The Athletic NBA Daily What is the Jazz Plan? + Who gets traded? | Slam N Jam
Dec 20, 2025
Sarah Todd, a dedicated beat reporter for The Desert News, delves deep into the Utah Jazz's future. She unveils Keonte George's remarkable growth in shot selection and maturity. Todd also highlights Ace Bailey's defensive potential and the Jazz's complex decision-making regarding their roster. Amid discussions of tanking and competing, she shares insights on the team's young prospects, like Taylor Hendricks and Bryce Sensabaugh. Tune in for valuable perspectives on the Jazz's evolving strategy and exciting player developments!
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'Dunk The Halls' Felt Oddly Cartoonish
- Andrew Schlecht describes the NBA's 'Dunk the Halls' alternate broadcast as a cartoonized game with Disney characters.
- He found it odd and questioned its target audience after watching it last year.
Refereeing Has Shifted The Game's Shape
- Officiating and foul calls are dominating NBA conversations and influencing highlight culture.
- Alex Speers highlights Ben Taylor's video showing how enforcement drift changed game outcomes.
AD Rumors: Move Or Extend Dilemma
- Trade chatter centers on big names like Anthony Davis and Trae Young, with AD likely movable or extension-bound.
- Andrew and Alex see the Raptors as a plausible AD fit and Dallas facing tough choices.