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Gordon Hayward added another splendid performance on Tuesday night to his already impressive season. The Utah Jazz forward led his team to an important win against the Portland Trail Blazers, and finished the game with 30 points, four rebounds and two assists. It also allowed them to create some separation from the L.A. Clippers, who are […]

With still a few months to go before the start of this year’s free agency, speculations are already emerging on where Gordon Hayward might end up should the Utah Jazz fail to re-sign him to an extension come summertime. The 27-year-old Butler product is expected to receive plenty of interest from around the league as he […]

Sunday turned out to be a good one for the Utah Jazz. With a little help from the New Orleans Pelicans, they were able to accomplish a feat that the franchise last accomplished in 2012 — clinching a spot in the postseason. With the Denver Nuggets‘ loss to the Pelicans, the Jazz secured a playoff […]

Two of the best products of the 2010 NBA Draft could join forces in the near future, depending on how their futures line up. Paul George hasn’t had the season he was hoping for after the Indiana Pacers made plenty of talented acquisitions to supplement a roster that just didn’t have the punch to compete […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is doing his part to save face for his defensive ace Jae Crowder, as he said the small forward regrets the comments he made over social media. Crowder used Twitter as a means to vent about Boston fans cheering on Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward, who scored a […]

Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder wasn’t particularly happy to hear the home crowd cheer for Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward during warmups prior to Tuesday’s 115-104 win over the visiting Western Conference team. HOME TEAM FANS CHEERING FOR THE OPPOSING PLAYERS NOW.. AW MAN OK… SMH BUT GOOD WIN FELLAS ONTO THE NEXT ONE.!! — JAE […]

With more than four minutes left in the second quarter between the Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz on Friday night, Gordon Hayward showed that there is more to his game than his solid perimeter jumpers and crafty drives to the basket. The 26-year-old Butler product received the ball off a steal from his teammate and […]

When the starting lineup of home teams are announced by the stadium announcer, it’s usually done with dim lights, some fireworks and a song to hype them up and start the game strong. For the Utah Jazz, they are opting to come up with their own style and play a different song for each of […]

Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward knew it would take something different to go from being the best player on the team to All-Star recognition. The 26-year-old saw a career-high in scoring last season with 19.7 points per game, but had only made microscopic improvements in his overall game, making his 2015-16 season a testament […]

Starting the season in the inactive list was no easy task for Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward, who’s been lighting up the stat sheet after missing the first six games of the season with a dislocated finger. The six-year forward has been averaging 23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists through 18 games as his […]

After missing the first six games of the season, Gordon Hayward made his season debut for the Utah Jazz last November 6. However, even if he has made his return, it does not mean his injury has fully healed. It can be recalled that the 26-year-old Butler product suffered a broken left ring finger during […]

The Utah Jazz have a series of players in danger of missing Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a report by Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Rodney Hood, one of only two starters to have played every game this season, is questionable to play due to a nasty cold, which he’s battled through during the […]

Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward is slated to make his season debut on Sunday against the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’ Tim MacMahon. He has been out since he dislocated and broke his right ring finger on Oct. 7. during the preseason. His original timetable was six weeks, making this a very pleasant surprise […]

Ever since Brad Stevens took over as coach of the Boston Celtics, Gordon Hayward’s name has been linked to the team. This isn’t surprising as Hayward played for Stevens back in college at Butler. As the talented swingman is expected to hit free agency next summer, the rumors on him potentially reuniting with his old […]

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’ […]

It only took two preseason games for the first injury to strike the Utah Jazz, as scoring talisman Gordon Hayward is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after dislocating and breaking a finger on his left hand, according to the team. Bad news. Gordon Hayward suffered a dislocated and broken finger on his left hand. He's expected […]

The NBA hosts the All-Star Weekend every February where its brightest stars showcase their talents in a variety of contests culminated by the All-Star Game. The starters are selected through fan votes, while the reserves, on the other hand, are picked by coaches from their respective conferences. This is where a player’s actual performance and his team’s standing for the first half […]

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 […]

Since being drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2010, it’s been nothing but constant improvement for Gordon Hayward. The six-year veteran has evolved into becoming the team’s top offensive option and also its most versatile player. With the Jazz being bolstered by a young core that might be enough for a final playoff spot, the […]

The Utah Jazz have managed to remain competitive while collecting assets over the last three years. They also signed and acquired a few veteran players this summer to help balance the roster between young players and experienced veterans. However, there is a problem looming in the near future for the Jazz. The team will soon […]

Now that the Thunder have finally managed to bring Alex Abrines over from Spain, they have reached their 15-man roster limit. If the team wants to make a deep run into the postseason though, then they are not even close to being finished. Thunder General Manager Sam Presti has always managed to sneak in some […]

Though not being able to sign the players part of their wishlist the past couple of years, one team that has been trying to lure big name free agents is the Phoenix Suns. Two years ago, they made a pitch to Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, and last summer, to LaMarcus Aldridge. Even if they […]

Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward passed up the opportunity to play in Rio for USA Basketball, mainly to spend time with his wife and newborn child. Family first for Gordon Hayward Hayward is a father first, but says in his blog that he still considers turning down the Olympic invitation incredibly hard. “Making the decision to not […]

The NBA works hard at making  the most balanced schedule of the four major sports. This year the league opted to use new computer software this year to optimize, and maximize the schedule efficiency as much as possible. ESPN’s Bradford Doolittle ran the new 2016-17 schedule through a simulator, to take tavel, rest, and all factors of […]

The Salt Lake Tribune recently released its list of most influential people in Utah Sports for 2016. To the surprise of some, Utah Jazz Forward Gordon Hayward topped the list. Hayward has continued to improve his game in droves each year, but has failed to lead the team to the playoffs the last two seasons, and […]

This year’s free agency may be drying up now, but from what we’ve seen the past couple of days, anything and everything can happen. This is the reason why it has also dominated social media these days. However, there is already some anticipation for next year’s sweepstakes as some of the biggest names in the […]

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 […]

Danny Ainge has made it very clear to the rest of the league that the Boston Celtics‘ third overall pick is on the table for the taking, for the right price. It was reported over a week ago that the C’s are aggressively shopping their heralded number three pick (not to the surprise of anyone), […]

Brian Geltzeiler of hoopscritic.com had reported earlier today that Gordon Hayward was unhappy with the Jazz and that Utah was trying to trade him. But then Marc Stein, someone with more reliable sources, had reported that Gordon Hayward was not available. Utah, sources say, is telling interested teams Gordon Hayward is unavailable. Ditto for Milwaukee […]

It’s been about a month since Kobe Bryant‘s final NBA game, and while most of the basketball world is focused on the postseason as it continues into its later stages, people are still talking about Bryant dropping a 60 burger to cap off his career. Include Gordon Hayward in the conversation. The Utah Jazz‘s star player […]