Best Collin Kessler Podcasts (2025)

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Ranting About Kawhi Leonard; Eurobasket/Markkanen Recap! 1:21:21

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6d ago1:21:21

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Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussell.pereira.bsky.social) goes long on the Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration/Steve Ballmer fiasco, pointing out some under-discussed legal points and Adam Silver's broad authority. Then, a brief recap of Eurobasket! Team Finland had a Cinderella run--how did Lauri Markkanen fare?…

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The Most Intriguing Utah Jazz Players 1:16:31

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It's a three-person pod day! Join Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n), Ken Clayton (@k_clayt) and Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) for Salt City Hoops as they select the 6 most intriguing players for the Utah Jazz this season. Who are you most excited to see develop with this young team?

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Utah Jazz Summer League Review! And a Jordan Clarkson Tribute 1:18:40

2M ago1:18:40

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Summer League is basically the NBA Finals when you're a rebuilding team, and it's no different for the Utah Jazz! The Jazz brought a truckload of young talent to NBA Summer League this year, and Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) breaks down everything we saw from [deep breath] Ace Bailey, Walt Clayton Jr., Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowsk…

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Ace Bailey First Impressions! John Collins Traded 1:08:53

3M ago1:08:53

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Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) goes it alone on this one to give his first impressions on Ace Bailey after 2 games of Summer League (it's good!!!), plus some brief thoughts on the rest of the youngsters. But first, a deep analysis of the John Collins trade and what it means for building the team going forward.…

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Sexton Trade + Kessler/Markkanen + Free Agency Preview! 1:20:15

3M ago1:20:15

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The Utah Jazz disappointed many with a trade of Collin Sexton for a much more negative return than anticipated. What does this mean for the rest of the Jazz vets and the trade block? And with NBA free agency starting this week, are there any plans at all for Utah to get in the mix for...anyone? Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) and Dan…

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Utah Jazz NBA Draft Results! 57:50

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The 2025 NBA Draft wrapped up and the Jazz made headlines with their selection of seemingly mercurial star-in-the-making Ace Bailey! Join Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) as he breaks down the Ace Bailey ~*situation*~ and Bailey's strengths and weaknesses. He also goes into detail on Utah's other draft picks: Walter Clayton Jr. at #18…

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2025 NBA Draft Preview! 1:21:54

3M ago1:21:54

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Join Dan (@danclayt0n) and Mark (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) at Salt City Hoops as they preview the most likely candidates for the Utah Jazz at the 5th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft! Dan and Mark also briefly touch upon some other prospects for later in the draft after a recollection of thoughts and feelings after a memorable NBA Finals.…

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NBA Lottery Reactions and Despair (and Hope?) for the Utah Jazz 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

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A preposterous NBA Lottery result prompted an emergency podcast from Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) to get out feelings on why the Jazz fell and why...everyone else?...moved up. Not all is lost for Utah as there is hope to build the team from here.…

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Utah Jazz 2024-25 Season Recap and Vibes Check 1:15:38

5M ago1:15:38

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Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) breaks down and gives final assessments for all of the major players of the 2024-25 Utah Jazz season. How did the young players improve (or not)? Is Lauri Markkanen still a bona fide tentpole to build around? Come hang with Salt City Hoops.

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Utah Jazz Trade Deadline Preview 2025! 1:22:46

8M ago1:22:46

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The Utah Jazz are busy on the trade market for this 2025 Trade Deadline in the NBA! Join Mark Pereira and Dan Clayton as they take a look at Utah's role in the earth-shattering Luka Doncic trade, a tiny roster shift, and the possibilities left to ponder as we near the Trade Deadline.

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A Utah Jazz Trade! And Young Guy Check-In 1:05:10

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The Utah Jazz make a big swap of important first-round picks with the Phoenix Suns to give Phoenix a chance to improve their roster now, while the Jazz take the long view for a juicy pick 7 years from now. Was it worth it? Join Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira on Bluesky) to evaluate the trade and also give an update on how Utah's cavalcad…

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Grading the Jazz Through 1/3 of the Season 1:08:24

10M ago1:08:24

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Mark Russell Pereira and Dan Clayton look the positive and negative trends worth discussing a third of the way through the Utah Jazz season. Who has delighted? Who has disappointed? And, most importantly, how can we explain what has happened? Tune in for deep, level-headed, and yet always irreverent analysis from Mark and Dan, followed by a quick m…

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Where Anomalies Become Trends 1:02:53

10M ago1:02:53

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Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) recaps the past ten-ish days of Utah Jazz basketball. Covering the emergence of Kyle Filipowski as a useful starter, Isaiah Collier starting in place of Keyonte George (at least for a half!), and details and trends from the past five games.

