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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 11h

I have been pretty concerned/disappointed in the lack of vertical explosiveness from Taylor Hendricks offensively and defensively

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 12h

This made me so fucking mad. Flip also guilty and I don't think he ran past the charge circle.

[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 12h

On cue, doesn't even remotely try to run back before the end of the quarter and his man hits an open three at the buzzer. Inexcusable.

[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 12h

People keep saying Walt Clayton Jr. has defensive potential and all I see is an undersized dude who takes a ton of plays off and gives up wide open shots because of it

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 12h

People keep saying Walt Clayton Jr. has defensive potential and all I see is an undersized dude who takes a ton of plays off and gives up wide open shots because of it

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 12h

I know that preseason refs always emphasize new things way more than they'll actually enforce them in the regular season

But we might see NBA refs make some horrific judgment calls on the new 'high five' rule.

Shooters are going to get three free throws for /bullshit/.

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 13h

Cody Williams with two horrendous takes at the rim and a missed three

Cody Williams with two fairly impressive blocks on driving layups

[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 15h

Per @andyblarsen.bsky.social's photos, a first-ish glance at the new long, gradual slope for the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center to accommodate NHL games

I think the 4th photo is a good representation of what it used to feel like

No longer the remarkable, vertical, on-top-of-the-players feeling.

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 16h

youtu.be/8079zRqI44Y?...

Utah Jazz 2025 Season Preview PART 1! Bailey, Collier, Sensabaugh, Anderson, Love

YouTube video by Salt City Hoops

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 16h

A reminder for your earholes!

We at Salt City Hoops previewed 5 dudes for the Utah Jazz season, including Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh. Give it a listen or watch!

Subscribe to our channels to keep us growin' and get stupid and smart Utah Jazz stuff

open.spotify.com/episode/7Fbf...

Utah Jazz 2025 Season Preview PART 1! Bailey, Collier, Sensabaugh, Anderson, Love

open.spotify.com

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 20h

thats not john fassel, that's NBA Draft Expert Chad Ford

Reposted by [Utah] Jazz Man Mark

Joel Zombied 🎃🦇 @velodus.bsky.social · 21h

Hark! Making my triumphant return to the world of fantasy sports writing for the first time in 11 years somehow, I have written about Ace Bailey for Razzball! Feast your eyes, mortals:

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 1d

Preseason Spotlight: Ace In The Hole

I’ve been around the sun a while when it comes to fantasy basketball, and if there’s one maxim I’ve picked up in all my fake-hoops-team managing, it’s that it generally pays to draft young players and to avoid old players. There are some self-evident reasons for this (young players tend to be less injury-prone, for […]

basketball.razzball.com

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 21h

from my Jazz-centric POV:

- disagree that Utah has "a lot of incentive" to trade Lauri. He's not winning too many games; he fits the timeline; he's not asking to leave

- Ace has been a /delightful/ person, like A-level personality and work ethic. The character issues were 100000% Omar Cooper.

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 21h

okay this was an unexpected terrific delight

did not know you were a fantasy basketball dork (one of us! one of us!)

and ALSO it's about Ace Bailey, the Once and Future Jazz Star who looks INCREDIBLE out there

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 23h

Jordan Clarkson's best moments in his career came as a Jazzman, and he gave us so much more joy than frustration.

There was a LOT of frustration sometimes, so it just shows how much joy he brought to being a fan of the Jazz.

James L. Edwards III @jledwardsiii.bsky.social · 1d

Pop quiz! Over 10 years, 20K minutes played and a whole lot of buckets.

Got new Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson to try and answer questions about his career, while reminiscing along the way:

www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

Jordan Clarkson took a quiz on his NBA career — and forgot some pretty big moments

Jordan Clarkson tried to recall important moments in his career, while also telling stories along the way.

www.nytimes.com

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 1d

I understand the NBA is not remotely the same thing as the NFL but it still strikes me as bizarre and reckless that you have guys like Chris Paul and Brook Lopez playing hard into the 3rd quarter of a preseason game

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 1d

I appreciate that Jared Dudley's coach photo is just his media day photo from the last time he played

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 1d

49ers this season:

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 1d

Either a dislocated ankle and/or a lower leg fracture for Fred Warner. If it's just a dislocation he can actually come back from that, but man.

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 2d

I want to forget this guy exists so, so bad that I actually did forget he existed

NBA @nba.com · 2d

🏀 SATURDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀

Miles Bridges' double-double lifts the Hornets to their first win in the preseason!

LaMelo Ball: 20p, 6a, 4 3pm
Brandon Miller: 15p, 5a
Ryan Kalkbrenner: 14p, 10r, 7-7 fgm

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 2d

Finally watched last night's Jazz game

Looool we absolutely stole one with Ace Bailey. Defense, passing, and handle all way way better than what he showed at Rutgers

I'm not sure we'd even pick up Cody Williams' option at this point?

Hendricks looks terrific but the defense isn't impactful yet

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 3d

Great American Beer Festival TONIGHT!!!

Your favorite idiot Utah Jazz opinion-haver and fact-giver and optimism-dispenser will be enjoying approximately 4,000,000 beers tonight from around the world.

GABF gets a little cornier and less celebratory of beer every year, but it's still a great time.

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 3d

first question: has colin gillespie seen any athletes die on the court from the covid vaccine?

Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 4d

Eddie J comparing Collin Gillespie to John Stockton and saying Stockton "should be a goal" for Collin is the good stuff

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 4d

Oh 100%. I think it is very easy to play intentionally and still only win 25-30 games. the idea is that we're fine being the 6th worst record instead of simply trying to be the Literal Worst Team

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 4d

I think Kyle is ahead of Svi; Hardy was notable last season for preferring to start Svi if there was a paucity of capable players or just bench him outright. I wouldn't read into his start at all

Love should only play if three big men are out, right? Walker/Lauri/Flip all being out was key there

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[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @markrussellpereira.bsky.social · 4d

Niles by a country mile.

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