According to Tony Jones, who was on local Utah Radio, Sam Presti is the cause behind all of the problems and scrutiny of the Utah Jazz in hopes of getting the Thunder the Jazz’s top-8 protected pick.

The frustrating part is that it did work in a few ways. The NBA has already fined the Utah Jazz $500K for their lineup decisions and will apparently watch the Jazz closely for the rest of the season.

Karen Presti, as he should be now known, isn’t getting that pick. He can whine all he wants, but he’s just going to end up crying through those clear-frame glasses on lottery night because he’s not getting anything from the Jazz.

Sure, Utah will have to eat this fine, which is more frustrating on principle than anything, but this will pass over. If anything, this may embolden the Jazz to do what the other tanking teams are doing, but in a more blatant way. If there’s one thing I know about Ryan Smith and Ainge² is that they are as competitive as they come. This whole situation is ridiculous an dunfair. Nothing will motivate them to ruin Karen Presti’s day more than this.