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Start the Jazz Tank Engine 1:02:10

11M ago1:02:10

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The Utah Jazz kick off their intentional youth movement 1-7 and are already in pole position for the best lottery odds for next year's draft. However, being this bad already means that the current young potential isn't playing well. Join Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) as he examines what isn't going right for the likes of Ke…

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2024 Utah Jazz Full Season Preview! 1:15:38

11M ago1:15:38

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Mark Russell Pereira (@mark_r_pereira) and Ken Clayton (@k_clayt) are back to give the final season preview podcast for the Utah Jazz! This episode covers the overall preseason takeaways, what to look for in the first few weeks of the season, and what our predictions and dreams are for the Jazz this year. Follow Salt City Hoops on Twitter (@saltcit…

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2024 Utah Jazz Preview: George, Clarkson, Collins, Filipowski, Mykhailiuk 1:44:14

12M ago1:44:14

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Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) continue the Utah Jazz Season Preview Series for Salt City Hoops! We go player by player through the entire roster, and in this episode we finish the team with Keyonte George, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, Kyle Filipowski, and Svi Mykhailiuk.…

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2024 Utah Jazz Preview: Sexton, Kessler, Williams, Sensabaugh, Mills 1:37:28

12M ago1:37:28

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Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) kick off the Utah Jazz Season Preview Series for Salt City Hoops! We go player by player through the entire roster, starting in this episode with in-depth previews of the seasons ahead for Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh, and Patty Mills.…

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2024 Utah Jazz Preview: Markkanen, Hendricks, Eubanks, Collier, Juzang 1:27:24

1y ago1:27:24

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Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@Mark_R_Pereira) kick off the Utah Jazz Season Preview Series for Salt City Hoops! We go player by player through the entire roster, starting in this episode with in-depth previews of the seasons ahead for Lauri Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks, Drew Eubanks, Isaiah Collier, and Johnny Juzang.…

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Lauri Markkanen Extension Reaction and Analysis 56:12

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Lauri Markkanen is here to stay with the Utah Jazz for 5 more years after officially signing his renegotiation and extension deal. Join Dan Clayton and Mark Russell Pereira of Salt City Hoops as they break down the specifics of the new deal, their enthusiasm for the young star, and what this means for the Jazz rebuild plan going forward to get back…

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NBA Draft Recap and Offseason Preview 1:33:07

1y ago1:33:07

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The Utah Jazz are primed for an extremely active offseason of roster shakeups, following a rookie draft that many are lauding. Dan Clayton and Mark Russell Pereira from Salt City Hoops will introduce Jazz fans to the new rookies Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski, followed by a discussion on what to do with Lauri Markkanen this summ…

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Trade deadline recap and what to expect next 1:23:42

1+ y ago1:23:42

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After a pair of deadline week trades by the Utah Jazz, Mark Russell Pereira, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton came together to talk about how the deals fit into Utah's ongoing rebuild and forecast just how bumpy the closing stretch could be after the resulting rotation shuffle.

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Kicking Off the 2022-23 With Questions, Plus Zanik Extended 1:07:22

3y ago1:07:22

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On the eve of what will be a very different Utah Jazz season, Salt City Hoops' Dan and Ken Clayton came together to discuss six (and ultimately seven) big questions relating to the season and the club's future. They first spent a few minutes reacting to news about Jazz GM Justin Zanik's extended contract, and then dove in on questions about Utah's …

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Sorting Through Assets and Memories As Mitchell Dealt to Cleveland 51:51

3y ago51:51

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The Jazz finally made the deal everybody expected -- by making the deal nobody expected. They moved on from All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, but not by trading him to the New York Knicks, whose pursuit of the Westchester County native had been well documented. Instead. the Jazz got three young players, three unprotected picks and a pair of first-ro…

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Is Mitchell Available, and Who Can Meet Utah's "Steep" Price? 1:10:22

3y ago1:10:22

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The Utah Jazz's offseason saw yet another plot turn on Tuesday afternoon when Adrian Wojnarowski reported at ESPN that the club is increasingly "showing a willingness" to entertain trade offers for star guard Donovan Mitchell. The asking price is "steep," Wojnarowski reports, but the Jazz are reportedly listening. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton jumped…

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Jazz Hire Hardy, Roster Moves Loom, Free Agency Preview 1:06:49

3y ago1:06:49

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This week always had a high likelihood of being consequential for the Utah Jazz, but all date was erased with a major announcement that came Tuesday: Will Hardy will be the Jazz's next head coach. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton used that news as a springboard to talk about the likelihood of imminent roster change. Each came prepared with a list of (os…

