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  • • Jazz star Donovan Mitchell admits he was ‘in shock’ after rookie year success
    Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell didn’t expect to have as good of a rookie season as he did. When talking about his first NBA season and how fast he has risen in the league, he said, in an interview with Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, it was as much of a shock […] The post Jazz star Donovan Mitchell admits he was ‘in shock’ after rookie year success appeared ...2020
  • • Jazz reportedly agree to contracts with Jordan Clarkson and Derrick Favors
    With free agency tipping off today around the league, the Utah Jazz quickly made some moves. Here’s the Deseret News: Jordan Clarkson is here to stay, and Derrick Favors is coming back. League sources confirmed that the Utah Jazz had agreed to terms to retain Clarkson, an unrestricted free agent, and bring Favors back to … Continue reading "Jazz reportedly agree to contracts with Jorda...2020
  • • A look at Utah Jazz roster moves in the 2019-20 season
    Here’s the Deseret News with a summary of the key Utah Jazz roster moves entering and during this past season: Entering the 2019-2020 season, one of the narratives surrounding the Utah Jazz was the notion that they would have good depth after signing players such as Jeff Green and Ed Davis in free agency. That … Continue reading "A look at Utah Jazz roster moves in the 2019-20 season"...2020
  • • Jazz show life but fall to Lakers, 116-108
    Monday night on national TV, the Jazz faced the Lakers, and hung around, but Anthony Davis’ dominance was too much to handle. Here’s the Deseret News reporting: For exactly 30 minutes on Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers at Disney World, the Utah Jazz looked like a completely different team from the one that … Continue reading "Jazz show life but fall to Lakers, 116-108...2020
  • • A look at Utah Jazz lineup combinations in first NBA scrimmage
    In NBA scrimmage action Thursday, the Suns beat the Jazz, 101-88. Donovan Mitchell got buckets in the loss, hitting 5-of-8 FG, including 3-of-4 three-pointers, for 17 points. It was the first game for either team in a long time. Here’s the Deseret News reporting on the various lineups the Jazz played around with: The Jazz … Continue reading "A look at Utah Jazz lineup combinations in f...2020
  • • Utah Jazz a Western conference team to watch in NBA restart
    The Utah Jazz are a team to watch. At 41-23, good for 4th in the Western conference, they’re a main contender in the upcoming quest to send one of the Los Angeles NBA squads home earlier than desired in the playoffs. Here’s the Deseret News summarizing the Jazz situation as they settle in at the … Continue reading "Utah Jazz a Western conference team to watch in NBA restart"...2020
  • • Was Michael Jordan actually hung over for famous 'flu game'?
    The true story of Michael Jordan's epic and legendary "flu game" during the 1997 NBA Finals may never be uncovered but Jody Genessy of the Deseret News might have added fuel to the fire with some controversial tweets on the matter....2020
  • • Was Michael Jordan actually hungover for famous 'flu game'?
    The true story of Michael Jordan's epic and legendary "flu game" during the 1997 NBA Finals may never be uncovered but Jody Genessy of the Deseret News might have added fuel to the fire with some controversial tweets on the matter....2020
  • • In 48 hours, the Utah lacrosse season changed
    In 48 hours, the Utah lacrosse season changed Editor’s note: Joe Coles from the Deseret News reports on University of Utah lacrosse: In the blink of an eye, Utah lacrosse’s season was over. The Utes, who are in their second NCAA Division I campaign, were six games into the season, with a record of 3-3, when they found out that NCAA spring sports […] Lacrosse All Stars - Grow The Game®...2020
  • • Rudy Gobert calls for Utah Jazz to step up
    The Jazz lost 113-104 to the Spurs Friday. And despite playing at home, they started slowly, trailing by six points after one quarter, and were outscored by 13 in the second. Center Rudy Gobert wasn’t pleased after the game. Here’s the Deseret News reporting: “It’s on us to be more physical and come out with … Continue reading "Rudy Gobert calls for Utah Jazz to step up"...2020

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  • • Kyle Korver on return to Utah: 'It feels like a good fit'
    Shooting guard Kyle Korver knew the Cavaliers’ front office might deal him early in the season and he listed the Jazz as one of his preferred destinations, Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News reports. Korver was traded for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. “It feels like a good fit,” Korver told Woodyard. Korver is in his second stint with Utah, having played there from 2007-10. He has a...2018
  • • Jazz want to keep restricted free agent Dante Exum
    Dante Exum will be a restricted free agent this offseason and the Jazz are hoping to re-sign their former No.5 overall pick.“We hope to retain him,” said Lindsey (via Mike Sorensen of the Deseret News). “Obviously there’s a lot of conversations and in a free agent market, it’s hard to predict. Dante’s done his job, he’s had some unfortunate things happen. We don’t think he’s injury prone — things ...2018
