Podcast appearances and mentions of David Locke

The Toronto Raptors are the latest team mentioned in the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors. This is a different deal than all the rumors when the year started because the goals of the Utah Jazz are different today than they were when rumors started in June and July. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at the options with the Raptors as well as a look at how the Vegas Over Under win totals for next season give you an idea of where the pressure points for a deal are going to be and who the Utah Jazz will likely make a deal with. Locke takes a deeper dive into the new Jazz players Malik Beasley and Jared Vanderbilt through the numbers of BB-Index 0:00: Open 3:00: Toronto the latest rumored team 5:00: Deal would be different now 8:00: What Utah Jazz would want in a deal 12:00: Vegas Over Unders 14:00: Eastern Conference 18:00: Western Conference 24:00: Malik Beasley 28:00: Jared Vanderbilt Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Locked On Jazz Podcast

Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell are joined by the radio voice of the Utah Jazz David Locke as he previews the upcoming Jazz season. Follow UnRivaled onTwitter,InstagramandFacebookfor more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Donovan Mitchell really want to play in New York City? Sure it is his homewtown and sure he spends time there in the off-season as his dad works for the Mets. But do we really know he wants to live in New York? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider has a thought that their might be other cities Donovan would rather end up and that means it is even more important for the Knicks to make a deal now. New teams are emerging in talks for Donovan Mitchell, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat. When does their pressure point kick in. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at Seth Partnow tiers for NBA players and it shows how valuable Donovan Mitchell is on the trade market. There is not another player of Donovan's caliber that is going to be available anytime soon for the teams. Will Hardy talked to the Atheltic and we got more insight into how Hardy thinks Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Locked On Jazz Podcast

David Locke joined DJ & PK to talk about the latest with the Utah Jazz focusing chiefly on the rumors of a Donovan Mitchell trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to take the emotion out of it what is the trade value for Donovan Mitchell? Six deals have been done in the past that give a good insight into what a player the magnitude of Donovan Mitchell should yield in a trade package. Where does that leave the conversation around Donovan Mitchell? Is the door shut on Donovan Mitchell returning to the Utah Jazz? Absolutely not both from a optionality standpoint for the franchise building of the Utah Jazz as well as from a value on the trade market. So how would it work if Donovan Mitchell was on the opening day roster? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through all the rumors and news notes around the Utah Jazz and the NBA to open the show 0:00: Open 2:00: Thanks for 13 years as radio voice 4:00: News and rumors around Donovan Mitchell 11:00: New Utah Jazz coach 15:00: What do past deals tell us for Donovan? 20:00: What is the value for Donovan Mitchell 26:00: Could Donovan Mitchell return to Utah Jazz Locked On Jazz Podcast

Negotiations continue between the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz for a potential Donavan Mitchell trade. Just how much will the three-time All-Star cost the Knicks? Do the Jazz prefer picks or players? Is Mitchell really worth THIS much?!? Alex Wolfe and Gavin Schall barge into a Locked On Jazz recording to play out the negotiations with The Voice Of The Utah Jazz David Locke and figure out what the final deal might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donovan Mitchell trade rumors still dominate the news by an hourly basis. The lastest on all the Donovan Mitchell talk and where the pressure point lie in the negotiations with the Knicks? The Utah Jazz added Simone Fontecchio an Italian 6'8 wing player who was the #1 international prospect this off-season. A quick breakdown of what Fontechio brings to the table. The Utah Jazz also added Jason Terry to the coaching staff. The former NBA player of 19 years and NBA Championships will be a great addition to the staff. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes you through all the iteractions of these moves and what is going on with the Utah Jazz on the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz Locked On Jazz. A re-do of #askloj due to sound issues on Friday yields great questions about why trade Donovan Mitchell, what will the Jazz end up wth and how did it all go wrong. Locked On Jazz Podcast

