Kevin Love is joining the Jazz after all
According to Grant Afseth, Kevin Love will be joining the Utah Jazz at training camp.
According to Afseth, the Jazz have not advanced buyout discussions and expect Love to join the Utah Jazz training camp next week.
It’s clear that there was not a lot of headway made in the buyout talks, and Love is still technically part of the Jazz. Utah is making
such strong moves as they continue to do things in a way they’ve never done before. Kevin Love certainly seemed to expect that every wish would be granted, that he would simply be bought out and join whoever he wanted. Not the case with this Jazz team. Utah will certainly still work with Love to find a situation that works for both sides, but there is no hurry to do something if it doesn’t make sense for the Jazz. Love also brings experience and can be a mentor for the young Jazz bigs.
Utah Jazz waive KJ Martin
According to Michael Scotto, the Utah Jazz waived KJ Martin.
Martin had an $8M non-guaranteed contract that is now freed up for the rest of the season.
Utah is doing great work cleaning up their books and making sure they’re free and clear with every decision they make. If I could describe the short Austin Ainge stint with the Jazz so far, I’d describe it as disciplined. Utah is keeping their focus on their plan and not making hasty moves that don’t fit with the long-term plan. It’s extremely refreshing.
