Game Thread Jan 20, 2026 07:00PM MT: Minnesota Timberwolves @ Utah Jazz

jazznik said:

I feel I should be happy about how Collier played in this game but I still don't trust him to be a long-term piece. He keeps relying too much on his bully drives instead of developing new offensive tools and that makes him very one-dimensional and predictable. And, of course, his free throws and the emotional instability. Clayton is not great at anything but he has no major holes in his game and is always so calm and confident. Walter is just an ideal long-term backup PG.

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He might not have a wide variety of offensive moves yet- but Stockton and Malone basically played the same pick and roll over and over. Considering that his shooting percentages have improved dramatically in year two- and he is SECOND in the league for assist per min behind only Nikola Jokic.... I am perfectly happy to watch his bully-ball technique of collapsing defenses and creating open shots for others.. It is not the same as Collin Sexton's bully ball without the passing.. (which I hated)!

KqWIN said:

View: https://x.com/statmuse/status/2014029222944109039

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And everyone thought the Jazz were crazy for trading selfish Collin Sexton for him- without a pick added. The Jazz were playing chess- seeing how he could fit into their offensive vision.

Too bad he's gone soon. I'd wish he'd be a part of competitive Jazz team going into next season but I have zero trust for that. The tank will need Ainges to trade him. I don't like it but it will happen.

Step-Back Lauri said:

Too bad he's gone soon. I'd wish he'd be a part of competitive Jazz team going into next season but I have zero trust for that. The tank will need Ainges to trade him. I don't like it but it will happen.

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The perfect scenario would be to trade him and another vet or two to a contender if we can get back a pick or young player with upside. Then re-sign him as a free agent if he would come at a reasonable salary!