Three things we’ve learned about the Utah Jazz through the preseason
3 years, 5 months ago

Three things we’ve learned about the Utah Jazz through the preseason

New York Times  

It seems a little surreal that the Utah Jazz are now less than two weeks away from opening their regular season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Halfway to their preseason finish line, we don’t know much about what the Jazz are going to be once the regular season starts. In that vein, it would be surprising if Gobert, Conley, Mitchell and Ingles aren’t available for Monday night’s matchup against the Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Making it difficult On one play Wednesday night in the first half, Jazz rookie Jared Butler caught Kristaps Porzingis on a switch in the paint. Secondly, on Monday night, much of Butler’s production came against guys who won’t be in San Antonio’s nightly rotation.

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Utah plays Phoenix on 6-game road skid
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Utah plays Phoenix on 6-game road skid

Associated Press  

Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Utah hits the road against Phoenix looking to stop its six-game road losing streak. The Jazz average 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than the Suns allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 113.4 points, 42.3 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 6.6 steals and …

What’s next for the Jazz after helping facilitate Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

What’s next for the Jazz after helping facilitate Mavericks-Lakers blockbuster?

New York Times  

History will remember Saturday night’s trade — when the Dallas Mavericks traded superstar guard Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers for star forward Anthony Davis — as one of the biggest and most shocking in NBA history, On the night the NBA world stopped, the Utah Jazz served as an important footnote — the third team facilitating the deal …

Jazz Embracing Rookie Development, Aiming to Ignite Offense
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jazz Embracing Rookie Development, Aiming to Ignite Offense

Associated Press  

The Utah Jazz are focusing on developing rookies and second-year players heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite striking out at drawing big-name free agents during the offseason, the Jazz have pivoted to developing young players already on the roster. Lauri Markkanen is expected to continue his development, while Keyonte George and Jordan Clarkson are poised to be more consistent. …

Jazz approaching offseason as if anything is possible. ‘We have a lot of work to do’
11 months, 1 week ago

Jazz approaching offseason as if anything is possible. ‘We have a lot of work to do’

New York Times  

Danny Ainge wanted to draft Kevin Durant, but the 2007 NBA Draft’s ping pong balls didn’t fall his way. As Ainge said Tuesday morning: “We’re ready to go big game hunting.” The lesson of the 2007-08 Celtics is that nobody truly knows what will happen in July. In an important summer for a rebuild that started two years ago, the …

Why Jazz have entered a development and discovery phase: ‘Want to win for a long time’
1 year, 1 month ago

Why Jazz have entered a development and discovery phase: ‘Want to win for a long time’

New York Times  

The Utah Jazz could have allowed this season to ride out without making changes. The next few months will tell if the version of the Jazz that made it through Thursday’s trade deadline will make the Play-In or the playoffs. But at the end of the day, the triumvirate of CEO Danny Ainge, general manager Justin Zanik and head coach …

Grading the Kelly Olynyk trade: Evaluating the deal for Jazz and Raptors
1 year, 1 month ago

Grading the Kelly Olynyk trade: Evaluating the deal for Jazz and Raptors

New York Times  

The Utah Jazz’s in-season turnaround has thrust them into the Play-In Tournament hunt, but that won’t stop their front office from acquiring a first-round pick at the deadline. The Jazz are sending Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter Jr. and a 2024 first-round pick. League sources confirm to The Athletic …

Utah Jazz trade deadline update: 3 players to watch
1 year, 1 month ago

Utah Jazz trade deadline update: 3 players to watch

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA’s trade deadline is fast approaching and the Utah Jazz have been one of the busiest teams in talks. Unlike Olynyk, Clarkson’s contract isn’t currently as easy for other teams to handle, which is why Clarkson could stay in Salt Lake City. When you …

What we’re hearing about the Jazz at the NBA trade deadline
1 year, 2 months ago

What we’re hearing about the Jazz at the NBA trade deadline

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. WASHINGTON — The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away and the phones for the Utah Jazz have been ringing. Clarkson’s inclusion on the roster would fill the void left by New York losing Quickley in that deal. So, similar to an NFL team building a roster …

The Utah Jazz are finally playing well, so what is working for them all of a sudden?
1 year, 3 months ago

The Utah Jazz are finally playing well, so what is working for them all of a sudden?