  • • Patrick Patterson on first season in OKC: 'It wasn’t what I expected'
    Forward Patrick Patterson admits he’s disappointed with the way his first season with the Thunder played out, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports. Patterson appeared in every regular season game but averaged career lows in points, rebounds, minutes and field goal percentage after signing a three-year, $16.5M contract last summer. “At the end of the day, it wasn’t what I expected,” Patterson said. ...2018
  • • Wolves Notes: Rose has faith he can contribute, Butler cleared for drills, more
    Derrick Rose was a member of the Jazz for two days before the team waived him, following a three-team trade deadline deal with the Cavaliers and Kings. Rose spoke to reporters, including Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News, and labeled the experience of being acquired and waived by Utah as “weird and bittersweet.”Rose said he never traveled to Utah, instead remaining in Cleveland until he signed wit...2018
  • • Northwest Notes: Exum's workload; Jerami Grant's emergence; Butler's progress
    With Dante Exum just about ready to make his 2017/18 debut, Tony Jones of The Salt Lake Tribune takes a look at what the Jazz should expect from the former No. 5 pick down the stretch. While Exum’s role will likely hinge on how he plays in his first couple games back, he has looked good in practice, according to head coach Quin Snyder (link via Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News).As Jones notes, Ut...2018
  • • Northwest notes: Jazz wish Rodney Hood, Joe Johnson the best
    The Jazz's decision to trade Rodney Hood and Joe Johnson in deadline deals last week signaled that neither of those players was part of Utah’s plans going forward. Still, there were no hard feelings in either case, as Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News details. Speaking last week about the two veteran wings, general manager Dennis Lindsey said Johnson had become a “folk hero around here,” and added...2018
  • • Donovan Mitchell to replace Aaron Gordon in Slam Dunk contest
    A post shared by Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) on Feb 2, 2018 at 9:07pm PST Aaron Gordon, our favorite to win the upcoming 2018 Slam Dunk contest at All-Star weekend, will miss the event due to a hip injury. Young talented Jazz star Donovan Mitchell will reportedly be his replacement. Here’s the Deseret News: As the Utah [...]...2018
  • • Rudy Gobert, D’Angelo Russell set to return Friday
    Two players who have yet to play in 2018 are expected to return to the court on Friday, with one playing in Utah and one in Brooklyn. According to reports, both Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell are set to play tonight.Jazz head coach Quin Snyder confirmed today to reporters that Gobert will be back against the Knicks, as Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News notes (via Twi...2018
  • • Are Sixers overprotecting Joel Embiid? Opponent thinks so
    Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will be held out for rest against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, and it’s evoking quite the reaction from Jazz counterpart Rudy Gobert.Gobert said before the game that he believes the Sixers are overprotecting Embiid, per Eric Woodyard of The Deseret News. In fairness, Embiid has played in eight of Philly’s first nine games this season and has seen his minutes incr...2017
  • • Real Salt Lake's Ricardo Velazco charged with unlawful sex with a minor
    Ricardo Velazco has been charged with a felony. Major League Soccer has suspended Real Salt Lake forward Ricardo Velazco after he was charged with unlawful sex with a minor, a third-degree felony. Charges were filed on Thursday for a May 20 incident involving a 15-year-old girl in Draper, Utah. Velazco was 23 at the time. A warrant for Velazco&...2017

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  • • Jazz reportedly agree to contracts with Jordan Clarkson and Derrick Favors
    With free agency tipping off today around the league, the Utah Jazz quickly made some moves. Here’s the Deseret News: Jordan Clarkson is here to stay, and Derrick Favors is coming back. League sources confirmed that the Utah Jazz had agreed to terms to retain Clarkson, an unrestricted free agent, and bring Favors back to … Continue reading "Jazz reportedly agree to contracts with Jorda...2020
  • • Jordan Clarkson providing needed spark off the Jazz bench
    Jordan Clarkson has quickly transformed the Jazz bench after being acquired in a trade with the Cavaliers last week, writes Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. Clarkson was brought in to add more scoring punch, but he has also surprised with his defense while adding a burst of energy to the second unit. “He’s been everything we thought he was going to be these past three games,” teammate Donovan Mitch...2020
  • • Jazz considering several roster changes amid quick postseason exit