Utah Jazz Radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss the latest Jazz signings, coaching additions and latest with the Donovan Mitchell rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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David Locke joined DJ & PK for his weekly visit to talk about the Utah Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss the latest during NBA free agency and the Utah Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Rudy Gobert aging in a way that made it important for the Utah Jazz to trade him? A new stat called Bonus wins from the crew at True Hoop made this case. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, doesn't buy Gobert will have a big aging because of the way he takes care of his body. However, there are some metrics that bring in some questions to Gobert's future productivity. What is unquestioned is the bonus wins will be hard to achieve. Malik Beasley meet with the Utah Jazz media for the first time yesterday and gets the win with a quest to rebrand and reintroduce himself. Beasley's openness about his work to improve and his time with a therapist was ground breaking and wonderful. Walker Kessler also meet with the media and shared a very impressive thought process about how to play defense and impact the game. Also what to watch in summer league. Locked On Jazz Podcast

It is a #askloj Friday edition of LOCKED ON JAZZ. First, David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes you through the Utah Jazz debate for your weekend. Would you rather have Rudy Gobert for his entire career as a Jazzman but a team that hovers around 50 wins and a limited playoff run or would you like to try to build up a war chest of assets and attempt a championship run after a few years of a reload and rebuild? Great questions came in for #askloj today. What teams have done this before rebuilding with a star still on the roster? How do the Jazz fill out the rest of their roster? What are the center minutes going to be? What is the path or timeline for the Utah Jazz? Are international players more likely to stay? Also, Locke touches on what is going on with DeAndre Ayton 0:00: Open 2:00: The Weekend Debate 3:00: Choice 1: Rudy forever and 50 wins 5:00: Choice 2: A shot at the title but pain 8:00: DeAndre Ayton update 12:00: Ask LOJ 15:00: Timelines 21:00: Rudy Gobert legacy 24:00: All-Star Weekend 27:00: Summer league players Locked On Jazz Podcast

David Locke joins the show to talk NBA free agency, KD trades, and what lies ahead for the Jazz today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rudy Gobert said at his Minnesota Timberwolves press conference he wondered if the Utah Jazz window had closed. First, question is what was the window open to? Then had that window really closed. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider takes a look at both of those questions and if the Jazz had another big shot or just more shots at 50 wins. The Utah Jazz acquired Leandro Bolmero and Walker Kessler. Locke takes a look at Bolmero the 2020 NBA Draft selection of the Minnesota Timberwolves and his opening year in the NBA last season. Then the Wolves first round pick this season Walker Kessler and how he could have an impact in the NBA as one of the greatest shot blockers ever in NCAA history. What is the next big trend in the NBA? It is massive ball handlers and it is going to be defenses in a real pickle. 0:00: Open 3:00: What the Utah Jazz window closed? 6:00: What was the window? 9:00: Would a run of 50 win seasons been ok? 13:00 Leandro Bolmero breakdown 19:00: Walker Kessler breakdown 25:00: The 7 foot ball handers 28:00: James Palmer and Jordan Usher shine Locked On Jazz Podcast

Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell are joined by the voice of the Utah Jazz in David Locke. They discuss the Rudy Gobert trade and what might come from Summer League. Follow UnRivaled onTwitter,InstagramandFacebook for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Jazz introduced Will Hardy as their new head coach. Hardy wants toughness, sacrifice and passion. He wants a team that is deeply competitive, that deals with adversity and players willing to be bigger than the individual and willing to get out of their comfort zone. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider, takes a look at the press conference and the message from Will Hardy plus a really interesting take away from how the search was conducted. Night 1 of the Salt Lake Summer league was a tough one for the Utah Jazz and Jared Butler. It was also as tough a summer league matchup as you can find as it was close to Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineup. Locked On insider Antonio Daniels joins Locke to talk about the Rudy Gobert trade and how the Utah Jazz went about the trade. Locked On Jazz Podcast

The Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert on Friday after a 4th of July weekend to soak in the biggest news of the NBA trade season we try to digest what it means for the Utah Jazz. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, take a look at all angles of the Rudy Gobert trade. The emotions of losing one of your own and a beloved player like Rudy Gobert. The player that we knew how great he was and had to argue on his behalf and now someone else gets the pleasure. Locke revisits the decision making tree of the Utah Jazz and how they got to trading Rudy Gobert and why they took this trade rather than other options that may have been on the table for the Utah Jazz. Then Locke looks into what did we really get in this trade and what are the possibilities of benefit for trading one of the great players in franchise history. A look at each of the 5 first round picks and what they could become and the margin starts to expand the farther out you go. Then are the Utah Jazz re-building? Why now would be the question. That is a decision that the Jazz don't need to make for the some time. Summer league kicks off today and what are the Utah Jazz looking for and who could make an impression. What the Jazz want to see from Jared Butler Locked On Jazz Podcast

David Locke on his thoughts on Will Hardy's presser, what Rudy could fetch on the open market and the new staff for the Jazz moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Jazz have traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider gives his thoughts and gets your reaction to the news. The Utah Jazz got first round picks plus Walker Kessler a 1st round pick this season as well as a former 2020 1st round pick and Jared Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley Locked On Jazz Podcast https://www.lockedonjazz.net/ LockedOnJazz.com https://buff.ly/2FEZTVY Apple https://apple.co/3Dc8QBq Spotify https://spoti.fi/3IfvgVX Stitcher https://bit.ly/3pkGyzB Google https://bit.ly/3I8TwJz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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David Locke joins the show to talk NBA free agency, KD trades, and what lies ahead for the Jazz today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Jazz Radio PxP David Locke joined the show to break down Rudy Gobert trade, what it means for Jazz future, what Gobert has meant to the franchise and Utah community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Free Agency is day is here for the Utah Jazz. What can we expect to take place? Will the Utah Jazz make a trade? Is this the day Rudy Gobert or Mike Conley or Donovan Mitchell gets traded? Do the Jazz have a free agency move to be made? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider take a look at all of these questions and gives you the free agency primer. Is the market drying up on the Utah Jazz? The Clippers and Wizards have already made moves and the Atlanta Hawks have used their draft capital. Rumors continue with Rudy Gobert at the forefront and we take a look at what those deals might be for the Utah Jazz and what would have to be included to make a deal happen. Then a look at the Utah Jazz options at the tax payer mid level contractsand what the Jazz current roster looks like and what could take place. Locked On Jazz Podcast

Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell are joined by the voice of the Utah Jazz David Locke to get his thoughts on all of the Jazz moves so far. Follow UnRivaled onTwitter,InstagramandFacebook for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports have the Utah Jazz hiring Will Hardy as their new head coach. The 34 year old assistant to the Boston Celtics and formerly of the San Antionio Spurs is on the verge of becoming the next head coach of the Utah Jazz. The Jazz believes in Hardy giving him a reportedly 5 year deal. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down the influences that formed Will Hardy from his unique college experience at Williams College to his journey to the Spurs bench and all the coaches that have touched him along the way. One thing has been universally true about Will Hardy, everyone knew he was on the path to great things and leading people. The quotes about him from his high school coach to his college coach to Gregg Popovich all tell the same story. Locke also digs into what he believes the style of play will be and what will happen with his coaching staff. 0:00: Open 3:00: What is Will Hardy's journey 5:00: The influence of Williams College 8:00: Curt Tong, the life changer 12:00: Quotes from his coaches 15:00: 6 to 60 it didn't matter 24:00: Style of play 28:00: Will Alex Jensen stay with the Utah Jazz 31:00: Coaching circles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 of DJ and PK. Tuesday, June 28th 2022 We hear a bit of Unrivaled's conversation with Gordon Chiesa from last night. He's confident Rudy Gobert will not be traded. Replay of DJ's conversation with David Locke last Friday. Where is predictions for the NBA Draft correct? Replay of DJ and Jake Scott's conversation yesterday with our basketball insider, Steve Cleveland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss reports of the Utah Jazz working on a deal to make Celtics assistant Will Hardy their next head coach and David Fizdale a member of their front office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA Free agency is looking and the Utah Jazz decison making tree is becoming more and more clear. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes you through the steps the Utah Jazz front office is going through to determine what they do in the off-season. the real question is there a good solution and a correct route for the Utah Jazz and do they dictate that ability. Yesterday we looked at the case for the Utah Jazz assistant coach Alex Jensen as the Utah Jazz head coach. Today we do the same with New York Knicks and former Utah Jazz assistant coach Johnnie Bryant. The case for Bryant is very similar to numerous other coaches in the search. Then it is time to go shopping and look at the menus of NBA rosters. Locked On Jazz Podcast https://www.lockedonjazz.net/ LockedOnJazz.com https://buff.ly/2FEZTVY Apple https://apple.co/3Dc8QBq Spotify https://spoti.fi/3IfvgVX Stitcher https://bit.ly/3pkGyzB Google https://bit.ly/3I8TwJz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Utah Jazz head coaching search is moving to its final stages. Reports have Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy as a leading candidate for the job. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, explains what he believes that means at this point in the process. Alex Jensen has been known to Utah for a long time so today we make the case for why Alex Jansen might be the right person for the Utah Jazz coaching job. His time with the team can be an assett depedning the route the Utah Jazz go with their roster. The NBA Free Agency is 4 days away and Locke walks through the dominos that need to fall for the Free Agency timetable. It all starts in Brooklyn with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant but what happens with Bradley Beal and the New York Knicks will also have a massive impact. Then we venture through the menus of NBA teams looking at the Indiana Pacers, Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks to see if they have things that the Jazz might want to order. 0:00: Open 3:00: Where the Jazz are in the coaching process 4:00: Reports on Will Hardy as lead candidate 6:00: The case for Alex Jensen as head coach 15:00: Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant impact 17:00: Bradley Beal 19:00: Players most likely to get traded 23:00: Indiana Pacers 26:00: Miami Heat 28:00: Milwaukee Bucks Locked On Jazz Podcast

David Locke joined DJ to recap the NBA Draft and what is coming next for the Utah Jazz in their offseason. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah Jazz radio PxP David Locke joined the show for a NBA Draft day preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utah Jazz are rumored to be possibilities to get the 10th pick from the Washington Wizards. However, David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, can't seem to see how this deal could possibily work and come together for either side. When the list of coaches the Jazz were interviewing came out a surprise was on the list and his name is Joe Mazzulla. Mazzulla was in the Celtics organization and clearly Danny Ainge must have been a fan so how legit is the 33 year old as a candidate for the Utah Jazz? Finally, who are the best at each skill in the NBA Draft. We look at who is the best via the numbers. Locked On Jazz Podcast

The Utah Jazz have been at the center of trade rumors seemingly every day. Now the rumors have the Utah Jazz trying to get into the top 10 of the draft in a deal with the Portland Trailblazers that would cost the Jazz Bojan Bogdanovic. Why would this deal make sense or why would Portland possibly give up the #7 pick. Will Hardy is the youngest of the candidates for the Utah Jazz head coaching job. Why would the Utah Jazz go with such a young assistant? The story of how Will Hardy got connectd to Greg Popovich and NBA coaching is right place right time or tells you more about Hardy. The NBA Draft by the numbers. Each year David Locke looks at the draft just by the numbers to figure out what players are going to hit and which to stay away from. Today he looks at the top 10 and has a hit and a miss Locked On Jazz Podcast

Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell are joined by the voice of the Utah Jazz in David Locke to get his insight to what the Jazz are looking for with the coaching search. Follow UnRivaled onTwitter,InstagramandFacebook for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA trade rumors about Rudy Gobert are endless and this week the hot one was with the Atlanta Hawks. Is there any legs to this rumor? We dig into who would work and why and what would the Jazz want to get from the Atlanta Hawks? John Collins, Clint Capela, DeAndre Hunter, Kevin Huerter are all names that have been mentioned. How would they fit and what is their value? Is there a deal to be made? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider brings you the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz, Locked On Jazz. Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee is one of the most talked about coaching candidates. Locke looks into his career arch and life story. What are the signatures of Charles Lee. It all stems back to a summer league in Salt Lake City and a training camp in France. Then we go look at the Indiana Pacers menu and see what players we might be interested in trading for including Myles Turner and Malcom Brogdan. Locked On Jazz Podcast

