Utah Jazz pass on four-time All-Star Trae Young—smart move or missed opportunity? David Locke unpacks why the Jazz refused the NBA equivalent of a free elite scorer, citing key concerns like Young’s declining fit, defensive liabilities, and looming $50 million player option. The ripple effects of...
Utah Jazz pass on four-time All-Star Trae Young—smart move or missed opportunity? David Locke unpacks why the Jazz refused the NBA equivalent of a free elite scorer, citing key concerns like Young’s declining fit, defensive liabilities, and looming $50 million player option. The ripple effects of this decision extend to Lauri Markkanen’s leadership and the development of young talents like Keyonte George, reinforcing a culture-first approach in Salt Lake City. The analysis dives into the Utah Jazz’s defensive resurgence, highlighting their best effort of the season against a top-5 offense and Will Hardy’s uncompromising sideline presence. Plus, get the latest on Jazz draft positioning as Washington’s bold move for Young reshapes lottery odds, and track hot and cold streaks across the roster—including standout performances from Markkanen and George. Don’t miss this breakdown of strategy, culture, and the long-term outlook for the Utah Jazz. Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net 0:00 — Trey Young Trade & Jazz Decision 13:25 — Jazz Pick Implications & Standings 17:11 — Jazz Defense vs OKC Breakdown 27:04 — Points Gained & Player Efficiency Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-jazz/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Betterhelp BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/NBA. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/lockedonnba. Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
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