Utah
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News: Favors finished the 2011-12 season averaging 8.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and one blocked shot in 21.2 minutes a game in 65 of the Jazz's 66 game strike shortened regular season.
Impact: Favors became the Jazz's best player off the bench as the 2011-12 season progressed. It appears as if Favors will be a key component to, what should be, a deep and effective Jazz front court in the 2012-2013 season. Look for Favors to continue to get substantial minutes from off the bench next season.

News: Hayward finished the 2011-12 season averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, and was one of just two Jazz players to play in all 66 regular season games.
Impact: Hayward started in 58 of the Jazz's 66 regular season games during the strike shortened season. He really came on during the second half of his second year in the league. Hayward became aggressive offensively and scored double figures in 18 of his final 21 games. It appears that Hayward has a very bright basketball future in the league and could have a lock on a starting position with the Jazz for some years to come.

News: Bell says his career with the Utah Jazz is over, calling the damage ``irreparable'' and saying coach Tyrone Corbin was ``unprofessional'' because of a lack of communication. The 35-year-old Bell has one more year left on his contract but was hopeful the team would work out an offseason trade.
Impact: Bell opened the year as Utah's starting shooting guard but saw his playing time diminish. In March, he was sent home from a road trip after a verbal spat with Corbin. Bell did not play in Utah's first-round Western Conference series, which San Antonio swept.