We've already lost JJJ and Lauri for some period of time--I'd hate for Ace and Key to have their backs give out ala Ben Simmons

Trip is down, he's been a big voice for the Jazz and has been on the court a lot leading the team. JJJ's leadership and positivity has been the glue holding the team together as things have changed so much. Jovial and a a rapper who accidentally ended up in basketball, JJJ has brought vibes and a culture of Intensity. Memphis and the Lakers both have commneted on the Jazz being very competitive and physical. We're going to miss that.

Ace on the other hand has been a big more goofy, jovial, and fun. It's not just his position changing as the team is going to be playing more Josh Okogie and green as small forwards with Ace as the power forward. He's no longer in that position of being the main point of attack defender. More is being asked than that and his personality is going to be change a bit. He's been big about acknowledging sacrifices of ex-teammates at Rutgers and his special bond with his mother as she sacrificed everything to give him a shot at being in the NBA. He's got a new family we need to see him be the father now. The leader of the team.

The image now is that the team is Ace's, not JJJs while Trip is out. It's now time for Ace to show he believes in his teammates while he's the head of the table. That he can be the most vocal guy on the court and off the court driving the team. We've always been betting on Ace to carry the team, but now we're betting on Ace's ability to bring everyone with him.

Was wondering if someone wouldn't mind explaining to some newbies what happened with two things in the game last night;

1) What did Brice do that he wasn't supposed to that got him benched? I saw it mentioned on the post game thread but didn't really get it and

2) Why didn't Svi's bucket count? Was that just a bad call or is there a rule that I don't understand?

Thanks in advance for taking the time. Want to make sure we are learning every game. Go Jazz!

It could have been special. And may have spared us these Laurie and JJJ injuries. Yes assets are good. But we needed him. Its like we got greedy from other gambles paying off instead of focusing on what we already had.

Nobody likes to read the doom and gloom, so I'll try to keep it lighter than I want to.

Where do we go from here this season? We don't have our pick, so what happens now? Do we anticipate trading for someone in an effort to salvage the season in some way?​ Do we just give Keyonte, Ace, and DP full reign and call the draft pick a sunk cost wherever it lands? Do we try to stay out of the "relegation zone" so as to maximize the chance of getting a t5 pick so the best they can get is 6th under the new rules?

Sincerely, a disappointed and tortured Jazz fan

Starting off with a 1-3 record while already picking up key injure/s. Panic button yet?

I mean, if the goal was to be mid anyways, at least it was fun to watch Collins, Fontecchio, Dunn, Kessler, Conley, Beasley, Vando, Sexton and the bunch cooking teams for no reason. We spent years and got what? JJJ is good but he ia not that guy, Lauri is only getting older, Brice and Collier are ok I guess, Hayes lmao

And the worst thing is that the bad habits are still on. Keyonte is really good, but they appear to only let him develop, buddy had like 3 seasons with full confidence so now can we focus on Ace? DP? And why the defense is still trash?

Just don't vibe too much with the current team. The tank was bad? Yes, but it had it's moments and some of them were crazy. Now we are just a weird team that is also bad

After watching the Spurs dominate the kings tonight, we are going to be in for a tough game. I say let all the dawgs out and just shoot as much as we can. Key, Peterson, Bailey, just let them loose 😈. Our defense is already a little chaotic so if we don’t focus on outscoring them it’ll be a blood bath. Still excited to watch!!

Rewatching it closely it seems like he says "I think Jaren tore his MCL"

I'm gonna be fucking sick I really hope I'm wrong

Hi all! I’m heading to the game tmr, and I’m super stoked to just be here. It’s my first time in the US and any help would be appreciated.

I would like to watch the teams warm up, and see them at the tunnel. Am I able to do this at Delta?

Also can anyone tell me what time I should arrive, what the traffic is like, and what’s transportation options are there? (I’m staying downtown)

Thanks in advance!

Insight into the draft class, Peterson and more from former Jazz player/ scout Carlos Boozer.