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Locked On Jazz podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Utah Jazz and the NBA. Jazz Radio Play-by-Play announcer David Locke provides expert, local analysis and post-game highlights. Locked On Jazz takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Jazz locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Jazz podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    LOTTERY ANXIETY - What if Utah Jazz pick 2, what if 6, what if 8 | Locke's anxiety nightmare

    Utah Jazz face pivotal NBA Draft scenarios as lottery fever intensifies. Could AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, or Caleb Wilson transform the franchise? David Locke confronts trade scenarios and simulates draft outcomes, dissecting options for picks at 2, 4, 6, and 8. Are the Jazz better off selecting a potential star like Darius Acuff or Mikel Brown, or pursuing a trade for a proven talent such as Trey Murphy or Jaden McDaniels? Key topics include Jazz roster construction, best-fit prospects, and tactical trade opportunities. Insightful playoff takeaways spotlight collective bargaining’s impact, the premium on shooting, and Utah’s need for athleticism and ball-handling. Would Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, and Jaren Jackson Jr. headline the starting five, or will a top rookie shake up the rotation? Join David Locke as he navigates the Jazz’s lottery hopes and previews bold offseason strategies. 00:00 Trading for Trey Burke nightmare dream 05:20 Discussing draft pick preferences at #2 08:38 Discussing draft pick strategy at #6 17:53 Draft prospects and player evaluations 20:33 Discussing team strategy and draft picks 23:15 Discussing potential trades for players 29:15 Impact of salary cap changes 30:35 Discussing team defense and shooting 35:06 Top 5 Jazz Playoff Wins Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    SUPERSTAR SWING: Utah Jazz DRAFT DEBATE — AJ Dybantsa = T MAC Per EXPERT + NO to Acuff?

    Utah Jazz face a pivotal draft moment: will star power or untapped potential shape their future? Leif Thulin and Tony Jones debate the best-case outcomes for the Jazz in the upcoming NBA Draft, weighing the ceilings and floors of standouts like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. With comparisons to elite talents such as Tracy McGrady, Brandon Ingram, and Kevin Garnett, the stakes for transforming Utah’s roster have never been higher. Key questions dominate the conversation: Should the Jazz target NBA-ready scoring or gamble on athleticism and versatility to chase long-term success? The hosts break down guard and wing dynamics, draft strategy for picks 5-8, and the broader implications for competing in a Western Conference packed with length and athleticism. Locked On Jazz delivers insider analysis on how the right draft choice could propel Utah back into playoff contention. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    RED FLAG: Kingston Flemings EXPOSED! Why Flemings SHOULD SCARE the Jazz

    Utah Jazz fans face a draft dilemma: Should the team target Kingston Flemings, the explosive All-American guard who both excites and unsettles draft analysts? Leif Thulin breaks down why Flemings' elite speed, dynamic slashing, and impressive scoring numbers could mask concerns about his true position, size, and defensive liabilities. Can a 6'2" scorer thrive in today’s NBA, or is Flemings a risky pick in the top eight? Comparisons to Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, and Steve Francis fuel the debate, while safer draft prospects like Keaton Wagler and Braden Buries offer higher floors with their versatile shooting and two-way play. Leaf Tuline explores how each option fits the Jazz's long-term strategy and what’s at stake for a franchise eager to avoid another draft misstep. Is Flemings the high-upside swing Utah needs, or will his skill set fall short at the NBA level? 00:00 Kingston Flemings Top-8 Concerns Leif analyzes the strengths and concerns regarding Kingston Flemings as a top-8 NBA draft prospect, with a focus on his potential fit for the Utah Jazz and comparison to other guard prospects. 08:21 Best/Worst Case Comparisons Leif dives into best-case and worst-case comps for Kingston Flemings, referencing players like Tyrese Maxey, Cole Anthony, and others, and discusses statistical shot profiles. 20:50 Safer Picks: Wagler & Burries Leif compares the safety of selecting Braden Burries or Keaton Wagler over Flemings for the Jazz, outlining why their archetypes may offer higher floors and better immediate NBA returns. Kingston Flemings, Utah Jazz, NBA Draft, Jazz Draft Targets, Keaton Wagler, Braden Buries, Darius Acuff, Tyrese Maxey, Steve Francis, Kevin Johnson, Cole Anthony, De'Aaron Fox, Donovan Mitchell, Derrick White, Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-jazz/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. 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    28 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    WIN NOW! Utah Jazz CONSIDER Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara—DOES Experience OUTWEIGH Potential?

