Calvin Barrett

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Writer, editor, and Mario Kart savant living in Japan. Originally from Utah, USA, Calvin graduated from Utah Valley University in 2024 and has been glued to his keyboard ever since.

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Austin Ainge Explains the Utah Jazz's Decision to Trade Walker Kessler to LA

Sep 27, 2026

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Utah Jazz Are Best Positioned to Be the Next First-Time NBA Champion

Sep 26, 2026

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PODCAST: The Utah Jazz Secure Keyonte George, Eye a Promising Future in the West

In this week's episode, we discuss how vital it was for the Utah Jazz to extend Keyonte George, how relieving it was to see the two sides come to an agreement with no ugliness, and contrast the whole situation with how the Walker Kessler negotiations ultimately failed earlier this summer. Then, we dive into ESPN's list of the top 100 NBA player leading up to the season, focusing on the four Jazz players who were present on the list, and making a few critiques to both make the list more realistic, fair, and (if we're being honest) favorable toward the Jazz. Finally, we investigate a mysterious pattern that has taken hold of the Western Conference where a lottery team suddenly breaks onto the scene to become a contender and owner of a top-three seed in the loaded, talented West. Looking at the Jazz's current roster and the expectations of the team to be a 10-seed by the end of the season, we voice our confidence that the Jazz will continue that pattern in 2027.Sep 25, 2026

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The Utah Jazz May Be the Next Western Conference Team to Follow This Promising Pattern

Sep 25, 2026

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Utah Jazz Stars Blatantly Disrespected in Latest NBA Top 100 Rankings

Sep 24, 2026

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Gilbert Arenas Thinks that Everyone Is Sleeping on the Utah Jazz

Sep 23, 2026

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Keyonte George Outlines What Makes Darryn Peterson So Special as a Prospect

Sep 22, 2026

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Keyonte George's New Contract Extension's Bonuses Revealed to Be Very Player-Friendly

Sep 22, 2026

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The Utah Jazz Are Projected As the Most Likely Playoff Newcomers in 2026

Sep 21, 2026

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Why the Utah Jazz Have Such a Strong Belief In Keyonte George

Sep 20, 2026

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Keyonte George's Extension Was a Move For the Future Prosperity of the Utah Jazz

Sep 19, 2026

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Utah's Lauri Markkanen Honored With High Position in Power Forward Rankings

Sep 17, 2026

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Lauri Makkanen Was Always In Utah's Long-Term Plans, Now He's Ready to Win

Sep 16, 2026

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PODCAST: Lauri Markkanen's Immense Value With the Utah Jazz and Young Core Outlook

In this week's episode, we dive into Lauri Markkanen's value with the Utah Jazz, his All-Star season, and how he's much closer to that superstar version of the Finnisher than the general NBA public views him. We discuss why the Jazz never traded him despite his presence being counterproductive to losing basketball games, and how he compares to some of the best power forwards in the NBA. Given what we know about Markkanen and his skill set, all it should take for him to be back among the best at his position is to be a part of a winning culture. We then break down the Jazz's young core, breaking down their value to the team and finding the balance between trade value and on-court value for a team in Utah's position. Brice Sensabaugh toes that line, potentially tempting other teams to overpay for him and allowing the Jazz to go all-in on their current roster. Finally, we break down why Keyonte George's defensive struggles are given too much attention, and how adding Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Jaren Jackson Jr. is a huge help to mask some of George's weaknesses.Sep 16, 2026

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Can Jaren Jackson Jr. Return to Defensive Player of the Year Form With the Utah Jazz?

Sep 15, 2026

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How Do the Utah Jazz Compete With the Best Team in the Western Conference?

Sep 14, 2026

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The Worst-Case Scenario for the Utah Jazz No One Is Talking About

Sep 13, 2026

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The Utah Jazz May Have Quit the Walker Kessler Experience Too Quickly

Sep 13, 2026

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Measuring the Improved Utah Jazz Against the Metrics of a Successful Rebuild

Sep 11, 2026

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PODCAST: Defining a Baseline of Success for the Utah Jazz's Rebuild

Sep 11, 2026

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