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Playoff Preview: How Luka's Health Changes Series Complexion, Secret Weapons & More 53:07

3+ y ago53:07

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This Utah Jazz postseason could potentially define the next decade of the franchise, so it's worth analyzing all the ways it could turn out. To do that, Dan Clayton and Ken Clayton fired up the Salt City Hoops podcast to dive into Jazz-Mavs. They start by looking at how the games/series could change with or without Mavs star Luka Doncic, including …

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Season Kick-Off Podcast: Penetrating Questions Around 10 Key Jazz People 1:09:48

4y ago1:09:48

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The Jazz might have brought back their entire core, but that doesn't mean there aren't still interesting storylines surrounding many of the key personalities as they head toward a season with high expectations. Ken and Dan Clayton decided to pepper one another with specific questions about Jazzmen and what their growth, roles and narratives could e…

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Jazz Roster Takes Shape: Analyzing Jazz's Three Busy Days 1:09:44

4y ago1:09:44

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The Utah Jazz quickly re-signed Mike Conley Jr. as free agency opened, then completed three other transactions that may have solidified their 2020-21 roster. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton reconvene on the Salt City Hoops podcast to talk about the active week for Utah and where it leaves them as they look to build on last season's No. 1 finish and, pe…

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Diving Into Draft Prospects With Adam Spinella 57:50

4y ago57:50

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Draft expert Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Salt City Hoops' Isaac Adams and Dan Clayton ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. Adam and Isaac each share some names that make some sense as Jazz draft targets, and the trio also examines some broader questions along the way. What do the Jazz need the most after their playoff collapse…

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Addendum: Injuries Suck, The New Shape of Jazz-Clips, and Asterisk Talk 16:15

4+ y ago16:15

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Just hours after we published an episode looking at all the angles and inflexion points in a 2-2 Jazz-Clippers battle, the series changed completely. It felt weird to leave last night's podcast sitting out there without reacting to the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss the remainder of this series with a knee injury. So Dan Clayton jumped back on t…

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Jazz-Clippers at 2-2, All-NBA & Quin Snyder's Adjustments (6/15/21) 1:11:25

4+ y ago1:11:25

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The Jazz and Clippers have, perhaps fittingly, found themselves knotted up at 2-2 in their best of seven series in the Western Conference semifinals. Heading into a massively important Game 5, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton convene on the long lost SCH podcast to react to Game 4 and process some award news that will cost one Jazz player $32 million. D…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 219: Who will get better, who gets worse for the Jazz next year? 1:35:29

6y ago1:35:29

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On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz in the future. There's the short term future: how will Jazz players like Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles, and Rudy Gobert deal with the rigors of the FIBA World Cup? Then there's the slightly longer-term future: which of the Jazzmen are projected…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 218: Breaking down the Jazz's offseason additions 1:33:30

6y ago1:33:30

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On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's offseason: getting Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jeff Green, and Emmanuel Mudiay. What roles will they play? What will next year's team look like? We also talk about the Jazz's summer league and end of the bench signings, from Tony Bradley to the three second round pi…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 217: 48 hours until the NBA Draft 1:35:41

6+ y ago1:35:41

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With 48 hours until the NBA Draft, hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga break down the trade possibilities and draft prospects who might be available.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lineups

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 216: Jazz offseason questions + second round NBA playoff excitement 1:36:00

6+ y ago1:36:00

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On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen talk about this exciting second round of the playoffs? Is it the best second round of this millenium? Does the Bucks' success help give the Jazz a selling point for acquiring their own players? Then, we of course take listener questions from our audience. What wo…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 215: Jazz season in review + offseason preview 1:09:47

6+ y ago1:09:47

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On this week's episode, shortened by Rockets/Warriors, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson take your questions on the future of the Jazz's offseason. Who are some free agency possibilities for the Jazz, in all three tiers? There are the near max guys, but who else might make sense as a target? That, plus trade possibilities: how could the Jazz compl…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 213: Jazz entering final 25 games, amateurism in basketball 1:31:30

6+ y ago1:31:30

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On this episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and J.P. Chunga talk about what to expect from the Jazz final 25 games. Who would the Jazz prefer to play in the playoffs? Is it better to have an easier schedule earlier or late? And how do the Jazz take the next step? We answer these questions on the SCH Show's first hour. In the seco…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 212: Potential Jazz Trade Targets 53:21

6+ y ago53:21

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We're now less than a week away from the NBA's trade deadline, and the Jazz are being mentioned in the buzz around some potentially available stars. Which targets are realistic? Are the Jazz interested in these guys? Should they be? What would it take to get them? Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton go deep on eight names in particular, and along the way t…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 211: Jazz on 5-game streak, pre-trade deadline questions 1:23:33

