Will Hardy seems to know that the Utah Jazz has some rotation issues

Will Hardy does in fact know that there are issues that need to be fixed.

One of the biggest issues with the Utah Jazz so far this preseason has been the rotation seeming out of sync. The lineup just hasn’t gelled yet, and it’s pretty obvious with how stunted the offense has looked. The team is shooting just 27% from three (20-73) through two games. And now, this isn’t a reason for doom and gloom, far from it, but it is a problem that needs to be addressed.

Part of the issue is the offense rushing shots, namely from the three-point line. The two names most notable for this in the second of the games against the Los Angeles Clippers were Talen Horton-Tucker and Jordan Clarkson; only one of whom should be shooting from that range to begin with.

These rushed possessions are a problem and one that needs to be figured out, and hopefully will be if the team develops the rotation a bit better. What also needs to be figured out is Collin Sexton, who seems lost without a stable role for him and the guys around him. He’s only hit two shots out of 11, a very low figure for a guy who is usually so reliable from inside of three.

So are we going to be getting more of this wonky starting five going forward? Maybe not. Hardy did mention recently to the media (via Sports Illustrated) that the current stretch of games from Salt Lake is going to be far more indicative of what the fans can expect from the Utah Jazz to at least start the season.

"As a staff, these next three days at home are going to be important to really kind of put our flag in the sand and say, ‘Hey, this is how we’re going to go at the beginning of the year’"

Pairing Sexton with Horton-Tucker has seemingly caused Sexton to get lost in the sauce, so to speak, and Horton-Tucker’s three-pointers hitting the bottom of the backboard are the last thing anyone wants to see.

And Hardy seems to know that, going on further to say;

"These guys are all really good. We’ve just got to figure out how to best fit them together."

Acknowledging you have a problem is the first step in fixing it. And it’s fair to say that there may be a combination of players that works best for this team. It’s also fair to say the team may need to trade for someone who can fix the spacing and inconsistency issues with regard to the point guard play.

Either way, it’s reassuring to know that Hardy sees what we’re all seeing; and a competent head coach can make up for a lot.