Locked on Jazz

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider, David Locke is so excited for Christmas and Mexico City.   Why the Vegas over under numbers are a bit different than Kevin Pelton.The summer interview series continues with Craig Bolerjack talking about Quin Snyder and how good can the Jazz be this seasonToday's show is brought to you by The Store at 6200 South and 20th East as well as Murdock Hyundai 

Utah Jazz radio voice David Locke and Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack get together in the LOCKED ON JAZZ Summer interview Series.  They open the conversation talking about how the Jazz franchise has evolved, where it sits in the NBA landscape and how it has all happened.  Then it moves directly as all conversations do to the greatness and summer of Donovan Mitchell.   Locke opens the show discussing the Kevin Pelton real-plus minus rankings and how he has the Jazz listed as the #2 in the Western Conference.  One reason why, the Jazz defense could be stifling.  

David Locke, Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider, realizes the logic he used yesterday could just as easily apply to the Utah Jazz.   Locke explains why post Joe Johnson and post Rodney Hood might be the same as Thunder post Carmelo Anthony.Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune rejoins Locke to talk about Donovan Mitchell year 2, Rudy Gobert's leadership and where the Jazz rank in the Western Conference.  

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, sits down with Salt Lake Tribune's Tony Jones.   The conversation starts on Dante Exum and his 3 year 33 million dollar deal and then moves to Grayson Allen before wrapping up with Ricky Rubio.  A great story about Quin Snyder and how he reached Ricky Rubio.Locke starts the show talking about if the Thunder or the Jazz are the team to catch the Rockets and Donovan's off-season 

Utah Jazz radio voice and Jazz NBA Insider, David Locke, sits down and talks with Tony Jones in the first of the summer interview series.   In today's interview David and Tony talk about the Jazz brining the whole group back together, were there any other options for the Jazz,  what preparation went into it for the front office.  Then Tony shares his insights into Derrick Favors free agency and how he came to the decision to stay in Utah.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Chevy, find new roads at Murdock Chevy in Logan and Woods Cross. 

The Utah Jazz have released their pre-season schedule and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider, takes a look at how it is structured and what value it brings to the Jazz.   Locke then shares about travelling the country and how everyone wants to talk about Donovan Mitchell.  The Cleveland Cavaliers gave Kevin Love the whole brinks truck and Tobias Harris turned down the whole brinks truck.  What does this say about the Jazz off-season and how does it impact things moving forward for the Utah Jazz. Finally, Locke takes your facebook live questions about the Los Angeles Lakers, Donovan Mitchell, Dante Exum and more

How many minutes will Grayson Allen play?  Where will Dante Exum get his minutes?  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, believes it is a combination of 144 minutes between the 1,2 and the 3 that will be divided amongst all the players and how they are playing at given time will determine more than position.The Rockets are on the verge of adding Carmelo Anthony.  How does this impact the Rockets?  Oh dear it is an awful move by the Rockets and David Locke breaks down why and how it will impact the West. Finally, Locke takes more of your questions about the Jazz and has a big time cookie debate.Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Chevy

The NBA landscape continues to change with the Kawhi Leonard heading to the Raptors.  What is the Utah Jazz perspective on such a big deal and what does it mean for the landscape of the Western Conference.  Why would the Raptors go all in for just 1 year, David Locke has an explanation.Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look back at the Jazz off-season and talks about the Jazz culture and salad.Finally, a look at the off-season and a tip of the hat to the hard work of Georges NiangToday's show is brought to you by the Store at 6200 South and 1300 East

The Utah Jazz are bringing the band back together with contracts for Derrick Favors, Dante Exum and Raul Neto.   David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, explains those decisions.   Specifically, Locke digs deep into the reported 3 year 33 million dollar contract for Dante Exum and explains how and why those numbers make sense to both sides of the negotiation.  Then Locke looks across the Western Conference to see who has gotten better and who hasn't. The moves of the top teams in the West don't necessarily make them all better.   Finally, a look at the play of Tony Bradley and Georges Niang in the summer league for the Utah Jazz. 

Numerous reports have the Utah Jazz re-signing Derrick Favors.  It is an important step for Utah and David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, breaks down all the things we have talked about for weeks involving the Utah Jazz and Derrick Favors.  DeMarcus Cousins signs with the Golden State Warriors.  The rich get richer but is there a possibility that they are getting too rich.  Could DeMarcus upset the apple cart?  Locke also talks about the moves in the West he thinks are much more important.  Then Locke reviews night 1 of summer league with Grayson Allen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Trae Young and Lonnie Walker.  Today's show is brought to you by the Store and Murdock Hyundai

The Free Agency frenzy has happened.   One huge surprise with Paul George staying in Oklahoma City and one big earth shaker with LeBron James moving to the Los Angeles Lakers.  What does it mean for both franchises and the landscape of the Western Conference.Then where do the Utah Jazz fit in this puzzle and are they going to be ok with all the landscape changes.  David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, thinks the Jazz should still be ok because they have what makes them elite.  Elite is what wins in the NBA and all the elements that make the Jazz elite are still in place.  Today's show is brought to you by Murdock Chevy and the Advocates

The NBA world is on the verge of exploding.  Is the Kwahi Leonard trade going to happen and where is LeBron James going?  The final piece is Paul George and David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, finds it hard to believe he is going to stay in Oklahoma City.   Therefore, where would Paul George go and could it be Utah?This takes the show into the multiple models for the Jazz to follow in free agency.   While Dennis Lindsey has put the Jazz in a position to have multiple options and numerous routes to success Locke zeroes in on three different approaches the Jazz could take.  The first is clear the bases for the Grand Slam, then he looks at a way to be a money player while still keeping Derrick Favors and Dante Exum and finally the add a little ingredient here or there to an already good salad.

The NBA is 4 days away from free agency.  What is it like for a player to be in this position?  Locke gives his hypothesis on what LeBron James will do and the impact it will have on the rest of free agency.   Locke delves into restricted free agency and why it is such a hard game to play for teams that want to be good.   

The NBA Free Agency free for all is right around the corner,  David Locke, the radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA insider, takes a look  at the free agency market and where it will stand for the players on the market this year compared to the last three seasons.  Specifically, Locke pretends to be Derrick Favors agent and calls around to the teams in the league to see what interest there is acquiring the 6'10 Favors.  Locke then lays out what he believes will be the two choices facing Favors.   Locke does the same thing with Dante Exum and how his free agency looks.Then Locke takes a peek at Kevin Pelton's top 30 NBA Free Agents, a list that doesn't include either Favors or Exum.Rudy Gobert is the defensive player of the year and you could really tell that it mattered to him to win the award.

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, takes a look at some potential free agents on the market for the Utah Jazz.   He breaks down Doug McDermott  and Milos Teodosic.  What do their games offer the Utah Jazz.What would be the impact on LeBron if he switched teams, Vegas breaks this down.2018 NBA Awards show tonight and lots of Utah Jazz will be on the forefront.