The Jazz hosted another free agent mini-camp this week, bringing in 20 players on Monday and Tuesday for a closer look, as our JD Shaw relays (Twitter links). While not all of the invitees have NBA experience, there are a handful of noteworthy names in the group, including former No. 2 overall pick Jabari Parker. Big man Reggie Perry, swingman Denzel Valentine, forward Bruno Caboclo, and guards Langston Galloway, Sindarius Thornwell, and Grant Riller were among the other players to audition for Utah.
Here’s more from around the Northwest:
- The Jazz are working out six more draft-eligible prospects on Wednesday, according to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune, who tweets that Collin Gillespie (Villanova), Tommy Kuhse (Saint Mary’s), Josh Minott (Memphis), Darryl Morsell (Marquette), Henri Drell (G League), and Jermaine Samuels (Villanova) will be in town.
- Nuggets star and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic has committed to playing for the Serbian national team this offseason, the Serbian Basketball Federation announced on Wednesday (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops). Jokic likely won’t participate in the qualifiers for the 2023 World Cup that will take place in a couple weeks, but he’s expected to be available later in the summer for the 2022 EuroBasket tournament.
- Colorado State forward David Roddy, who went to high school in Minnesota, is working out for his hometown Timberwolves on Wednesday, tweets Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News. Roddy, the No. 30 prospect on ESPN’s big board, could be an option for the Wolves in the first round at No. 19 or in the second round if he slips — Minnesota holds the 40th, 48th, and 50th overall picks.
News out of UTAH:
All 20 players at the free agent mini-camp &
all 6 players at the draft eligible prospect work out,
Commented:
“Why in the world are they called the JAZZ??”
“Are people THAT stupid out here??”
You must be new or a troll. Either way, get over it. Unless ownership decides otherwise, it’s here to stay. In my case, I don’t really care either way. It’s just a name. Although, some people, like this guy, get way too worked up about it. Perhaps give the Jazz your phone number and email and they’ll ask you your thoughts? ;-)
New name, same game
It is a STUPID team name for a franchise located in UTAH. It makes no sense and is completely lacking in relevancy. The name should have been left behind in New Orleans and with the 1979 relocation to Utah, a new one selected.
Clubs often have exotic names.
Except these newer MLS names which are boring and meaningless, but still, intend to reference European names.
News from the Timberpuppie Front Office:
“We have 3 Second Round Draft Picks ??”
“What in the heck are we supposed to do with those ??”
“We’re so loaded with talent, we had better trade them all away and get back nobody that could possibly make the 2022 team !!”
I’m sure the Jazz would like to buy them with cash. Tell the TWolves to call the Jazz. They can send them some free merch as well. :-)
Espn used to rank Roddy lower (#47?). Someone could take him at #19 when owners ask for someone who can put points up, with offensive flow going or not. Don’t let the fans want to be elsewhere.
I bet he learns a go-to snarl!