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Following the departure of All-Star forward Gordon Hayward in free agency to the Boston Celtics, the Utah Jazz are looking to take a new direction with the franchise. According to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune, Jazz general manager Dennis Lindsey stated that the front office will now build the team around rising star big man […]

Much was made about Gordon Hayward‘s decision (or indecision?) to join the Boston Celtics, after an early-afternoon report by ESPN’s Chris Haynes that he had chosen to join the Eastern Conference regular season champions. The new addition to the team was adamant the hold up on his official announcement was not due to him finishing […]

The Boston Celtics, on Friday, afternoon officially introduced their big splash in free agency in All-Star forward Gordon Hayward. It turned out to be quite a difficult decision-making process for Hayward, who held meetings with the Celtics, Utah Jazz, and Miami Heat. However, it has become increasingly clear that his decision to sign with Boston […]

Prior to Gordon Hayward formally announcing on the Fourth of July his decision to sign with the Boston Celtics, there was a report that leaked that the All-Star forward was going to make the move. It initially put the entire decision-making process on hold with Hayward rethinking his choice. According to Jared Weiss of Celtics Blog, it […]

The Toronto Raptors have inquired about forward/center Boris Diaw, who was expected to be waived by the Utah Jazz on Thursday morning, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. Diaw is coming off one of the worst scoring seasons of his career, having small, but meaningful contributions with a veteran group in a limited […]

The Utah Jazz continue their torridly aggressive post-Gordon-Hayward free agency swing, this time expected to waive forward/center Boris Diaw, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The organization has made three signings throughout the last 24 hours, agreeing to terms with forwards Thabo Sefolosha, Jonas Jerebko, and hybrid forward/center Ekpe Udoh. Now without a high-scoring star at […]

Euroleague star center Ekpe Udoh has agreed to a two-year, $6.5 million deal with the Utah Jazz, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Udoh has flourished during the last two season with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce, getting named to the All-EuroLeague Second Team when his team won the championship in 2016, then named EuroLeague Final Four MVP […]

The Boston Celtics made a huge splash this offseason by landing All-Star forward Gordon Hayward in free agency. It was a difficult decision-making process for Hayward that was narrowed down to choosing between the Celtics and Utah Jazz. According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, Gordon Hayward Sr. revealed that Boston’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

Free agent forward Jonas Jerebko has agreed to a two-year, $8.2 million contract with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jerebko has been a durable reserve for the Boston Celtics for the last two-and-a-half seasons, providing a stretch-four look at 6-foot-1o and 231 pounds. The Swedish international is going into his eighth year […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles got his big contract this summer. The Australian forward was signed to a four-year, $52 million deal. However, in the whole process, the Jazz lost their biggest superstar, forward Gordon Hayward. Ingles and Hayward are actually best friends off the court, and Ingles spoke to NBA Australia about the future relationship […]

Free agent guard/forward Thabo Sefolosha has agreed to a two-year, $10.5 million deal with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sefolosha had yet another consistent season with the Atlanta Hawks as the best defender in the team, but at 33 years of age, has no future in a franchise looking to rebuild with […]

It has been a rough summer for the Utah Jazz. They lost their All-Star, forward Gordon Hayward, who took his talents to Boston. Along with that, they also lost guard George Hill who had his best offensive season before leaving for the Sacramento Kings in free agency. In a summer where the Western Conference got three more […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

In the NBA today, it is a normal occurrence seeing players deciding to play for different franchises, especially with the lack of success they’ve had with their previous teams. Gone are the days when the likes of Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and the multitude of players from past decades, all played for a single team throughout […]

Following Gordon Hayward’s announcement that he will be moving to the Boston Celtics next season, the Salt Lake Cty faithful were understandably disappointed in him for leaving the Utah Jazz. He has received a lot of negative reactions from the team’s fans and even a subtle shot on social media from his former teammate, Rudy Gobert. […]

The Utah Jazz took a big step back this offseason with the departure of All-Star Forward Gordon Hayward via free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal with the Boston Celtics. In light of that move, former Jazz guard Trey Burke took to Twitter on Sunday afternoon to bash the organization by stating that no superstar […]

Last week, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward made the decision to leave the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics via free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal. Hayward has voiced his appreciation for his seven seasons with the Jazz and even tried to help orchestrate a sign-and-trade to lessen the impact of his departure from the […]

Since Gordon Hayward announced his decision that he will play for the Boston Celtics, the team has been finding ways to clear cap room for his signing. The Utah Jazz were reportedly open to making a sign-and-trade for his services in order to help the move push through, and also get some players or assets […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

Gordon Hayward broke a lot of hearts in Salt Lake City this summer when he decided to sign with the Boston Celtics. Some Jazz fans were so upset with his move that they even decided to burn his jerseys in anger. However, while fans were upset, the franchise itself decided to go in another direction. They actually thanked […]

