Utah Jazz youngsters face a harsh reality as Houston Rockets dominate, exposing every weakness and leaving key rookies like Keyonte George and Ace Bailey searching for answers. Can Austin Ainge’s offseason roster decisions turn this struggling squad into contenders?\n\n[David Locke] and [Ron Boone] analyze the Jazz’s uphill battle, noting the impact of missing starters like Jaren Jackson and Nurkic, and highlighting Ace Bailey’s ongoing struggle at the free throw line. The podcast explores how rookie growing pains, defensive highlights such as 17 steals, and veteran leadership shape player development. Upcoming games against the New Orleans Pelicans will test if these “students” are ready for a new lesson or destined to retake “Spanish One.”\n\nAre these young Jazz players ready to build a foundation for next season, or will front office changes reshape the team’s future? Don’t miss this candid breakdown of Utah’s path forward.

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