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Considering the struggles that they’ve had since the All-Star break, the New Orleans Pelicans could have used the reinforcement Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt would have provided to the roster after the NBA trade deadline. Unfortunately, with the Utah Jazz determined to trade veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. and his oversized contract, the Jazz […]

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge has a level of familiarity with the Boston Celtics that most do not have, having held roles as the executive director and president of basketball operations for the Celtics from 2003 to 2022. As a result, nobody need wonder why the longtime front office executive has his eyes on both […]

The Boston Celtics lost to the Utah Jazz on Saturday after Grant Williams tried to play hero for the team and failed. However, Jayson Tatum isn’t mad at his teammate at all despite the botched game-winning attempt. For those who missed it, the Celtics had a chance for one last shot to win against the […]

Grant Williams had a chance to win it at the buzzer for the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. Instead, the 24-year-old saw his last-second shot blocked away by Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler, thereby sealing Boston’s 118-117 loss at the hands of the Jazz. After the game, Williams was understandably upset with the defeat. He […]

Utah Jazz fans are in pure ecstasy right now after clinching a crucial win against the Boston Celtics at home. And who wouldn’t be? Not only did the team improved their chances of qualifying for a Play-In spot, but they also absolutely entertained in a game capped off by a clutch block from rookie Walker […]

Utah Jazz star guard Jordan Clarkson has missed the last four games due to a finger injury. Unsurprisingly, without arguably their second-best player, the Jazz have done little more than tread water in the Western Conference standings, as they own a 2-2 record since he’s been out. So when Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford put together a fantastic all-around performance in Friday’s contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He scored 12 points — on 3-for-4 shooting from behind the three-point arc — dished out a whopping ten assists and grabbed five rebounds in a game the Celtics went on to win by a […]

The Boston Celtics will play the Utah Jazz tonight on the heels of a back-to-back. We’re in Salt Lake City sharing our NBA odds series, making a Celtics-Jazz prediction while showing you how to watch. The Celtics dominated the Portland Trailblazers, defeating them 126-112. Significantly, they built a large lead early and never surrendered it. […]

Despite falling off their hot start to the 2022-23 campaign, this season has still been a huge success for Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. Many expected the Jazz to roll over and punt the season to gain the best odds of drafting Victor Wembanyama; instead, Markkanen turned into a bonafide offensive star, earning his […]

Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen seems to be doubling down on Luka Doncic’s comments about the league’s offensive gameplay, particularly in the scoring department. Back during his rookie campaign in 2018-19, the Dallas Mavericks star made remarks about how he believes it’s easier to buy a bucket in the NBA than it is in […]

The Utah Jazz are projected to have three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. With that said, they need to pay attention to the upcoming NCAA Tournament as any team. The option of filling multiple holes through the draft or combining their draft picks in order to get a more talented prospect is going […]

It’s been a long journey for Kris Dunn to get another NBA contract. The former lottery pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2016 found himself nearly out of the NBA after only five seasons. Dunn suited up in only four games for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2020-21 season due to injury and he found […]

The Utah Jazz (33-35) visit the Miami Heat (36-33) on Monday night! Action tips off at 7:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Heat prediction, pick, and how to watch. Utah has won two straight games to bump them into ninth place in the Western Conference. The Jazz covered 56% […]

It’s fair to say Talen Horton-Tucker is growing into his point guard role with the Utah Jazz. He racked up 37 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists in the Jazz’s 119-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. It was his third straight game with at least 20 points while he was notably just two […]

The Charlotte Hornets fell to the Utah Jazz 119-111 on the first night of their back-to-back home stand. The Jazz’s lead almost swelled to over 30 points at one point in the 3rd quarter before the Hornets made a run to cut the lead to within 10. Talen Horton-Tucker dropped 37 points, nine rebounds, and […]

Utah Jazz star guard Jordan Clarkson has missed the last two games with a finger injury. Unsurprisingly, without arguably their best player, the Jazz have done little but tread water in the Western Conference standings, as they own a 1-1 record since he’s been out. So when the Jazz visit the Spectrum Center on Saturday […]

A matchup between two teams’ seasons that are quickly going south will take place as the Utah Jazz battle it out on the road versus the Charlotte Hornets. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Jazz-Hornets prediction and pick will be revealed. After losing four costly games in a row, the Jazz were finally […]

The Utah Jazz started out the season as one of the surprising teams in the NBA. They were near the top of the Western Conference standings for a while but have since come crashing back down to Earth. All things considered, the Jazz are still in the mix for a postseason appearance. However, they may […]

All season long, the Boston Celtics have proven to be one of the top dogs in the entire association but, when it comes to point guard Payton Pritchard, it appears he’s been more present in the dog house rather than within the club’s active rotation. Despite putting forth rather impressive contributions for the team during […]

