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From his second season to his third in the NBA, Alec Burks doubled his scoring and assist averages and improved his field goal percentage as well.Its clear that the Utah Jazz expect the improvement from the 23-year-old to keep on coming.Burks agreed to a new four-year, $42 million contract extension on Friday that could be worth $45 million after incentives, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person requested anonymity because an official announcement had not been made. The Jazz later confirmed the signing, but didnt release the terms.We have great regard for Alecs work ethic and dynamic athletic ability as well as his growth potential, Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey said in a statement. Alec is a young player with a unique skillset and true passion for basketball who consistently finds the gym and has displayed the characteristics and desire to continue to improve his game.Burks was the 12th overall pick in 2011 out of Colorado. After averaging just over 7.0 points and playing fewer than 18 minutes per game in his first two seasons, Burks made some big strides for the struggling Jazz last season. He averaged 14.0 points and 3.3 rebounds and is off to a nice start this season with 16.5 points on 50 per cent shooting in the Jazzs first two games.Burks progress motivated the Jazz to get a deal done with another piece of a young core that has been assembled to help get the once perennial Western Conference playoff contenders back into the mix after finishing 25-57 last year.I feel very blessed and want to thank the Miller family and Jazz organization for their belief in me and my abilities, and to have made this type of commitment to me, Burks said in a statement. Jazz fans have been very supportive of me since day one, and I am very happy to be able to continue my playing career in Utah, which has become like a second home to my family and me.The two sides had until midnight to strike a deal or Burks would have become a restricted free agent next summer. The Jazz still would have had the right to match any offer he received on the open market, just like they did this summer when small forward Gordon Hayward signed an offer sheet with the Charlotte Hornets.But having gone through the sometimes tricky restricted free agent process already with Hayward, the Jazz decided to do everything they could to avoid a return visit with Burks.Exactly how Burks will fit in over the long term in a crowded Utah backcourt will be interesting to watch. His abilities as a scorer and potential to be an athletic defender are obvious, but the Jazz also have Trey Burke and Dante Exum — their last two first-round draft picks — there looking for big minutes.Exum, the fifth overall pick this season out of Australia, can play both guard spots but is considered to be more of a long-term project. Hes averaging 14.5 minutes per game in the first two games of the season, while the more-seasoned Burks is getting 31.0 minutes per game and is tied with Derrick Favours for the team lead in scoring.Burks is also shooting 57 per cent from 3-point range in the first two games after shooting 35 per cent in his first three seasons.___Follow Jon Krawczynski on Twitter: http://twitter.com/APKrawczynski Air Max 270 React Bauhaus AO4971-002 .During the week, McCoy told reporters he respected Hoyer for his intelligence, athleticism and how he conducts himself on and off the field. This wasnt an act, some attempt at psyching out Hoyer. 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At the same time, last seasons 0.94 points per game represented his lowest per-game scoring rate since 2007-2008 and he will be 33 by the time the puck drops to start the season so decline, while not necessarily immediate, is coming. Not so coincidentally, LW Daniel Sedin ranks fifth in scoring since 2008-2009, falling behind largely because he has played 30 fewer games than his brother (largely due to a broken foot and concussion). Daniel actually holds more fantasy value because hes an elite point producer at a position that lacks top-end production. If we consider that Ovechkin has shifted to right wing, and Ilya Kovalchuk has returned to Russia, the next highest-scoring left winger since 2005-2006 is Henrik Zetterberg, who is 95 points behind Daniel Sedin. Working the power play with the twins has its benefits and D Alexander Edler has scored 99 of his 206 career points with the man advantage. Since 2009-2010, Edler has 146 points, ranking 15th among defencemen and hes a low-end No. 1 or high-end No. 2 fantasy blueliner. After the Canucks surprisingly traded Cory Schneider to New Jersey, G Roberto Luongo is once again the number one option for Vancouver, even though hes coming off a season in which his .907 save percentage was his lowest since his 24-game rookie campaign in 1990-2000. If 34-year-old Luongo can return to form and stop about 92% of the shots he faces (his career save percentage is .919) while starting 60-65 games, then hes, once again, a valuable fantasy goaltender. Value Plays: A tremdendous two-way player who missed 31 games due to shoulder and foot injuries, C Ryan Kesler is a five-time 20-goal scorer and two-time 70-point scorer who ranks 13th with 47 power play goals since 2008-2009, despite scoring just two power play goals last season. RW Alex Burrows has been a productive player who is at his best when skating with the Sedins. 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Sleepers/Breakthrough: Meagre assist totals have limited the appeal of D Jason Garrison, but his 24 goals over the last two seasons ranks third among defencemen. A boom or bust pick, RW Zack Kassian has 21 points in 83 career games, but could have a chance to skate on the Sedins wing and that would give him a shot at a breakthrough season. Hes big, tough and talented, but has yet to provide consistent results. As a late-round flier, though, youd be hoping he starts to reach his potential this season. Rookies: The Canucks do have room for rookies, particularly at centre, where the Sedins are followed by Kesler and perhaps Jordan Schroeder. Brendan Gaunce and Bo Horvat, first-round pick in each of the last two seasons could have an opportunity to start the season in the NHL, though it may be too soon to have any expectations for their production. Gaunce has been a point-per-game player in Belleville (OHL) for the last two seasons and Horvat has 61 points in 67 games with London (OHL) last season before scoring 16 goals and 23 points in 21 playoff games. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ' ' '