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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Jazz lose 140-127.

But Ace Bailey's NBA preseason debut was spectacular: 31 minutes, 25 points, 11-16 FG, 6 rebs, 3 assists, 2 steals. Couldn't have looked much better.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

One downside of tonight's game is that Cody Williams is still really struggling... I can't say his scrimmage performance was promising either.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Ace Bailey up to 23 points tonight in his debut. Should I write about it? Yeah, probably.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Jazz are running play after play for Ace Bailey... he's their number one option for sure with Markkanen out.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Svi Mykhailiuk, knowing the Jazz need a quality offensive possession after giving up a 8-0 run:

two consecutive awful turnovers

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Ace Bailey's taken a couple of tough middies here (and made a couple too) but I like that he's not holding the ball and being really decisive with it.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Taylor Hendricks aggressive from three, 2-for-2 in 2 minutes to start his return back from the broken leg. Great to see him back on the court after Dallas.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 3d

Max Abmas and Cam McGriff are out also, aren't traveling with the Jazz on this trip.

Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 3d

Jazz injury report vs. HOU:

OUT - Isaiah Collier (Right Hamstring Strain)
OUT - Kyle Filipowski (Lower Back Injury Management)
OUT - Walker Kessler (Left Shoulder Bursitis)
OUT - Lauri Markkanen (Left Wrist Contusion)
OUT - Georges Niang (Left Foot Stress Reaction)

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 10d

Every professional basketball team from Indiana is unkillable. They are zombies. You can not beat them, you can only hope to edge out a war of attrition.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 10d

Lauri Markkanen (left wrist contusion), Kyle Filipowski (low back), Georges Niang (left foot, fourth metatarsal stress reaction) did not participate in the first Jazz practice of the season today).

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 11d

Ace Bailey very excited to get his NBA season going tomorrow.

On his splitting ways with former manager Omar Cooper: "I feel like I just made the best decision to move forward — to better me and my family and the position that way."

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 11d

Longer quotes and more info from Walker Kessler with regards to his frustration about potentially not receiving an extension — plus quotes from Austin Ainge about the organization's feelings on Kessler, and Will Hardy's desire for defensive improvement:

www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/...

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler says he’s ‘a little frustrated’ about contract situation

Jazz center Walker Kessler is unlikely to get a contract extension before the October deadline, according to reports. That has caused some frustration for the big man.

www.sltrib.com

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 12d

Walker Kessler on potentially not getting an extension: "I'm definitely a little frustrated ... as long as I have a Utah Jazz jersey on I will play winning basketball."

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 17d

Jazz officially waived forward KJ Martin just now. It'll save them his $8M salary and cap hit this year.

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · 24d

GM Bill Armstrong said Mammoth GK Connor Ingram will be placed on waivers.

"Through that process, he will either get a chance to play for another NHL team, or he will go through the AHL and resume his play."

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · Sep 11

For @sltrib, I looked at the upward trend in political violence in 2025 in the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting.

How much has it increased in 2025 in the U.S.? How much has it increased in Utah? And how concerned should we be about that?

www.sltrib.com/news/2025/09...

Charlie Kirk’s death puts Utah in the national spotlight on political violence

After Charlie Kirk’s slaying, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, "Our nation is broken." Here's what the data says about rising political violence in the U.S.

www.sltrib.com

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Andy Larsen @andyblarsen.bsky.social · Aug 26

Second-round pick John Tonje was officially signed to a two-way contract, Jazz announce.

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