Utah Jazz Radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss the NBA finals and the upcoming NBA draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should Jazz fans remember the Quin Snyder era? What's next? What do I do with my hands?!?! JP answers those questions and more. Make sure to catch Danny Ainge's sit-down with David Locke over on The Note. Plus, JP caught up with Spinsters and Buckets host Jordan Ligons to give advice to fans during a coaching search, talk NBA Finals, and discuss early WNBA storylines.

Quin Snyder has ended his tenure as the head coach of the Utah Jazz saying the team needed "a new voice" and he "couldn't find a path forward." After 8 years it is a big blow to the Utah Jazz, but not a death blow. Snyder gave the Utah Jazz an advantage every night with his preperation, detailed approach and passion. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, looks back at the tenure of Quin Snyder and some of the best moments and moments when he knew Quin was a special leader for the Utah Jazz. Why would Snyder believe they needed "a new voice" and he couldn't find the "path forward." A look at how the Utah Jazz got to this point. Now Danny Ainge and Ryan Smith will have their impact. What can we learn from Danny Ainge's past two hires. Only one thing, conviction, as his two hires Doc Rivers and Brad Stevens were very different. Does this increase the chances that Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert can find their path together? That argument can be made. 0:00: Open 3:00: Locke's personal Quin Snyder thoughts 6:00 Quin Snyder is authenticity 7:00 Quin Snyder memories 12:00 Why a new voice is needed 16:00 How things changed ? 22:00 What to expect from Danny Ainge 25: 00 Why it is not a death blow 28:00 What does it mean for Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert Locked On Jazz Podcast

Utah Jazz Radio PxP David Locke joined the show to discuss Quin Snyder's departure and what's next for the Utah Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NBA Finals Game 1 was a stunner in the 4th quarter as the Boston Celtics had a historical route of the Golden State Warriors. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider breaks down what he say happen and what it means for the rest of the series plus, what trends he say emerging. Bojan Bogdanovic is everyone's favorite Utah Jazz player. If you are heading down a playoff dark alley this is the guy you want on your side. However, despite all of this brilliance do the Utah Jazz have to really take a hard look at how he fits and what his role is going forward. The difficulty of roster building in the NBA and in Utah may make it hard to hold onto Bojan Bogdanovic. Today we look at the menu of the Cleveland Cavaliers and if we want to make an order. The NBA rumors are about Caris LaVert but Locke is more interested in Lauri Markkanen 0:00 Open 3:00 Tim McMahon report on Quin Snyder 5:00 Game 1 breakdown 8:00 No rim means high variance 13:00 Bojan Bogdanovic season in review 18:00 Roster building for the Utah Jazz 22:00 Cleveland Cavaliers menu 26:00 Lauri Markkanen Locked On Jazz Podcast

