Clint Nelson

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[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Washington picking DP at 1 is best case scenario for Utah IMO.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@AJ3Jazz Don’t at all compromise this draft for Ty Jerome. He is on his way out of the league because of injuries and defense. He would be a nice complementary ball handler on the second unit, with limited availability .

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

Crazy comeback

[Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA]

Halftime: Spurs 76, Knicks 49

Teams up 22+ at halftime are 14-0 all-time in the NBA Finals.

via @bball_ref

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 He is a defensive demon for sure. He is almost unplayable on the offensive end. No thanks. Let’s see what this team can do for at least 1/2 of a season.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@jazzwithtaz @dunkballsprite There is no window for 20 year olds unless one of them is Wembanyama. Also, I would rather the Jazz make the play in or playoffs next season than have 3 20 year old potential stars. I think the team in general needs some winning not more waiting/hope.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@dunkballsprite @jazzwithtaz I think the biggest hesitation I would have is too many players on the same timeline - development and salary structure reasons. DP or AJ need vets around them to optimize.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 I agree. Plus, the starting lineup mentioned would have a severe lack of ball-handling.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 I do think they will get a true backup 5 though.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Nurkic would be optimal. Richards would be a nice backup at the minimum. Micah can shoot but he is less of 5 than Flip (not a great passer/no handle for a 5 out option). Last resort: JJJ 12 minutes at the 5, Flip 6 minutes, play a bit more Flip at the 4 and some Ace/AJ at the 3.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Start him at 25/yr if you can get him for 5 years: 5 years/145 million (33 million in final year of deal). 4 year deal/ start him at 21. 3 year deal: start him at 20.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Joe and Wiggins gone would (will) save them a ton, but still might be too pricey to keep Hartenstein unless they ditch Dort as well.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Those 2 stick out for me as well. Also, if Jazz draft AJ I would look at Anfernee Simons as well.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

Jazz should NOT consider trading up IMO. Just take DP or AJ, whoever is there, and feel absolutely thrilled about it.

[Jonathan Givony @DraftExpress]

Darryn Peterson is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft. Went on the Zach Lowe pod to talk about why, and what we've seen over the years that's separated him from the field in my eyes.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 I will take that over him being on the broadcast.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Next season will be age 36 and yes played better but a lot less (53 games). It would be a terribly shortsighted move by the Jazz to pay 22% of the cap and move off of 4-5 players to get enough to match salary, for a bit of defensive culture…

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@NateDuncanNBA Said off arm just led to Embiid injury. So annoying that he has been empowered to play that way.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 @solelyme06 They could still offer Kessler a bunch if they move on from LeBron. Reaves cap hold is not that high. Not sure they will, but they could.

[Matt Schick @ESPN_Schick]

Brendan Sorsby has entered a gambling addiction program for sports betting, which could end his college career.

The second paragraph of this story is remarkable.

[Clint Nelson @trueblueclint]

@davidjsmith1232 Based on this season and postseason, combined with his contract (oof), I doubt there is much demand for his services.