EXCLUSIVE: Jazz's Draft Day GAMBLE | 21st Pick or Ainge's Trade-Up MASTERPLAN?

10/06/2025 37 min Episodio 2741
EXCLUSIVE: Jazz's Draft Day GAMBLE | 21st Pick or Ainge's Trade-Up MASTERPLAN?

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The Utah Jazz face a pivotal decision with the 21st pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Will they opt for high-upside prospects or safer, more NBA-ready players? Leif Thulin, filling in for David Locke, breaks down potential targets including Drake Powell, Will Riley, and Nique Clifford. He analyzes their fit with the Jazz roster and compares their games to current NBA players. Thulin also explores intriguing trade-up scenarios, discussing whether the Jazz should make a move for falling talents like Carter Bryant or Cedric Coward. Get an insider's perspective on how Utah might approach this crucial draft to complement star Lauri Markkanen. Tune in for expert analysis that will make you the most knowledgeable Jazz fan heading into draft night.0:00 Jazz's options with pick 215:07 Drake Powell: High upside wing prospect10:13 Will Riley: Skilled wing with guard abilities15:14 Nique Clifford: High-floor prospect comparison20:23 Liam McNeeley: Underrated shooter and rebounder25:27 Carter Bryant: Potential trade-up target30:32 Cedric Coward: Athletic wing with defensive upside32:07 Rasheer Fleming: Athletic Freak with a shot35:07 Noah Essengue: Top-10 prospect likely out of reachSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OLIPOPGet a free can of OLIPOP! Just buy any two cans in store and they’ll reimburse you for one. Head to drinkolipop.com/LOCKEDONNBA to claim your free can and find OLIPOP near you. WayFairGive your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Door DashSign up for DashPass and when any player scores 50+ in a playoff game, DashPass members can grab a free 3PC Crispy Tenders Combo from Wingstop the next day, with a $20+ order and code WINGSTOP50. That’s DashPass: your door to more savings, more flavor, and more ways to win. Terms apply.Valid only at participating Wingstop locations. Fees (including service fee), taxes, and gratuity still apply. Orders must have a minimum subtotal of $20, excluding taxes and fees. Offer valid on 4/15/25-6/22 /25 or while supplies last. Valid for one (1) promotional redemption per customer. DoubleDash promotions apply only to your DoubleDash add-on order, not your primary order. DoubleDash orders are not valid for the purchase of alcohol. No cash value. Non-transferable. Discount applies to subtotal only; does not apply to fees, taxes, and gratuity. Not valid for pickup. Limit one per person. Not valid for the purchase of alcohol. Fees, taxes, and gratuity still apply. Must have an active DashPass account. Use promo code WINGSTOP50 to redeem. See full terms and conditions at drd.sh/qnAXuUMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first yearGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.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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