New York Times  

On Tuesday night, the Utah Jazz defeated the San Antonio Spurs 130-118 in a game they trailed by as many as 17 points in the first quarter, had to survive the Spurs’ huge third-quarter rally and gradually pulled away at the end. Starting shooting guard Jordan Clarkson having to sit some games because of injury opened the door for Collin …

Utah Jazz season hasn’t gone as planned. Now they must proceed with caution
1 year, 3 months ago

Utah Jazz season hasn’t gone as planned. Now they must proceed with caution

New York Times  

The Detroit Pistons have lost 19 consecutive games. But we have to make sure that we keep working hard.” This season hasn’t gone the way the Jazz envisioned. For the Jazz last Friday night in a loss to the Clippers, it was a Kawhi Leonard running one-footed 3-pointer with the shot clock going dry, a shot that some on media …

Jazz facing steep climb for a Western Conference playoff spot, even after offseason moves
1 year, 5 months ago

Jazz facing steep climb for a Western Conference playoff spot, even after offseason moves

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — New building blocks emerged for the Utah Jazz last season and that paved the way for offseason moves to accelerate a rebuilding process that began last summer. “That’s the goal,” Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen said at Utah’s media day on Monday. “That’s the one motivator for us.” Returning to the NBA playoffs could be a tough …

Jazz, Will Hardy have pieces to make playoff push, but how will they fit?
1 year, 6 months ago

Jazz, Will Hardy have pieces to make playoff push, but how will they fit?

New York Times  

SALT LAKE CITY — For Danny Ainge, Justin Zanik and Will Hardy, the construction of the Utah Jazz into an eventual championship contender is still very much a work in progress. With media day arriving Monday, a flight to Hawaii later that afternoon and training camp commencing on Tuesday, nobody really knows who’s going to be the point guard once …

Jazz, despite an ever-changing roster, give their fans a season to remember
1 year, 11 months ago

Jazz, despite an ever-changing roster, give their fans a season to remember

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The music stood out every morning. Hardy’s first team finishes 37-45 on the season, with the 37 being a near miracle. Just the flow of the season is going to be memorable.” Sunday’s loss will give the Jazz the ninth-best lottery odds in the league, roughly a 20 percent chance at jumping into the top four of …

NBA preview: Utah Jazz hosts Boston Celtics to tip off tough stretch of games
2 years ago

NBA preview: Utah Jazz hosts Boston Celtics to tip off tough stretch of games

The Hindu  

What seemed improbable heading into the season for Utah Jazz and even less likely after it traded three more key players in February appears to be within reach. Beginning Saturday night against Boston Celtics at home in Salt Lake City, the Jazz have the most difficult schedule remaining in the NBA. While their player transactions and acquisition of abundant first-round …

The Utah Jazz have lost three in a row. Is it time to panic? 3 observations
2 years, 4 months ago

The Utah Jazz have lost three in a row. Is it time to panic? 3 observations

New York Times  

The Utah Jazz have a losing streak. Tuesday night’s 118-111 loss to the New York Knicks was the third consecutive defeat for the Jazz, which couldn’t overcome fatigue, another sloppily played basketball game or the lack of defensive stops down the stretch. Reality sets in One of the reasons Utah’s start has always been thought to be unsustainable is the …

Why the Utah Jazz shouldn’t be in the tank this season for Victor Wembanyama
2 years, 5 months ago

Why the Utah Jazz shouldn’t be in the tank this season for Victor Wembanyama

New York Times  

The Utah Jazz want to play hard this season. In essence, if the Jazz win 15 games, and play the Jazz bear at point guard for the last three months of the season, they would have an 86 percent chance at not getting the number one pick. Whatever team gets the top pick of the draft and the right to …

