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Where will the Utah Jazz go from here?
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It’s that point of the yr once more. The time the place we dive into the monetary books of your favourite NBA group, the Utah Jazz, and see what sort of contractual maneuvering is out there to ensure that them to enhance for the subsequent season.
That’s normally one thing that’s fairly pleasant, not only for me, however for Jazz followers, too. It’s typically an intricate puzzle that features poring over the collective bargaining settlement, the totally different exceptions accessible to the group, and the way they could have the ability to finagle some sneaky offers.
Although, that’s not likely the case this time round.
The Jazz have one of the vital costly rosters within the league they usually don’t have a whole lot of wiggle room, and that’s really a beneficiant solution to say it.
The projected wage cap for the 2022-23 season is $122 million with the posh tax line set at $149 million. As issues stand now, the Jazz are nicely above each these figures with simply 11 gamers underneath contract.
If the Jazz had been to move into subsequent season with the roster as is — Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, Royce O’Neale, Juancho Hernangomez, Rudy Homosexual, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Udoka Azubuike and Jared Butler — the group would have a complete payroll of $155,646,230.
The Jazz can re-sign restricted free brokers Eric Paschall and Trent Forrest in addition to free brokers Danuel Home Jr. and Hassan Whiteside in extra of the cap. However, as a luxurious tax-paying group, the Jazz would solely have the ability to add different free brokers with veteran minimal contracts or with the taxpayer mid-level exception ($6,392,000).
Utah Jazz Payroll
Participant | 2022-23 |
---|---|
Rudy Gobert | $38,172,414 |
Donovan Mitchell | $30,351,780 |
Mike Conley | $22,680,000 |
Bojan Bogdanovic | $19,550,000 |
Jordan Clarkson | $13,340,000 |
Royce O’Neale | $9,200,000 |
Juancho Hernangomez | $7,419,505 |
Rudy Homosexual | $6,184,500 |
Nickeil Alexander-Walker | $5,009,633 |
Udoka Azubuike | $2,174,880 |
Jared Butler | $1,563,518 |
Hassan Whiteside | Free Agent |
Eric Paschall | Restricted Free Agent |
Danuel Home Jr. | Free Agent |
Trent Forrest | Restricted Free Agent |
Whole | $155,646,230 |
That’s it. The top. Fin.
However, you’d be hard-pressed to discover a single one that thinks the Jazz are going to totally run it again with the identical roster subsequent season, and that’s the place issues get slightly fascinating and extremely unsure.
Gobert and Mitchell
Exterior of bringing in free brokers on minimal offers, the one means for the Jazz to get higher subsequent season goes to be via trades and there’s completely no assure that any commerce made goes to make this group higher.
The commerce subject du jour relating to the Jazz lately revolves round their two highest paid gamers — Gobert and Mitchell. Who will the Jazz transfer ahead with? Will or not it’s one, or each?
The easy reply is that we don’t know.
The extra advanced reply is that league sources have indicated that if the Jazz had been going to half with considered one of their twin franchise gamers that it could most likely be Gobert, however the Jazz might be seeking to retain each gamers.
There have been studies of groups that may have an interest within the three-time Defensive Participant of the Yr, together with Charlotte, Dallas and Toronto. However, simply because there have been fewer rumors circulating round Mitchell doesn’t imply that there will not be groups that may be keen to throw their hat squarely into the ring if he had been made accessible.
A commerce package deal for both Gobert or Mitchell would seemingly contain a number of gamers and future picks. However I wouldn’t get too used to the concept of the Jazz buying and selling away one of many two simply but.
Stories that the Jazz might be seeking to maintain Gobert and Mitchell for the yr that the group would host the All-Star break must be taken critically. And, if the Jazz are going to maneuver ahead with each Mitchell and Gobert, what’s the subsequent seemingly path for them to take this offseason?
What about Conley?
Whereas Gobert and Mitchell are the 2 top-tier gamers that may draw consideration from different groups with out a lot effort and supply simple fodder for flashy headlines, many across the league are anticipating that Conley would be the first participant on the commerce block for the Jazz.
Seeking to get longer, taller and youthful within the backcourt appears to be a possible path for the Jazz. That may make shifting away from Conley an apparent selection, however discovering a purchaser who can provide one thing worthwhile is likely to be a little bit of a problem contemplating Conley’s age and the care wanted to stop damage.
