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Ken Clayton

@loudclap.bsky.social

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Mostly Utah Jazz content, including loud claps, CBA information, and musings from 40+ years of fandom. Also a smattering of travel tales & photos, small business woes, & whatever else strikes my fancy.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · 1d

Just like Tuesday, I was just popping in to watch the last 6 minutes of a Thunder game.

Fool me once....

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · 15d

I didn't even think about this last night, but the Jazz took the short hop from Houston to San Antonio after the loss to the Rockets.

Jazz @ Spurs Friday in the Alamo City.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · 16d

The start of the regular season always feels like Christmas to me.

In contrast, the start of preseason feels like Christmas Eve, when we were allowed to open one gift, but it was always the new pajamas.

It was still fun to open something, but it wasn't the best stuff.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · 17d

It's that time again!

It's the first flight of the (pre)season, as the Utah Jazz fly to Houston for tomorrow's game against the Rockets.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · 25d

I'm not any of those people, but it's an Exhibit 10 deal. *Most* players who sign those get waived, then join the team's G-League affiliate, so that's the most likely outcome. He could have a chance to make the squad if another player is waived or traded.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Sep 23

If he doesn't get an offer, the Jazz could still waive him without a buyout, or they could open the season with him on the roster.

If he remains on the roster, does he come to camp? Or do they let him stay home pending a later buyout or trade?
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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Sep 23

Goodbye, KJ Martin. We hardly knew you.

Barring a larger, roster-altering move, there's one decision left: what to do with Kevin Love.

If a decent team had offered him a minimum contract, he'd already be gone, so apparently that hasn't happened. Could still happen this week.
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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Aug 22

We really like it, along with the 2nd season of Discovery where this Captain Pike debuted.

I have a couple of notes on the current season 3, but overall, great Trek IMO.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Aug 22

You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Aug 6

Yeah, Love doesn't bring that alone at this point. Some chance if they send him out & take care of a salary/tax/apron problem for someone, but the longer it goes on, it gets more & more unlikely.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Aug 1

Music (just the intro tunes on the podcast format) & the spoken word from @danclayt0n.bsky.social, @markrussellpereira.bsky.social & me.

Check us out here, on YouTube, or your preferred pod app for a robust discussion of Jazz players who intrigue us, as well as a brief history of 1-time All-Stars.

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

It's another Salt City Hoops Podcast!

What Utah Jazz players INTRIGUE us???

Subscribe and share the good words - always appreciate growing the following!

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The Most Intriguing Utah Jazz Players

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jul 15

KJ will most likely be gone. Sarah said as much last week. It just makes sense to hang on to him just in case he could be useful in a trade.

I may or may not have been making fake trades with Love & Springer last night, since him sitting was a surprise move.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jul 15

I think they'll both be gone. But I thought Svi would be waived as well, so what do I know?

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jul 15

Kyle Filipkowski spinning to the hoop for his 29th & 30th points just earned my first loud clap of the game.

(Loud claps are relatively rare in July.)

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'm still skeptical about him lasting past July 25, but maybe that's just wishful thinking. I've personally seen enough.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'll quit scouring the video then.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jun 20

+24

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jun 16

I'm sure it lost some, although my personal bias is that nobody can project the value of a pick 7 years out. That's more than an eternity in this league. Who knows if the Magic or any other team will be having an up year or down year in 2032?

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jun 15

I wonder if Orlando has another move up their sleeve. Their 2032 pick will be tradeable at the end of the month. Could they combine that with someone on the roster to improve even more?

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Jun 15

Depends on what "worked out" means.

Minnesota sent out 4 for Gobert & has been to 2 WCF.
New York sent out 5 for Bridges & went to the ECF.

Those players weren't the only factors, but they were final four teams in the NBA.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · May 30

I've had a few exceptions on the guy side, but this strikes a chord with me. I've had tons of friends, male & female, and I value both, but I've always found it easier to fall into a friendship with women, as far back as high school. My list of work wives over the years is lengthy.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · May 30

How weird at the stage of life we're in. Sorry about that.

Not that I'm applying for the job, but someday we **still** need to hike or ride or whatever we've talked about with you, me & Dan. I've been in Utah a lot, but busy with estate stuff.

Going back to the start of your thread now.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Apr 23

That's awesome. I know we have street performers in the U.S., but not in suburban Phoenix. Finding a good one is one of my favorite fringe benefits of travel, and they seem so plentiful in Europe.

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Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Apr 12

Yeah, but only because of no good reason.

Ken Clayton @loudclap.bsky.social · Apr 9

It's a beautiful Tuesday night in Cottonwood Heights. The task at hand isn't great, but at least the surroundings are lovely.