Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Keyonte George signing for $31.5 AAV makes it pretty easy for the Jazz to keep him, DP, Ace, Lauri, JJJ, Nurk, trade for a ~$30m center (e.g. Jarrett Allen), and stay below the first apron while young guys are on rookie deals. 010
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I wrote about how good DP might be his rookie season based on comps. PPG, MPG, efficiency, and winning impact predictions within: 000
Reposted by Zarin FickinSalt City Hoops @saltcityhoops.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Our main man @danclayt0n.bsky.social wrote about Josh Okogie and what he brings to the Jazz, including some insightful film examples and contract intricacies. Follow today! www.saltcityhoops.com/posts/okogie...saltcityhoops.comWhat Okogie's strengths mean to Utah's wing rotation battleJul 13, 2026 052
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I’m going out on a limb and will agree with Mark, to say that DP does indeed look like a star 120
Reposted by Zarin Fickin[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @jazzmanmark.com · 09/07/2026For @saltcityhoops.bsky.social, our man Dan (@danclayt0n.bsky.social) breaks down the set Utah Jazz roster and notes all of the important details going forward: www.saltcityhoops.com/posts/with-k...saltcityhoops.comWith Kessler deal official and 15 under contract, is Utah done?Jul 08, 2026 032
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Usage rates from last season. A lot of these will need to go way down… 28.4% - DP 28.0 - Lauri 27.8 - Key 26.1 - JJJ 25.0 - Brice 21.6 - Ace 20.4 - Collier 19.9 - Flip 19.3 - Nurkic 16.0 - Cody 14.9 - Svi 12.9 - Hayes 12.0 - Bamba 11.4 - Okogie 9.8 - Konchar 120
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026With Utah’s offseason likely done, Lauri, JJJ, DP, and Nurk are the only guaranteed players for next season. Jazz have the option on literally every other player except for Konchar. So much flexibility. 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Rank these players by points per game next season: 1. Lauri 2. JJJ 3. Keyonte 4. Darryn 5. Ace 410
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Anytime I can assert dominance, I try to. So at the end of the games I try to kill." -- Mountain Myers a.k.a. Darryn Peterson on clutch moments 142
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy 4th/Darryn Peterson Debut/Gordon Hayward-Remembrance Day! I wrote about how the Jazz can approach their search for their future center. With the goal of keeping the core together, staying under the 1st apron, and re-signing Key, they have several paths. Link below. 110
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026With the Clippers likely moving toward a rebuild/retool, there are two trade targets I really like: Derrick Jones Jr. - $10m expiring, age 28, 36% from 3 Kris Dunn - $5m expiring, age 31, 37% from 3 Both excellent perimeter defenders 120
Reposted by Zarin Fickin[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @jazzmanmark.com · 29/06/2026I thoroughly appreciate the Easter Egg in here by @danclayt0n.bsky.social about something that would absolutely infuriate me. With that aside, here is a great list for any team's fans to take a look at for adding a MLE guy via trade: www.saltcityhoops.com/posts/trade-...saltcityhoops.comTrade targets: winning players who fit inside the MLEJun 26, 2026 342
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Immediate listen for me, Justin and Riley are great guests 010
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 25/06/2026DP/Key vs. Harper/Castle vs. Ant/Melo will be fun next season 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I really think Darryn Peterson’s future teammates will love playing with him. I wrote about how he fits with each: 020
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 23/06/2026You could have 4x Darryn Petersons with a rim protector and it would be an awesome lineup. Few players you can say the same for (including other top draft prospects). His malleability makes rotations and team building a breeze. 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Offseason scenario: - Trade Cody Williams to play w/ his bro @ OKC (or reroute if they don’t want the salary) for Isaiah Joe - Sign Marcus Smart w/MLE - Sign Kessler at $28m AAV starting at $23.5m - Draft Darryn Peterson - Bring back Nurkic & Love Adds shooting, D, & ballhandling 120
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I’m on board with the idea that Kevin Love is worth the 15th roster spot, even if he plays zero basketball. 010
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 15/06/2026I wonder if the Thunder would trade draft capital + Cody Williams to play with his bro for Aaron Wiggins or Isaiah Joe 110
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Digging into Ace Bailey rn. There's the hypothetical starting 5 of Key/Ace/Lauri/JJJ/Kessler. A few concerns with Ace at the 2: 1) In these lineups, Ace will often be in the corner, where he shot only 30% last season 2) Esp w/Key @ 1, Ace would need to defend quick guards (cont) 100
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 11/06/2026I'm still in the 1a) Peterson, 2b) Dybantsa camp, but @jazzmanmark.com almost persuades me to flip 110
Reposted by Zarin Fickindan @danclayt0n.bsky.social · 08/06/2026It's a big summer for the Jazz, with dates that matter potentially already upon us. For @saltcityhoops.bsky.social, I look at all the dates that matter as Utah makes decisions about nearly every player on the roster and ponders who to add to it. www.saltcityhoops.com/posts/11-dat...saltcityhoops.comBig dates to know during a big Jazz offseasonJun 07, 2026 062
Reposted by Zarin Fickin[Utah] Jazz Man Mark @jazzmanmark.com · 05/06/2026It’s been awesome to see the great uptick in people enjoying what we’re doing at Salt City Hoops! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! Or in your podcast feed for the best offseason NBA content by people who care about just giving you fun and accurate NBA stuff 121
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026I wrote something about Keyonte. Key had a monster season, with all stats signaling an All-star trajectory. But how bad is the defense, and how far can a team go with a significantly negative defender? Will be fascinating to see what kind of jump he can make and how it affects extension talks. 020
Reposted by Zarin Fickindan @danclayt0n.bsky.social · 20/05/2026If you want to imagine what the Jazz's offense could look like with their new 6-man core, this @saltcityhoops.bsky.social post is for you. Zarin looks at what certain play types could yield on a team full of skill, shooting and positional size.saltcityhoops.comThe potential and puzzle of Utah’s next offenseMay 19, 2026 092
