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Utah JazzRudy Gobert expected to sign extension before October 31

The Utah Jazz have developed into one of the league’s most menacing defensive dynamos. It’s scary to think that, as accomplished as they seem on that end of the floor, this team still hasn’t peaked. They have a young, promising core and the pillar on the paint is 24-year-old Rudy Gobert. Last season, the Frenchman […]

Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns and Utah Jazz combine to shoot a lot of free throws

It was just another preseason game on the schedule for the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Preseason games are expected to be a little boring with both teams playing third strings, but this game turned into a very good one. Within 15 games of game action, the Jazz had blown the […]

Utah JazzVideo: Blake Griffin flips in trick shot over Rudy Gobert

The L.A. Clippers took on the Utah Jazz on Monday night at Staples Center. Clippers’ forward Blake Griffin has been back to himself this preseason after missing out most of last season with injuries. Griffin worked a little magic against the Jazz, faking out Rudy Gobert, and flipping in a trick shot over his head. […]

Utah JazzRudy Gobert claims to be making 90% of his free throws in practice

During the 2016-2017 season, 24-year-old center Rudy Gobert struggled mightily from the free throw line for the Utah Jazz. He shot meager 56.9 % at the foul line during the 2015-16 season, after managed just 62.3% in the previous year. Gobert’s deficiencies when fouled make him a target for opposing coaches, looking to execute ‘hack-a-Shaq’ […]

Utah JazzRudy Gobert focused on this season, not upcoming contract extension

Like other NBA teams, the Utah Jazz held their media day on Monday. Appearing in front of the members of the press were the coaching staff and some of their key players, including starting center, Rudy Gobert. Originally selected 27th overall in the 2013 draft, the 7-foot-1 center is entering the final season of his […]

Orlando MagicRudy Gobert trolls Evan Fournier about being drafted by Magic on NBA 2K17

Rudy Gobert is back at it again. Gobert has had fun with fellow French NBA player Evan Fournier on Twitter before and now he has provided another hilarious tweet at Fournier’s expense. Gobert created himself on NBA 2K17 like the rest of the world and it just so happens that he was drafted by Fournier’s […]

Utah JazzJazz starting lineup included in SI's Top 100 rankings

Utah Jazz fans have five reasons to be excited as their team’s whole starting lineup cracked the Sports Illustrated Top 100 NBA players of 2017 rankings. Without further ado, let’s see what Sports Illustrated’s Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney had to say about the teammates. No. 85: Rodney Hood (SG) “In Year Two, Rodney Hood completely flipped […]

Orlando MagicRudy Gobert changes Twitter avatar to Evan Fournier's NBA 2K face

Rudy Gobert is sure having fun with Evan Fournier‘s face scan in NBA 2K17, as referenced with all the meme’s that have been created since the unveiling. So much in fact, he’s made his Twitter avi his friend’s face, as evidenced if you check out his Twitter. https://twitter.com/rudygobert27/status/770010207942508545  He could be having fun with the […]

Orlando MagicEvan Fournier's terrible NBA 2K17 face was turned into a meme

It’s that time of the offseason every NBA player awaits — with the early-release of NBA 2K17, players are eager to see their rating and likeness. That is unless you’re Evan Fournier. Fournier probably regrets asking in the first place. Here it is guys! What do you think?Thanks to @Ronnie2K @NBA2K pic.twitter.com/nkuHTw1T2l — Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) August […]

Orlando MagicRudy Gobert wants people to spread Evan Fournier's NBA 2k17 avatar

Ronnie2K of 2K Sports released a screenshot of Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier for the upcoming NBA2K17 video game. The digital screen looked nothing like Fournier,  and he then tweeted that he was not happy about it. After several roasting comments from Twitter followers, French National Basketball teammate and Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert got wind of […]

NBARudy Gobert, Nikola Jokic, and Kristaps Porzingis round up ESPN's top foreign players list

Over the past few years, the NBA has had a tremendous increase of international players bringing their talents to the league. This goes to show how the popularity of basketball has grown around the world. A perfect example is this year’s Rio Olympics, where a record 47 players from the association are competing and representing […]

Utah JazzRudy Gobert to play for French National Team at 2016 Rio Olympics

Last Sunday, the French National Basketball Team booked themselves a ticket to the Rio Olympics as they won their Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila, Philippines. This will be their 19th appearance in the Summer Games. Aside from qualifying, things are looking even better now for France as  Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tweeted his […]

Utah JazzRudy Gobert played Pokemon GO during a summer league game

The newest addition to the Pokemon franchise comes in the form of Pokemon GO, a location-based reality mobile game that can be used on iOS and Android devices. Much like the Pokemon games developed for the Nintendo Gameboy, Pokemon GO has become a sensation all over the globe in the last week or so. The […]

Utah JazzUtah's top 6 are surprisingly pretty impressive

The Utah Jazz stayed out of the fray. They weren’t chasing Kevin Durant in the Hamptons, and they weren’t trying to negotiate a last minute deal with Dwyane Wade. What they did do was improve their roster through a series of quiet trades and signings the past few days, elevating them right into the Western […]

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