    After making the Western Conference Semifinals in 2018, the Jazz kept their roster relatively intact and won another 50 games during the 2018-19 regular season. However, a quick first-round exit has the team thinking about potential roster changes this offseason, writes Mike Sorensen of The Deseret News. “We want to move the group forward,” general manager Dennis Lindsey said on Thursday. “And whi...2019
  • • Bulls' Jabari Parker eyes Salt Lake City as possible landing spot
    After getting a rare chance to play Saturday night in Salt Lake City, the Bulls' Jabari Parker told Mike Sorensen of The Deseret News that he has thought about coming to Utah as a way out of his current situation in Chicago. Parker already has strong ties to the area, owning a house near Salt Lake City. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and considered playing at BYU...2019
  • • Derrick Favors addresses Jabari Parker trade rumors
    Jazz forward Derrick Favors has seen his name surface in several trade rumors over the years, but the 27-year-old remains the longest-tenured player on the active roster. The latest rumor of Utah expressing interest in Bulls forward Jabari Parker once again brought forward the idea of trading Favors, who is taking everything with a grain of salt. “I was telling one of the coaches, I could go back ...2018
  • • Kyle Korver on return to Utah: 'It feels like a good fit'
    Shooting guard Kyle Korver knew the Cavaliers’ front office might deal him early in the season and he listed the Jazz as one of his preferred destinations, Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News reports. Korver was traded for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. “It feels like a good fit,” Korver told Woodyard. Korver is in his second stint with Utah, having played there from 2007-10. He has a...2018
  • • Jazz could fully guarantee salaries for Ekpe Udoh, Jonas Jerebko
    The Jazz have been relatively generous during free agency so far this summer compared to most teams, handing out a two-year, $36M contract to forward Derrick Favors, agreeing to a three-year, $33M deal with backup guard Dante Exum, and reaching terms on a two-year, $4M pact with seldom-used guard Raul Neto.Furthermore, Utah has already guaranteed the 2018/19 salary of Thabo Sefolosha, who was limi...2018
  • • Fatigue not an issue for the decreasing Rockets roster
    The Rockets have reduced their rotation to seven players but they won’t use fatigue as an excuse for their second-half collapse against the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports. Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Stephen Curry have all played more minutes per game than any Rockets player, Feigen notes. “Fatigue is never a factor in th...2018
  • • Jazz want to keep restricted free agent Dante Exum
    Dante Exum will be a restricted free agent this offseason and the Jazz are hoping to re-sign their former No.5 overall pick.“We hope to retain him,” said Lindsey (via Mike Sorensen of the Deseret News). “Obviously there’s a lot of conversations and in a free agent market, it’s hard to predict. Dante’s done his job, he’s had some unfortunate things happen. We don’t think he’s injury prone — things ...2018
  • • Patrick Patterson on first season in OKC: 'It wasn’t what I expected'
    Forward Patrick Patterson admits he’s disappointed with the way his first season with the Thunder played out, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports. Patterson appeared in every regular season game but averaged career lows in points, rebounds, minutes and field goal percentage after signing a three-year, $16.5M contract last summer. “At the end of the day, it wasn’t what I expected,” Patterson said. ...2018

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  • • James Harden on playing in Utah: 'I don't worry about the fans'
    The Houston Rockets absolutely dismantled the Utah Jazz in the first two games of their Western Conference Quarterfinals series, winning by a combined 52 points. It’s going to be a completely different monster on the road in Utah, starting Game 3 this coming weekend. Jazz fans are known for being some of the loudest in the NBA. Equally as important, recent incidents suggest that there might be a b...2019
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    • Jazz Permenantly Ban Second Fan After 2018 Playoffs Video Surfaces
    After last week’s incident, the Utah Jazz are not messing around with improper fan conduct, as they recently banned a second fan for degrading and offensive conduct toward Russell Westbrook after a video surfaced from the 2018 playoffs, according to The Deseret News‘ Eric Woodyard. In the video, a fan heckles Westbrook, who calmly alerted […] The post Jazz Permenantly Ban Second ...2019
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    The Jazz are red-hot and about to get point guard Ricky Rubio back in action. Here’s the Deseret News with the latest: As the Utah Jazz look to continue their hot streak after the All-Star break, a familiar face will return to the lineup. After missing the last three games with left hip soreness, point guard Ricky [...]...2018
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