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Who would’ve thought that the Utah Jazz will stand alone atop NBA at this point in time? Most fans expected either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Milwaukee Bucks to dominate the league and establish themselves as its best team throughout the regular season. Turns out, the squad from Salt Lake City has something to […]

Donovan Mitchell and the league-leading Utah Jazz were threatened by the underdog Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. However, they managed to overcome their resilient opponents as they pulled away in the second half of the game to tighten their grip on the top spot of the Western Conference with a 25-6 record. After the game, […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward exited today’s game against the Utah Jazz with an injury to his right hand. Per Rick Bonnell of The Observer, Hornets coach James Borrego said Hayward is classified as day-to-day. An MRI test is expected to be done to check Hayward’s status. Hornets coach James Borrego said Gordon Hayward is […]

The Utah Jazz have been the hottest team in the NBA of late, as they’ve fully established themselves as a legitimate contender for this year’s crown. Their recent success has had a lot to do with their efficiency from three-point territory, and it comes to no surprise that they’ve now made history with their 500th […]

The Charlotte Hornets travel to Salt Lake City to take on the NBA leading Utah Jazz. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Jazz prediction and pick. The Hornets hold an overall record of 14-15 and are 6-4 in their last 10 games, including a narrow win over the Golden State […]

It appears that Rudy Gobert is still not over the Utah Jazz’s razor-close 116-112 defeat over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. After all, that loss to their Western Conference rivals ended Utah’s nine-game winning streak. Judging by his most recent Twitter activity, The Stifle Tower is still salty about an apparent missed call in […]

While most players sidestep the question of what an All-Star selection means to them, providing a glib answer that focuses on the team’s long-term goal of winning a championship, Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley chose instead to be forthright. Speaking with reporters in anticipation of coaches finalizing the reserve selections Tuesday afternoon, Conley opened up […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers have been a dangerous team when their stop stars play, and Friday night was no different. The Utah Jazz came into Staples Center having won 20 of their last 21 games. The Clippers came in having won 31 of their last 40 games when Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers fared well over the last two weeks without Paul George, but they were certainly happy to have him back. George made his return from a bone edema in his right toe Friday night against the Utah Jazz. His return, paired with the returns of Kawhi Leonard and Nicolas Batum, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers doused some cold water on the blazing Utah Jazz on Friday night, ending their nine-game winning streak with a 116-112 victory. Despite the Jazz suffering just their second defeat in the last 22 games, Donovan Mitchell still took some positives in what he called “a bump in the road.” Via Eric […]

Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley has been one of the league’s most underrated and underappreciated players for several seasons now. He’s been a borderline All-Star during his years with the Memphis Grizzlies. But for some reason, the 33-year-old playmaker has been left out of the festivities every time and has yet to have an All-Star […]

Donovan Mitchell had a hard time in the Utah Jazz’s 116-112 loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, and it’s all because of Patrick Beverley. While one would quickly think of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as the biggest problem for Mitchell, it was actually the 6-foot-1 guard that stuck quite well in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still widely regarded as the team to beat in the stacked Western Conference this season. Kendrick Perkins, however, recently warned LeBron James and and his supporting cast not to rest on their laurels anytime soon. The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers will likely give them a dog fight […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George just got back from an injury after missing seven games. But he might need to check on that bothersome toe once more after Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz put him on skates on Friday. In the second half of the Clips’ hosting of the Jazz at Staples Center, […]

While the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz on Friday, they learned a hard lesson: never, ever give space to Donovan Mitchell. Midway through the fourth quarter and the Clippers leading 94-90, Mitchell quickly cut the lead with a massive dunk. Leaving  his defender in the dust, Spida found a driving lane and took […]

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers have held their ground while missing their two stars over the last couple of weeks. They’ll get both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back for Friday night’s showdown against the Utah Jazz. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Nicolas Batum WILL PLAY tonight vs. the Jazz. #Clippers — Tomer Azarly […]

The Utah Jazz will have their floor general back on the floor on Friday, as Mike Conley has been cleared to play against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The 6-foot-1 guard has missed the Jazz’s last six contests due to a sore right hamstring. The team confirmed the positive development hours before tip-off […]

The Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers finish their back-to-back set Friday night at Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Jazz-Clippers prediction and pick. The Jazz hold the best overall and against the spread record in the league at 24-5 and 22-6-1, respectively. The Clippers stand at 21-9 overall […]

The Inside the NBA crew announced the All-Star starters for this year’s game in Atlanta. Throughout the announcement, the guys were debating on the top players in the NBA and the impact that they’re having on the season.  Hall of Famer Charles Barkley made a bold statement explaining that Utah Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson […]

