April 2012 Utah Jazz Wiretap

Spurs To Interview Scott Ladyen For Assistant GM Job

Aug 27, 2012 5:22 PM

Scott Layden will interview for the assistant general manager vacancy with the San Antonio Spurs, according to a source.

Layden will meet with Gregg Popovich and R.C. Buford in San Antonio on Monday.

The Spurs' vacancy was created when Dennis Lindsey replaced Kevin O'Connor as GM of the Jazz.

Layden was not interviewed for the GM job with the Jazz.

Layden has most recently been an assistant coach with Utah. He was formerly the top executive with the Jazz and Knicks.

Jody Genessy/Deseret News

Tags: San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Celtics, Spurs, Lakers, Warriors, Jazz Rated As Having Best Uniforms By Uni Watch

Aug 24, 2012 10:52 AM

Paul Lukas of Uni Watch ranks the uniforms of all 30 NBA teams, with the Celtics coming in first.

"The Rolling Stones, "Goodfellas," a Hershey's with almonds -- the classics are classic for a reason," writes Lukas about the Celtics. "That definitely applies to the Celtics' set. No goofy side panels, no extraneous bells or whistles -- just a perfect, vertically arched wordmark and a simple green-and-white color scheme. They rank atop this list despite sometimes wearing that black-trimmed alternate."

The Spurs, Lakers, Warriors and Jazz comprise the remainder of the top-five.

"The Raiders aren't the only team that knows how to wear silver and black," writes Lukas in regards to the Spurs. "In addition to the killer colors, the Spurs are also among the few NBA teams that have successfully incorporated a graphic image into their chest typography -- a small element that goes a long way."

6. Wizards
7. Thunder
8. Heat
9. Knicks
10. Blazers
11. Pistons
12. Pacers
13. Bulls
14. 76ers
15. Hornets
16. Suns
17. Grizzlies
18. Nuggets
19. Rockets
20. Hawks
21. Raptors
22. Bucks
23. Cavaliers
24. Mavericks
25. Clippers
26. Bobcats
27. Magic 
28. Wolves
29. Nets (based on last year's set)
30. Kings 

Paul Lukas/ESPN

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Derrick Favors Wants More Playing Time Heading Into Final Guaranteed Year

Aug 21, 2012 11:16 PM

Derrick Favors wants more playing time after averaging 21.2 minutes last season.

"I want to play more than what I played last year," Favors said. "If it's starting, cool. If it's coming off the bench, cool. I don't mind. I just want to play more. I don't want to sit on the bench no more."

Favors is entering the final guaranteed year of his rookie contract.

"Contract year is something in the back of your mind," he said. "I'm not thinking about it right now, but probably during the season if I'm not playing a lot then I'll probably start thinking about it."

Jody Genessy/Deseret News

Tags: Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Dennis Lindsey Named Jazz General Manager

Aug 7, 2012 12:32 PM

The Jazz have hired Dennis Lindsey as general manager as Kevin O'Connor has been promoted to become executive vice president of basketball operations.

Lindsey, who was formerly the GM of the Rockets, most recently was an assistant GM with the Spurs.

RealGM Staff Report

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Kevin O'Connor Promoted, Jazz To Search For GM

Aug 6, 2012 3:05 PM

The Jazz is searching for a general manager, as Kevin O'Connor has been promoted to the top executive position with the franchise.

O'Connor is in charge of the search.

O'Connor has been overseeing the basketball operations for the Jazz for 14 seasons since arriving in 1999.

Troy Weaver had been the top candidate for the job, but he will remain with the Thunder.

David Griffin, currently assistant general manager for the Cavaliers, discussed the position but is no longer under consideration.

Dennis Lindsey, a former GM with the Rockets and currently with the Spurs, is the "strong leader to be hired," according to league sources.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

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Millsap, Jazz Discuss Extension

Aug 4, 2012 6:50 PM

The Jazz and Paul Millsap have begun negotiations on a contract extension.

Millsap was offered a three-year extension worth $25 million, which represents the most Utah can offer under the new CBA.

Millsap is unlikely to accept the deal as entering free agency would allow him to sign a bigger deal.

Millsap became eligible for an extension on July 17.

Brian T. Smith/Salt Lake Tribune

Tags: Paul Millsap, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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