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The Utah Jazz did a great job in the regular season, locking in 52 wins to earn the NBA’s best record for the first time in franchise history. Things, however, didn’t pan out for them in the NBA Playoffs, which is not an indication of their underperformance. Rather, it’s a signal that they need to […]

The Utah Jazz have an important decision to make in the offseason. With veteran point guard Mike Conley set to hit the free-agent market at the end of the 2020-21 NBA season, there isn’t a shortage of rumors about what his immediate future would be in the league. In a recent report by Tony Jones […]

The Dallas Mavericks know they need to add more talent around Luka Doncic, and rumors are already percolating about possible targets. Kawhi Leonard is reportedly on the Mavs’ radar in case he decides to leave the Los Angeles Clippers, but perhaps a more realistic target is Mike Conley. On a recent episode of the Hollinger […]

After another disappointing finish to the Utah Jazz’s season — in which he was injured for much of it — Mike Conley is set to hit the open market in NBA free agency this summer. Although he was injured for most of Utah’s playoff run, he did return for the last game and contributed as […]

After finishing as the best team in the Western Conference in the regular season, the Utah Jazz failed to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the second round of the 2021 NBA playoffs. They missed Mike Conley. It was a solid run for the Jazz, since many didn’t see this team playing this well at […]

The Utah Jazz had high expectations heading into the 2021 NBA playoffs, especially after they finished the regular season with the best record in the league. Unfortunately, they came up short in the Western Conference semifinals after they lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in six games. What made Utah’s exit more disappointing is the […]

It will be a very interesting summer for Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz. The All-Star point guard’s current deal comes to an end this season, and it currently remains to be seen if he’s going to end up signing an extension with the Jazz. For his part, however, Utah swingman Joe Ingles isn’t shy […]

Mike Conley Jr. spent two full seasons with the Utah Jazz. While not all of it went swimmingly, the 14-year NBA veteran became an integral part of the team with the best record during the 2020-21 regular season.  The Jazz All-Star was asked about his plans for his impending free agency. Conley didn’t make any […]

The Utah Jazz are facing a must-win Game 6 on Friday night against the Los Angeles Clippers now that they’re suddenly on the brink of elimination. However, there is some good news headed for the Jazz, as they got updates on their two star guards. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, there is optimism that […]

Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James recently went off on Twitter about the rash of injuries in the NBA Playoffs, pointing out that the early start date of the season didn’t do any wonders for the players. While many would side with LeBron, given the latest string of injuries to star players, Philadelphia 76ers […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley will miss Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night due to a nagging hamstring injury. Conley spoke to the media ahead of the game and revealed he suffered a “small setback” during his attempt to return. The setback occurred before Game 3: Jazz guard Mike Conley […]

Game 3 between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers turned out to be a blowout. LA just couldn’t miss, as the team shot over 56% from the field. Just an insanely efficient night for the Clippers. Additionally, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 65 points while Reggie Jackson and Nicolas Batum combined for […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley has been forced to sit out yet again for Game 3 on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, with the veteran still nursing a lingering hamstring strain. Jazz head coach Quin Snyder has provided a bit of an update on the status of Conley moving forward, but unfortunately, it […]

The Utah Jazz head to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers for their Game 3 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. It’s time to continue our NBA Playoffs odds series with a Jazz-Clippers Game 3 prediction and pick. The Jazz currently hold a 2-0 lead to start the series and hope to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers managed to rally from a 2-0 series deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks in seven games. Now, they are set to battle the top-seeded Utah Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals. Los Angeles has won its first three road games (1-3 at home) in the 2021 NBA playoffs. After beating the […]

The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a second-round matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers and could be without veteran point guard Mike Conley. As for Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell, his health is progressing at the perfect time as the Jazz aim to keep pace with their NBA-best record. Donovan Mitchell, on the health of […]

The Utah Jazz beat the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night to win the series 4-1 and move on to the second round. Veteran point guard Mike Conley had to leave the game early and missed the remainder of Game 5 with an injury as the Jazz went on to win effortlessly. Now, there is an […]

The Utah Jazz put on an outright demolition job on the Memphis Grizzlies to advance to the second round. But it wasn’t without cost, as Mike Conley Jr. tweaked his lingering hamstring injury. The Jazz won by a final margin of 126-110, but the game was actually much less competitive than that. Utah led by […]

The Utah Jazz have been dealt a major blow in Game 5 as they try and close out the Memphis Grizzlies. Veteran point guard Mike Conley has been ruled out for the remainder of the game with right hamstring soreness. Mike Conley (right hamstring soreness) will not return. — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 3, 2021 […]

The Utah Jazz may have taken a 3-1 lead against the Memphis Grizzlies in their first round playoffs series, but Donovan Mitchell doesn’t want the team to be complacent. After all, they should know very well that no lead is safe in the NBA, especially in the postseason. After the Jazz took Game 4 on […]

