BREAKOUT: Utah Jazz’s Young Stars RANKED – Who Will SHINE Next Season with Keyonte George?
Jaren Jackson, Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, and Lauri Markkanen anchor the next playoff push? BrIce Sensabaugh, Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski, and Isaiah Collier stand out with breakout performances, prompting spirited debate over who is truly untouchable and which assets could shape major offseason trades.
David Locke examines critical developments, including Ace Bailey’s shooting touch and career trajectory, roster asset rankings, and the financial dilemma surrounding Cody Williams’ contract. Will Hardy’s coaching strengths and challenges, the Jazz’s draft strategy, and the impact of NBA tanking reform add nuance to this fast-moving analysis. Is Utah set for a bold rebuild, or will key players remain to form a playoff-caliber rotation? Discover why the Jazz’s future hangs in the balance as contract stakes and talent ceilings take center stage.
00:00: Young Jazz Players Ranking
11:20: Ace Bailey Potential & Untouchables
25:16: Jazz Assets, Draft, and Rapid Fire
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11 Comments
I was at the game last night David and me and my little brother came and said hi to you. It was amazing seeing Ace get more confident. I really wanted to see Lauri and Keyonte.
Get a 2nd round pick and draft Ring Malith
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No protected picks would help a lot. No offense, but I hate the understudy idea. Everyone is pissed to see understudies and often only buy the tickets because they are cheaper and don't know better. Just reduce the games by 11. We also don't need expansion, we don't have enough stars for every team as it is.
I want less NBA so that I always have top shelf quality NBA. Rested players, more nationally broadcast games, longer careers. I don't care if there are multiple games on every night, I can only watch one at a time and I am not going back to watch games I missed. Between work, pro and college hoops, and my other hobbies I would rather have less NBA so that I actually have the capacity to catch a majority of it because Basketball is the best sport
I’d love if the Jazz could pick up Motiejus Krivas in the second round of the draft, but I think he will be a first round pick at this rate. He has such a good free-throw percentage for a 7-footer.
I think the jazz have until next trade deadline to see how key,ace,Lauri,jjj and Kessler works out as a starting 5. Don't mess with it until we see how it will turn out.
I don’t even think we need to think about Isaiah next year he is in the rotation playing 25 plus minutes next year. Whether he improves significantly or not. The Jazz absolutely need dribbling and passing and the contract is excellent. Unless they trade him or bring in a different ball handler even if they do they will likely want more of Isaiah’s skill set. I think it’s a much tougher road for Flip, Brice, or Cody. I honestly think Svi and or Konchar are playing rotation minutes next year we need low usage guys who play defense and hit threes. This is your rotation next year JJJ, Lauri, Key, Walker, Ace, our 1st round pick this year, Nurkic or an alternative back up center, Collier, and Svi/Konchar. Unless they make considerable improvements in the offseason or we have a lot of injuries those other guys aren’t playing real minutes.
28:18 rigged lottery is not a myth.
If I'm completely honest, I think Cody has a better chance at being a rotational piece than Flip, Brice, and Collier. And even then, there's a very real chance all 4 are at worst 10-12 minute players. Cody's jump this year, and especially lately, has been unreal. He's got the length, IQ, and willingness to be that player that does a little of everything, while being a great threat when cutting or in the midrange. If he has a Key like jump into year 3, there may be more of a question of does he start over Ace. Ace needs his shots, Cody doesn't, and may mesh better with the Key, JJJ, Lauri, Walker lineup
So we’re in need of ball handling but you’d put Isaiah 4th on your young player list?