The Bell Situation

[Weezur]

Looks like we got a situation up in here:

Jody Genessy ‏ @DJJazzyJody Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Raja Bell isn't on bench despite saying he feels "great" before the game. He referred questions to Jazz brass about why he's not playing.

Brian T. Smith ‏ @tribjazz Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Bell feels and has felt like he's healthy enough to play for the Jazz. Asked pregame about his status, he said "I don't know. You'll ...... have to ask [the Jazz] about that." He added: "I don't really know. It's the strangest thing."

Jody Genessy ‏ @DJJazzyJody Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Raja Bell isn't on bench despite saying he feels "great" before the game. He referred questions to Jazz brass about why he's not playing.

Jody Genessy ‏ @DJJazzyJody Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Raja Bell is now sitting on the bench with a snazzy coat — not dressed in a Jazz uniform again. He was just accosted by Bear. #DENatUTA

I really don't care about Bell. Carrole is doing much better. He's always in position to rebound, husltes like crazy, and has a good looking jumpshooter.

And what's up with Watson? Is Ty going with Tinsley for sure then?

 

[Powshredder]

Not sure....I'd hate to be in Ty's seat tho.

Bell can suck it

 

[GVC]

It's clear they only let Bell play after his run in with Ty to try to move him before the deadline. That ship has now sailed, and Raja will likely be in street clothes for the remainder of the season.

 

[Bodhi]

....and since they "don't pay someone for something they didn't earn" (re: buyout) he will continue to be a distraction the rest of the year. Cool old world motto's and ****, but this is a business, please treat it like one. But since he wasnt bought out by today he can't play in the playoffs......so, yes, continued distraction for a team trying to make the playoffs.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

....and since they "don't pay someone for something they didn't earn" (re: buyout) he will continue to be a distraction the rest of the year. Cool old world motto's and ****, but this is a business, please treat it like one. But since he wasnt bought out by today he can't play in the playoffs......so, yes, continued distraction for a team trying to make the playoffs.

He doesn't seem like much of a distraction. I think Raja is a pretty good professional. If you ask him about something, he will tell you about it, but I don't see him going out of his way to cause trouble.

 

[fallenchicken]

That's the thing. Why deal with Bell when you get as much of a contribution if not better from D-league Carrole?

 

[Weezur]

I'm just odded out by this situation. The coach isn't the one not letting him play...it's management. Very strange, IMO. And he's acting like he doesn't know why either.

So I'm wondering if this is either managment wanting to give other wings more time (IE: Burks)
Or this is Bell being reprimended for whatever actions he's done. Likely number 2, but then why does Bell find it strange.

 

[fallenchicken]

I say just pay him and cut him. Best for everyone.

 

[Weezur]

I say just pay him and cut him. Best for everyone.

The best idea was to trade him for toothpaste, but after this ****, I think that's asking for too much.

 

[Brown Notes]

Seems like more BS. Raja has never been a key.

Maybe he's ready, maybe he's not. Maybe Corbin is pissed at him, maybe not. Maybe CJ can start with regularity, maybe not. In any case Raja is under contract and probably should camp with Tinsley, Watson and Evans if he feels left out.

 

[andenjoytheride]

Lets get real. Raja has a fork sticking in him. He is just thanking the stars he got a 3 year deal when he should have gotten 1.

 

[Xsy]

In typical Utah Jazz fashion, we'll never know what's actually going behind the scenes. Ever. People will make up stories, and people will believe them, but no one will ever actually knows what goes on in the Jazz organization.