than around that player. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

33 min listen

What NBA Draft prospects and Trade targets make sense for the Jazz according to Andy Larsen?: Leif Thulin is joined by Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. Leif and Andy discuss if the Jazz can acquire stars via trade, who else is available on the trade market and what is the best way to grow the team into contenders. They then discuss who are the best guards and the best wings in the 2024 NBA Draft, debating whether fit plays into the decision of whether to draft a player or should the philosophy of best player available be employed. Enjoy! by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

35 min listen

What trades move the needle for the Jazz to become contenders in the near future?: Leif Thulin explores what does the phrase uttered by Danny Ainge saying the Jazz will go "Big Game Hunting" truly entail. Does trading a ton of assets plus current players to acquire Giannis make the Jazz more likely to contend soon? Does Devin Booker move the needle for the Jazz and how could they get him? Can Brandon Ingram and Lauri paired together entice Jazz fans into not being deadset on tanking? Leif analyzes all aspects of how the trades would work, does he foresee success from these deals and is it actually better than building through the draft patiently. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

Are there stars to be found in what is considered a weak NBA Draft class?: Leif Thulin looks through the history books on what were regarded as weak draft classes and points out there was little talent at the top but all of the classes yield some all stars. Leif then tries to pick out the players with the most upside to be All-stars at the NBA level and evaluates those players, explaining their pros and cons. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

The best shooter in 6 years of NBA Draft numbers. But they are all so small: David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, continues his look at the draft prospects by the numbers and he has found the best numbers on any player he has seen in 6 years of running the numbers. Reed Sheppard peaks out on all numbers in this upcoming NBA draft. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

34 min listen

3 top 10 players in the NBA Draft who numbers say you shouldn't draft: Each year David Locke looks at the NBA draft by the numbers. He starts the 2024 NBA Draft look with the top 11 players in the NBA draft. 3 of those players have shooting numbers so bad that Locke's numbers say you can't draft them. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

The NBA era is over should the Utah Jazz have tried to push through this door? Draft history of Danny Ainge and Dennis Lindsey: LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are out of the playoffs for the before the 2nd round for the first time since 2005, 18 years ago. It is change of the era in the NBA with Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Shai leading the way. Should the Utah Jazz have pushed with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to see if they could have taken advantage of the changing of the guard? by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

31 min listen

It's the death of the super team and that is bad for the Utah Jazz: The Phoenix Suns might be the death of the super team as they flame out in the first round of the NBA playoffs and now take all the burden of being a team over the 2nd apron. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at this and thinks it could be a bad trend for the Utah Jazz. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

31 min listen

The reality of NBA Draft by the numbers and what is a bad draft: David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the last 14 NBA Draft and gives each pick a number value and the analysis values each pick and how a draft plays out. Locke takes a look at each picks value and then looks over the last 14 years and looks at what is a good draft v. bad draft. If this year is a bad draft what is it we can really expect and how bad is a bad draft? Then Locke looks back over some of the trades of the past years from this spectrum, the OG Anuaoby, Rudy Gobert and the Donovan Mitchell trades. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

36 min listen

Who is 2024's Jaime Jacquez Jr. or Jaden McDaniels?: Leif Thulin analyzes the 2024 rookie class and discusses the games of Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht and Isaiah Collier. Leif then speaks about the value of a ready to play rookie like Jaime Jacquez Jr or Brandin Podziemski and who could resemble this type of player from the 2024 Draft Class. Lastly, Jaden McDaniels and Peyton Watson make a tremendous impacts on the Western Conference's elite teams. They were picked 28th and 30th respectively so Leif investigates who could mimic their impact for the Jazz to select at 29 and 32. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

35 min listen

What is the Jazz's timeline for true contention and who is the star?: Leif Thulin discusses what is next on the Jazz's ascension to contending in the NBA Playoffs. He addresses the glaring question of who can lead the Jazz there. Is it Lauri or Keyonte? Or is it neither? Leif then breaks down the 2024 top flight of Draft Prospects featuring analysis on Alexander Sarr, Nikola Topic and Zacharie Risacher. Lastly, Leif dissects what allowed Denver to overcome the 20 point deficit in order to beat the Lakers and how can the Jazz use Playoff basketball to form their moves this offseason. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