What is your biggest concern about Quin Snyder's situation? That was the question in an email from a listener and it is a great question. Today we answer that question from both the teams standpoint if Quin Snyder leaves as well as if Quin Snyder stays as the head coach of the Utah Jazz. Will it be a case where after it all said and done you miss one the best coaches in all of the NBA even though it didn't feel right at the time? David Locke is the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider and he breaks down the different areas of concern. Steve Kerr says that both the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors were built behind patience, through the draft, development and continuity. We take a deeper look at the similarities in how both of these franchises were built and how it lines up to what the Utah Jazz have done in their most recent build with Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Then Big Shot Bob, Robery Horry joins Peter Bukowski of Locked On Sports Today to give a preview of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Bosston Celtics. 0:00: Open 3:00: The biggest concern if Quin Snyder leaves 7:00: The concern if Quin Snyder stays 12:00 Steve Kerr on how teams were built 15:00 Similarities in how Warriors and Celtics were built 22:00 Robert Horry on Locked On Sports Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For months there have been reports that Quin Snyder has a contract extension on the table that he is yet to sign. Tuesday night a report that after weeks of conversation between Quin Snyder and the Jazz their is not a resolution. What is holding this up? Why is their so much discussion? What is the next step for Quin Snyder? What is the perspective for Quin and the Utah Jazz? David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider breaks down all of this in your daily Utah Jazz podcast, Locked On Jazz. The rumors keep flying everyday involving the Utah Jazz. Today the discussion is OG Anunoby and the Toronto Raptors. OG is an interesting player and an worthwhile name to discuss. How would the deal possibly get done? Is Toronto all in on Scottie Barnes and that makes OG available? The season in review series continues with Royce O'Neale. So much of the talk in about his lack of offense and Locke is not sure that is fair considering the make up of the team. On the flip side, the defensive slump he had last season is what really needs to be figured out. 0:00: Open 3:00: Why is Quin Snyder taking so long 13:00 Utah Jazz perspective 17:00 More rumors this time OG Anunoby 22:00 Royce O'Neale season in review 26:00 What happened defensively to Royce Locked On Jazz Podcast

Danny Ainge spoke about the Boston Celtics success and his comments may have shown what he is interested in doing with the Utah Jazz. Ainge talked about how the move of Marcus Smart to the point guard and sliding players down increased the Boston Celitcs positional size. What does that tell us about the Utah Jazz this off-season. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider hosts the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz, Locked On Jazz Rudy Gobert committed to EuroBasket 2022 for France but first he had to get an MRI on his knee. Was Rudy Gobert injuried for the Jazz playoff run and how much impact did that have on the Jazz post-season success? The daily look down another roster we take a look at the Chicago Bulls and if there is anything on their roster that the Utah Jazz should consider. Zach LaVine is a free agent and would take 40+ million to sign would you be interested in a big three of Donovan Mitchell, Zach LaVine and Rudy Gobert? 0:00 Open 3:00 Ainge speaks on Boston 6:00 Positional Size 12:00 Rudy commits to Eurobasket 15:00 How badly was Rudy hurt? 17:00 Jazz lose an assistant 22:00 Chicago Bulls Roster Locked On Jazz Podcast

Donovan Mitchell continues to get better for the Utah Jazz and he is the focus of today's Locked On Jazz player season in review. One of his primary weapons never got him going this year and their were areas where Donovan struggled. However, in the big picture Donovan Mitchell continues to improve and get better. David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider digs deep into what wins and looks at shot distribution and the league has made a dramatic switch. The defenses are taking away the rim and the offenses that win don't need the rim. This might explain why the Utah Jazz and namely Rudy Gobert have been less impactful in the playoffs. Then Locke looks at the Brooklyn Nets and if there is anything on their roster that the Utah Jazz might be interested in acquiring. The Nets are interesting because they need players and don't have the mechanism to get those players. 0:00: Open 4:00: What wins? Defensive shot distribution 8:00: Is that the issue for the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert? 13:00: What Wins ? Offensive shot distribution 16:00: Donovan Mitchell season in review 24:00: Brooklyn Nets roster Locked On Jazz Podcast

