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Utah Jazz: Latest Trade Rumors, Free Agent News, Draft Buzz



The 2012 NBA draft lottery has passed and one of the biggest losers of the
evening was a team that failed to capitalize on their previous possession of
two lottery picks: the Utah Jazz.

From a meaningless playoff appearance to the Golden State Warriors retaining
their Top-7 protected draft choice, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more
gut-wrenching finish to a season and beginning to an offseason. Not all is
bad, though, as action will be taken to improve.

Won't it?

Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Golden State Warriors were
eyeing a trade with the Utah Jazz to secure their Top-7 protected draft
choice. Unfortunately for both sides, the trade fell through and the pick
became a free-for-all.

And then the worst case scenario became a reality.

Golden State Warriors Retain First Round Draft Choice
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The worst nightmare of every Utah Jazz fan has come to
fruition.



The Jazz made the playoffs, thus being swept by the San Antonio Spurs in a
very lopsided series. In turn, the Jazz lost their Top-12 protected draft
choice to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following that was the nail in the
coffin.

After trade talks fell through, the Jazz's hopes were riding on the draft
lottery to leave their Top-7 protected draft choice at 8 or below. That did
not transpire and the Jazz now prepare for just one draft choice: the 47th
overall pick.

This is the worst possible news for the Utah Jazz, as they could have landed
a franchise point guard to end the Devin Harris experiment. Instead, they
will place their future in the hands of free agency and, potentially, another
season from Harris.

Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap aren't getting any younger. It's time to act
now.

Jerry Sloan to Return to the NBA
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images According to the Salt Lake Tribune, legendary head
coach Jerry Sloan is hoping to return to the NBA. While this is unlikely to
lead to Sloan reuniting with the Utah Jazz, anything is possible.

After all, the Jazz did go from a team with two lottery picks to a team with
none in the matter of one month.

Should Sloan make a high-profile return to the NBA, it's hard to imagine some
Jazz fans refraining from taking their allegiances with him. It's also
intriguing to consider the possibility of former Jazz players following Sloan
to his future destination.

Andrei Kirilenko Eyeing Return to Jazz?
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images In a report by the Salt Lake Tribune, it's been
confirmed that former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is an eyeing a
return to the NBA. One of the teams he's considering just so happens to be
the Jazz.

Kirilenko spent 10 years in a Jazz jersey and could be feeling a bit of
nostalgia. This would be big news for the Jazz, who have quite a significant
void at the 3, where Josh Howard may be their best player. Kirilenko may not
end the search for a point guard, but he'll certainly improve the perimeter
defense and transition offense.

This is a signing that Utah must consider. They may not land a better player,
otherwise.

Paul Millsap "Open to Contract Extension"
Elsa/Getty Images According to Brian T. Smith of the Salt Lake Tribune, star
forward Paul Millsap is interested in signing a contract extension with the
Utah Jazz. This comes after a career-year from Millsap, as he posted averages
of 16.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks per game.

The question the Jazz must answer is how they want to go about the
progression of Derrick Favors. While Millsap, Favors and Al Jefferson have
formed quite the formidable front court trio, the Jazz seem high on Enes
Kanter and Favors as a potential franchise duo.

This will likely call for either Millsap or Jefferson to depart, if not both.
Perhaps the Jazz's decision to extend Millsap will offer insight into their
decision.

Raja Bell Blasts Tyronne Corbin
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Raja Bell has declared his career with the Utah
Jazz officially "over." The reason for this is a frayed relationship with
head coach Tyronne Corbin, who Bell deemed "unprofessional."

While Bell may expect the team to shed tears over this declaration of intent,
they should not. Bell is yet another aging player whose contract damages the
Jazz's potential free agency targets. If nothing else, the Jazz can milk Bell
for whatever trade value he may have left.

Which isn't going to be much.

Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward Named to USA Select Team
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Although the Jazz are unlikely to ship out any
of their players to the London Olympics, they have two players who will be
competing on the USA select team. Those two players will be youngsters
Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward.

While one may be concerned with a potential injury, excitement should be the
only emotion. We've seen what international play has done for young players
such as Eric Gordon, thus turning him into a fan favorite and much more
well-rounded player. Expect the same from Favors and Hayward.

C.J. Miles to Explore Free Agency
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images According to Dirk Facer of the Deseret News, young
Utah swingman C.J. Miles is anxious to explore free agency. Just don't expect
the Jazz to let the unrestricted free agent to go quietly.

As for who Miles could go to, his hometown Dallas Mavericks are definitely an
option. The Utah Jazz are also an option, however, as Miles claims he
"basically grew up [in Utah]." For the Jazz's sake, re-signing Miles should
be a top target.

Miles is an excellent perimeter defender and has improved in each of his
seven seasons. It would behoove the Jazz to see him grow more, or re-sign him
and utilize his trade value.

Utah Jazz to Compete in Orlando Summer League
Will Jeremy Evans be a Summer League champion?
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images As reported by the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz have
agreed to compete in the Orlando Summer League. Joining them will be the
hometown  Magic, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana
Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers.

The Jazz will play five games in the summer league series. The games will not
be open to the public, but do have media accessibility. It will be
interesting to see which players the Jazz expose to this event.


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引言:樂透夜爵士成為最大輸家

1.教皇重返NBA

  雖然看起來可能不會回爵士了，但也別把話說死

2.AK回爵士?

3.8M合約延長?

  8M職業生涯平均可得16.6分, 8.8籃板, 1.8抄截,0.8阻攻

  8M對與爵士延長合約也抱持興趣

  而爵士該面臨的問題是四個大個大AL、8M還有潛力股Kanter與菲夢絲的取捨

  看起來爵士可能會在大AL跟8M中取捨

4.辣椒標跟泰國餅的衝突

  辣椒標宣稱在爵士的日子已經結束了，跟泰國餅的衝突也讓辣椒標被認為不專業

5.菲夢絲跟黑蛙加入美夢陪練隊?

6.西街試水溫?

  達拉斯可能成為西街選項，簽回西街是爵士重要目標

7-.7月份在奧蘭多的夏季聯盟

  阿爵有五場


不好意思，英文很PAUL，有錯還煩請各位前輩指教，感恩





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◆ From: 119.77.252.49
※ 編輯: always0410      來自: 119.77.252.49        (06/03 01:09)
※ 編輯: always0410      來自: 119.77.252.49        (06/03 01:13)
噓 DragicGoran:2.AK回爵士   快回來吧!!你的舞台來臨了
※ 編輯: always0410      來自: 119.77.252.49        (06/03 01:15)
噓 monmo:夏季聯盟的對手都出來了


7/9-13對76、溜馬、魔術、活塞跟雷霆


打魔術會碰SLOAN嗎XD
※ 編輯: always0410      來自: 119.77.252.49        (06/03 01:22)
推 weishun:只有我深深地希望史龍先生回來教嗎?
推 bfetter:回得來嗎 (菸
→ bfetter:不過只有活塞有樂透區新人... 76人勉強算啦 (?)
推 Actus:爵士今年只剩第47順位 話說8M也是第47順位...  !!
推 bfetter:!!!!!!!!!! 下一個8M
噓 JerrySloan:回爵士不可能
噓 nuturewind:希望能回來...
→ nicewave51:CJ放掉好了，簽個穩的回來
噓 cyp001:AK要成為LAO-DA了嗎?
推 ggiccggicc:選個Jet張好了
推 DK47:推泰(Ty)國餅(Corbin)！這譯名太讚了！