6+ y ago1:23:33

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On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's recent 5-game win streak and what it means for their potential playoff positioning. Then we take your questions from Twitter, and do our best to answer them. What's the likelihood of a trade? Is Donovan Mitchell a 1 or a 2? Does it matter? Those and many more answered …

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Ep 21 - CelebriTEA PART I with Hannah Freeman and Matt Curiano 40:43

7y ago40:43

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One of the best parts of working in the New York City restaurant industry is the occasional run-in with a celeb. Almost all of our bartender/server friends have a story about SOMEONE...so in this new series we will SPILL THE CELEBRITEA!! Our first CelebriTEA features stories from former guests Hannah Freeman, Matt Curiano, and of course, your favor…

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Salt City Hoops ep. 210: Jazz Acquire Korver 35:59

7y ago35:59

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The Clayton brothers, Ken and Dan, are back to break down Utah's late November acquisition of sharpshooting veteran Kyle Korver. They talk about his expected role, about the departing Alec Burks, and along the way touch on other topics and players.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep 20 is FIRE with Jacqueline Correa 39:03

7y ago39:03

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Welcome back to Part 2!If you haven't listened to Part 1 of our interview with Jacqueline Correa, stop what you're doing, go back, and listen to it.But if you have, lucky you, because this is about to get SERIOUS.Getting people fired. Dealing with actual fire. The corporate apartment, which was not literally on fire, technically, but was on fire wi…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 209: Answering your questions about the first week of the Jazz/NBA season 1:30:38

7y ago1:30:38

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On this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the first week of the NBA season. How have the Jazz got to 2-2? What was their best performance of the four games? Can Rubio bounce back, and what does it say about Mitchell that he did? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the bench? Then, we talk about Jimmy Butler, the Tim…

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Ep 19 Staying On Topic with Jacqueline Correa 51:20

7y ago51:20

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Welcome back, loyal listener!This episode, we had such a lovely conversation with Jacqueline Correa that we couldn't bear to cut it down, so we had to split it into two episodes!This week, we discuss the shame of mispronunciation, the difficulty of a language barrier and shameful one-star reviews of the fanciest restaurants in Manhattan.Make sure t…

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Salt City Hoops ep. 208: Jazz Season Preview, Meet the Team 50:52

7y ago50:52

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In a special season-opening edition of the podcast, Dan Clayton ushers through a parade of guests that includes some of the writers you'll hear from the most at Salt City Hoops this year. Weekly writers Jimbo Rudding, Tyler Crandall, Clint Johnson and Steve Godfrey take turns talking about their expectations for the season ahead, key players, and m…

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Salt City Hoops ep. 207: More Training Camp Quotes From and About Gobert, Exum, Burks & More 23:51

7y ago23:51

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Ken and Dan Clayton continue their "In Their Own Words" edition of the pod, sharing quotes directly from the players themselves and analyzing what they mean in the context of the fast-approaching season. In this segment -- the second of a two-part look at 10 quotes from training camp -- they start by talking about Rudy Gobert's development, but tou…

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Salt City Hoops ep. 206: Rubio's Been Waiting, Favors' Frankness, Mitchell & More 30:29

7y ago30:29

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Ken and Dan Clayton are back to analyze the upcoming Jazz season, but this time they let Quin Snyder and his players do the hard work. This episode features quotes from the Jazz's training camp, and the Claytons react to each one and what it could mean to the Jazz's upcoming campaign. Derrick Favors gets as honest as we've heard him about last seas…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 203: Ranking Jazz players from No. 1 to No. 17 1:23:18

7y ago1:23:18

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The Salt City Hoops Show is back! On this week's episode, inspired by Sports Illustrated's run of projecting the top 100 players in the NBA next season, we take our crack at the Jazz's roster. Who is No. 1, Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell? Who comes in 3rd between Ingles, Favors, and Rubio? Who's the best 6th man option for the Jazz? All that and m…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 202: Reviewing summer league, will Jazz be top 4 in West? 1:34:01

7y ago1:34:01

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On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson review what was learned in summer league. Grayson Allen only shot 30 percent, but how does that compare to what other guard rookies did? Then we start answering your questions. There's a big theme: did the Jazz keep pace in the West? And should they have gone for…

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Salt City Hoops Ep. 201: Previewing free agency, talking Grayson Allen 1:33:30

7y ago1:33:30

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On this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's next two weeks through a series of listener questions. Who could the Jazz sign? How likely is it they get Paul George, or another top-tier free agent? Who is available for the Mid-Level Exception? All that, plus some talk about Grayson …