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Live Tip Off is coming but Google + is new today and I am having a hard time launching the Tip Off

Live Tip Off at 8 am - Topics - the greatest hoop junkie discovery - Is Al Jefferson efficient or inefficent - Playofs and updated FAgents

Charles Barkely "Al Jefferson would be unreal in Chicago. I would go to war with Noah and Jefferson"

Still debated - What is the value of high usage rate inefficient player on team that doesn't have other players to take those possessions

Debate is over high usage rate player with low efficiency hurts your team if others can take those possessions - Monta Ellis and Rudy Gay

So you don't waste time - ow.ly/l50sB takes you directly to Tip Off about the Rudy Gay trade and what I said on day of trade

If you are wondering what I thought of the Rudy Gay trade the day it was made ow.ly/l50ia

Reminder after the Rudy Gay trade Memphis had the 3rd best record in the NBA and only lost 1 game at home. (Miami and Denver were better)

In Zach Randolph's career in Memphis he was 37 of 39 from the with :24 or less seconds left game within 3 points before those 2 misses

Very interested to see how OKC deals with this. Everything has gone perfectly for OKC since day they bought the franchise #beeneasyitshard

Interesting Durant's miss came from his worst shooting spot this season. See shot chart http://t.co/LomImQwnAF

Last time Zach Randolph missed a free throw in the last :24 of a game within 3 was 2010-11 season. He had made at least 14 straight

Hollins wishes he had the timeout he used at the end of the 3rd quarter

Ronnie Brewer beat by a Gasol again - joke for Jazz fans only

Derrick Fisher with some pretty big late game blunders.

Remember that timeout by Memphis. Not sure I like it with :32 seconds left in quarter - work the clock it is 1 possession each way

In every timeout Scott Brooks talks about running what is not being talked about is Memphis transition defense is GREAT

PODCAST - ow.ly/l4WzD - Locke makes his weekly visit with Gordon and Spence. Talk NBA playoffs, 1 year in college rule and more

Probably a foul on Wade, which is why Callahan wanted to give Bulls the ball.

Per Kings' staying in Sacramento: Waiting for ESPN shot of wildly cheering crowd in New Delhi.

I spent a decade of my life communicating and making friends with Seattle's basketball fans. My thoughts are with you today. One day soon.

Jazz were in SacTown (and got thumped) for celebrations/rallies the past two years. Watch Utah be the Kings' home-opening foe next fall.

Now the NBA Board of Governors need to vote Maloofs off the island and get some real owners in Sacramento. They also need a team in Seattle.

Congrats to Sacramento for keeping the Kings. NBA Board of Governors officially voted against Seattle relocation bid/sale, per @Sam Amick.

But seriously someone needs to come out with stuff thats long but fitting...and if there's something like that already let me know

#tallpplproblems can never find stuff that fits...ever

Free Agency Manifesto is a work in progress, only gone through Atlantic and Central Divisions. Trying to do a Division a day hopefully

Looking for the link to the Free Agency Manifesto ow.ly/l4kHR - Free Agents, Atlantic and Cental Division completed - in progress

INSIDER ow.ly/l4keQ Defensive Improvement Case Study #3 - 2010 Chicago Bulls

No such thing as old school coaches can't relate! Only exist if the young player doesn't care about TEAM! #payRESPECT

Bring Jerry Sloan back home! deseretnews.com/article/865580…

I dreamed the Jazz drafted Kelly Olynyk last night. Luckily I woke up before realizing I was only wearing underwear at the press conference.

From a Bucks or Jazz fan? "I can't express how much we need him. It would change the atmosphere here and give us fans hope. Been too long."

I hope Milwaukee radio listeners weren't startled by my pyramid of empty Diet Coke cans as it crashed down on my desk during the interview.

Just had a good chat w/@BigRaguSports on Milwaukee radio about Jerry Sloan. If he isn't coaching in Utah, I can't think of a better fit.

Congrats to @warriorsvox for Utica College Hall of Fame induction. True pro. Great talent. Better person. ...

Scandal: A great way to sports prosperity. rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/15/doe…

TIP OFF weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/?… - NBA playoffs, big over small, Free Agency, New name for Jazz fans and Derrick Favors minutes

There it is - vintage Spurs. Impressive performance from the old guard. Big deal that Game 7 is not till Sunday

Lots of doubt about the time line of @TheMontyShow . I don't know. Read and decide yourself and time will tell

If you are interested in the NBA in Seattle and its future as well as Sacramento you need to read the @TheMontyShow timeline

Manu misses a wide open 3 and then two free throws. He hit those like he usually does and its ball game. Spurs aren't right

If Spurs win tonight Pop should let the guys rest till Game 7 on Sunday. I am not kidding. No way they win this beat up in Oakland

Jerry Sloan deserves another try. m.deseretnews.com/article/865580… #Jazz

Signature of the Spurs when they are on are those blink of an eye 14-2 run. Can't seem to do that right now. Not clicking at all

I have a new granddaughter! Ruby Jane Hawks was born this afternoon. 6 lbs 2 ozs, 18.5" long. Woohoo!

Why would Jerry Sloan or anybody else think they could win in Milwaukee? Check out Knicks-Pacers and remember: No. 2 and No. 3 in the East.

