Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

Who are the best fits for the Jazz to select in the 2024 NBA Draft?

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What NBA Draft prospects and Trade targets make sense for the Jazz according to Andy Larsen?

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What trades move the needle for the Jazz to become contenders in the near future?

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Are there stars to be found in what is considered a weak NBA Draft class?

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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.     Locke, has 4 other players that jump off the screen for his numbers. However, all of them have an issue or a but statement to their game.  Locke looks at the past players who have these eiite numbers. Howev...

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. Locke breaks down the system, those numbers and the history of players that have shot this poorly prior to making the NBA.  It is ugly and makes you very concerned about 3 of the top 10 prospects in this years NBA draft   0:00:  Introduction 3:00:  The syste...

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?   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider looks at the reality on where the ...

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. When the Jazz traded Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell the feeling was the Rudy Gobert trade was the real fleecing by Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz.  However, as time plays out it i...

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 spe...

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...

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 thei...

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...

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 Nug...

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 Uta...

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.   Is Keyonte George a franchise point guard?  Danny Ainge gives his thoughts on that and the value of having Keyonte George struggle this y...

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.     Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA       📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers   Stitch Fix Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at Stitch...

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 David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game  

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     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,...

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.   The rookies all ended up with a decent amount of time and development and with the season wrapped the Jazz did a pretty good job of ge...

#askloj - Who is making NBA rosters? Who are the next stars to be traded? Free Agent options?

It is a Friday #askloj edition of LOCKED ON JAZZ     0:00:  Introduction 3:00:  Jazz Nation you are the best 7:00:  Which players are making NBA roster with play 14:00:  Can Keyonte George and Collin Sexton start together? 16:00:  Are you concerned about Keyonte's turnovers? 19:00:  Who will be the next stars to be traded? 22:00:  What about a Trae Young Karl Anthony Towns combination 26:00:  What free agents are avaliable? 28:00:  Should the Jazz do a VanVleet style deal 30:00:  ...

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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?   The big news of the day was the NHL and if it is coming to Utah.  How would it impact the Utah Jazz and the NBA Market.  How would it change the perception of Salt Lake City and Ut...

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.   The Utah Jazz have lost 13 in a row, but watching guys play for their careers is really cool.  Multiple Jazz players last night were battling for another chance to make an NBA ro...

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  

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.       Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have run 2,398 pick and rolls and 1,162 handoffs in their careers.  That ...

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.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, watched those 6 minutes and it wasn't totally clear what the moments were that caused Hardy to bench the rooki...

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

POSTCAST - Los Angeles Clippers blast Utah Jazz and rookies get benched

John Collins perfect role, Lauri Makkanen off-season, all-Stars who want to be traded, Keyonte Slumpp

It is an #askloj edition of Locked On Jazz with your questions about the Utah Jazz and the NBA for David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider.   0:00:   Introduction 3:00:   What is the perfect role for John Collins   5:00:    More important to sign Lauri or free agent 7:00:    What all-star type players want to be traded 9:00:    What is Lauri is our best player in 3 years 14:00:   Caitlan Clark impact 19:00:   Are you worried about Keyonte George;s slump 21:00...

First look at NBA Free Agency can the Utah Jazz find a meter mover

Time for our first look at the 2024 NBA Free Agency.  Are there players the Utah Jazz can grab that can move the meter?  Who is the best avaliable NBA free agent?  Who could the Jazz target that could move the meter?  What about players that will relieve the burden on our younger players?   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider also uses his offensive metric Points Gained to look at the value of each player   0:00:  Introduction 3:00:  Point Guard Free Agents 1...

The ball needs to go in the basket. Make it simple

As we over anaylze our young players each night sometimes it is important to go back to the basics and remember it is about putting the ball in the basket.  Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks are doing a great job of putting the ball in the basket recently for the Utah Jazz.  Sensabaugh has dropped 22 in each of his last two games going back to his Ohio State days.  Taylor Hendricks has hit over 40% of his threes in the last 10 games.     David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Ja...

The NBA is hard for rookie Keyonte George and it is getting harder

Being an NBA rookie point guard is a hard task.  However, without Lauri Markkanen and with the NBA altering the rules at the all-star break the world is getting even harder for Keyonte George.   Pick and roll play and driving to the basket have become harder and learning how to play with a rolling big seems to be a big issue.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, digs into Keyonte George's pick and roll numbers to see he is best with Lauri Markkanen or Kelly Oly...

It is all about Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks and Walker Kessler for the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have turned the final games over to the youngsters. It is all about Keyonte George, Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks and Walker Kessler for the Utah Jazz.    Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks both had career highs in the the Utah Jazz loss to Sacramento Kings.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at how the Jazz youngsters played and how the team performed better in many areas.   For Locke it is the 13th anniversary of Locked O...

POSTCAST - Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks shine in Sacramento

Brice Sensabaugh had a career high and Taylor Hendricks hit some big threes as the Utah Jazz gave the Kings a scare for 26 minutes before the Kings go on a 21-2 run to blow the game open.    David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game

POSTCAST - Jalen Green leads the Houston Rockets to 11th straight win in tight one over Utah Jazz

Jalen Green had 34 points in the Houston Rockets 11th win over the Utah Jazz who have lost 9 straight.   The Jazz played a much more complete game and with a solid defensive effort holding the Rockets to 101 points. However, the Jazz offense scored just 100 points falling by 1.  Collin Sexton and John Collins were fabulous for the  Utah Jazz. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST after every Utah Jazz game.  

