Will the Utah Jazz return to playoff contention soon? Leif Thulin, filling in for David Locke, projects the team's rebuilding timeline and championship window. He analyzes the Jazz's assets, compares their situation to other rebuilding teams like the Pistons and Magic, and discusses how the new CBA could benefit small market franchises.

Thulin examines the development of young talent like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, while exploring the potential impact of future draft picks. He emphasizes the critical need for Utah to acquire a top-10 NBA player, either through the draft or trades, to truly contend. The host also delves into the Jazz's playoff history, revealing surprising statistics about their postseason success since 2007.

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of when the Jazz might return to the playoffs and how they could build a championship-caliber roster in the coming years.

0:00 Intro: How soon can Jazz be contenders?

5:06 Comparing Jazz rebuild to Magic and Pistons

10:17 Jazz playoff history and contention challenges

15:52 Importance of drafting a top 10 NBA player

21:27 Projected timeline for Jazz playoff contention

26:37 Jazz's potential championship window 2028-2032

31:43 NBA's cyclical nature and Jazz's future outlook

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