    Utah Jazz face pivotal draft decisions: Is immediate impact worth sacrificing long-term upside? Leif Thulin explores whether prospects like Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara—standout Michigan Wolverines—fit the Jazz’s win-now ambitions, raising questions about age, development, and roster strategy. With the NBA Draft top eight looming, LaBaron Philon’s scoring prowess and the lottery odds become critical, while veteran comparisons to PJ Washington and Aaron Gordon highlight what’s at stake for team building. Key topics include Yaxel's age versus upside debate, Aday Mara’s elite rim protection and passing, and potential trade scenarios if the Jazz pick 6-8. Thulin breaks down Walker Kessler’s future, possible blockbuster moves for names like Trey Murphy or Jalen Suggs, and the pros and cons of chasing established talent. Can the Utah Jazz build around young talent, or is a major trade the key to the next playoff run? 00:00 — Jazz Draft Prospects Overview Introduction, overview of Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara as draft options for the Utah Jazz, impact of player age on draft value, initial opinions on fit and development timeline. 08:09 — Aday Mara Deep Dive In-depth analysis of Aday Mara’s NCAA performance, size and draft profile, fit with current Jazz roster, center comparison, pros and cons for drafting Mara, discussion of alternative non-freshman options. 21:07 — Trade Scenarios & Draft Strategy Exploration of trade possibilities if Jazz draft 6-8, analysis of potential player comps, why Jazz might keep or trade the pick, evaluation of trade targets, reasons for keeping a top-8 selection. Utah Jazz, Jazz Draft, Yaxel Landenberg, Adai Mara, NBA Draft, Michigan Wolverines, Walker Kessler, Lowry Markkanen, Keonte George, PJ Washington, Aaron Gordon, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Suggs, Trey Murphy, Derrick White, Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-jazz/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. 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    32 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    DEBATE! Should Utah Jazz Target CEILING or Draft for Immediate Fit and WIN Now? Mikel Brown ANALYSIS

    Utah Jazz face a pivotal draft decision: should they prioritize fit or chase the highest upside with their lottery pick? Rising prospect Mikel Brown stands at the center of debate, bringing elite shot-making and playmaking vision but raising questions about defensive readiness and overlap with Keyonte George. Could Brown’s late-blooming physicality and scoring potential outweigh his current flaws? Leif Thulin breaks down why drafting for immediate impact may conflict with long-term goals as the Jazz eye a playoff push. Discussion spotlights Brown’s strengths and weaknesses, potential positional redundancies, and whether steady contributors like Brayden Burries or Keaton Wagler provide a better path to winning now. Trade scenarios for proven talent and the evolving needs of the Jazz backcourt add further intrigue. Can Utah strike the perfect balance between building for the future and maximizing next season’s playoff chances? 00:00 Fit vs. Best Player Debate 11:58 Mikel Brown: Winning Now? 20:16 Trade Possibilities & Veteran Targets Utah Jazz, Jazz Draft, NBA Draft, Mikel Brown, Keonte George, Ace Bailey, AJ Darr, Darren Peterson, Cam Acuff, Keaton Wagler, Braden Buries, Jackson, Walker Kessler, Lowry, Mikal Bridges, Trey Murphy, Jalen Suggs, NBA rumors, Utah Jazz News, NBA prospects, NBA playoffs, draft analysis, NBA trade rumors, rookie draft, Jazz podcast Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-jazz/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Reddit Reddit is where the real fans hang out. Download the Reddit app and dive into your favorite team for hot takes, fresh memes, and the group chat that never sleeps. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  6. 1 MAY

    LOTTERY LIMBO: Should the Jazz DEAL Their 5-8 Pick for Immediate NBA IMPACT Over Rookie Potential?

