Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I was mentally preparing myself for $40m. Team building is going to be a lot easier now. 030
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 · 01/09/2026Paint job looks great! Incidentally looking forward to reading Richard Swan's new imperial guard novel that comes out tomorrow. Hoping it features some super heavies... 010
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026One of my favorites from last year! Can't wait to see more from Hiron 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Ooh you should also check out The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan. It's a legal procedural in a grimdark Witcher-esque fantasy setting. Written by a fellow lawyer. 120
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Reading book 3 right now. This series is top tier. His City of Stairs trilogy is also solid. 220
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 · 14/07/2026If you own a 90s mountain jacket you are obligated to peacock it 020
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 · 09/07/2026Yeah he probably needs to transform into much more of a spot up shooter to fit with this group. His 3pt shooting is not as good as one would think watching him but that could change with a new role and better surrounding cast 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026100%, feels like all their near-future moves need to be for low usage guys. I think Brice may be the odd man out among the young guys for that reason 110
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026We need a running bet on which month he becomes the #1 option 100
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I feel like minutes won’t be the issue, it will be how you distribute shots among the top 5 guys. Any of them could average 20+ 120
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Would love to see DP rank 3rd. Only MJ, AI, Luka, and Don have scored 20+ among rookie guards, but feels like Peterson could do it 120
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Ahh good catch, I didn’t check them. Good to know there’s a precedent. Your numbers are even conservative compared to many I’ve seen. Will have to be some sacrifices. 000
Zarin Fickin @zarin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026All of these seem reasonable and realistic. The tricky thing is last year, even the Knicks and Nuggets top out at around ~90 PPG from their starters. 100
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 · 04/07/2026The article: www.saltcityhoops.com/posts/who-sh...saltcityhoops.comWho should be Utah's future center?Jul 04, 2026 061
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 · 26/06/2026Also makes sense to send him east rather than west if there were options 110
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 · 23/06/2026I’m a fan of trading for Dunn, especially if Clippers shift to rebuild and his price is cheap. Use the MLE on a 7th man still and then you can use Dunn or Collier as backup PG depending on the matchup. 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 · 21/06/2026BTW, lots of super in-depth free agency/MLE/trade discussion here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0P...youtube.comThe ONE free agent the Utah Jazz need + Keyonte George Extension: Utah Jazz Offseason Part 2YouTube video by Salt City Hoops 010
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 · 15/06/2026Makes sense. Not a bad direction to go. If they want any playoff noise they could use some higher quality 7-9 rotation guys. 110
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 · 14/06/2026I completely get the argument that Ace has enough potential to deserve starting minutes. Also that DP/AJ don't deserve starting position because they are #2 pick. Totally agree with both. but Jazz are loaded, and I may like Ace's fit off the bench better. 000
