Dunc’d On: UTA Season Outlook 2026-27 with David Locke
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Dunc'd On: UTA Season Outlook 2026-27 with David Locke
David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, joins to preview Utah's season, including Keyonte George's development, Jaren Jackson Jr.'s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen, and expectations for Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey. They examine the rotation, Will Hardy's system, and the offensive and defensive questions that will shape Utah's place in the West.
0:47 - Looking back at last season and Utah's rebuilding progress
4:07 - Keyonte George's breakout, extension and defensive development
14:27 - Jaren Jackson Jr.'s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen
22:57 - Darryn Peterson's game and rookie expectations
30:07 - Ace Bailey's development and next steps
39:30 - Starting lineup, closing groups and bench rotation
52:18 - Will Hardy's offensive system and playing style
55:19 - The NBA's emphasis on push-offs and flopping
59:00 - Team strengths and weaknesses
1:10:36 - Season prediction and Utah's place in the West
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David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, joins to preview Utah’s season, including Keyonte George’s development, Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen, and expectations for Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey. They examine the rotation, Will Hardy’s system, and the offensive and defensive questions that will shape Utah’s place in the West.
0:47 – Looking back at last season and Utah’s rebuilding progress
4:07 – Keyonte George’s breakout, extension and defensive development
14:27 – Jaren Jackson Jr.’s fit alongside Lauri Markkanen
22:57 – Darryn Peterson’s game and rookie expectations
30:07 – Ace Bailey’s development and next steps
39:30 – Starting lineup, closing groups and bench rotation
52:18 – Will Hardy’s offensive system and playing style
55:19 – The NBA’s emphasis on push-offs and flopping
59:00 – Team strengths and weaknesses
1:10:36 – Season prediction and Utah’s place in the West
Join Dunc’d On Prime! It’s the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!
Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc’d On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.
Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman’s Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week.