After being selected fifth overall, Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum has failed to live up to his draft night expectations in his two years in the league thus far. However, it has to be mentioned that Exum had a torn ACL in his left knee which made him miss the entire 2015-16 season. After coming back for the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made some major moves this offseason, trading for former Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler during draft night and making consequent additions of Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson to round out their offseason acquisitions. Prior to the last two, president/head coach Tom Thibodeau traded point guard Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz for a […]

Free agent point guard Shelvin Mack is finalizing a two-year, $12 million deal with the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is partially guaranteed in the second year, expected to be fully completed on Saturday, per sources. The sturdy floor general has played for four teams over seven seasons in the NBA, making his latest […]

It seems like this scenario happens every time a major player leaves his original franchise. Just like with Kevin Durant or LeBron James in the past, Utah Jazz fans are burning jerseys of their former star Gordon Hayward after he joined Boston on a four-year, $128 million deal. After a video of a Hayward jersey being burned […]

When Gordon Hayward’s piece was published on The Players’ Tribune, Utah Jazz fans were understandably upset, especially after finding out that their franchise player has decided to leave their team to play for the Boston Celtics instead. Many took to their social media accounts to voice out their opinion about his choice to bolt out of Salt […]

It’s only been a little over two days since Gordon Hayward made his decision to join the Boston Celtics, but a local dinner with longtime coach Brad Stevens has been seven years in the making. The two were seen grabbing some of Boston’s finest seafood at L’Osteria in North End. The sightings keep coming in. Gordon […]

The NBA Summer League has never oozed with talent more so than this year with this dynamic draft class, and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell stole the show against the Boston Celtics, dropping their prized No. 3 overall pick Jayson Tatum. The 6-foot-3 Mitchell took on the 6-foot-8 Tatum, leaving him dusted with a […]

Upon the aftermath of Gordon Hayward‘s decision, the Utah Jazz have a gaping scoring hole to fill in the near future and they might just find it within one of their own. General manager Dennis Lindsey believes lefty shooting guard Rodney Hood can take on the bulk of the scoring now that the organization is forced […]

The Utah Jazz are reportedly disappointed not only with talisman Gordon Hayward‘s departure, but also with the way he and his camp handled his exit from Salt Lake City. From July 4 at 11:17 p.m. PT, when news of his preferred destination was announced by ESPN’s Chris Haynes to 4:45 p.m. later that afternoon when his decision […]

In wake of Gordon Hayward‘s decision to join the Boston Celtics, it has left the Utah Jazz to consider other options to help fill the huge offensive void. According to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz are looking to hammer out a sign-and-trade with the Celtics to acquire veteran forward Jae Crowder. […]

Although he bares the look of a man that would likely use an axe to settle a disagreement, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has a soft side, and he showed it by way of penning a heartfelt letter for former player, Gordon Hayward. A part of Snyder’s statement published on NBA.com: “Speaking on behalf of my […]

Utah Jazz fans will not soon recover after Gordon Hayward ditched Salt Lake City and all the glory of its nightlife for Beantown. Hayward was largely viewed as not only the leader of the team, but the centerpiece of what the Jazz were trying to build — a championship team. It took the Jazz years […]

As the Boston Celtics continue to find ways to create cap space for the signing of Gordon Hayward, an unlikely team has emerged as a partner to help them resolve that issue. The Utah Jazz are apparently still open to do a sign-and-trade that will allow the C’s to add the 27-year-old’s $128 million salary […]

Following a grueling decision-making process over the last several days, Gordon Hayward on Tuesday afternoon announced his decision to join the Boston Celtics. It was one that Hayward prepared for carefully in each scenario formulating letters for The Players’ Tribune for each possible choice that his agent told Jody Genessy of the Deseret News. Hayward, […]

In wake of Gordon Hayward‘s decision to sign with the Boston Celtics, it has resulted in the team renouncing their rights to veteran big man Kelly Olynyk making him an unrestricted free agent. According to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, Olynyk has already drawn interest from several teams across the league. Lots of interest […]

Back and forth reporting on whether or not Gordon Hayward was slated to be joining the Boston Celtics next season was the sporting news that dominated Independence Day headlines. In a case almost reminiscent of the DeAndre Jordan/L.A. Clippers/Dallas Mavericks love triangle from a season ago, it was far from clear conjecture whether or not Hayward […]

Only hours after losing their prized talisman to the Boston Celtics during free agency, the Utah Jazz will put gears in motion to pursue free agent forward Rudy Gay as a candidate to fill Gordon Hayward‘s spot at small forward, according to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. The organization had […]

The Utah Jazz have immediately shifted their attention toward regrouping after All-Star forward Gordon Hayward on Tuesday agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics in free agency. One of their first targets that has quickly emerged is former Miami Heat forward James Johnson, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. The Jazz and free […]

Tuesday afternoon was not without it’s own entertainment. Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward expected to make his choice of free agency, announced his decision to leave the Jazz and join the Boston Celtics after a confusing series of reports. The end result was an upset Jazz fan base and a message from at least one former teammate, […]