Here is the 2013 Free Agency Manifesto I mentioned on @1280sports- docs.google.com/spreadsheet/cc… in progress of being built

Marco Belinelli and Tony Allen are both free agents. Profitable week for the two of them

INSIDER ow.ly/l2aDU - Defensive Improvement Case Study #2 - New Jersey Nets 2000-01

PODCAST ow.ly/l23Jz - Phone a Friend Podcast with @coopmavs Mavericks PBP announcer. Playoffs, Leadership, free agency etc

Just finished a Phone a Friend podcast with Mavs announcer @coopmavs - Super conversation and Jazz fans will like his take on playoffs

I stumbled on this research due to comment by @billsimmons about Chandler. I am very surprised by what I found. Changes my opinion

One my last post ow.ly/l1Fgj I just added the chart of all 6'10+ players who played 1,500 less minutes than Favors by 21 yrs old

INSIDER ow.ly/l1EkF - Derrick Favors minutes by 21 years old in historical perspective.

INSIDER - weareutahjazz.com/lockedonjazz/2… - What if you compare Favors minutes to his draft class. Then is he behind - request by @utahobservation

INSIDER ow.ly/l1hgx - Is Derrick Favors development being slowed by lack of minutes played?

Doing research on Derrick Favors minutes played and finding some stunning results

Love Mike Conley's play but how different is narrative if Westbrook is healthy - Last 12 games v. Westbrook Conley shooting 38%

Frm @Zach Lowe "history tells us teams w/ merely decent off and elite def r better title contenders than teams w/ opposite combination."

TIP OFF - ow.ly/l0TQC - Of Course I did I am a dad - Sloan to Milwaukee, Playoffs, Transformed defenses, Free Agent Manifesto

If my son was Andrew Wiggins I would tell him hire an agent and a trainer and train all year for NBA. No way I risk $ by playng in NCAA

My BFF #daddylove http://t.co/LW7bJbukBr

It is time to stop ripping OKC and the Knicks and start talking about the defense of Memphis and Indiana

The help defense by Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol on Kevin Durant was amazing.

Guess the day of running a play to get a game-winning shot is over. Just iso and go 1-on-1. Golden State last night, Memphis tonight.

After 7 innings, Chosen Few 20 Sea Donkeys, 12. Don't ask why I'm at a rec game. I don't know.

No, I didn't create a weighted algorithm to ensure this would be the most-read sports story on @sltrib site. bit.ly/17nDLsV #gogriz

Is that Marc Gasol's way of showing that Ibaka should not be 1st team all-defense

Boozer as popular as Mailman? As per Princess Bride: Inconthievable! rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/13/mos…

Rock On: Why I run. The donuts, of course. deseretnews.com/article/865579…

Carlos Boozer more popular in Utah than Karl Malone? Seriously? rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/13/mos…

Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan has met with Milwaukee about the Bucks' coaching vacancy and "is being seriously considered," per @Sam Amick.

Report from @Sam Amick that Jerry Sloan has met with the Milwaukee Bucks about their heading coaching position

Who's your vote for most popular Jazz figure ever? Malone? Stock? Layden? Bear? Hot Rod? See results. rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/13/mos…

Deng Deng played at Granger, was tight with Corbin, but didn't play senior year after being kicked off team, transferring to Cottonwood.

(2/2) Today I start a three week series at Locked on Jazz looking at those 16 teams and how they made a huge defensive jump.

(1/2) Over the last 20 years plus in the NBA 16 teams have made dramatic defensive improvements from one year to the next.

Retiring Jazz marketing boss says Bear is face of Jazz. Who's your favorite Jazz figure of all time? rockmonster.blogs.deseretnews.com/2013/05/13/mos…

Left handed Russell Westbrook! @newwilliams_ #lilbro

TIP OFF - ow.ly/kYkpi Tomic in Jazz plans? Numbers GM's, Dennis Schoerder, playoffs and Jazz workout

Live tip off at 6:40 am. Topics Dennis Schroeder, and new GM in Philly impact on Horny, and Gasol's defense

The only time I've ever been afraid in life was when I did not have a relationship with CHRIST! True definition of #noworries

Congrats to my main man Tiger Woods. #hesbeenbackforawhilenowpeople

Maybe that was a poor way of saying you have to admire Curry playing -- and playing well -- with an obviously injured ankle.

A sprained ankle isn't ACL surgery, but Bulls' fans are noticing what Stephen Curry is doing, aren't they?

In the final 3:40 of regulation and OT, Golden State outscored San Antonio, 21-5. Duncan 0-5 from the field.

Spurs might still beat Golden State, but chance for some rest is now gone. OT loss today big impact on next round, if they get that far.

Warriors are going to have tough time replacing Jarrett Jack. Perfect complement to Curry and Kay. Reminds me of Fisher leaving Jazz.

Unfriendly schedule for Spurs in this round 4 games in 7 days with a night to day game 3 to 4. No resting allowed.

If Duncan takes 22 shots in this series, the Spurs can't win. Warriors needed to hide Curry on defense and the Spurs let them do it.

When did Duncan and Ginobili turn 50?

That's the best Mark Jackson could come up with?

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there!!! And a special Happy Mother's Day to the perfect fan, my dearest mother! Love you!

Coach the stars of tomorrow, TODAY! #pangosCAMP #loveTHEgame http://t.co/zoGDzid6cT

Where would we be without moms to keep us in line?: standard.net/stories/2013/0…

Well, clearly, breakfast ain't gonna make itself is morning. #mothersday

Now I can't wait to find out what I'm giving my mom.

I was excited to find out I gave my wife some sweet-looking sandals for Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day!