Exterior of Mitchell and Gobert, Bogdanovic could be the Jazz’s most beneficial commerce asset. Although he’s no NBA spring hen at 33, he has been extremely constant and beneficial all through the common season in addition to the playoffs. After all, all the issues that may make him beneficial to different groups are additionally causes that the Jazz want to maintain Bogdanovic.
No participant off limits
In all honesty, there isn’t a participant on the Jazz that’s off limits this offseason and that makes issues each extremely fascinating and tough to challenge. There are numerous totally different instructions the group may go.
The Jazz know that the place they at present are will not be the place they wish to be. They know that the present roster, as constructed, has points. However to what diploma are they keen to retool issues?
The Jazz may determine to maintain nearly all of its roster intact and simply make modifications across the edges because it did final season, hoping that they’re only a small tweak away from having the ability to break via.
The Jazz may commerce away a few of the function gamers on the group and attempt to get youthful and extra athletic.
The Jazz may determine to maneuver on from Gobert or Mitchell, inflicting an enormous shift in the way in which the group operates.
After which there’s the ultimate choice — blow it up. The Jazz may do an entire teardown of the roster in an try and rebuild over the subsequent few years. That is most likely the least seemingly of all situations. NBA groups don’t prefer to throw within the towel and admit defeat they usually normally languish for some time earlier than doing so.
For the previous few seasons, the Jazz appeared to have a fairly clear path and aim. The targets and desires had been clear (although not at all times executed to perfection). However that is the primary offseason with Danny Aingeand Justin Zanik in control of the entrance workplace and that is the primary time in fairly some time the place the path of the group and the rapid future isn’t wholly understood.
With a scarcity of monetary flexibility, we’re all simply ready to search out out who the Jazz are going financial institution on for achievement, or who would be the first participant to go.
Danny Ainge speaks about his new function as CEO of Utah Jazz Basketball, in control of all basketball selections, at Vivint Area in Salt Lake Metropolis on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021.
Laura Seitz, Deseret Information
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'Together we can': Hundreds gather at Utah State Capitol for Overdose Awareness Day
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SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of people crowded the south steps of the Utah State Capitol on Saturday for International Overdose Awareness Day.
The day is recognized on a global scale every year on Aug. 31. It is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose and remember loved ones who died due to overdose.
Beginning in 2021, Overdose Awareness Day was officially recognized in Utah.
FOX 13 News spoke with Richard Beeman on Saturday. He lost his son, Jesse, to an overdose on May 14, 2011.
“He was a wonderful kid, a real wonderful kid. Did a lot for people, cared about everybody but himself, he did,” said Beeman.
Beeman said his son’s death happened just shy of his 20th birthday.
“I wish I could have saved him,” said Beeman. “He OD’ed the third time and passed away.”
It’s a feeling Terry Olsen knows all too well.
“It’ll be 10 years that I lost my 25-year-old son Dane to a heroin overdose,” said Olsen.
Olsen is a board member of Changes Parent Support Network, which she describes as a support group for families who have a loved one causing conflict in their home.
“The whole experience when we went through our loss, the support I received from other people … saved my sanity, helped me work through something that wasn’t in the script for our life,” said Olsen.
The theme of the event at the capitol on Saturday was “Together We Can.”
Names of loved ones lost to an overdose were read. Several speakers also stepped up to the microphone to tell their story, like Tiffany Naccarato.
“I want to say thank you to the people who helped save my life. A lot of them aren’t here today, they were not able to stand here, and it makes me happy that they chose to save my life,” said Naccarato, who serves as the community impact manager for Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness. “I’m actually a 12 survivor of overdose.”
Olsen told FOX 13 News on Saturday that she is grateful every year to see the response, the people that show up to support this event and the people who are there to honor those who have been lost.
She also wants to help find solutions.
“And help for the people who are still here that we want to see not on a poster at the next overdose awareness,” said Olsen.
Provisional data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics indicate there were an estimated 107,543 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2023. That is a 3% decrease from the estimated numbers in 2022.
This marked the first annual decrease since 2018.
On Friday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued an order for the U.S. flags and Utah flags to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day.
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Three takeaways from No. 12 Utah’s win over Southern Utah
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No. 12 Utah kicked off the 2024 season in impressive fashion with stars Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe returning to make strong statements in a commanding 49-0 victory over Southern Utah. The Utes delivered the expected result, showcasing their dominance while fine-tuning their game plan. As the team now sets its sights on a more challenging test against the Baylor Bears, here are three takeaways from Thursday night’s performance.
