Jazz pre-draft workouts

In preparation for the 2017 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz will hold pre-draft workouts on Sat., April 29.

Six players will work out for the Jazz basketball staff:

Zak Irvin, Andrew Jones, T.J. Williams, Rodney Purvis, Tyler Cavanaugh and D.J. Wilson.

and so it begins...

[url]http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865678866/Utah-Jazz-to-begin-predraft-workout-process-on-Saturday.html[/url]

[QUOTE]The inclusion of Jones in the workout is an interesting one for this early in the process, as multiple mock drafts peg him as a possible pick late in the first round. Typically Utah doesn't work out such players until closer to the draft.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Jones averaged 11.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Longhorns last season.[/QUOTE]

pg?

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[QUOTE]Less is more for Deron Williams, who has thrived since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers midseason.

In just over 20 minutes per game, D-Will has upped his true shooting percentage in his new role as a secondary creator. A reliable catch-and-shoot sniper, Williams still has enough bounce to attack an off-balance closeout and make a play.

He's not a starter anymore, and he needs good shooters around him. But Williams can still contribute.[/QUOTE]

That's what I was saying. He might be great as the back-up next year

[QUOTE]Milos Teodosic is a slithery ball-handler who reads the floor as well as anyone in the NBA. Already 30 years old, Teodosic's total failure to compete on defense and waning athleticism mean he's only viable against weak second units.[/QUOTE]

I guess that is why the Spurs aren't interested. I'm guessing the Jazz neither. The clip is pretty impressive there though!

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The NBA has enlisted 17 of its 30 teams to participate in the upcoming NBA 2K League, a joint project between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software, it was announced Thursday morning. The NBA 2K league will debut in 2018, and will feature the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards. Each team has agreed to participate for three years, worth about $750,000 per team, sources told ESPN.com.

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