Rudy Gobert to Bulls? Evaluating a steep asking price for Chicago’s potential final title piece
2 years, 9 months ago

Rudy Gobert to Bulls? Evaluating a steep asking price for Chicago’s potential final title piece

New York Times  

One from the East. But if the Jazz aim to dump the final four years, $170 million remaining on Gobert’s deal, the Bulls gain leverage and could drive a hard negotiation. The Bulls become maybe the best defensive team in the league because Gobert would be surrounded with more help defensively than he’s ever had at any point in his …

After losing Joe Ingles to injury, the Jazz have some tough choices to make
3 years, 1 month ago

After losing Joe Ingles to injury, the Jazz have some tough choices to make

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Rudy Gay shook his head at one of the most obvious questions asked of a Utah Jazz player over the past 31 days. We’re just trying to survive.” Utah Jazz fans shouldn’t allow the current state of affairs to forever make them jilt the current team. Maybe most importantly, Ingles was probably Utah’s best pick and roll player …

Spinning through the Utah Jazz’s options in the NBA Draft and beyond
3 years, 8 months ago

Spinning through the Utah Jazz’s options in the NBA Draft and beyond

New York Times  

We are almost at the NBA Draft. League sources tell The Athletic that All-Star point guard Mike Conley is likely to stay with the Jazz once free agency opens, but the price tag won’t be a cheap one. League sources indicate the Jazz like rising second-year player Hughes to the point where he could find his way in Utah’s rotation. …

Jazz get their guy — and an important backup for Rudy Gobert — in Udoka Azubuike
4 years, 4 months ago

Jazz get their guy — and an important backup for Rudy Gobert — in Udoka Azubuike

New York Times  

The Utah Jazz didn’t lose their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets because they couldn’t guard Jamal Murray. He is a unique player, and he comes from a great program, and he’s improved every year.” Wednesday was eventful for the Jazz. So, if you’re keeping score at home, the Jazz were able to take the guy they wanted all …

Behind the scenes with the Utah Jazz during the days that changed everything
4 years, 11 months ago

Behind the scenes with the Utah Jazz during the days that changed everything

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: The second part of a two-day series in which The Athletic offers an inside, behind-the-scenes look at the pivotal moments that led to the NBA shutting down the league shortly after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. And long before Gobert’s positive test would spark the suspension of the NBA season on March 11, their …

NBA: Utah Jazz sign coach Quin Snyder to long-term extension
5 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Utah Jazz sign coach Quin Snyder to long-term extension

The Hindu  

The Utah Jazz has rewarded head coach Quin Snyder with a long-term contract extension, the NBA team announced on Sunday. READ : NBA: Protestors at Brooklyn Nets game wear 'Stand With Hong Kong' shirts "I've really enjoyed working with Quin and appreciate the collaboration and innovation he's brought to our franchise," said Jazz president Steve Starks. "He is one of …

As the schedule softens for the Jazz, reminders of their challenges remain
6 years, 3 months ago

As the schedule softens for the Jazz, reminders of their challenges remain

New York Times  

Three and a half months remain in the regular season for the Jazz. Utah’s strength of schedule regresses to the remainder of the NBA in January, when the Jazz will go through a stretch of playing 12 of 15 games on their home floor. If Utah — which has improved over the past two weeks — starts winning consistently, cracks …

NBA Offseason Series: The Jazz are in position to set themselves up long term, but some questions need to be answered first
6 years, 10 months ago

NBA Offseason Series: The Jazz are in position to set themselves up long term, but some questions need to be answered first

New York Times  

While Utah’s playoff run is over, the 2018 offseason is rapidly approaching and the front office has a series of significant decisions to make that affect their present and future. Lindsey’s offseason and the shocking success that followed puts the Jazz in a fascinating place this summer and deciding a path forward should be even more intriguing due to a …

NBA week 3: Five things we learnt as Miami Heat and Utah Jazz rise
9 years, 4 months ago

NBA week 3: Five things we learnt as Miami Heat and Utah Jazz rise

The Independent  

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