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If there is one name people are following when it comes to the upcoming NBA Draft, it is USC Trojans guard Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While he is not perceived or expected to be selected in the first round, there could be a ton of teams that would […]

The Utah Jazz have not been quite the same since Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell left. There have been flashes of possible glory with the rise of guys like Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and Keyonte George. But, having a play-in tournament ceiling is not quite what most teams in the league are gunning for. This […]

Jimmy Butler has played for the Miami Heat for half a decade. Throughout that period, Butler managed to help Miami make two NBA Finals appearances, one in 2020 and one last season. However, after the Heat made a first-round exit after the Boston Celtics went 4-1 in their series, could we see Jimmy and his […]

The Arizona Coyotes are no longer in business as Ryan Smith bought the franchise and will see them pack up for Utah. This squad has gone through a lot and has amassed a dedicated fan base during its stay. Now, it will see a new environment where avid spectators of the Utah Jazz get to […]

The Utah Jazz are a franchise on the rise. With an All-Star already on their roster in Lauri Markkanen and a young core of players who have shown flashes of brilliance around him, such as Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler, it’s clear that things are trending upward for the Jazz, even as they […]

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers escaped a close-run thing against the Miami Heat, taking home a 105-104 victory thanks in large part to the heroics of proven playoff performer Nicolas Batum. One unheralded effect of the 76ers’ victory is that sharpshooter Buddy Hield has now made the playoffs for the first time in his […]

The Utah Jazz are missing out on the playoffs this season after finishing with a 31-51 record. It was a bit of a disaster after having a solid season last year. Now the franchise is making a surprising move featuring Avery Bradley. But of course, there’s a catch. Bradley doesn’t play in the league anymore […]

The Houston Rockets take on the Utah Jazz Thursday night for game number 80 on the season. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are eliminated from the playoffs, so they are just playing for […]

The Utah Jazz are in a unique spot this offseason. They’ve shown they can compete and hang with the big boys the last two years, but clearly need upgrades to level up in the Western Conference. Utah began last season an encouraging 27-26, but moved off key veterans like Mike Conley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik […]

The Arizona Coyotes and their current arena situation kicked off relocation rumors last summer. These rumors created speculation of a potential Utah NHL team. Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith has repeatedly expressed his interest in bringing the league to Salt Lake City. Whether it be through relocation or NHL expansion. Now, these expansion rumors have […]

The Utah Jazz continue to prioritize the long view. They started last season 27-26 and got off to a similarly hot start this year. They began the 2023-24 campaign an even 26-26 through their first 52 games. But, like last season, the Jazz opted to become sellers at the trade deadline and add to their […]

Although it’s a safe bet for Cleveland when Cavaliers stars Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell run the offense individually or together, it isn’t a surefire thing — especially in the playoffs. When last season came to an unexpected end at the hands of the New York Knicks, the Cavs knew they had to be less […]

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, who was diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) in October, underwent a successful kidney transplant on Tuesday, according to the team and head coach Will Hardy. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted on Tuesday that Hardy had told him Zanik had completed the transplant, and moments later, the Jazz announced the […]

On Monday morning, Utah Jazz were met by a surprising article. Their rebuild after trading Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell was spearheaded by their GM Justin Zanik. Zanik has done a wonderful job so far, leading the team to near playoff appearances while commanding a “tank”. However, an article by ESPN revealed that the GM […]

The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz Friday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockets are 37-35 this season, and they have won 10 straight games. Their win […]

The NBA has finally come down with suspensions for Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. and Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn over the scuffle the two players had in the second quarter of last Saturday’s game in Houston. The league announced the suspensions on Sunday, via the NBA’s official website. “Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Mavericks-Jazz prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. In a weird twist of fate, the Mavericks beat the Jazz 113-97 in their last game on Thursday at […]

Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. threw punches at each other during the Rockets’ 147-119 home win on Saturday. After the game, Dunn said he would accept the inevitable punishment coming his way for the scuffle. “[We] exchanged a couple words, a couple pushes, and the next thing you […]

The Utah Jazz have some uphill sledding if they want to make the play-in game in this year’s NBA playoffs and they will be looking to turn the corner when they head out on the road to Houston to take on the Rockets in this pivotal Saturday night matchup. This game will continue our NBA […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz on Thursday by a final score of 113-97. Luka Doncic and Daniel Gafford both enjoyed big games, but it was Kyrie Irving’s alley-oop with Doncic that stole headlines. LUKA DONCIC TO KYRIE IRVING FOR THE ALLEY OOP JAM 😲pic.twitter.com/0wd9BrnCEE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 22, 2024 Kyrie […]