For Utah Jazz star Mike Conley, the statement “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain” rings so true. At least that’s what he felt when he visited FedeExForum to play his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, in the first round of the playoffs. After the Jazz survived an onslaught of cheers from […]

After finishing the regular season with the best record in the league, the Utah Jazz undoubtedly have their eyes on the prize as they look to win their first NBA championship in franchise history. As for Mike Conley, this is going to be quite a weird way to kick start his journey to a title […]

The Utah Jazz are set to embark on their playoff journey as the top seed in the Western Conference. More than that, they also finished the regular season with the best record in the NBA at 52-20. After a promise from owner Ryan Smith earlier in the season that the franchise would give a scholarship […]

Despite a mini-slump, the Utah Jazz remain the head honchos of the Western Conference. Even after two consecutive losses to the cellar-dwelling Minnesota Timberwolves, star center Rudy Gobert remains confident in his squad. Gobert has been in the NBA long enough to know that even the best teams fall to bottomfeeders twice in a row. […]

Kevin Durant and Mike Conley have now joined Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant as the only Academy Award winners from the NBA with their Oscars victory on Sunday, per Marc Stein of the New York Times. The Brooklyn Nets forward and Utah Jazz guard were executive producers on the short film “Two Distant Strangers,” […]

The Utah Jazz suffered an ugly upset defeat by losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night on their home floor. After the disappointing defeat, Jazz center Rudy Gobert bared that he needed to play stronger and take care of the ball better as he recorded five turnovers in the game, per Eric Walden of […]

Dennis Schroder was the MVP for the Los Angeles Lakers in Saturday’s wacky 127-115 OT victory over the extremely shorthanded Utah Jazz at Staples Center (with fans in attendance, for the second time). Another resilient and gritty win for the short-handed Lakers (despite the Jazz DNPs), 127-115. After giving up the lead late in the […]

The Utah Jazz sit atop the rankings of the Western Conference. With a 42-14 record, the Jazz has surprisingly been one of the best teams in the league. With a playoff berth nearly clinched already, it seems Utah is giving their star players a break for their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. According […]

Aside from being one of the top defenders in the league today, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert apparently also has a talent for predicting the future. As revealed by head coach Quin Snyder (albeit jokingly), the team usually relies on Gobert’s crystal ball to determine Mike Conley’s injury status. Gobert caught wind of his […]

Mike Conley is no stranger to injuries. This is exactly why he had some sound advice for Utah Jazz teammate Donovan Mitchell, who himself had to be helped off the court on Friday due to an ankle injury. After the Jazz escaped with a 119-111 win over the Indiana Pacers, Conley revealed what he told […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley Jr.’s ambidexterity is indeed one of his best skills. The Phoenix Suns saw firsthand just how well-rounded the All-Star playmaker is with a buzzer-beating floater in their match at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday. In the closing seconds of the third period between two of the best teams in […]

The Utah Jazz fell to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, but Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley aren’t concerned with the outlook of the team. Following a rare loss, Mitchell and Conley both spoke about what their defeat to the Mavericks means, via Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune. Donovan Mitchell said it was […]

With the Dallas Mavericks and the Utah Jazz facing off in a marquee matchup on Monday night, Mavs coach Rick Carlisle provided his thoughts on Utah’s outstanding campaign thus far. According to Carlisle, the one thing that has stood out for him the most for the league-best Jazz this term is the tremendous play of […]

In just his second year donning the Memphis Grizzlies jersey, Ja Morant is already aligning himself with franchise legend Mike Conley Jr. Per ESPN Statistics and Information, Morant has logged in 300 points and 100 assists in a month—a feat that had only been achieved by Conley. To make things sweeter, Morant reached the milestone […]

It’s been a crazy 48 hours for Mike Conley Jr. and the Utah Jazz. They had to go through a traumatic incident on Tuesday when the team plane had a bird strike incident shortly after taking off, which resulted in an engine failure. The chartered flight had to make an emergency landing and thankfully, no […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley will be returning to his old stomping grounds as his team will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Now playing for a different organization, the 33-year-old playmaker voiced his opinion regarding the young promising players that are currently headlining his former team. Via Evan Barnes of Commercial Appeal: “The […]

The Utah Jazz have been undeniably impressive this season, bolstering a league-best record of 35-11 and comfortably sitting at the top of the Western Conference. A deep dive into the team’s stats prove to be even more incredible, as they are achieving a statistical feat that only six teams in league history have ever reached. […]

The running gag inside the Utah Jazz locker room has been starting point guard Mike Conley’s athleticism, or in this case, lack thereof. Apparently, his teammate Jordan Clarkson has been having a blast poking fun at the grizzled veteran all season long. Little did they know that Conley would prove them all wrong in a […]

The league-leading Utah Jazz, led by Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, just got whooped as they visited Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Utah was clumsy with the ball all evening, which ultimately decided the game for them, at least according to Mitchell and Gobert. The Jazz turned the ball over 14 […]