It has been a whirlwind past six months for Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. Many counted out the Jazz before the season even began after they traded away Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. But here the Jazz are in March, still in the thick of the play-in tournament hunt thanks to a much-needed 131-124 […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson and big man Walker Kessler missed Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Clarkson sat out with a finger injury and Kessler with a non-covid illness. Unsurprisingly, without two of their best players, the Jazz lost to the Mavericks by a final score of 120-116. So when the Jazz visit the […]

The Utah Jazz (31-35) visit the Orlando Magic (27-39) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch. Utah has lost four straight games and dropped to 13th place in the Western Conference. The Jazz covered 55% of […]

With Kris Dunn‘s second and final 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz set to expire on Mar. 14, the former fifth overall pick has been reflecting on his journey. After climbing up the draft boards and being traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves after just a year in a deal for six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler, an […]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson starred on the offensive end of the floor in Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored 18 points — on 6-for-15 shooting from the field — and dished out 12 assists in the 129-119 Jazz loss. So when the Jazz visit the American Airlines Center on Tuesday night […]

The Utah Jazz (31-34) visit the Dallas Mavericks (33-32) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:40 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how to watch. Utah has lost three straight but remains in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Jazz covered 54% of their […]

Collin Sexton is set to miss another week of basketball as the Utah Jazz guard recovers from a left hamstring strain. In his first season in Utah, Sexton has predominantly come off the bench, but prior to his injury he had enjoyed a run of four consecutive starts. During that time, he played some of […]

The last stretch of a basketball season is rife with roster adjustments, desperation and an occasional redemption story. Kris Dunn, who has played just a combined 18 games in the NBA the last two seasons, has signed a second 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz, per NBA correspondent Marc Stein. The deal comes after a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder direly missed the services of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during Wednesday’s loss at the hands of a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers side. SGA has missed OKC’s last four games with an assortment of injuries, and his status for Friday’s matchup against the Utah Jazz has now been confirmed. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury status vs. […]

The Utah Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs for the second game in a row Tuesday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Jazz prediction and pick. These teams met on Saturday night, and the Jazz got the best of the Spurs at home. Utah won 118-102 and improved to (31-31) […]

The 2022-23 NBA regular season is entering its 20th week, and the postseason race is heating up even more. After the eventful trade deadline and All-Star break, teams continue to jockey for position with just around 20-24 games to go per squad. It goes without saying that we should be prepared for even more exciting […]

Kris Dunn is making the most of his 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz, making it exceedingly difficult for the franchise’s decision-makers to say he shouldn’t be signed for the rest of the season and beyond. Following a strong debut that highlighted his ability to play defense at a high level and make plays offensively […]

The Utah Jazz began the season as one of the surprise teams in the NBA and near the top of the Western Conference standings. With more than half of the season gone by and the trade deadline in the rearview, the Jazz have come back down to earth. They are still alive in the race […]

The Utah Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs for a battle out West! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Jazz prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs are really struggling this year. This might be the one team with the least amount of talent in the entire league, yet they have […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Jeremy Sochan missed Thursday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a quad injury. Unsurprisingly, without one of their best players, the Spurs lost  to the Mavs in convincing fashion — the final score was 142-116 in favor of Dallas. So when the Spurs visit the Vivint Arena on Saturday night […]

With the Atlanta Hawks closing in fast on Quin Snyder in their coaching search, the Utah Jazz are entitled to be compensated “because Snyder resigned from the Jazz with time left on his contract,” according to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune. However, “while the timing of the move is a bit unusual, Snyder […]

Former fifth overall pick Kris Dunn made his 2022-23 debut with the Utah Jazz on Thursday, tallying 11 points (on 50.0 percent shooting) and two steals in 17 minutes. Signed to a 10-day contract along with fellow veteran guard Frank Jackson, the 28-year-old impressed on both ends, making an early impression on a franchise that […]

Since Lauri Markkanen (among other players) was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Donovan Mitchell, he has put-up astounding numbers with his new team. Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Markkanen had a performance that might have outdone all of the other ones. Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high […]

When the Utah Jazz needed it the most, Walker Kessler was there to stymie the Oklahoma City Thunder’s attack during Thursday night’s showdown between these teams in Salt Lake City. Kessler had a magnificent sequence for the Jazz late in regulation. He was the one who tied the game at 106-106 with a tip-in with only […]

The Utah Jazz are aiming to sneak into the NBA Playoffs this season. However, they have fallen from their once lofty perch in the Western Conference. Right now, the Jazz currently tote a 29-31 win-loss record. That is good enough to put them in 11th place in the West. Of course, take note that there […]