Utes run game shows promise
One of the most encouraging signs for Utah was the performance of their running game. While no single rusher stood out — the leading rusher managed just 34 yards — the team still compiled 185 rushing yards. This collective effort underscores a promising ground attack, one that has clearly benefited from improvements along the offensive line. The push from the line was solid, creating enough space for running backs to find creases and utilize cutback lanes, a notable improvement from last season when running room was often hard to come by.
However, for the rushing attack to be sustainable throughout the season, Utah will need one or more backs to emerge as go-to options. The distribution of carries worked against Southern Utah, but consistency from key players will be essential as the Utes face tougher defenses. The balance of an effective passing game, led by Rising and Kuithe, seemed to open up more opportunities for the ground game, setting a positive tone for the season ahead.
Caleb Lohner’s impactful debut
Caleb Lohner, a converted basketball player, made a notable debut for Utah. Playing significant snaps, Lohner showcased his athleticism and versatility, particularly with his acrobatic, contested touchdown catch late in the game. The play, which appeared to be a back shoulder throw, demonstrated Lohner’s excellent hand-eye coordination and physicality, qualities that will make him a valuable asset in the tight end rotation.
Lohner’s route-running, physical presence, and involvement in both the passing and running game stood out, highlighting his potential to become a key contributor. His performance suggests that he could be a significant part of Utah’s offensive plans this season, especially as he continues to develop his skills on the football field.
Keanu Tanuvasa’s disruptive presence
Defensive lineman Keanu Tanuvasa emerged as a potential difference-maker for the Utes. While he didn’t register tackles behind the line of scrimmage, his ability to penetrate the backfield and disrupt plays was evident. Tanuvasa’s quick first step and knack for beating offensive linemen allowed him to create pressure consistently, forcing Southern Utah to adjust their game plan with quick passes to avoid his rush.
Though Tanuvasa missed a few opportunities to make game-changing plays, his consistent backfield presence was a highlight of Utah’s defensive effort. As the Utes prepare for stiffer competition, Tanuvasa’s disruptiveness could prove crucial. If he can maintain this level of play, he will be a key figure in Utah’s defense, creating headaches for opposing offenses throughout the season.
Utah welcomes Baylor into Rice-Eccles Stadium next Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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First-of-its-kind green dinosaur skeleton recovered in Utah could be new species, says National Geographic
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A new dinosaur species has potentially been recovered after the reconstruction of its remains.
The first-of-its-kind green dinosaur fossil was discovered in southeastern Utah, and was reassembled by a team from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC).
The 150-million-year-old dinosaur was first spotted in 2007, according to a report from National Geographic, among a “logjam” of various dinosaur bones belonging to diplodocus, stegosaurus, allosaurus, camarasaurus and other species.
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The bones that were collected for reconstruction do not belong to one single dinosaur, NatGeo reported.
Instead, they’re a combination of parts from two or more prehistoric reptiles of the same species found at the site.
Paleontologists Luis Chiappe, at right, and Pedro Mocho study a model of a diplodocus at Research Casting International, where real dinosaurs are reconstructed. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
The identity of this species has yet to be determined, as it may be new to science — but experts believe it belongs to the genus diplodocus due to its characteristic long neck and “four sturdy legs.”
NEW DINOSAUR SPECIES SIMILAR TO T. REX FOUND IN ASIA
In the meantime, the dinosaur has been named “Gnatalie” by excavation team members, as there was an influx of gnats during that first summer at the dig site, NatGeo said.
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From the site where the fossils were prepped, the bones were sent to Research Casting International (RCI) in Canada — one of the world’s largest providers of museum technical services — for casting and mounting.
Gnatalie then made its way to its new display in Los Angeles.
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At the museum’s lab in Los Angeles, preparators cut open the jackets and spent years removing the concrete-hard matrix. Here, preparator Erika Durazo reveals the details in a section of the dinosaur’s spine. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
The sauropod, a large herbivorous dinosaur known for its long neck and tail, is the most complete skeleton of its kind on the West Coast, according to NatGeo.
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The dinosaur stands 75 feet long — almost twice the length of the average city bus — and weighs about five tons.
It’s also the first green dino skeleton to be displayed worldwide.
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The crowning moment comes as RCI technician Kevin Krudwig positions the skull on the nearly completed skeleton, which measures 75 feet long and weighs about five tons. In life, the dinosaur may have weighed two times as much. (Craig Cutler/National Geographic)
Its unusual green color occurred after volcanic activity from 80 to 50 million years ago made it hot enough for a new green mineral to change the color of the bones, NatGeo reported.
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In November, the multi-million-dollar reconstruction will be the star attraction of a new wing of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
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