What impresses Will Hardy most about Keyonte George might surprise you

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy was asked what is he most impressed by with Keyonte George?  His answer might surprise you, but it is a great sign for the Utah Jazz moving forward.  The NBA is all about pattern recognition and this will help Keyonte develop as quickly as possible.   9 turnovers by the Utah Jazz in the first quarter of the game was too much to overcome.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at the 9 turnovers and if their is a common t...

POSTCAST - Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio Spurs jump on Utah Jazz early on way to win

The San Antonio Spurs held the Utah Jazz to 15 first quarter points and controlled the game throughout. The Spurs lead by at least 8 for the entire 2nd half and got the offense rolling in the second half. Victor Wemanyama had 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Utah Jazz game

One NBA player for the next 10 years - Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic

If you could have one player in the NBA for the next 10 years are you taking Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic or do you have another name you want to put on the list.     David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider takes a look at this and points out they are all in the Western Conference.       Locke finds a postive note inside the Jazz worst defense in the NBA since the trade deadline.   The Jazz are denying shots at the rim and corner 3s.    This is good...

Taylor Hendricks showing signs he could be an elite defensive player

Utah Jazz rookie Taylor Hendricks had another tough match up against Luka Doncic and he is showing signs that he can be an elite defensive player.   Luka struggled with the three point shot v. the length of Hendricks while at the same time taking Hendricks to class which is to be expected.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at all the match-ups that Taylor has had so far this season and how he is fairing in those match-ups.   Locke then digs in...

POSTCAST - Luka Doncic carries Dallas with triple double in win over Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz were much improved but Luka Doncic was too much down the stretch and finished with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists.   The Jazz notched 41 points in the 1st quarter and lead by 6 at the half with much improved ball movement and Jordan Clarkson lead the way with 8 assists.   Lauri Markkanen was back in the lineup with 34 points to lead the Utah Jazz. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game

Are we asking too much of Keyonte George?

The NBA is really hard.  It has become clear that the Utah Jazz playing young guys and going up against the top teams in the NBA are embarking on the hardest parts of the NBA.  The Jazz have lost 16 of their last 19 and some of them have gotten ugly.   Are the Utah Jazz asking too much from Keyonte George?  When Keyonte has been on the floor without Lauri Markkanen recently it has been a tough haul for him and maybe more than you can expect from a 20 year old rookie guard.   David Locke,...

POSTCAST - Houston Rockets explode in record setting blow out of the Utah Jazz

What if the Jazz had never broken it up? What if Jazz had gone all in for Wemby? #askloj

It's a friday #askloj edition.  It is a what if edition.  What if the Jazz had held the team together?  What if they Jazz had gone all in for Wemby?   Plus, questions about Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks and more.   0:00:  Introduction 3:00:  What if the Utah Jazz had never broken it up? 14:00:  Should the Jazz have gone all in for Wemby? 19:00:  Have scouting reports changed on Keyonte George? 24:00:  What are your thoughts on Taylor Hendricks? 27:00:  Where do the Utah Jazz need t...

POSTCAST - Luka Doncic carries Dallas Mavericks to win over the Utah Jazz

The Dallas Mavericks won their 7 straight game Luka Doncic played with a 113-97 win over the Utah Jazz. Luka Doncic had 34 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists to carry the Mavericks to the win.  The Utah Jazz were highlighted by Collin Sexton with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists and Walker Kessler who shot 7 for 87 and had 14 points and 9 rebounds. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after every Jazz game

Seriously can we stop hating on all things Utah Jazz rebuild

The Utah Jazz are 18 months into the rebuild and the some Utah Jazz fans are having a hard time with it and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider is having a hard time with the constant complaining.     What exactly is the OKC model?   How does one replicate the OKC model.  Wait that is exactly what the Utah Jazz have done.   Shai Gilgeous Alexander is the OKC model. Chet Holmgren is the OKC model.     The Utah Jazz rookies are going through it.  They are all pro...

POSTCAST - Chet Holmgren dominates as Thunder roar past Utah Jazz in 4th quarter

Through 3 quarters the Utah Jazz played right with the Oklahoma City Thunder.  The Jazz were spurred on by their bench unit that brought the Jazz back after a slow start.  Collin Sexton lead the Jazz 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists,    Chet Homgren dominated the 4th quarter and finished the game with 35 points and 14 rebounds. David Locke and Ron Boone bring you POSTCAST live after each Jazz game

Should we be concerned with Keyonte George's turnovers? Collin Sexton the 6th man? Why not OKC?

Utah Jazz rookie Keyonte George has 10 turnovers in the last 2 games and has a 1 to 1 assist to turnover rate in those games.  Should we be concerned about Keyonte George and his turnovers.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider looks at the importance of turnovers and if this is an issue.   The last two games Collin Sexton has come off the bench and played more minutes in the last game than he had since Jan 20th.  Is this Collin's future role and is it important t...

Lauri Makkanen the leader, the Rookies are fearless and making progress

The Utah Jazz fell last night to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota TImberwolves but the night was highlghted by a ton of positives.  The return of Lauri Markkkanen and great signs of Lauri as a leader.  Much improved ball movement and shot selection.  The Jazz rookies, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh continue to show signs of progress and fearlessness.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through all of those plus looks at a bunch...

Will Hardy "I don't give a s*^& about your stats. I don't care what you post on Instagram"

After the Utah Jazz loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Will Hardy said "I don't give a s%^& about your stats.  I don't care  about individual stats.  I don't care what you post to Instagram. I've said it before and I will say it again there will be no free minutes in this program."   Will Hardy was once again setting the standard for Utah Jazz basketball.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insiders looks at why it was so important for Will Hardy to make this standard a...

POSTCAST - Mike Conley shines as Minnesota shuts down Utah Jazz offense