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On the heels of the rousing success of “The Last Dance” docuseries, ESPN plans to exclusively televise “Game 6: The Movie” — a rendering of Game 6 of the Chicago Bulls’ 1998 NBA Finals title-clinching game over the Utah Jazz. Episodes 9 and 10 of “The Last Dance” built up to a crescendoed finale, featuring […]

Sunday’s finale of “The Last Dance” featured what was arguably the greatest shot in Michael Jordan’s entire career. As you know, we’re talking about that shot he made in the dying seconds of Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz. That game-winner, however, did not come without controversy. There are some […]

Even to this day, there’s still an ongoing debate on whether or not Michael Jordan pushed off Byron Russell prior to his game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz. But as far as Jordan is concerned, there was nothing illegal going on in the sequence […]

Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bulls guard Steve Kerr had one of the most epic lines from Sunday’s “The Last Dance” finale. Kerr narrated Michael Jordan’s famous game-winning, championship-clinching shot against the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, and how he described the atmosphere in the arena was nothing short of […]

The legend that was Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game” continues to be one of the most valiant individual performances by an athlete in any major sport. But if then Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson had his way in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz, the now-iconic moment probably wouldn’t have […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recalled the Chicago Bulls’ battles with the Utah Jazz, who were the biggest threats to their title chances that time. Bryon Russell had the task of guarding Jordan, and the former was up for the challenge. Little did he know that MJ already had him on […]

As seen numerous times throughout ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries, Michael Jordan uses apparent slights against him as motivation to perform at his best and prove people wrong. Such was the case in the 1996-97 season when Jordan finished second in the MVP voting behind Utah Jazz superstar Karl Malone. In episode 9 of ESPN’s […]

The final two episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docuseries, “The Last Dance,” will air on Sunday evening at 9 p.m. ET. These episodes will build to the sixth and final championship won by the Bulls in 1998, which was subsequently followed by the disbanding of one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. Chicago would […]

With the Utah Jazz reopening their practice facility last Monday for the first time since the league suspension in mid-March, it has been revealed that at least one of their players has refused to return for individual workouts. Jazz forward Joe Ingles himself has come out to say that at this point, he has no […]

Karl Malone had the chance to rewrite history against the Chicago Bulls and give his Utah Jazz a shot in the arm that would have given the 1997 NBA Finals a completely different feel. Michael Jordan had just bricked what could have been the game-winning free throw in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals, […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver revealed on a conference call with players that Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert wasn’t the first player to get tested for the coronavirus, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Gobert was the first player in the NBA to test positive, however, and it led to the suspension of the season […]

The Utah Jazz were in fourth place in the Western Conference standings before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to COVID-19. The team had a record of 41-23 and looked primed to go on a deep postseason run. Shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and center Rudy Gobert each made their first All-Star teams this season. However, […]

There was a reported rift between Utah Jazz All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the rough patch in their relationship appears to have been healed. According to Jazz executive vice president Dennis Lindsey, via The Salt Lake Tribune’s Eric Walden on Twitter, both Mitchell and Gobert are “ready to […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is still facing the scorn of many angry NBA fans for the season being cancelled. Given the situation is now a literal global pandemic, with entire states shutdown, it’s rather silly to see be blaming the talented defensive player for the end of the season. Alas, here we are, […]

The Utah Jazz were in fourth place in the Western Conference standings before center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 and the season was suspended. Shooting guard Donovan Mitchell contracted the virus as well and multiple reports have said the high-flyer is upset with Gobert for how the All-Star big man acted before his positive […]

Reports of a damaged relationship between Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert may have Utah Jazz fans concerned, but their teammate, Joe Ingles, is finding some humor in the situation. After a tweet inviting him to Canberra for coffee, Ingles wrote “I’d much rather Utah or Melbourne.” Ingles is from South Australia and played spent time […]

It is no secret that the playing style of Utah Jazz dynamic guard Donovan Mitchell has often been compared to that of Houston Rockets high-flyer Russell Westbrook. The two, after all, use their athleticism to the fullest and carry the same score-first mentality. In a video interview with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, however, Mitchell admitted that […]

Watching Michael Jordan in his full glory in “The Last Dance” documentary series has stirred up some treasured memories for Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley. Appearing on the newest episode of the “Drive & Dish” podcast along with Jazz teammate Georges Niang, Conley recalled the first time he met His Airness. Per the 32-year-old facilitator, […]

The Utah Jazz were in fourth place in the Western Conference standings in the 2019-20 season. They were well on their way to the playoffs and appeared poised for a deep postseason run. Unfortunately, COVID-19 happened. Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus and NBA commissioner Adam Silver suspended the season immediately. The Jazz had […]

In a story posted by Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher, league officials shared takes on what moves the Golden State Warriors could consider heading into next season. However, as Bucher notes, “there has been no indication…that the Warriors are exploring ways to improve by tinkering with their current core” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green […]