36 min listen

Who should the Draft in the top 4 or at 8? Is it the Same Prospect? Draft Talk with @MavsDraft: Leif Thulin is joined by Richard Stayman (MavsDraft) discussing who the prospects are for the Jazz to select if within the top 4 of the NBA Draft. They then debate who is the pick if the Jazz and their 26 percent chance to do so, do land within the top 4. Leif and Richard also debate if the same prospects they like at 4 for the Jazz are also going to be available at 8. Is it better to have a lower pick in this draft? And who can accelerate the Jazz's chances to compete by being a steal at 29 or 32 with the 2nd and 3rd picks of the 2024 NBA Draft for the Utah Jazz? by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

40 min listen

What can the Jazz learn from the Playoffs and which team can the Jazz emulate?: Leif Thulin breaks down the games of Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Stephon Castle. Leif provides the pros and cons for the Jazz to select in the NBA Draft between that crop of guards. Then, he gives his takeaways from the NBA Playoffs Game 1's and how it is relevant to the Utah Jazz in how they can shape their team by learning from other teams. Leif gives a pitch that the Jazz must adopt a mindset of building a team with a lack redundancy per the ideas of Calvin Booth, the GM of the Nuggets. Lastly, Leif explains that the Orlando Magic may be a team for the Jazz to emulate to turn them from a lottery team into a Playoff team. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

35 min listen

Who can the Jazz draft in the Lottery + How'd this season's rookies do?: Leif Thulin analyzes some of the top wings available in the 2024 NBA Draft, breaking down the games of Matas Buzelis, Ron Holland and Cody Williams. Leif discusses where the Jazz could possibly land in the lottery based on the mathematically derived chances of the Jazz landing each pick. He then reviews and rates the 2023-24 season for Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh. Lastly, Leif previews the offseason for the Jazz by guessing who stays and who is on the way out of Utah based on context and Danny Ainge's comments. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

37 min listen

Danny Ainge is brutally honest on why the trades were made: The Utah Jazz were 26-26 knocking on the door of the play-in and the front office traded three players, the lineup was altered and they lost 25 of their next 30. Why would the Utah Jazz have done that? Danny Ainge is brutally honest about why those deals were made and says it was universally unanimous in the front office to why those deals were done. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

31 min listen

Danny Ainge says there is no plan for the Utah Jazz but is no plan a plan?: Danny Ainge says there is no plan for the Utah Jazz but is no plan a plan? David Locke shares thoughts about the lack of a stated plan for the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks, and more. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

How does Points Gained project for Keyonte George's future: Points Gained edition of Locked On Jazz looking at Jazz and the rest of the NBA. How does Keyonte George compare to other NBA rookies? How are the Utah Jazz veterans trending and what does the future show for Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and John Collins by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

30 min listen

POSTCAST - Utah Jazz end losing streak with win over Houston Rockets: The Jazz end their losing streak at 13 with their 21st win of the season at home. A balanced attack with 7 different players in double figures and a clutch 4th quarter carry the Jazz to the 124-121 win. Fred VanVleet scores 42 points, but goes 0 for 9 in the quarter David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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Nothing too surprising in a roller coaster season for Utah Jazz: For the entire off-season we discussed 26,36 or 46 wins for the Utah Jazz and the answer was 31 dead in the middle of the two most common choices. How the Jazz got their took us all on a roller coaster of a season, but the end result is really not that surprising. The reality is here from what happens after you trade your 5 best players 17 months prior. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

35 min listen

#askloj - Who is making NBA rosters? Who are the next stars to be traded? Free Agent options? by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

Locked On Jazz Trailer: Locked On Jazz podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Utah Jazz and the NBA. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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The All NBA teams tells a story about the NBA Draft. How will the NHL impact the Utah Jazz?: What is the importance of draft position? The NBA Awards this year will tell the story on the NBA Draft. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at where the top 15 and top 25 players of this season were all drafted. How many are a top 3 pick or a top 10 or a top 15 pick? by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

32 min listen

POSTCAST - Utah Jazz give Denver Nuggets a scare before Jamal Murray 3 point barrage: 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 by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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Collin Sexton won't play 82, but he is star of the season: 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. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

33 min listen

Does Jamal Murray's rookie year give hope to Keyonte George? The Denver Nuggets route to #1: 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. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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POSTCAST- Much improved Utah Jazz but Klay Thompson find the time machine: 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 by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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The NBA is a grown man's league and the Utah Jazz aren't grown men yet: 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. by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

31 min listen

POSTCAST - Los Angeles Clippers blast Utah Jazz and rookies get benched by Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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