Mike Conley kicks off the season in review series as we look back at Conley's superb regular season and subpar postseason of action. At 34 years old Mike Conley showed to still be a very efficient and productive guard. At the same time at 34 his game is changing into a new style of players. As the off-season trade market and free agency nears we begin looking at other teams rosters and what they might have to offer and what they might be interested in moving. Today we look at the Atlanta Hawks headlined by John Collins, DeAndre Hunter and Clint Capela, The Hawks would certainly have an interest in Rudy Gobert but some of the talk doesn't make a lot of sense. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at these two items plus the trend of drivers and athletes he is seeing in the playoffs 0:00 Open 3:00 Drivers and atheltes are dominating the playoffs 7:00 Utah Jazz drive numbers 14:00 Mike Conley season in review 24:00 Atlanta Hawks roster 25:00 Why Clint Capela 27:00 Is John Collins exciting 30:00 DeAndre Hunter is special Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Utah Jazz mailbag edition today as David Locke wraps up the Danny Ainge week long breakdown on Locked On Jazz. Then questions in the mailbag ask the following 0:00 Open 3:00 Takeaways from Danny Ainge week 7:00 Do you think Ainge will trade for players or picks 9:00 What are the three goals of the franchise this off-season 13:00 What are the roles of Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik 15:30 Locker room leadership, what was missing? 17:00 Is Donovan Mitchell ready to be a leader? 19:00 Is Mike Conley a vocal leader? 22:00 What Jazz player is most likley to be traded 27:00 Is Gary Harris a target? 28:00 How about Christian Wood? 29:00 Who is your ideal back court mate to Donovan Mitchell? 30:00 How much does Danny Ainge value length? Locked On Jazz Podcast

In a 3 part series a deep dive look into Danny Ainge career as a General Manager and what we can learn from how he might run the Utah Jazz. Ainge's career has 4 stages and yesterday we look at the first two the rebuild to the Championship. Today we look at the two fleeces he pulled off that lead to a contender that could be a championship team. The final signature of Danny Ainge's career in Boston is the deals not made. A different times the Boston Celtics were in the midst of trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis. Non of the deals got done and it left Ainge with a reputation of not wanting to do deals unless he won dramatically, In retrospect is that true? These deals also tells us one item that is very telling toward what the Jazz might do. The common threads of Ainge's career are a great read of the moment, a variety in the types of players he acquires, added value that matters, perfect recognition of his talent, fleecing of other teams and he doesn't always hit on this draft picks but he doesn't miss. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider brings you the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz. Locked On Jazz Podcast https://www.lockedonjazz.net/ LockedOnJazz.com https://buff.ly/2FEZTVY Apple https://apple.co/3Dc8QBq Spotify https://spoti.fi/3IfvgVX Stitcher https://bit.ly/3pkGyzB Google https://bit.ly/3I8TwJz Follow David Locke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #DonovanMitchell #RudyGobert #NBAPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a 3 part series a deep dive look into Danny Ainge career as a General Manager and what we can learn from how he might run the Utah Jazz. Ainge's career has 4 stages and yesterday we look at the first two the rebuild to the Championship. Today we look at the two fleeces he pulled off that lead to a contender that could be a championship team The common threads of Ainge's career are a great read of the moment, a variety in the types of players he acquires, added value that matters, perfect recognition of his talent, fleecing of other teams and he doesn't always hit on this draft picks but he doesn't miss. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider brings you the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz. Locked On Jazz Podcast https://www.lockedonjazz.net/ LockedOnJazz.com https://buff.ly/2FEZTVY Apple https://apple.co/3Dc8QBq Spotify https://spoti.fi/3IfvgVX Stitcher https://bit.ly/3pkGyzB Google https://bit.ly/3I8TwJz Follow David Locke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #DonovanMitchell #RudyGobert #NBAPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a part series a deep dive look into Danny Ainge career as a General Manager and what we can learn from how he might run the Utah Jazz. Ainge's career has 4 stages and today we look at the first two the rebuild to the Championship. In the next episode we will look at the Fleece into a contender. The common threads of Ainge's career are a great read of the moment, a variety in the types of players he acquires, added value that matters, perfect recognition of his talent, fleecing of other teams and he doesn't always hit on this draft picks but he doesn't miss. David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider brings you the daily podcast on the Utah Jazz. Locked On Jazz Podcast https://www.lockedonjazz.net/ LockedOnJazz.com https://buff.ly/2FEZTVY Apple https://apple.co/3Dc8QBq Spotify https://spoti.fi/3IfvgVX Stitcher https://bit.ly/3pkGyzB Google https://bit.ly/3I8TwJz Follow David Locke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #DonovanMitchell #RudyGobert #NBAPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices