The deal will see Hawks receiving veteran forward Rudy Gay and a second-round pick. They will also get a $25.3 million trade exception, which they can use at any point in the next 12 months.

Collins finished the 2022-23 campaign averaging 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, which was the lowest since his rookie season. This and his large contract, which guarantees him $78 million over the course of the next three years, is probably the reason why the Hawks received a lot less for the 25-year-old than they hoped for.

It seems that for the Hawks, it was all about getting some financial flexibility that would allow them to avoid the luxury tax. They can also sign some of their young talented players to extensions more easily when the time comes.

Jazz, on the other hand, gets another exciting player on their young roster. Collins will get to share the frontcourt with All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen and All-Rookie center Walker Kessler and should get more opportunities to be an impactful player than he was in Atlanta.

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While fit to appear in the contest, Conley has been said to be on a minutes restriction as he continues to work to regain his conditioning.

Although Conley’s return is a welcome site for the Jazz, they will still be without forward Lauri Markkanen, who missed Wednesday’s 123-124 comeback win against the Golden State Warriors due to illness. Markkanen continues to be listed as questionable, however, he was spotted participating in a shootout on Friday morning.

Guard Collin Sexton will miss at least a week due to picking up a mild hamstring strain. Sexton replaced Conley during his absence during which time the Jazz went 3-6, yet won three of their past four games.

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The Jazz ended their season with a first-round playoff exit, they’re third in the past four years. But despite this, the franchise would reportedly like to keep Snyder moving forward and has even offered him a contract extension. The 55-year-old player has one year left on his deal that also includes a 2023-24 option.

Snyder met with Utah’s brass several times to discuss the future. The talks between the two sides were focused on the way the team could improve and changes that need to be made in order to transform Jazz into a championship contender. More meetings are expected to take place in the coming weeks.

Even if Snyder opts to leave the Jazz, he isn’t interested in pursuing another job right away. His preference would be to sit out the 2022-23 campaign before weighing his options next year.

Quin Snyder was named the head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2014. After two seasons of missing the playoffs, Snyder made the postseason with Jazz in each of the following six years. However, Utah never progressed past the second round during his tenure.

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After all, the Jazz have been the blog-boy team to follow for the last few years. They’ve been hovering in the top echelon of Western Conference favorites for a while, and yet they’ve never managed to make it count in the playoffs. As good as they are in the regular season, skeptics of their potential continue to point to their inability to come through when it really matters.

To their credit, they’ve got an incredible squad. Donovan Mitchell is one of the quickest and most explosive guards in the league, and he’s been averaging 24.5 points a game. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s incredibly fun to watch. On the defensive end, two-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert holds down the fort like it’s nobody’s business.

So should other teams be worried? The short answer is yes. If opposing playoff teams don’t take Utah seriously, they may find themselves truly surprised. However, we also believe that when playoff time comes around, teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers simply have more experience and star power. Therefore, we don’t believe the Jazz will actually defeat them when it counts in a seven-game series.

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5. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have an advantage in that you never know which of their players will have a breakout night. Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown are all stars in their own right, and so far they’ve managed to scrape out a solid 10-6 record.

4. Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons seem to have a different spring in their step this season. They seem quite eager to prove themselves, and with new coach Doc Rivers at the helm, we’re not surprised they’re leading the Eastern Conference.

3. Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have been steady over the last few seasons, with talented youngster Donovan Mitchell and defensive big man Rudy Gobert leading the way. At second place in the Western Conference, will this be the year they take the next step?

2. Los Angeles Clippers

Experts picked the Clippers to win it all last season, and they ended up getting ousted in the second round. But Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have bounced back strongly, posting a 13-5 record and proving that they still belong in title contention.

1. Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers haven’t really slowed down since winning the 2020 NBA title back in October. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are looking better than ever, and their band of role players are having incredible seasons as well. Oh yeah, and they currently hold the best record in the league.

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This sale will mark the end of a three-decade ownership of the team by the Miller family, who bought the franchise 35 years ago. Jazz enjoyed a strong run under the Millers, winning nine division titles, two Western Conference championships, and achieving 16 50-win seasons.

According to Smith, the entrepreneur approached the Miller family on several occasions to express his interest in acquiring the team. “I grew up watching the Jazz. This is the team I cheered for. I played Junior Jazz. I dreamed of playing for the Jazz, and that didn’t work out,” Smith revealed.

In 2017, Gail Miller decided to put the Utah Jazz franchise into a legacy trust with the goal of keeping the team in Utah for the long term. According to the long-term owner, the sale of the team to Miller will achieve the exact same outcome.

Smith is set to acquire a team in relatively strong standing going into the new season. With players such as Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, the Jass roster is expected to find themselves in the top half of NBA teams and secure a playoff spot.

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It should then come as no surprise that the Jazz are expected to lock “Spida” up for a long time as soon as possible.

According to reports, Mitchell and the Jazz are expected to sign a five-year max extension as soon as free agency starts in the fall.

Early projections show that a five-year max deal this offseason will be worth somewhere in the ballpark of $170 million. Free agency this year will be pushed back a bit because of the financial uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to start sometime after the scheduled October 18 date.

Mitchell has averaged 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4 assists per game in 225 games. He was selected 13th overall in the 2017 draft, ironically, by the Denver Nuggets, who traded him to Utah in exchange for Trey Lyles and the No. 24 pick in the draft.

Utah was eliminated in a nail-biting Game 7 on Tuesday by the Denver Nuggets after Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hit a shot with less than 30 seconds left in the game to give Denver a 80-78 lead.

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Many throughout the league praised the Jazz, who finished with a 50-32 record and grabbed the 5th seed in the Western Conference, for the addition of the veteran wing player.

Dwyane Wade, one of Green’s friend in the league, posted this tweet upon hearing that Green had signed his third consecutive one-year deal for small amounts of money.

The rest of the league’s loss will be the Jazz’s gain, as they add the productive veteran forward to bolster a roster that has already seen the additions of Mike Conley Jr. and Bojan Bogdanovic.

Green, who spent the 2018-19 season with the Washington Wizards, broke into the league with the Boston Celtics in 2007. Since then, he’s averaged 13.2 points per game and has shot 33.3% from 3-point range.

He’s a consistent veteran player who will provide the Jazz with good perimeter defense and a scoring boost. His steady hand and experience will also be useful for a young team that has aspirations to do big things next season.

The Jazz begin their preseason slate in October.

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The win closed out the series, with Houston advancing 4-1. The Jazz, despite being a solid 50-win team, didn’t present too much opposition for James Harden and the Rockets.

Harden didn’t have his greatest performance on Wednesday night, shooting 10-26 from the field. He did, however, lead Houston with 26 points in their series-clinching win on their home court.

Rockets center Clint Capela turned in a big game himself, collecting 16 points and 19 rebounds for a double-double.

The Jazz tried their best and even got a surprising performance off of the bench from unsung forward Royce O’Neale. The bench player shot 8-13 from the field and scored 18 points, but neither he nor his team could match Houston’s talent and athleticism.

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was enough to advance Houston to the Western Conference semi-finals.

Awaiting for them there will be the Golden State Warriors, barring a big surprise. Houston will look to shock the world and end Golden State’s dynasty unless they’re upset by the Clippers.

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“I think Zo, I think he just sometimes he doesn’t realize how great he is. The things that he possesses out on the floor-when Zo realizes how good he is on the floor, it makes him a very dynamic player and it makes us even better,” James said. “And he’s been doing that as of late, his aggressiveness.”

Of course, Lebron is already aware of his own greatness. In the same night, the former Cleveland and Miami Heat star made a crucial block that could have closed the gap with Utah 27 seconds to the last whistle. He scored 22 points in total, 10 rebounds and seven assists to push the Lakers into their seventh win in eight games.

While Lonzo is far from Lebron’s level, he’s been scaling up ever since James arrived in Los Angeles. He has a combined 24 points and 17 rebounds in the last two games in 11 of 21 attempts. 15 of those points came in Wednesday’s 109-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Coach Luke Walton confirmed Lebron’s statement praising the youngster in a night he had as many rebounds as James.

“I thought Lonzo was great again as far as attacking the paint,” the coach said. “Ten defensive rebounds, that’s the guy that helps you win a lot of ball games.”

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The deal will see Hawks receiving veteran forward Rudy Gay and a second-round pick. They will also get a $25.3 million trade exception, which they can use at any point in the next 12 months.

Collins finished the 2022-23 campaign averaging 13.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, which was the lowest since his rookie season. This and his large contract, which guarantees him $78 million over the course of the next three years, is probably the reason why the Hawks received a lot less for the 25-year-old than they hoped for.

It seems that for the Hawks, it was all about getting some financial flexibility that would allow them to avoid the luxury tax. They can also sign some of their young talented players to extensions more easily when the time comes.

Jazz, on the other hand, gets another exciting player on their young roster. Collins will get to share the frontcourt with All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen and All-Rookie center Walker Kessler and should get more opportunities to be an impactful player than he was in Atlanta.

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While fit to appear in the contest, Conley has been said to be on a minutes restriction as he continues to work to regain his conditioning.

Although Conley’s return is a welcome site for the Jazz, they will still be without forward Lauri Markkanen, who missed Wednesday’s 123-124 comeback win against the Golden State Warriors due to illness. Markkanen continues to be listed as questionable, however, he was spotted participating in a shootout on Friday morning.

Guard Collin Sexton will miss at least a week due to picking up a mild hamstring strain. Sexton replaced Conley during his absence during which time the Jazz went 3-6, yet won three of their past four games.

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The Jazz ended their season with a first-round playoff exit, they’re third in the past four years. But despite this, the franchise would reportedly like to keep Snyder moving forward and has even offered him a contract extension. The 55-year-old player has one year left on his deal that also includes a 2023-24 option.

Snyder met with Utah’s brass several times to discuss the future. The talks between the two sides were focused on the way the team could improve and changes that need to be made in order to transform Jazz into a championship contender. More meetings are expected to take place in the coming weeks.

Even if Snyder opts to leave the Jazz, he isn’t interested in pursuing another job right away. His preference would be to sit out the 2022-23 campaign before weighing his options next year.

Quin Snyder was named the head coach of the Utah Jazz in 2014. After two seasons of missing the playoffs, Snyder made the postseason with Jazz in each of the following six years. However, Utah never progressed past the second round during his tenure.

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After all, the Jazz have been the blog-boy team to follow for the last few years. They’ve been hovering in the top echelon of Western Conference favorites for a while, and yet they’ve never managed to make it count in the playoffs. As good as they are in the regular season, skeptics of their potential continue to point to their inability to come through when it really matters.

To their credit, they’ve got an incredible squad. Donovan Mitchell is one of the quickest and most explosive guards in the league, and he’s been averaging 24.5 points a game. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s incredibly fun to watch. On the defensive end, two-time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert holds down the fort like it’s nobody’s business.

So should other teams be worried? The short answer is yes. If opposing playoff teams don’t take Utah seriously, they may find themselves truly surprised. However, we also believe that when playoff time comes around, teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers simply have more experience and star power. Therefore, we don’t believe the Jazz will actually defeat them when it counts in a seven-game series.

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5. Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have an advantage in that you never know which of their players will have a breakout night. Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown are all stars in their own right, and so far they’ve managed to scrape out a solid 10-6 record.

4. Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons seem to have a different spring in their step this season. They seem quite eager to prove themselves, and with new coach Doc Rivers at the helm, we’re not surprised they’re leading the Eastern Conference.

3. Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have been steady over the last few seasons, with talented youngster Donovan Mitchell and defensive big man Rudy Gobert leading the way. At second place in the Western Conference, will this be the year they take the next step?

2. Los Angeles Clippers

Experts picked the Clippers to win it all last season, and they ended up getting ousted in the second round. But Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have bounced back strongly, posting a 13-5 record and proving that they still belong in title contention.

1. Los Angeles Lakers

The Lakers haven’t really slowed down since winning the 2020 NBA title back in October. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are looking better than ever, and their band of role players are having incredible seasons as well. Oh yeah, and they currently hold the best record in the league.

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This sale will mark the end of a three-decade ownership of the team by the Miller family, who bought the franchise 35 years ago. Jazz enjoyed a strong run under the Millers, winning nine division titles, two Western Conference championships, and achieving 16 50-win seasons.