    Utah Jazz face a pivotal offseason decision: should they trade their lottery pick if it lands between five and eight, or double down on young talent like Keyonte George and Walker Kessler? David Locke breaks down the complexities of roster building, salary cap challenges, and the realities of relying on rookie production for immediate playoff impact. Jazz fans are left wondering if proven NBA players such as Trey Murphy, Nick Claxton, or Jaden McDaniels would accelerate their timeline more than another draft gamble. Key topics include Lauri Markkanen trade rumors swirling around Detroit, Kessler’s uncertain long-term role, and the value of upcoming draft picks amid NBA lottery reform. Locke examines the Western Conference playoff landscape, comparing the Jazz’s outlook against rivals like the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns. With urgent calls for veteran leadership and playoff-caliber depth, the path to contention grows steeper—are the Jazz ready for the leap? 00:00 Jazz Pick 5-8 Trade Dilemma 12:09 Roster Building & Salary Cap 19:28 Lottery Reform & Future Picks 25:00: Walker Kessler future 29:00: Faith in Keyonte George Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min

  7. 30 APR

    DRAFT FLUX: Utah Jazz Face MAJOR Uncertainty After Top 4—Acuff, Flemings, Mara, Wagler all moving

    Utah Jazz face a pivotal draft scenario as lottery reform and a volatile draft class create unprecedented uncertainty. Will missing out on a top-4 pick leave the Jazz scrambling in a draft where spots 5–8 remain in constant flux? David Locke ranks the consensus top prospects—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson—then spotlights fast-rising names like Acuff, Brown, Wagler, and Burris as possible Jazz targets. Can the Jazz land the right fit with shifting expert projections and positional needs at play? David Locke also unpacks how new NBA lottery rules may reshape roster building for small-market teams and explores surprising playoff trends, including dips in shooting, increased turnovers, and offensive rebounding’s sustained importance. Insights on the Jazz’s future draft assets, implications for potential trades, and a sharp take on the hope—or peril—the new draft system brings for teams aiming to rebuild. 00:00 NBA Draft Flux & Jazz Lottery Odds 10:21 Lottery Reform Concerns & Jazz Impacts 22:19 NBA Playoff Statistical Trends Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  8. 29 APR

    GIANNIS-LIKE! Why the Utah Jazz Must SELECT Caleb Wilson at #3, TANKING IS DEAD!

    Utah Jazz face a franchise-defining decision with the NBA’s tanking era ending, as Caleb Wilson emerges as a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo-level talent. Could Wilson’s elite athleticism, defensive versatility, and eye-popping 20-and-10 numbers make him the can't-miss pick at number three? Leif Tulin compares Wilson to NBA icons like Kevin Garnett and Amare Stoudemire, breaking down his fluid game, mid-range strengths, and questions around three-point shooting. The show spotlights the NBA’s new “3-2-1 lottery” draft reform, which disrupts traditional tanking strategies by penalizing teams with the worst records and shaking up the lottery odds. What does this seismic shift mean for rebuilding teams like the Jazz, and how will it influence their pursuit of future superstars? Thulin delivers compelling analysis on Utah’s draft philosophy, the end of deliberate losing, and the urgency to hit a home run with this year’s top pick. 00:00 — Caleb Wilson Draft Analysis 12:59 — Caleb Wilson: Strengths & Weaknesses 20:12 — NBA 3-2-1 Lottery & Tanking Reform NBA Draft, Caleb Wilson, Utah Jazz, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Garnett, AJ DeBonsa, Darius Acuff, Chet Holmgren, Evan Mobley, Cam Boozer, Darren Peterson, Amari Stoudemire, Gerald Wallace, Sean Kemp, Jaden McDaniels, Aaron Gordon, NBA Lottery Reform, NBA Tanking, Utah Jazz News, Utah Jazz Rumors, NBA Prospects, NBA News, Locked On Jazz, 2024 NBA Draft, NBA Relegation, NBA Draft Reform Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-jazz/ Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Locked On Jazz podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Utah Jazz and the NBA. Jazz Radio Play-by-Play announcer David Locke provides expert, local analysis and post-game highlights. Locked On Jazz takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Jazz locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Jazz podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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