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The Utah Jazz have gotten off to a rough start early on in the 2023-24 NBA season. Utah is 25th in net rating (-6.4) and is performing on both ends like a team that’s destined for a top-5 pick rather than a playoff spot. While it’s still early and the sample size is relatively small, […]

As of late, Kelly Olynyk has proven in the NBA that he can be a reliable stretch big man, especially off the bench. Aside from his achievements in the NBA, the Utah Jazz big man also recently helped the Canada National basketball team bring home the bronze medal from the recently concluded FIBA World Cup. […]

Thursday, November 30 — The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Utah Jazz to the Target Center, and the Wolves took down the Jazz, 101-90, coasting to their eighth home win in just nine games. Minnesota was fueled by All-NBA big man Karl-Anthony Towns and a second-half showtime performance from guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker.  Let’s look into the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. The Jazz came into the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back. The Jazz suffered a tough defeat Wednesday without all-star Lauri Markkanen at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies. The sputtering Jazz — 12th in the Western Conference — were looking to turn […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face the Utah Jazz on Thursday. The Wolves have been terrific at home this season, but might be faced with a tough challenge in this one. After a horrendous fall during Tuesday’s home win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Edwards limped off with the help of his teammates, […]

The Utah Jazz are on the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night! This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Jazz-Timberwolves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Jazz have lost three of their last five games, and they […]

The 3-13 Memphis Grizzlies are having a tough season, as they look to get a win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Things are going so poorly for the Grizzlies, that even when they have a big lead, the stadium lights shut off. Up 63-42 over the Jazz with 11:05 left in the third […]

The NBA season carries on with a week six matchup between the Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies. Our NBA odds series continues with a Jazz-Grizzlies prediction and pick. Although the Utah Jazz have experienced some regression relative to their start last season, they have seen some serious development from their young core—specifically, Keyonte George. George […]

The Utah Jazz’s depth is starting to show despite not having Lauri Markkanen. They got a needed win over the New Orleans Pelicans where everyone was able to contribute to the best that they could. Will Hardy is managing players like Walker Kessler, Simone Fontecchio, Keyonte George, and other key players. His schematics paved the […]

A 5-11 team who already struggles to shoot the ball cannot typically afford to be without its best player. But that is the unlucky hand the Utah Jazz are being dealt ahead of Monday night’s home matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out with a left hamstring strain, per the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Utah Jazz for the second time this season on Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pelicans are 9-8, and they are coming off […]

We’re back with our daily NBA predictions and pick as we’re set to bring you coverage of this fun matchup out West. The New Orleans Pelicans (9-7) will take on the Utah Jazz (4-11) as both teams ride opposite streaks heading into this one. Check out our NBA odds series for our Pelicans-Jazz prediction and pick. The New Orleans […]

Chauncey Billups surprised the Portland Trail Blazers faithful with the return of Scoot Henderson. The rookie had taken some time off the squad due to injuries and now looks poised to redeem his season. He may have been placed on the bench against the Utah Jazz but that did not stop him. The rookie was […]

We’re set to bring you another prediction and pick for tonight’s full slate of NBA action. We head out West for this next matchup between the Utah Jazz (4-10) and the Portland Trail Blazers (3-11). Both teams come in riding lengthy losing streaks and are desperately searching for a win. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Trail […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James just had a massive reality check this week. He recently discovered he’s actually older than Utah Jazz second-year head coach Will Hardy. James shared his thoughts on being older than Will Hardy on Tuesday, per Spectrum SportsNet’s Chris McGee (via NBA writer Mark Medina). “I’m older than who?” LeBron […]

The Utah Jazz got off to a great start last season. Around this time last season, the Jazz were 12-6 with a +3.9 net rating that ranked seventh in the NBA at the time, per NBA.com. Lauri Markkanen was just beginning what would become his breakout season and Jordan Clarkson looked rejuvenated as a starter. […]

The NBA season heats up with an in-season tournament matchup between the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. Our NBA odds series continues with a Jazz-Lakers prediction and pick. As one of the younger teams in the league, it was widely expected to be a season of ups and downs for the Utah Jazz. However, […]

Regardless of how he is perceived, Kevin Durant is bound to make some headlines when he posts on social media. Monday, he fired a succinct and biting reply that appeared to address the officials’ controversial decision to overturn a foul call on Lauri Markkanen at the end of the Phoenix Suns’ 140-137 double-overtime victory against […]

The Utah Jazz suffered a heartbreaking 140-137 double overtime loss to Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns at home on Sunday. Utah nearly had a chance to force another overtime, but a foul call that would have given Lauri Markkanen three shots from the foul line when Durant challenged the Utah star’s 3-point attempt near […]

