About this episode
Why did the Utah Jazz wait two years to start their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, tackles this burning question in the latest Ask LJ edition of Locked On Jazz. He explores the strategic decisions behind holding onto key players like Mike Conley, Lauri Markkanen, and Malik Beasley, and the challenges of maximizing trade value in a competitive NBA landscape. Locke also discusses the potential impact of trades involving Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson, and what it means for the team's future. The episode dives into the complexities of NBA trades, examining the Jazz's strategy to acquire young talent like Cam Whitmore and Jeryce Walker. Locke analyzes the team's defensive struggles, highlighting their league-worst turnover percentage and its effect on their defensive rating. With insights into the Jazz's schedule and potential trade scenarios, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the team's current state and future prospects. Are the Jazz poised for a major shakeup, or will they maintain their current roster through the trade deadline? 0:00 Intro 2:42 Jazz Rebuild Discussion 5:17 Player Trade Value 7:20 Failed Trade Attempts 14:35 Keyonte's Performance 15:38 Trade Targets 18:43 Trade Challenges 21:46 Potential Trade Scenarios 24:21 Trade Deadline Predictions 26:24 Jazz Rebuild Status 27:59 League Expansion Impact 29:00 Jazz Schedule and Draft 30:01 Defensive Rating Analysis Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.