According to Smith, the entrepreneur approached the Miller family on several occasions to express his interest in acquiring the team. “I grew up watching the Jazz. This is the team I cheered for. I played Junior Jazz. I dreamed of playing for the Jazz, and that didn’t work out,” Smith revealed.

In 2017, Gail Miller decided to put the Utah Jazz franchise into a legacy trust with the goal of keeping the team in Utah for the long term. According to the long-term owner, the sale of the team to Miller will achieve the exact same outcome.

Smith is set to acquire a team in relatively strong standing going into the new season. With players such as Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, the Jass roster is expected to find themselves in the top half of NBA teams and secure a playoff spot.

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It should then come as no surprise that the Jazz are expected to lock “Spida” up for a long time as soon as possible.

According to reports, Mitchell and the Jazz are expected to sign a five-year max extension as soon as free agency starts in the fall.

Early projections show that a five-year max deal this offseason will be worth somewhere in the ballpark of $170 million. Free agency this year will be pushed back a bit because of the financial uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to start sometime after the scheduled October 18 date.

Mitchell has averaged 22.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4 assists per game in 225 games. He was selected 13th overall in the 2017 draft, ironically, by the Denver Nuggets, who traded him to Utah in exchange for Trey Lyles and the No. 24 pick in the draft.

Utah was eliminated in a nail-biting Game 7 on Tuesday by the Denver Nuggets after Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hit a shot with less than 30 seconds left in the game to give Denver a 80-78 lead.

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Many throughout the league praised the Jazz, who finished with a 50-32 record and grabbed the 5th seed in the Western Conference, for the addition of the veteran wing player.

Dwyane Wade, one of Green’s friend in the league, posted this tweet upon hearing that Green had signed his third consecutive one-year deal for small amounts of money.

The rest of the league’s loss will be the Jazz’s gain, as they add the productive veteran forward to bolster a roster that has already seen the additions of Mike Conley Jr. and Bojan Bogdanovic.

Green, who spent the 2018-19 season with the Washington Wizards, broke into the league with the Boston Celtics in 2007. Since then, he’s averaged 13.2 points per game and has shot 33.3% from 3-point range.

He’s a consistent veteran player who will provide the Jazz with good perimeter defense and a scoring boost. His steady hand and experience will also be useful for a young team that has aspirations to do big things next season.

The Jazz begin their preseason slate in October.

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The win closed out the series, with Houston advancing 4-1. The Jazz, despite being a solid 50-win team, didn’t present too much opposition for James Harden and the Rockets.

Harden didn’t have his greatest performance on Wednesday night, shooting 10-26 from the field. He did, however, lead Houston with 26 points in their series-clinching win on their home court.

Rockets center Clint Capela turned in a big game himself, collecting 16 points and 19 rebounds for a double-double.

The Jazz tried their best and even got a surprising performance off of the bench from unsung forward Royce O’Neale. The bench player shot 8-13 from the field and scored 18 points, but neither he nor his team could match Houston’s talent and athleticism.

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but it was enough to advance Houston to the Western Conference semi-finals.

Awaiting for them there will be the Golden State Warriors, barring a big surprise. Houston will look to shock the world and end Golden State’s dynasty unless they’re upset by the Clippers.

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“I think Zo, I think he just sometimes he doesn’t realize how great he is. The things that he possesses out on the floor-when Zo realizes how good he is on the floor, it makes him a very dynamic player and it makes us even better,” James said. “And he’s been doing that as of late, his aggressiveness.”

Of course, Lebron is already aware of his own greatness. In the same night, the former Cleveland and Miami Heat star made a crucial block that could have closed the gap with Utah 27 seconds to the last whistle. He scored 22 points in total, 10 rebounds and seven assists to push the Lakers into their seventh win in eight games.

While Lonzo is far from Lebron’s level, he’s been scaling up ever since James arrived in Los Angeles. He has a combined 24 points and 17 rebounds in the last two games in 11 of 21 attempts. 15 of those points came in Wednesday’s 109-105 win over the Cavaliers.

Coach Luke Walton confirmed Lebron’s statement praising the youngster in a night he had as many rebounds as James.

“I thought Lonzo was great again as far as attacking the paint,” the coach said. “Ten defensive rebounds, that’s the guy that helps you win a lot of ball games.”

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