With the future of the Jazz uncertain following the trade of Rudy Gobert and news that the team is open to moving its other 2022 All-Star (Donovan Mitchell), 2021 Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson is keeping an even keel, writes Sarah Todd of the Deseret News.
“My vibe is always good,” Clarkson said of his attitude while dealing with the Jazz’s tenuous outlook. “This is my ninth year going into the league. I know how the business of basketball works… This is all part of what it is. But my preparation never changes and I’m going to wake up every morning and be me and do what I do. Everything is good.”
There’s more out of the West:
- New Kings shooting guard Kevin Huerter is bringing his playoff pedigree to Sacramento and hopes to help Sacramento reach the postseason, writes Jarrod Castillo of NBC Sports Bay Area. “I feel like I’ve been through a lot there, having that playoff experience,” Huerter said. The 6’5″ wing added that he’s “hungry to win” with his new club.
- In his first full season for the Mavericks, power forward Davis Bertans needs to return to the level of long-range shooting that earned him his current $80MM contract, writes Eddie Sefko of Mavs.com. During the 2019/20 season, Bertans connected on 42.4% of his 8.7 three-pointers a night. Last season, in 22 games for Dallas, he connected on 36% of his 3.9 looks a game, a solid but not elite percentage.
- Veteran swingman Dillon Brooks appears likely to earn a contract extension offer from the Grizzlies, writes Chris Herring of the Daily Memphian in a subscriber-exclusive story. However, Herring expects Brooks to reject such an offer. During the 2021/22 season, Brooks was limited to just 32 games. When he could suit up, he averaged 18.4 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.8 APG and 1.1 SPG.
We really need to get rid of Bertans. His contract is so bad and he’s holding the mavs down.
The Lakers would love to have him.
Ok but 1st how about that boy Giannis going off vs España earlier today.. link to m.youtube.com Greece DEFINITELY has a medal worthy squad with Tyler Dorsey, Papa G, Nick Calathes, Kostas Papanikolau, Giannis & his bros
If Bertans can shoot 45 on 10 shots he will be a great asset for the Mavs. He should have More room to shoot with a real threat in the Post like Wood.
45% on 10 attempts a game?
You know the only person to ever shoot 45% or higher on 10 or more attempts a game has been Curry. And he only did it once.
Curry averaged 30 that season.
I mean, that WOULD make him a great asset for the Mavs, lol.
papi……what a statement, huh? dudes credibility is shot!
Gotta love Clarkson’s attitude, dude has a such a good vibe. Like the time when he was interviewed by a local SLC reporter asking him if he ever goes to the Jazz games :D
Kevin Huerter’s playoff pedigree…. riiiiight