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The talk during every NBA Draft always centers around the prospects, and rightfully so, as draft day is their day. Prospects work their whole life to get to this moment, and they deserve all of the attention they get. However, sometimes family members and significant others draw the spotlight during the draft, and that was […]

After a long (and sad) wait in the Green Room on Wednesday night during the first round of the NBA Draft, Duke center Kyle Filipowski finally came off the board on Thursday afternoon when the Utah Jazz selected the two-time All-ACC performer with the 32nd pick in the NBA Draft. Filipowski, who was pegged by […]

The New York Knicks have made the move of the NBA offseason so far. They made major headlines throughout the association with acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. It was a great move by the Knicks, but one that also comes with some pitfalls. They surrendered a lot of draft capital, and their cap […]

Mikal Bridges continues to draw plenty of interest on the trade market even though reports have come out stating that the Brooklyn Nets see him as a foundational star. Teams continue to call the Nets’ bluff as they try to entice them into giving Bridges up so that they could recoup some assets following a […]

NBA free agency will begin at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 30. Teams can negotiate with free agents but cannot start signing until 12:01 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 6. Already, rumors are emerging regarding certain teams and players and, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic/Stadium, The Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not new to getting linked to names in free agency. Take for example the names recently mentioned by Jonathan Givony, who floated up the names of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray and Utah Jazz court general Collin Sexton as potential trade additions to Los Angeles, which is looking to fortify […]

It’s time for change for the Utah Jazz. After a disappointing 2023-24 season, the team is looking to switch things up and start a rebuild. It’s not going to be a quick rebuild, too: the way things are right now for Utah, a hard reset is in order. They’ll have to struggle for a few […]

Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker is soon going to look for a new contract in the NBA, as he is set to become a free agent. But he’s already suffered a big financial loss before he could even ink a new contract, as his home has been reportedly burglarized, with suspects getting away with jewelry […]

In a landscape where trades and free agency often dominate the NBA off-season, rumors involving high-profile players can quickly capture the imagination of fans and analysts alike. One such player currently at the center of trade speculation is Zach LaVine, the 29-year-old swingman for the Chicago Bulls. As LaVine enters the third year of his […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just about one week away and the Utah Jazz currently hold a lottery pick at No. 10. The Jazz missed out on the playoffs this past season, although they showed signs of growth. Based on this past season, the Jazz could say they had a successful 2023 NBA Draft. The […]

NBA 2K24 is offering MyTEAM players a chance to earn a free Dark Matter Andrei Kirilenko player item among other possible rewards for a limited time. The 2005 NBA Blocks leader and Utah Jazz veteran makes for a solid grab if you’re lucky enough to earn him. Although the NBA Season ended earlier this week, […]

The NBA offseason is right around the corner as the Finals are nearly complete. Teams around the league will be making moves to improve their rosters for the next season. And with that in mind, the rumor mill is red hot for the Utah Jazz right now. There’s a buzz swirling that the Jazz could […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just under two weeks away, so until then, it’s worth breaking down the best landing spot for the top prospects. One of those players is UConn’s Stephon Castle. Castle entered Storrs as a point guard, but shifted roles to play more off the ball with Tristen Newton running the show. […]

The Detroit Pistons are still working to add more pieces to their front office this offseason. According to the latest reports, though, the Pistons are interested in adding Dallas Mavericks senior adviser Dennis Lindsey to their front office, per NBA insider Marc Stein. Lindsey was originally a finalist for Detroit’s President of Basketball Operations opening. […]

The Utah Jazz are back in business. No, they haven’t made any roster moves that make them a championship contender. But what they have done is unveil arguably the best uniforms in the NBA, using key elements of the best uniforms they’ve ever had: the mountains and the color purple. After a two-season rebrand with […]

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has blossomed into one of the best wing scorers in the NBA. Markkanen is also a prized member of Finland’s national basketball team. However, Markkanen’s native squad was hit with a tough update as they prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics. A right shoulder injury cut Lauri Markkanen’s 2023-24 NBA […]

Head coach Will Hardy and the Utah Jazz are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of the franchise. While Hardy has established himself as one of the better young coaches in the league so far in his tenure with the team, the Jazz […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a season to be proud of in 2023-24, earning the no. 1 seed in the Western Conference and taking the Dallas Mavericks to six games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Now that their season is over, they need to look to tweak their roster, and the main […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the world by clinching the number one seed in the Western Conference on the final day of the 2023-24 regular season. They opened the playoffs with a 4-0 sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans, but they suffered a disappointing 4-2 loss at the hands of Dallas Mavericks in the Western […]

