May 2020 Utah Jazz Wiretap

Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Jazz Interested In Glenn Robinson III

Nov 28, 2020 11:08 PM

Glenn Robinson III is drawing interest from the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz, according to The Sacramento Bee.

Robinson, who was traded to the Sixers from the Warriors last season, averaged 7.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 14 games with Philadelphia. 

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Jazz Trade Rayjon Tucker, Future Second To Cavaliers

Nov 27, 2020 2:44 PM

The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Rajon Tucker and a future second round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers for cash.

Tucker went undrafted in 2019 out of Little Rock.

Tucker initially played for the Wisconsin Herd of the F League last season before being signed by the Jazz.

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Player Options On Max Rookie Scale Extensions Have Become 'Polarizing Topic'

Nov 27, 2020 11:17 AM

With the players from the 2017 draft class signing rookie scale extensions this offseason, one interesting development has been option years given to Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell in the fifth-year of their max contracts.

"One of the things that has become really interesting as I have talked to league executives and agents in the last few days once the rush of Friday, Saturday has calmed down is what has been quite a push and pull for these young guys getting these contracts," said Brian Windhorst on his podcast. "The young guys getting big contracts. And the dreaded option year.

"And so, this is... I mean, you know, the reason the Bucks is sweating bullets about Giannis in 2020 is because when they signed him to his extension, they only gave him a four-year contract.

"And not a max," interjected Tim MacMahon.

"It was not a max, that's correct," said Windhorst.

"And one of the reasons why Anthony Davis was traded last year instead of being under contract this year is because he had an option in his contract. When he signed the five-year, I believe $145 million deal, it happened right after midnight that year. It was the first signing out of the box. 'He's tied to New Orleans through 2022 or '21...' Actually, he's not.

"This has been an interesting thing to watch what has happened in this particular signing cycle. The guys who got options and the guys who didn't. It's such an important thing because it effects when your star player can start to apply pressure to you. You get a five-year contract with no options. Maybe after Year 4 of the deal, he can apply pressure. You get a four-year deal, the player gets an option. After Year 3, the pressure happens."

While Tatum and Mitchell got player options, Bam Adebayo and De'Aaron Fox didn't negotiate a player option.

"I get such a different series of opinions. It's a real polarizing topic out there amongst fans, amongst executives, amongst agents of course."

Player options have historically been rare, but they have increased dramatically in their frequency over the past few years.

"I think the agents are winning on this one and it goes to player empowerment," said Windhorst.

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Tags: Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, NBA

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Jazz To Allow Up To 1,500 Fans For Home Games

Nov 25, 2020 1:16 AM

The Utah Jazz will allow up to 1,500 fans to attend home games when the season starts on December 22nd.

Fans will only be allowed in the lower bowl and suite-level, with face masks and social distancing enforced.

The Jazz are also looking to increase the number of fans throughout the season.

"The Jazz believe this is a responsible way to start the season from a public health and safety standpoint. Our intent is to increase the number of fans as the season unfolds in compliance with state guidelines," released the team in a statement.

The Jazz open the season against the Thunder on December 23rd. 

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Donovan Mitchell Agrees To Five-Year, $195M Max Extension With Jazz

Nov 22, 2020 12:22 PM

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a five-year, $195 million rookie max extension with the Utah Jazz, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The deal features $163 million guaranteed, with the number increasing to $195 million by meeting All-NBA requirements for the 2020-21 season.

Mitchell averaged 24.0 points and 4.4 rebounds last season. 

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Derrick Favors Agrees To Three-Year, $30M Deal With Jazz

Nov 20, 2020 7:36 PM

Derrick Favors has agreed to sign with the Utah Jazz on a three-year, deal worth nearly $30 million.

Favors was traded by the Jazz to the New Orleans Pelicans last offseason.

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Jordan Clarkson Agrees To Four-Year, $52M Deal With Jazz

Nov 20, 2020 7:31 PM

Jordan Clarkson has agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the Utah Jazz.

Clarkson became a key part of Utah's rotation last season as a scorer off the bench.

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Derrick Favors To Receive Interest From Pelicans, Jazz

Nov 20, 2020 5:51 PM

Derrick Favors is expected to receive interest from the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah Jazz.

Favors was traded by the Jazz to the Pelicans last offseason.

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Knicks Acquire Ed Davis, Two 2nd Round Picks From Jazz

Nov 19, 2020 5:53 PM

The New York Knicks have agreed to acquire Ed Davis and two second round picks in 2023 from the Utah Jazz.

Davis signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jazz last offseason.

The move saves the Jazz money as they attempt to re-sign Jordan Clarkson.

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Trent Forrest Signs Two-Way Deal With Jazz

Nov 19, 2020 8:52 AM

Point guard Trent Forrest has agreed to sign a Two-Way contract with the Utah Jazz.

Forrest went undrafted out of Florida State.

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Jazz Trade Tony Bradley, No. 38 To Pistons

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Knicks Move Up To No. 23, Send Nos. 27, 38 To Jazz

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Mike Conley Jr. Decides Against Becoming Free Agent

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