**Utah Jazz Offseason Thread**

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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The Jazz have worked out free-agent veteran Francisco Elson, according to a source.

HoopsHype.com first reported the story on the site's Twitter page.

Elson played just 12 games last season due to injury.

Meh he's nothing special but he plays dirty and can rebound at times. Plus he's a huge upgrade over Jarron Collins who has been rumored to a possible return in Utah.

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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The Jazz have worked out free-agent veteran Francisco Elson, according to a source.

HoopsHype.com first reported the story on the site's Twitter page.

Elson played just 12 games last season due to injury.

Meh he's nothing special but he plays dirty and can rebound at times. Plus he's a huge upgrade over Jarron Collins who has been rumored to a possible return in Utah.

I like that they're looking at depth up front. I just really hope we don't get Collins again

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

I really like these. I've been thinking about buying one for a while now...hm

I'm definiely gonna buy one of both I'm jus having a hard time choosing who theyre gonna be now that Matthews is gone.

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Following free agency, this summer has been dominated by trade rumors involving Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony.

While discussing Anthony on Thursday, ESPN.com's Marc Stein wrote a quick paragraph on Jazz point guard Deron Williams.

"I have a feeling he's next for all these trade stories," a Western Conference official said of Williams.

Utah has seen the departure of Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Wesley Matthews since February. Al Jefferson was quickly acquired with little given up in return and the team spent its lottery pick on Gordon Hayward.



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Originally posted by saniner:
Jazz agree in principle with Elson


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The Jazz and free-agent forward Kyrylo Fesenko continue to engage in contract negotiations.

A deal could be reached this week, but nothing is imminent.

Utah is the most likely destination for Fesenko, but a mixture of NBA and European teams have expressed interest in him as of late.

The Jazz made a one-year, $1 million qualifying offer to Fesenko that has been on the table since July.

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Jazz center Mehmet Okur will be re-evaluated by the team in October, according to general manager Kevin O'Connor.

Okur is recovering from left Achilles tendon surgery and has started running drills.

He dealt with a sore Achilles during the latter part of the year, then ruptured it during Game 1 of a first-round playoff series against Denver.

Okur is expected to return around midseason.



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Update: #UtahJazz watched guard Earl Watson work out today. Watson's situation is fluid, though, and other teams are interested.

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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Update: #UtahJazz watched guard Earl Watson work out today. Watson's situation is fluid, though, and other teams are interested.

PPPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE He's just the backup we need we can't have Price be the primary backup again

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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Update: #UtahJazz watched guard Earl Watson work out today. Watson's situation is fluid, though, and other teams are interested.

PPPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE He's just the backup we need we can't have Price be the primary backup again

I would love to have him, and I REALLY hope he signs, as well as Fes. After those moves I think we are done as far as making moves this year. After this year I'd like to see us sign AK to a reasonable contract again.

It should be a fun year for us.

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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Update: #UtahJazz watched guard Earl Watson work out today. Watson's situation is fluid, though, and other teams are interested.

PPPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE He's just the backup we need we can't have Price be the primary backup again

I would love to have him, and I REALLY hope he signs, as well as Fes. After those moves I think we are done as far as making moves this year. After this year I'd like to see us sign AK to a reasonable contract again.

It should be a fun year for us.

Yeah I think it will be too. No championship but I'm really excited to see how this new look team plays.

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NinerFanMT:

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Update: #UtahJazz watched guard Earl Watson work out today. Watson's situation is fluid, though, and other teams are interested.

PPPPLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEEEE He's just the backup we need we can't have Price be the primary backup again

I would love to have him, and I REALLY hope he signs, as well as Fes. After those moves I think we are done as far as making moves this year. After this year I'd like to see us sign AK to a reasonable contract again.

It should be a fun year for us.

Yeah I think it will be too. No championship but I'm really excited to see how this new look team plays.

I have no idea what to expect. I think that with big Al we are better off. We knew what Boozer did for us, which was great, but with Al we are a different team. When we get Okur back we will have a lot of weapons to work with

Originally posted by saniner:
Some good news, looks like we signed Watson! I'm on my phone so I can't post a link, but it should be on rotoworld

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Vet guard Earl Watson has committed to sign a guaranteed deal with Utah Jazz, Y! Sports has learned. Terms still being discussed.
18 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® .Vet guard Earl Watson has committed to sign with Utah Jazz, Y! Sports has learned.

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Kevin O'Connor, general manager of the Jazz, said Wednesday that there has been no progress in contract negotiations with center Kyrylo Fesenko.

"We're in the same place we've been since July 1," O'Connor said. "Nothing has changed."

The Jazz have offered the third-year center a one-year, $1 million qualifying offer. Fesenko is expected to accept the deal before training camp starts next Tuesday.

Fesenko has been searching for a multi-year offer.



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