The Dallas Mavericks are playing the Utah Jazz on Thursday night. Before the game Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd made some intriguing comments about LeBron James’ impact on today’s NBA. Kidd noted that “positions are gone” as superstars like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama can do so many different things on the court. “Yeah, I […]

The Jazz take a two-game road trip to Texas to take on the Mavericks and Rockets on the heels of a disappointing four-game homestand. The Mavericks return home on their best stretch of the season. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Mavericks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Jazz continue to […]

Utah Jazz big man John Collins was forced to exit his team’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night due to a head injury cause by an explosive Anthony Edwards dunk: ANTHONY EDWARDS WITH THE DUNK OF THE YEAR?! WOW 🤯pic.twitter.com/KDXVUgnbvi — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 19, 2024 Collins, who attempted to contest the Edwards […]

Continuing their road trip, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves taking on the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. In the first of a baseball-styled road series with the Jazz, the Timberwolves flexed their muscles with a convincing 119-100 win over the Western Conference foe. Former Jazz point guard Mike Conley showcased his skill […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves got some murky news ahead of their Saturday showdown with the Utah Jazz, with center Rudy Gobert initially listed as questionable for the game, per the team’s injury report. Gobert is battling a rib sprain. Rudy Gobert’s injury status vs. Jazz The Timberwolves have struggled as a team with injuries in recent […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is reflecting on his time in Utah with the Jazz, ahead of a matchup between the two teams. Conley is returning to the city Saturday for a Timberwolves-Jazz game. “I don’t think we understood just how special that time, that run was. It was frustrating we didn’t get it done […]

The Atlanta Hawks handled the Utah Jazz easily two weeks ago when the teams played in Atlanta. The Hawks earned a 124-97 victory, but the Jazz hope to return the favor on Friday night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Hawks-Jazz prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Hawks are holding onto […]

With multiple players resting or injured heading into the second leg of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics needed some extra help on Tuesday night versus the Utah Jazz. Guard Derrick White stepped up to the plate and delivered during Boston’s 123-107 win—and he even called his shot beforehand. Prior to Boston’s 51st win of the […]

The Boston Celtics continue their road trip in Salt Lake City as they take on the Utah Jazz. Check out NBA odds series as we hand out a Celtics-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Celtics are the best team in the NBA at the moment, […]

Otto Porter Jr. has played his last game in the NBA. The former first-round pick announced his retirement from basketball on Monday, shortly after he was released by the Utah Jazz. “For the past 11 years, I had the chance to live my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA,” said Porter in a statement. […]

The Utah Jazz find themselves in the midst of what has become a lost season. As a result, they made a few roster moves on Monday, notably waiving veteran forward Otto Porter Jr., according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 The Utah Jazz are waiving Otto Porter Jr., per @ShamsCharania. Porter Jr. had not appeared […]

The Denver Nuggets are getting some pretty good news ahead of a Western Conference matchup with the Utah Jazz on Saturday. All-Star center Nikola Jokic was initially listed as probable for the game but has since been given the greenlight to play. Jokic is dealing with contusion in his right arm. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem […]

Still in hot pursuit of an NBA comeback, Isaiah Thomas, the man who finished fifth in the MVP voting in 2017, generated some hype when he signed with the Utah Jazz’s G-League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. The buzz surrounding Thomas’ potential return to the association grew even louder when he put up 32 […]

Former NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas is attempting a comeback to the league after not having played in the NBA since the 2021-22 season. Isaiah Thomas is playing with the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, and he was impressive in his debut. During a recent appearance on FanDuel’s NBA show, ‘Run […]

The Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets face off for the third time this season, with each team getting a win at home. The Jazz have performed well against the Nuggets, winning seven of the last ten matchups and covering the spread in eight. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Jazz-Nuggets […]

With the final month of the regular season underway, the name of the game for the Utah Jazz is development. With quite a few potential long-term prospects on the roster in Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh among others, the final weeks of the season are for them to show what they’re capable of. […]

In the dying embers of the Utah Jazz’s 119-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, a scuffle broke out after Collin Sexton intentionally fouled DeMar DeRozan. Bulls forward Torrey Craig, who wasn’t on the active roster, jawed at Sexton, and Sexton is not exactly someone who backs down. Things got heated to the […]

The clutch can get intense for any NBA player, especially when it’s a close game. John Collins did not have the best time as the Utah Jazz went up against the DeMar DeRozan-led Chicago Bulls. With roughly nine seconds left in the game, he had an unfortunate confrontation with both Torrey Craig and assistant coach […]

Isaiah Thomas was once one of the most electric players in the NBA. The point guard saw some of his best days with the Boston Celtics before moving around the league. Now, Thomas plans to play for the Utah Jazz’s G League affiliate Salt Lake City Stars. His opportunity has fans on social media overjoyed. […]