March 2012 Utah Jazz Wiretap

Warriors, Jazz Break Off Lottery Pick Trade Talks

May 29, 2012 4:10 PM

The Warriors and Jazz were working on a trade involving the conveyance of a first round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Golden State gets to keep their pick if it is in the top-seven, but it will be dealt to the Jazz if it is No. 8 or lower.

Sources say trade talks between the two sides are all but dead.

The Warriors have a 72.66% chance of keeping the pick based on odds released by the NBA.

Marcus Thompson II/San Jose Mercury News

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Warriors Working On Trade With Jazz To Guarantee Retention Of Lottery Pick

May 26, 2012 4:22 PM

The Warriors are working on a trade with the Jazz to keep their first round pick regardless of what happens in the lottery, according to sources.

Golden State has a 72 percent change of keeping their pick as it is top-seven protected.

But the Warriors are interested in insuring that they keep the pick in case a team behind them jumps into the top-three.

The Warriors are prepared to give up a trade asset or two.

One source with knowledge of the discussions described the chances of a trade by Wednesday as "likely."

The Warriors can offer Utah a combination of future draft considerations, cash and/or a relaxation of the current restrictions on Utah's rights to the pick in question in either 2013 or 2014. At present, Golden State's 2013 pick is top-seven protected and its 2014 pick is top-six protected.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Irving, Rubio Headline 2012 All-Rookie First Team

May 22, 2012 3:19 PM

Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Klay Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Knight have been voted to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

On the All-Rookie Second Team is Chandler Parsons, Isaiah Thomas, MarShon Brooks, Derrick Williams and Tristan Thompson.

The following players also received votes:

Markieff Morris, Phoenix, 7 (1); Kemba Walker, Charlotte 7; Alec Burks, Utah 2; Norris Cole, Miami 2; Bismack Biyombo, Charlotte 2; Enes Kanter, Utah 1; Greg Stiemsma, Boston 1; Gustavo Ayon, New Orleans 1; Nikola Vucevic, Philadelphia 1.

NBA.com

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Bell Expresses Displeasure With Corbin, Hopes To Play 12-13 Elsewhere

May 10, 2012 10:17 AM

Raja Bell has one season remaining on his three-year deal with the Jazz, but is not expecting to return next season.

"I don't think I have a future with the team," said Bell on Tuesday.

Bell has had an issue with the communication gap between himself and Tyrone Corbin. Bell took exception with the way Corbin told him about his decision to move him to a reserve role at the end of the 10-11 season.

"I just thought that the way I was handled by Ty was unprofessional," Bell said.

Bell didn't see any postseason minutes against the Spurs.

"When it gets to a point where there's absolutely no communication for months on end," Bell said, "I think we all know that that's irreparable damage."

Bell believes he can be a contributor on another team.

"I do think given the opportunity and a role that's established and not just jumping all over the place from night to night that I could contribute," Bell said. "Hopefully, (Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor) and the brass here find a way to make it work for all of us."

Jody Genessy/Deseret News

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C.J. Miles Eager To Explore Free Agency, Would Consider Signing With Mavs

May 9, 2012 10:18 PM

C.J. Miles will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

"I'm definitely going to explore my options. I have to," Miles said. "I feel like I owe it to myself to be able to do that. (It's an) experience I need to be able to go through."

Miles is intrigued by the possibility of signing with the Mavericks.

"If that was an issue that came up I definitely would look at it. Who wouldn't, especially with the way that team is built now," Miles said. "They're aging a little bit and I'm pretty sure they're going to be looking for some guys that do some of the things I do."

Deseret News

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Popovich Modeled Spurs After Jazz When Taking Job

May 4, 2012 10:39 AM

When Gregg Popovich took over the Spurs in the mid-90s, he sought to create a formula of small market success similar to the Jazz.

“The success that we’ve had and Utah’s had is really satisfying because it has come in small markets,” said Popovich of the two teams, “and people really appreciate it. The fans in both places are unbelievable, and basically demand that we do things a certain way I think.”

The Jazz were perennial contenders built around All-Stars in Karl Malone and John Stockton, and a supporting cast of high quality role players.

Paul Garcia/Project Spurs

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