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Dontell Jefferson (2) is the best defender in the D-League. Unfortunately, judging from this picture from his time with the Charlotte Bobcats last season, Deron Williams still blew by him on the way to a lay-up. Like they always say, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!"

If you missed it yesterday, the Jazz traded Eric Maynor and Matt Harpring for some dude named Peter Fehse.  Since I assume you come here for obscure information regarding such things, I'm going to let Sham explain the details.

The reason I'm discussing this here is that the Jazz traded their backup point guard without getting a point guard in return (or anything aside from cap relief, really).  This, as far as I can tell, means that the Utah Jazz are preparing to do what every other team should have done in the past few weeks: Sign Dontell Jefferson from the Utah Flash.

Dontell Jefferson, who topped the first edition of the Randy Livingston Memorial "On The Edge" Call-Up Rankings, is a 6'5" pass-first point guard who played part of last season in the NBA after being called-up by the Charlotte Bobcats.  He also plays for the Utah Flash, is coached by former Jazz scout Brad Jones, and runs the Jazz system (what that is worth, I'm unsure).

Anyway, now that I've developed a post aimed toward getting Dontell Jefferson a call-up, he'll be called-up tomorrow.  If you're skeptical, take a look at this.  I'm one-for-one when it comes to predicting Dontell Jefferson getting called-up.  It's science, Jeff Potter might say. 

Plus, considering he's a smart, defense first point guard who knows the system and the Jazz need to add a player to meet the NBA's 13 player minimum requirement, it just makes sense.

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mike wilks or shaun livingston

by enron4515 on Dec 23, 2025 12:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Why

What’s the advantage with them over Jefferson?

by Scott Schroeder on Dec 23, 2025 1:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

because

theyve been in the nba. wilks is a vet and livingston is a good story. not saying i agree, but itd be safer to go with those 2 over jefferson.

by enron4515 on Dec 25, 2025 9:26 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jefferson has been in the NBA

And I’m not sure guys are “safer” just because they’ve been in the NBA longer.

Consider that Jefferson’s running the Jazz system right now and I think that probably evens it out.

by Scott Schroeder on Dec 25, 2025 9:50 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This really almost makes too much sense

the deal on the tracksuit I mean, not the Jazz signing Jefferson.

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by Jon L on Dec 23, 2025 11:51 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This comment no longer makes sense.

But yes, I agree. That tracksuit did seem to be a good deal.

by Scott Schroeder on Dec 24, 2025 1:26 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Jefferson to the Jazz!

Let’s get this done before he has to travel up to Boise…saves the Flash a bus ticket up, the Jazz a plane ticket back and gives Jeff what he deserves…nothing at for the Stamps in that scenario, no siree…

by Rumble on Dec 24, 2025 1:21 AM EST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Coach Abelson

Get off RU.

by Scott Schroeder on Dec 24, 2025 1:26 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs


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