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The Miami Heat’s 2021-22 campaign did not exactly end in an ideal fashion. After dominating the regular season for pretty much the entire year, Jimmy Butler and Co. found themselves falling short after failing to get past the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Right now, it is clear that Miami is doing everything […]

After making a huge impact on the Minnesota Timberwolves and their (short-lived) playoff run last season, Patrick Beverley suddenly saw himself getting shipped out by the team at the soonest possible opportunity. The veteran guard was included in an insane trade package that saw Rudy Gobert take his talents to Minnesota. Now that he’s with […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is known to have an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz. That’s why it’s particularly interesting to wonder where his allegiance lies amid rumors of his former team being interested in Jazz frontman Donovan Mitchell. One recently viral video in particular has made the rounds and may have a few […]

It looks like the New York Knicks are not yet done bolstering their backcourt. After officially signing Jalen Brunson, the ‘Bockers are now linked with Donovan Mitchell once again. The Knicks have shown interest in Mitchell before, but those talks hit a wall when it was rumored that Utah would prefer building around the guard […]

With the recent departure of Rudy Gobert, it sounded as if the Utah Jazz were all in on making Donovan Mitchell the face of the franchise. Now it sounds like the team could be willing to move on.  According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz have at least listened to trade offers for Mitchell. After […]

Restricted free agent Collin Sexton is receiving interest from the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, according to Sam Amico. As an RFA, Sexton can sign an offer sheet with any team but Cleveland has the right to match any offer. The number of teams that can offer Sexton the deal he is looking for is […]

It certainly feels like everyone except Donovan Mitchell knows that he is headed out of the Utah Jazz. This past Saturday during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Utah Jazz executives Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik had a press conference. They gave some insight into the Jazz’s plans for the next season. Asked if […]

The Utah Jazz apparently received a trade offer from the Miami Heat for Donovan Mitchell, but they also refused it like many other proposals from a handful of teams. According to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz got the offer before the Rudy Gobert trade was finalized. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet their […]

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a major haul of picks, a lot of teams contacted them to explore the possibility of moving Donovan Mitchell. However, the franchise rejected them all, and for good reason. According to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz felt teams were […]

It’s been a wild offseason for the Utah Jazz as the organization is going through some major changes. The franchise received a haul of draft picks by sending Rudy Gobert to the Denver Nuggets, which gives the front office the tools necessary to reconstruct the roster. Meanwhile, one free agent signing aims to make some […]

Walker Kessler has massive shoes to fill for the Utah Jazz. Not only was he one of the assets that got traded for Rudy Gobert but he is the defensive stalwart’s likely replacement. Kessler, a rookie out of Auburn drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is joining a team whose […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell might not be safe from the trade block, according to Jazz general manager, Justin Zanik. Jazz GM Justin Zanik’s answer when asked if Donovan Mitchell is “untouchable” in trade discussions: pic.twitter.com/yBxZ8UOdPF — Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 9, 2022 Mitchell has been the subject of trade speculation since it was rumored […]

The blockbuster trade between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz puzzled many fans. It was one of those rare trades that seemed to make no sense for both teams. The Wolves got a center to pair with their other star center, while the Jazz traded away their star for a bunch of picks and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA world- everyone except ESPN’s Brian Windhorst- when they traded five draft picks and five players for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. It was the ultimate win-now move by Minnesota, who viewed the three-time Defensive Player of the Year as the missing piece in their rotation. Gobert will be joining […]

The Utah Jazz continued their franchise shakeup by sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a haul of draft picks and more. This naturally resulted in plenty of Donovan Mitchell speculation. Would Mitchell be the next to go? Would Mitchell ask out even if the Jazz wanted to keep him? The initial reporting after […]

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stole the show on First Take last week with an epic monologue that left his peers on the desk speechless and sent social media into a firestorm of speculation. It all began when Windhorst questioned why the Utah Jazz would trade one of their best defenders in Royce O’Neal in, effectively, a […]

The Utah Jazz partly blew up their core last week, trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for an absolute haul and also shipping Royce O’Neale off to the Brooklyn Nets. These moves left Donovan Mitchell scratching his head. According to Brian Windhorst, who spoke on his Hoop Collective Podcast, Mitchell approached the front office […]

Rudy Gobert’s shocking trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves leaves a big hole in the middle for the Utah Jazz, who will be missing his elite rim protection and incredibly efficient offense. Restricted free agent Deandre Ayton could be the ideal Gobert replacement in Salt Lake City, but according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Utah might […]

The Utah Jazz parted ways with one of their best players last Friday, trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal. While they did receive a ton of draft capital and players in return, there has been no shortage of rumblings saying that Utah should now move Donovan Mitchell and hit the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren showed no mercy against the Utah Jazz in his Summer League debut, particularly to forward Vic Law. Holmgren exploded in the contest, scoring 23 points on top of seven rebounds, four assists and six blocks. He was sensational throughout, showing his versatility on both ends of the floor. The […]

