I think this team has major potential to be a decent team. Like a 6-9 seed. I do think we have a lot to figure out though. Like now that we are playing winning basketball, shot distribution and player hierarchy is something we didn’t fully need to understand while tanking. When we lose a lead, digging in and finding that grit is also something new and it takes time.

There are other issues like our bench, defense, rebounding, and all that. I truly believe that this team just needs time and repetition more than anything. Lots and heaps and loads of repetition.

Here is how I see the season going. By game 41, our record is 15 and 26. On track for a disappointing 30 win season. We have immense growing pains and we make the same mistakes over and over again. Game 42 we come out so freaking hot and smooth we blow the other team out by 35, and that marks the tipping point for this team. I think we’ll finally realize how this team works and flows and we just understand it now. We finish the season super hot with a record of 30-11, ending the season as one of the more dominate teams in the league.

I don’t think we’ll get lucky enough to avoid OKC or the spurs in the first round, and we win 2, maybe 3 games max. But we end the season feeling confident and happy we played our first playoff series in a long, and took them to 6 or 7 games in the series. Next season we are a top 4 seed in the west and start to show how great we could be.

Now, whether we trade away players and get distant guys on the squad, I feel the same about this team either way. The first half of this season will be all about figuring ourselves out and playing winning ball again. It’s the next half of the season I’m really looking forward to.

The team is looking very good to start the season off and I am hoping they can continue to work together for the rest of the season. No need to raise the expectations to the roof and get let down if they lose a few games. It seems like everyone has a part to play and I’m excited as a fan for this year. Go Jazz 🎶

Why is he not getting any minutes? With Nurk out it would seem that this is the best possible time for him to be getting 2nd unit minutes. Why did we sign him if we aren’t going to play him? I know he’s viewed as sort of an NBA pariah but he looked good in Summer League. Am I missing something?

Can we please guard this guy tonight? If another guard goes for 45+ I am going to lose it. There are two things every team must do in order to win basketball games regularly.
1 - play efficient offense.
2 - play hard/smart DEFENSE.
Not sure if our team has heard of the second thing or not. Doesn’t seem like it. It involves moving your feet to stay in front of your man. Putting your hands up in the passing lanes and to pressure the shooter. Knowing your assignment and where to help your teammates. It takes effort and never taking a play off. Defensive plays hardly ever make the Sportscenter top 10 plays, but I promise, they are just as important as the highlight dunk.

Trying to start a new nickname for the white boys in LA that cannot be touched by the defender, thoughts?

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At one point we had a line up of Collier, Svi, Bryce, Hayes, and Okogie on the floor. We are not in tank mode anymore! I want to see Darryn Peterson lead the offense with the second unit. Not stand in the corner all game. DP should absolutely have some minutes leading the second unit instead of Collier.

Watched the game coverage but noticed a few guys leaving straight away after the game. Didn’t see a lot of love for Walker. Did they have a video tribute? I’m not complaining btw just curious

Yes the officiating was leaning towards the Lakers, but I don't think it was quite as bad as everyone is saying. I thought that overall, we played pretty well. We do need to figure out rotations more, and DP needs to come off the bench. I love DP, but he just does not belong out there with the starters right now. Once Nurkic comes back, this team will look a lot better imo. Also, there is no reason we should be running a 5 man lineup of bench players against Luka late in the 3rd in a close game. JJJ iso's from the 3 are also not it.

I still think we played pretty good though, and I am not mad about the loss. Come December I think this team will be much better.

Lakers fan coming in peace holy shit this kid is special. His raw talent oozes off the screen and he has a beautiful shooting stroke. Once he dials in his playmaking he’s a future all star IMO …. future looks bright with him and I also like Ace Bailey’s potential too. Lots to be excited about in Utah

Kelly Olynyk scored 38 points and 12 rebounds for Italy the other night, and Omer Yurtseven's Turkiye went undefeated in the World Cup qualifiers. The last time Jazz were competitive both players were on the team.

Now, when the heck are we getting minutes for Mo Bamba?!?

Darryn Peterson is currently averaging around 12 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds in his first 3 games. Those are MVP numbers!

15 points in the first quarter, then barely got the ball the rest of the game. Would love to see us run more plays for him, especially when he's got it going like that.

Anyone else feel the same?