There was a time when Utah Jazz sharpshooter Joe Ingles was confident the 2019-20 season would resume. Fast forward to today though, and Ingles has changed his tune. “I think originally, when we were in OKC, I assumed we would be in this two-week quarantine and then we’ll be back, like it will be two […]

The Utah Jazz have over 2,000 regular-season wins and made the playoffs 28 times since becoming a professional team back in 1974. The franchise was originally called the New Orleans Jazz before changing to its current name in 1979. Plenty of Hall of Fame players and coaches have resided in Salt Lake City. For this […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell should probably stick to his day job as an NBA player and leave the trick shots to YouTube and Tik Tok. Rather than wallow in boredom during quarantine, Mitchell figured he would film himself attempting trick shots in his backyard. It did not go as planned. Spida’s trick shots taking […]

There is no doubt that the Chicago Bulls were the most successful team in the 1990s. Being at the pinnacle of the sport meant that they made a few enemies along the way, so let’s take a look at some of Chicago’s most hated rivals of all time. One of the five rivalries we listed […]

With 10 scoring titles and six championship rings, Michael Jordan is widely viewed as the greatest player to have ever dribbled a basketball. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at some of the best moments throughout his storied career. Jumper over Georgetown Most remember Jordan from his days with the Chicago Bulls. After […]

Michael Jordan has done so many great things in his decorated career that it’s hard to pinpoint his single best achievement during his time in the NBA. Nevertheless, there’s no denying that his pristine record in the NBA Finals has got to be up there as one of his greatest feats. Michael Jordan NBA Finals […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has made quite a name for himself atop the NBA level — now both good and bad. One of the best all-around defensive players in the entire league, Gobert is now widely recognized as the first NBA player to publicly test positive for the “coronavirus.” With such a development ultimately […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton admitted Utah Jazz legend John Stockton was one of his personal rivals in the league back in the day. Payton, one of the best trash talkers of all-time, said the Jazz icon would never talk […]

Since Utah Jazz franchise centerpieces Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for COVID-19, various reports have emerged regarding the All-Stars’ increasingly fractured — and possibly irreparable —relationship. Gobert and other Jazz players have denied these rumors of a feud, but according to David Aldridge in The Athletic in a recent live Q&A, internal issues with […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley Jr. was not thinking about himself when news broke out that his teammates Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell tested positive for the coronavirus last month. Instead, the 32-year-old floor general feared for the health of his two children and his wife, Mary Peluso, who is currently pregnant with their child. […]

‘The Last Dance’, ESPN’s long-awaited, multi-part documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls premiered on Sunday after weeks of building hype. And while the documentary has already received rave reviews from critics nearly across the board, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has one problem: commercials. The 23-year-old shooting guard jokingly voiced his frustrations on […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley says if there’s beef between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, then they will have to handle it like grown men. Mitchell is reportedly upset at Gobert for how the Jazz center acted before his positive COVID-19 test. Multiple reports have said that Gobert was touching players’ belongings in the […]

Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley says players around the league are feeling confident about the 2019-20 season resuming. This is pretty surprising to hear given COVID-19 continues to spread across the world. However, the Jazz star did acknowledge there are several things that need to be worked out before the NBA can resume play: “We’re […]

A champion has just emerged from the ESPN’s inaugural H-O-R-S-E Challenge: Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley. This was thanks to an amazing behind the backboard layup, which earned the 32-year-old the honor of being the first-ever H-O-R-S-E champ. Behind the backboard ftw!#TeamMike | @espn pic.twitter.com/U2Q4drwVWe — Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 17, 2020 This one-of-a-kind […]

Since coming to the NBA in 1974 as an expansion team, the Utah Jazz have a record of 2,005-1,701 and 28 playoff appearances. Numerous Hall of Famers and All-Stars have played for the Jazz in their rich franchise history. However, the Jazz have zero championships as a franchise. They are one of a few teams […]

Many stories from Michael Jordan’s championship years have surfaced before the premiere of the 10-part docuseries The Last Dance, which is set to air on ESPN on Sunday, Apr. 19. Yet none are more impactful than this anecdote from Fox Sports’ Skip Bayless, who chronicled how Jordan responded to missing a potential game-winning shot in […]

There have been earlier reports stating that the relationship between Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell have gone beyond repair. This has led to speculations that these two will no longer be able to coexist on the same team, which might force the Jazz front office to trade away one of them. In […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA, evidenced by their impressive stable of iconic teams throughout the years. What made these Rockets squads truly great was the level of competition they had to face in their never-ending quest for greatness. Playing in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the Rockets have […]

Like many other teams around the NBA landscape, the New York Knicks would likely be open to the idea of acquiring Donovan Mitchell, but what would it take to lure him from the Utah Jazz? At this point, there is no clear indication that Mitchell is seeking a trade, though reports of a rift with […]