With 19 wins in their last 20 games and the league’s best record at 23-5, the Utah Jazz has looked like the NBA’s best team for most of the season. The Jazz is now considered as a legitimate title contender, and one man who believes they have what it takes to reach the Finals is […]

The Utah Jazz continue to roll this season as they currently hold a 23-5 record for the top spot in the stacked Western Conference. Most of their key players have all been spectacular but the emergence of sixth man Jordan Clarkson is turning out to be an integral part of their newfound success. He is […]

Jordan Clarkson had one of the best scoring nights of his career when he dropped 40 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a thrilling 134-123 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Jazz sixth man’s big outing spoiled the otherwise magnificent night of Sixers star Ben Simmons, who scored a career-high 42 points on Monday […]

Utah Jazz reserve Jordan Clarkson woke up on the right side of the bed on Monday and exploded for a huge night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Clarkson once again came off the bench and dropped a season-high of 40 points, including tying his career-high of eight three-pointers to help the Jazz extend their winning streak […]

After Jordan Clarkson’s 40-point outburst on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley expressed his belief that the swingman should bag two major NBA awards. Via Twitter, Conley backed Clarkson as his choice for the Sixth Man of the Year and the Most Improved Player of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA […]

Former NBA champion Nick Young savagely ripped Ben Simmons after the Utah Jazz romped past the visiting Philadelphia 76ers behind a career effort from Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson. To recall, Clarkson and Simmons were both previously linked to model Kendall Jenner, and Young made sure to remind everyone about this. Swaggy P went took […]

Monday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Utah Jazz would’ve featured two of the top big men in the league today. Unfortunately, Joel Embiid had to sit out the game due to back tightness, as reported by Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Joel Embiid is now going to miss tonight's game against the Jazz with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz meet for the first time this season in a showdown in Salt Lake City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Sixers-Jazz prediction and pick. The Sixers hold an overall record of 18-9 and are 14-11-2 against the spread. Philadelphia is coming off a loss to the […]

The streaking Utah Jazz successfully defended their home floor as they dealt the visiting Miami Heat with a tough loss on Saturday night. After their encounter, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra praised the Jazz for their good showing, especially on the defensive end. He also pointed out the errors that his squad will need to […]

The Utah Jazz continue their torrid streak after they took care of the Miami Heat with a 112-94 win on Saturday night. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Utah has now recorded 16 double-digit victories over this insane 18-1 stretch. They share that distinction with just two other teams – the 1970-71 Milwaukee Bucks and […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell just made sure to let everyone know why his nickname is “Spida.” During the first half of their home game against the Miami Heat, Mitchell showcased his athletic gifts with a filthy one-handed spike. Watch the epic play by the Jazz star below: Spida SLAM! 🕷 pic.twitter.com/qXj9pII0kV — NBA TV […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo had nothing but praise for the Utah Jazz after they lost to the Jazz, 129-115. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN, Antetokounmpo appreciated how the Jazz was playing as a unit and that they are the “best team in the West”: “It just looks fun. Like when I watch […]

After getting swept by the Utah Jazz in their two-game season series, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but admiration for the Western Conference’s top-seeded team. On Friday, Giannis and Co. bowed down to the Jazz, 129-115, in a game that was never really close. Utah led by as much as 21 points, with […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert put Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on a nasty poster on Friday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. In the opening period of the showdown between the two powerhouse teams, The Stifle Tower and the Greek Freak met each other at the rim. While it’s Giannis who usually serves up these […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz are set to face off on Friday evening in a heavyweight clash of two of the best teams in the NBA. Let’s examine this game and make a prediction while looking at the odds for the game. The Bucks are 16-9 overall and currently second in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in basketball right now. Utah has won 16 of its last 17 games, including five in a row after Tuesday’s win over the Boston Celtics. The Jazz rank second in the NBA in net rating, including fourth in both offensive and defensive rating. Quin Snyder’s group is one […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in the NBA right now. They lead the league with a 20-5 record, which matches its best start in franchise history, having won 16 of their last 17 games. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s success has been the play of guard Donovan Mitchell, who is […]

Someone call the police, Donovan Mitchell just dropped two grown men. Mitchell did it all for the Utah Jazz during their matchup against the Boston Celtics, including embarrass the other team’s stalwart defenders. Spida’s first victim was breakout star Jaylen Brown. The Jazz frontman used just the right amount of momentum to send Brown flying […]

The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz meet for the first time this season in a showdown in Salt Lake City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Jazz prediction and pick. The Celtics hold a record of 12-10 both overall and against the spread. Boston is coming off a loss to the […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown has been dealing with a knee injury that has caused him to miss some games now. While the Beantown team doesn’t believe it is a serious injury, the 24-year-old is in jeopardy of missing their showdown versus the Utah Jazz. Jaylen Brown is questionable for tomorrow’s game in Utah with […]