If there is one name people are following when it comes to the upcoming NBA Draft, it is USC Trojans guard Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While he is not perceived or expected to be selected in the first round, there could be a ton of teams that would […]

The Utah Jazz have not been quite the same since Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell left. There have been flashes of possible glory with the rise of guys like Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and Keyonte George. But, having a play-in tournament ceiling is not quite what most teams in the league are gunning for. This […]

Jimmy Butler has played for the Miami Heat for half a decade. Throughout that period, Butler managed to help Miami make two NBA Finals appearances, one in 2020 and one last season. However, after the Heat made a first-round exit after the Boston Celtics went 4-1 in their series, could we see Jimmy and his […]

The Arizona Coyotes are no longer in business as Ryan Smith bought the franchise and will see them pack up for Utah. This squad has gone through a lot and has amassed a dedicated fan base during its stay. Now, it will see a new environment where avid spectators of the Utah Jazz get to […]

The Utah Jazz are a franchise on the rise. With an All-Star already on their roster in Lauri Markkanen and a young core of players who have shown flashes of brilliance around him, such as Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler, it’s clear that things are trending upward for the Jazz, even as they […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers escaped a close-run thing against the Miami Heat, taking home a 105-104 victory thanks in large part to the heroics of proven playoff performer Nicolas Batum. One unheralded effect of the 76ers’ victory is that sharpshooter Buddy Hield has now made the playoffs for the first time in his […]

The Utah Jazz are missing out on the playoffs this season after finishing with a 31-51 record. It was a bit of a disaster after having a solid season last year. Now the franchise is making a surprising move featuring Avery Bradley. But of course, there’s a catch. Bradley doesn’t play in the league anymore […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz Thursday night for game number 80 on the season. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are eliminated from the playoffs, so they are just playing for […]

The Utah Jazz are in a unique spot this offseason. They’ve shown they can compete and hang with the big boys the last two years, but clearly need upgrades to level up in the Western Conference. Utah began last season an encouraging 27-26, but moved off key veterans like Mike Conley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik […]

The Arizona Coyotes and their current arena situation kicked off relocation rumors last summer. These rumors created speculation of a potential Utah NHL team. Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has repeatedly expressed his interest in bringing the league to Salt Lake City. Whether it be through relocation or NHL expansion. Now, these expansion rumors have […]

The Utah Jazz continue to prioritize the long view. They started last season 27-26 and got off to a similarly hot start this year. They began the 2023-24 campaign an even 26-26 through their first 52 games. But, like last season, the Jazz opted to become sellers at the trade deadline and add to their […]

Although it’s a safe bet for Cleveland when Cavaliers stars Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell run the offense individually or together, it isn’t a surefire thing — especially in the playoffs. When last season came to an unexpected end at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Cavs knew they had to be less […]

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, who was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in October, underwent a successful kidney transplant on Tuesday, according to the team and head coach Will Hardy. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted on Tuesday that Hardy had told him Zanik had completed the transplant, and moments later, the Jazz announced the […]

On Monday morning, Utah Jazz were met by a surprising article. Their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell was spearheaded by their GM Justin Zanik. Zanik has done a wonderful job so far, leading the team to near playoff appearances while commanding a “tank”. However, an article by ESPN revealed that the GM […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Friday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 37-35 this season, and they have won 10 straight games. Their win […]

The NBA has finally come down with suspensions for Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. and Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn over the scuffle the two players had in the second quarter of last Saturday’s game in Houston. The league announced the suspensions on Sunday, via the NBA’s official website. “Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Mavericks-Jazz prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. In a weird twist of fate, the Mavericks beat the Jazz 113-97 in their last game on Thursday at […]

Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. threw punches at each other during the Rockets’ 147-119 home win on Saturday. After the game, Dunn said he would accept the inevitable punishment coming his way for the scuffle. “[We] exchanged a couple words, a couple pushes, and the next thing you […]

The Utah Jazz have some uphill sledding if they want to make the play-in game in this year’s NBA playoffs and they will be looking to turn the corner when they head out on the road to Houston to take on the Rockets in this pivotal Saturday night matchup. This game will continue our NBA […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz on Thursday by a final score of 113-97. Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford both enjoyed big games, but it was Kyrie Irving’s alley-oop with Doncic that stole headlines. LUKA DONCIC TO KYRIE IRVING FOR THE ALLEY OOP JAM 😲pic.twitter.com/0wd9BrnCEE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 22, 2024 Kyrie […]