Jazz snubbed: Agents block players from workouts to manipulate NBA draft position

Michigan State's Denzel Valentine brings the ball upcourt during an NCAA college basketball game against Northeastern in Boston. Valentine worked out for the Utah Jazz just under two weeks ago and that was the first of four scheduled workouts, along with the Bulls, Bucks and Magic. The Michigan State guard explained that his agent had identified the Jazz as a potential landing spot. He’s expected to go anywhere from late lottery to the late 20s.

SALT LAKE CITY — Being a lottery pick and getting guaranteed money was not enticement enough for some players to work out for the Utah Jazz.

The team sent out invitations, but several players expected to go early in Thursday night's NBA draft…