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Once Gordon Hayward (finally) announced his decision to sign with the Boston Celtics as a free agent, most people wrote off the Utah Jazz as a playoff team. It was understandable on the surface; Hayward was, at worst, their second best player and the only serious offensive threat on the roster. Without him, it was […]

Former Arizona center DeAndre Ayton has not been shy about declaring his status as the Phoenix Suns’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, there is another big man, Mo Bamba, that has caught the eye of general manager Ryan McDonough. Texas center Mo Bamba is one of the most intriguing prospects in this […]

The NBA has seen a decrease in centers as the league’s 30 teams have mostly prioritized shooting and increasing the pace of play. One big man, however, has been able to be not only incredibly effective, but an absolute game-changer for his team. Rudy Gobert has been a defensive juggernaut around the rim for his […]

Twitter is useful for a lot of things, from getting caught up on the latest news to keeping in touch with friends; it serves a lot of good purposes. It can also be used for a lot of odd reasons, like telling your son’s favorite player that he pooped in the toilet. Evidently, one Rudy […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert doesn’t seem to show mercy to many on the NBA floor, and as it turns out, he doesn’t like to show mercy to kids either. Gobert appeared to be working a basketball camp when a camper drove down the lane on Gobert. He didn’t show any mercy on him swatting […]

The Western Conference finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets will feature a ton of star power. The Warriors have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and of course Kevin Durant. The Rockets, on the other hand, have the likes of Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, Chris Paul, and James Harden. Former […]

Season Autopsies: San Antonio Spurs | Phoenix Suns | Dallas Mavericks | Sacramento Kings | Denver Nuggets | Milwaukee Bucks | Miami Heat | Minnesota Timberwolves | Philadelphia 76ers | Utah Jazz Precisely 365 days before the Utah Jazz’s 2017-18 season ended with a Game 5 loss in Houston, the club’s previous iteration saw an eerily similar campaign come to a close. The 2016-17 Jazz battled injuries but surged late to […]

Tracy McGrady did not back when letting out his frustration in today’s generation of NBA big men, who could not find a way to dominate smaller defenders at the post. During an episode of ESPN’s The Jump, the former NBA scoring champion singled out Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert for not having the skill or […]

Without the Utah Jazz swinging the trade for Donovan Mitchell, there is a good chance that this team wouldn’t have even made the playoffs. Thanks to that, alongside other plays like Ricky Rubio and Rudy Gobert, the Jazz in the thick of a solid playoff run. As important as Mitchell has been this year, and […]

The Utah Jazz tied up the series at one game apiece, making the adjustments the Houston Rockets expected them to make, yet they still proved unable to stop the inevitable — a surging road team playing with superior intensity and forcing the Rockets into difficult shots and decisions. Forward Luc Mbah A Moute, who faced […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2017-18 season crashed and burned Friday night in Salt Lake City, as they were eliminated from title contention after losing in Game 6 of their series with the Utah Jazz, 96-91. The ending to the game was particularly brutal to Paul George, as the game’s official appeared to have failed to […]

Joe Ingles had his fair share of fun after a convincing 113-96 Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to put the Utah Jazz up 3-1 in the first-round series. After Rudy Gobert had answered a few questions, The Stifle Tower handed over the microphone to the Aussie, who responded with his typical humor. […]

It has become commonplace for NBA players to wear shoes inspired by their favorite entities in pop culture. One of the most notable pairs of kicks from this year was courtesy of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert after he featured a design of “Luffy,” who is the main protagonist of the manga “One Piece.” Apparently, […]

Steven Adams has certainly done his work scouting the Utah Jazz, now with two games under his belt following a Game 2 loss on Wednesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man noted how his team had lost the battle on the boards, being out-rebounded by 10 (five of them being offensive rebounds) — comparing […]

The NBA season isn’t so much a sprint or marathon as it is a time-lapsed sociological experiment. With 30 teams playing almost 4,000 minutes each, the teams in the playoffs now and what they were on opening night are the same in jerseys only. Since opening night, the Utah Jazz have grown, adjusted, coalesced, and […]

The Utah Jazz have undergone a complete transformation since Rudy Gobert’s return to the lineup, one that even he didn’t see coming upon returning from injury on January. Gobert was optimistic about his team’s chances, saying “we will be fine” earlier in the season once he returned, with the Jazz way off the playoff picture. […]

Does winning the Rookie of the Year Award really matter? For some, yes. Being crowned the best rookie is a sign of a good, if not an excellent career ahead of you. But if Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is concerned, none of it matters, especially for his teammate in Donovan Mitchell. Several believe […]

When it comes to stellar defensive play, Golden State Warriors star power forward Draymond Green is certainly an expert in that field. However, when asked on Tuesday about the Utah Jazz’s defense that is led by rising star center Rudy Gobert, Green couldn’t say for sure that Gobert was the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. […]

Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba could catch some eyes in this upcoming NBA Draft, already drawing comparisons to some of the league’s best shot-blockers, namely Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. According to NBADraft.net analyst Jonathan Wasserman, the legitimate 7-footer possesses the size and a similar 7-foot-9 wingspan that would allow him to not only rack […]

The Utah Jazz have survived a myriad of injuries and impasses over the course of the season, going from what was likely the graveyard of the Western Conference to steadily climbing up the ladder to seventh place in a brutal playoff race. Rudy Gobert has proven one of the most pivotal players in this transformation, […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert won’t rule out the chance of a potential rematch against the Golden State Warriors come playoff time, as the surging team is currently in eighth place and could draw a matchup with the defending champions if they manage seventh place by the end of the season. “We know it could […]

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz has been making a strong case for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Though he has missed out on a handful of games due to injuries, his coach in Quin Snyder believes that he is qualified and should win the award. Kyle Goon of the Salt Lake […]

When Gordon Hayward announced his decision last summer not to re-sign with the Utah Jazz and take his talents to the Boston Celtics, it was a huge blow to the Salt Lake City team as they lost who’s arguably their best player. Their starting center, Rudy Gobert, had strong reactions following the development and even […]

After Gordon Hayward did not re-sign in free agency and Rudy Gobert missed 26 games due to injuries during the 2017-18 NBA season, it could have been extremely easy for the Utah Jazz to consider rebuilding or tanking. At one point, the Jazz were even nine games below .500 after losing to the Atlanta Hawks […]

If one happens to ask who Utah Jazz rising star center Rudy Gobert would vote for as the 2018 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, his answer comes without hesitation: he would pick himself. “To me, there’s no question right now,” Gobert said, per Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News. “Like I said, my goal is […]

Since entering the NBA, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert has established himself as one of the best rim protectors in the league. However, there’s more to his game than just rejecting and changing shots inside the paint, as he also has the talent to score as well, especially when near the basket. The French […]

The fallout between Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert and former teammate Gordon Hayward, now of the Boston Celtics, revolved around the communication (or lack thereof) between the two stars. Gobert is still hurt by the way Hayward handled his move to Boston, first announcing it through a heartfelt piece on The Players’ Tribune, but mostly not […]

The Utah Jazz have turned a lot of heads lately by having a hot streak going — winning 15 of their last 17  outings. While the impressive play of rookie Donovan Mitchell has been a big reason for it, their defense is the unsung hero that has allowed them to string a lot of wins […]

Unlike in previous years, the current batch of rookies has been more active on social media especially in pulling off some jokes, even trolling on their teammates. Many have noticed that, including Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who said that he sees them being too comfortable with their antics on Twitter and Instagram. The French […]

As things heat up in the wild, wild west — the team with the most momentum heading into the break isn’t the defending champion Golden State Warriors, or the red-hot Houston Rockets, but a team out of the playoffs as it stands — the Utah Jazz, winners of 10 straight games. With a healthy new […]

Like most other teens, New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is always on social media. When Kanter is not posting up big dudes and battling seven-footers for rebounds, you will likely see him jostling for attention on Instagram and on Twitter. On Tuesday, Kanter got the attention of former teammate and Utah Jazz swat-machine […]

There’s truly no feeling like winning, especially in the NBA. It can turn the meanest of players shed some tears after, as emotions usually get the better of them. There are also others who couldn’t stop jumping and screaming while being filled with a lot of joy. Such was the case on Monday after the […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has established himself as one of the best rim protectors in the NBA today. His mere presence is enough to change shots inside the paint, but he can also score near the basket when the opportunity presents itself. Gobert proved just that on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. In […]

The NBA community gathered to express their support after New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis tore his ACL after a sledgehammer dunk against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Though the play looked to be a run-of-the-mill play — a big-to-big connection, thanks to Porzingis’ deft ability to find cutting lanes and […]

The Utah Jazz will put the entire house up for trade, except for rookie Donovan Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert once teams come calling, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. While the team isn’t necessarily looking to move their current players, anyone but those two are available for bid, should a team look to […]

The Utah Jazz are completely different when center Rudy Gobert is in the lineup. Aside from absolutely thumping the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, the Jazz make the best use of Gobert on the defensive end. And the numbers since he’s returned prove that. The Jazz have owned the NBA’s best defense since Gobert has […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert just got back from a knee injury that has caused him to miss 26 games this season. Though he is still trying to be fully comfortable on the court, the art of shot blocking is still not lost in his game. In a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, “The […]

The Utah Jazz got some good news Friday when the team found out its star center, Rody Gobert, will play tonight, per Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News. Jazz center Rudy Gobert is cleared to return tonight after missing 15 games. — Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) January 19, 2018 Gobert had missed the previous 15 games […]