June 28th, 2013 | by
Scott Stevens “The draft doesn’t matter. We’ll let you guys draft the talented ones and find the hidden gems each year, and then we’ll just sign them away from you in free agency.” – A direct quote from my Laker-fan coworker....
June 27th, 2013 | by
Dan Clayton Several months’ worth of draft geekery is winding down, which only means it’s time to shift the focus to another crop of players and another set of complicated rules: NBA free agency is days away. Don’t fear,...
June 25th, 2013 | by
Denim Millward The dichotomy between the paths of first-round NBA draft picks and second-round choices is a stark one. First rounders parade across the stage of New York, exchange awkward hugs with David Stern and instantly become the...
June 25th, 2013 | by
Clint Johnson Yesterday, we released Part 1 of Clint Johnson’s PG prospect breakdown, covering the shooting and finishing games of Michael Carter-Williams, Shane Larkin, and Dennis Schroeder. Today, Part 2 focuses on their athleticism,...
June 24th, 2013 | by
Laura Thompson Evaluating our own free agents in a vacuum–ignoring other free agents out there, just for fun here–which of our players would I keep if I were GM? Al Jefferson – Last year: $15 million If I were GM: Al has a lot of...
June 23rd, 2013 | by
Kyle Hunt What would it be like if Karl Malone suddenly uttered, in the third person language he so often uses, “Karl Malone is coming back to basketball”? As all Jazz fans know by now, Karl Malone was recently hired as a part-time...
June 21st, 2013 | by
Geoff Beckstrom Much is made about how Miami bought built their “Big 3” that now has 2 titles and will make a run at a third in 4 years. Not so long ago, though, the Jazz had their own Finals team. Let’s take a walk down memory...
June 21st, 2013 | by
Scott Stevens There’s a phenomenon that occurs with almost every fan base, especially the ones that aren’t winning all the time. As fans, we want results, and we want them now. We lack patience. So when losses start stacking up quicker...
June 20th, 2013 | by
Dan Clayton For reasons that make complete sense, everybody expects the Jazz to come away from next Thursday’s NBA Draft with a point guard. Good luck finding a mock draft that doesn’t land a PG in either the 14th or 21st...
June 19th, 2013 | by
Denim Millward The 2012-13 NBA season was riddled with frustration for Jazz fans and players alike. The specter of uncertainty hung over the uniquely constructed roster, its presence becoming more discernible with each game. An amalgamation...