The Phoenix Suns came away with a wild 140-137 double overtime win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, and it did not come without controversy, as what was originally ruled as a foul on Kevin Durant on a Lauri Markkanen game-tying 3-point attempt was overturned on a coach’s challenge, virtually ending the game. 🚨 UPDATE: […]

We’re back once again with our prediction and pick series for these group stage games of the NBA In-Season Tournament. We’ll head out West for this next matchup as we see the Phoenix Suns (5-6) take on the Utah Jazz (4-7) with a tournament win on the line. Check out our NBA odds series for our Suns-Jazz prediction and […]

The Portland Trail Blazers go on the road to take on the Utah Jazz for the NBA In-Season Tournament. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Trail Blazers are 3-6 this season, […]

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins didn’t hold back in his criticism of the officiating in Friday’s NBA In-Season Tournament loss to the Utah Jazz. The injury-riddled Grizzlies fell to 1-7 on the season with the 127-121 defeat. However, Jenkins didn’t like the fact that the free throw disparity between Memphis and Utah were huge, highlighting […]

The Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies play a group game in the NBA in-season tournament. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Grizzlies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The NBA In-Season Tournament’s group play runs through the end of the month with Tuesday and Friday games. Utah and Memphis are in West […]

The Utah Jazz haven’t gotten particularly close to NBA championship contention since Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dropped them off in consecutive NBA Finals in 1997 and 1998. The final game of the latter of those two series featured arguably the most iconic play of Jordan’s career, in which the now Hall-of-Famer *created space* […]

The Utah Jazz haven’t had that great of a start to the 2023-24 NBA season. They are near the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference with a record of 2-7, only above the 1-6 Memphis Grizzlies. It’s supposed to be a rebuilding/retooling/revamping, whatever you want to call it, year for the Jazz though. […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner entered Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic territory after Indy’s 134-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Yes, we’re talking about the reigning NBA MVP and a former two-time NBA MVP. Myles Turner became just the third center after Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic to score 20 points in a […]

Last season, Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler made a very late run for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award. Kessler was never a serious threat to win, but the fact that he put his name in the conversation was impressive in itself. Jazz fans were understandably expecting a big second season for Kessler, […]

We’re back to bring you our predictions and picks for Wednesday’s full slate of action in the National Basketball Association. We head to the Midwest to catch the Utah Jazz (2-6) take on the Indiana Pacers (4-3) as we begin our coverage. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Pacers prediction and pick. The Utah Jazz […]

It was a tale of two halves for the Utah Jazz during the 2022-23 season. They began last season on fire, surprising pundits in the process after many believed that they’d be one of the frontrunners in the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. But come February, after they dealt away their quality veterans, the Jazz struggled immensely, […]

The Utah Jazz are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls Monday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Jazz-Bulls prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Jazz are 2-5 to start the season, but Lauri Markkanen […]

The Utah Jazz have been off to an inconsistent start to begin the 2023-24 campaign, a stark contrast to how they opened last season. Last year, many counted out the Jazz after trading away their established stars, but they began the season with a 10-3 record before falling off. This time, it appears as though […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued their strong start to the season on Saturday night as they took down the Utah Jazz in convincing fashion. The Wolves moved to 3-2 on the year, which isn’t incredible, but they’ve played better than their record would indicate. With some record-setting performances, this fan base has a lot to be […]

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Utah Jazz on Saturday while rocking their brand new city edition jerseys for the first time in the 2023-24 season. The inaugural night for these jerseys was a huge success, as Minnesota knocked off Utah by a final score of 123-95. Of course head coach Chris Finch […]

The Orlando Magic wrap up their four-game road trip with a visit to the Utah Jazz Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Magic-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are 2-2 to begin this season, but […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament is starting up this week. On Oct. 30, the NBA released the court designs that will be used by all 30 teams during the tournament. Each team will have a unique court that matches their City Edition uniforms and will help fans distinguish between normal regular season games and In-Season Tournament […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Wednesday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Grizzlies-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Grizzlies are struggling without Ja Morant as he serves his suspension. […]

After starting off their championship defense at a perfect 3-0 to begin the season, the Denver Nuggets are simply on another level at the moment. On Monday night, the Utah Jazz will try to hand the Nuggets their first loss of the year in a showdown at Ball Arena. Join us for our NBA odds […]

We’re back to bring you our final prediction and pick as we conclude Saturday’s NBA slate with this night-cap out West. The Utah Jazz (1-1) will take on the Phoenix Suns (1-1) as both teams try to gain some early momentum. Check out our NBA odds series for our Jazz-Suns prediction and pick. The Utah Jazz find themselves at […]