The Utah Jazz has been one of the most talked-about teams in the NBA offseason. After yet another unsuccessful playoff run, the Jazz decided to blow up the team. They did so by trading away Rudy Gobert. Gobert joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for a few players and four first-round picks. In other moves, they also […]

The Utah Jazz are going to look like a very different team in 2022-23 after they pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade deal centered around Rudy Gobert. This major development instantly put Donovan Mitchell’s future in Utah into question, as some believe that the Jazz could now be ready to blow up their entire […]

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the basketball world is patiently waiting for team CEO Danny Ainge and company to trade Donovan Mitchell. At the moment, the Jazz have indicated that they will not trade Mitchell. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, Ainge being in control suggests that such […]

Rudy Gobert has been one of the best players that the Utah Jazz had in the modern era. The French center became the fiercest rim protector of his generation, earning multiple DPOY awards in the process. However, all good things must come to an end. After a tumultuous season filled with drama, Rudy Gobert has […]

The Utah Jazz have officially pulled the plug on the Donovan Mitchell-Rudy Gobert partnership after they traded the latter to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz got a king’s ransom of picks (four first-round picks, a pick swap and recent first-round pick Walker Kessler) and an army of players. In the wake of this […]

The Detroit Pistons finished another season deep in the lottery, ending with a 23-59 record. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to really fight for the postseason, but the Pistons ended up landing the fifth pick, securing Jaden Ivey in the 2022 NBA Draft. Now, as they look to build upon these foundations, the Pistons […]

While Kevin Durant trade rumors were swirling around, the Minnesota Timberwolves swung for the fences, dealing four first round picks to the Utah Jazz for star center Rudy Gobert. The blockbuster deal was one of the more aggressive ones in NBA history, as not many teams have felt so emboldened as to part ways with […]

After months of speculation, it finally happened. Rudy Gobert has been traded away from the Utah Jazz. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year was dealt to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal. This trade ends one of the most successful eras of the franchise in recent memory. A few hours after the trade was announced, […]

The Utah Jazz shocked the basketball world on Friday after news broke that they had pulled the trigger on a trade deal that would send three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for a major haul. While there have been rumors of a Gobert exit for quite […]

The Brooklyn Nets want a young player and at least three first-round picks in any package involving Kevin Durant. But after Friday’s events, that might no longer be the case. After the Minnesota Timberwolves gave a luxurious offer to the Utah Jazz to get Rudy Gobert, the other big question in everyone’s mind is: how […]

The Utah Jazz made a bold move on Friday after sending Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves via trade. All eyes are on Donovan Mitchell right now, as his future with the club is up in the air. The franchise claims they plan to keep him around, but there are rumblings they’re open to negotiating […]

In the middle of free agency, a bombshell hit the NBA waves, as the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a deal for Rudy Gobert. It seemed likely the French center would be traded. Still, there was no indication that talks were progressing. While the Jazz can be happy with how the trade went, […]

The Utah Jazz finally decided to move on from their core, trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves sent the Jazz two mediocre guards and a bevy of unprotected picks, so the Jazz is in a great position to rebuild. Still, according to reports, the front office will look to build around Donovan […]

After the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive haul of players and picks, it was reported that the team is now planning to retool around Donovan Mitchell. According to the latest rumors, however, that might not necessarily be the case. While the idea is there to surround Mitchell with […]

As the Rudy Gobert takes over the NBA headlines in the last couple of hours, Stephen A. Smith made sure to give credit to one person who put on a free agency reporting masterclass: Brian Windhorst. Before the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Gobert and sent a flurry of assets to the Utah Jazz in exchange–including […]

The Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves were the latest teams to turn the NBA world on its head. Friday afternoon, the Jazz agreed to trade Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro and four first-round draft picks. After news of the trade surfaced, people from across […]

In what’s definitely the most shocking deal of the NBA free agency so far, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded for Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz in exchange for five players and a massive haul of picks–four first-rounders and a pick swap to be exact. The Jazz got the likes of Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker […]

The last 24 hours in the NBA has been crazy. Just prior to NBA free agency opening up Thursday evening, Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Players across the league have been signing and re-signing. Then the Boston Celtics shocked the league by trading for Malcolm Brogdon Friday afternoon. Well, it didn’t […]

The Utah Jazz just pulled the trigger on a monster Rudy Gobert trade, sending him to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster package that features four first-round picks. Three of those picks are fully unprotected, and there’s reportedly a pick swap as well in there plus five players: Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Walker Kessler, Patrick […]