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The Utah Jazz have gotten off to a successful 3-1 start to the season, but newcomer Mike Conley has struggled in his first few games in a new uniform. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, who will face the Jazz on Wednesday, noted it’s only a matter of time before Conley becomes more comfortable […]

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will be held out of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. As part of his report, MacMahon noted that Leonard will be available for Thursday night’s game in San Antonio: Kawhi Leonard will sit out tonight in Utah and play tomorrow […]

Donovan Mitchell felt what it was like to be a star in the NBA during his second season, but has only recently begun to feel the brunt of his responsibilities in full after challenging for the Rookie of the Year crown a year earlier. Through his early struggles, the Utah Jazz shooting guard wondered if […]

Leaving the Memphis Grizzlies was a tough transition for Mike Conley, who landed with the Utah Jazz — a team that had lusted over his talents for the better part of a season since he was made available in trade talks. His former teammate Marc Gasol was traded prior to the trade deadline and was […]

Although they’re one of three Western Conference teams without an All-Star on their roster, Rudy Gobert believes the Utah Jazz are going to have a ton of success this season. Via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: “All-Stars or no All-Stars,” Gobert said, “we’re going to win a lot of games.” So far, so good for Gobert and […]

Donovan Mitchell is entering his third season with a different challenge at hand. While the Utah Jazz heard the fans’ cries for a backcourt mate for Mitchell, it is up to the star shooting guard to figure out how to play with his new partner Mike Conley, a task he dedicated his summer to. The […]

Donovan Mitchell had one of the most unexpected rises to stardom. A former 13th overall pick by the Utah Jazz in 2017, the 6-foot-3 shooting guard was forecasted as a three-and-D option at best, but after taking Rodney Hood’s would-be starting spot after 12 games, the Louisville product soon found himself as the No. 1 […]

It has been 16 long years since the All-Star game found its way to the great city of Utah. Recently, it was announced that the pomp and pageantry of the All-Star game will make its long-awaited return to the Salt Lake City in 2023 — something that Jazz legend Karl Malone appears to be very […]

The Utah Jazz were one of the biggest winners of the summer with the team’s front office receiving a ton of praise for their offseason dealings. While the Jazz were unable to form a new dynamic duo for their team — something that turned out to be a bit of a norm among other teams […]

The Phoenix Suns were in the thick of a closely contested game against the Utah Jazz, but they were not given a fair chance to win by the officials. A late Jevon Carter 3-pointer tied the game at 95, and while Donovan Mitchell did draw enough contact from Devin Booker to merit two free throws […]

Veteran point guard Mike Conley had an atrocious start to his tenure as a member of the Utah Jazz. The former Memphis Grizzlies floor general shot 4-of-27 (14.8%) from the field in his first two games with the Jazz in the 2019-20 NBA season. However, Conley found his groove in the team’s home win against […]

Dennis Smith Jr. had a forgettable start with the New York Knicks this 2019-20 season, but Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell wants New York fans to be patient. During the Knicks’ showdown with the Boston Celtics, fans chanted “We Want Frank” as DSJ continued to struggle — calling for David Fizdale to play Frnch point […]

The Utah Jazz was without starting forward Bojan Bogdanovic for their 95-86 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday as he was sidelined due to a left ankle sprain. The Jazz announced on Twitter that he is currently questionable to play during their matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Jazz injury report: Danté Exum – […]

LeBron James got a dose of his own medicine as he was on a receiving end of a chase down block by Donovan Mitchell during the Los Angeles Lakers versus Utah Jazz match at the Staples Center on Friday night. The high-leaping third year guard stalked James as he made his move to basket and […]

Utah Jazz small forward Bojan Bogdanovic will miss Friday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle sprain. Bojan Bogdanovic is OUT for tonight’s game vs. the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain. — tribjazz (@tribjazz) October 25, 2019 The 30-year-old wing joined the Jazz this past offseason, signing a four-year, $73 […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers host Mike Conley and the Utah Jazz on Friday at Staples Center. James and the Lakers fell to the LA Clippers on opening night, while Conley and the Jazz defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Salt Lake City. Conley, though, had a horrific Jazz debut. The lefty shot […]

Donovan Mitchell didn’t take long to witness what it’s like to be a star in the NBA, quickly realizing he was now the biggest paragraph in the scouting report for opposing teams. The Utah Jazz shooting guard went from a glowing rookie campaign that saw him compete for the Rookie of the Year award with […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after an impressive showing in their season opener on Wednesday night: Unprompted, Donovan Mitchell gave a "shout-out" to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: "He’s improved his game. He’s going to be tough. I think a lot of people are sleeping on him, but he got off." […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will once again be without small forward Kyle Kuzma when they host the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on Friday. Kuzma is still recovering from a left foot stress reaction: #Lakers Kyle Kuzma has officially been ruled OUT for Friday’s game against the #Jazz — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 23, 2019 […]

The Utah Jazz are slated to host the 2023 All-Star Game, one that will mark the 30th anniversary since the last time Salt Lake City hosted the lauded mid-February event: Obviously this is what is expected, but a source tells The Athletic that today’s press conference is indeed an all-star game announcement. It will be […]

Sharpshooter Joe Ingles has agreed to a one-year, $14 million extension with the Utah Jazz that takes him through the 2021-2022 season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Ingles had two seasons and $22.8 million remaining on his existing contract with the Jazz. Utah signed Ingles to a four-year, $54 million contract in 2017. Utah […]

A lot has been said about the Utah Jazz’s potential to become one of the best defensive teams in the league this year. However, looking at how bad they have been on defense in the preseason, things aren’t looking great. The Jazz lost all four of their preseason games by an average of 15 points, […]

The Utah Jazz has agreed to a long-term contract extension with head coach Quin Snyder, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder has agreed to a long-term contract extension, league sources tell ESPN. Snyder had two years left on his deal, and a new contract extends multiple years beyond that term, sources […]

The Utah Jazz has decided to exercise the team options on the contracts of rising star Donovan Mitchell and former first-round pick Tony Bradley. Mitchell and Bradley are now a lock to stay with the team for at least until the 2020-21 season. The Utah Jazz announce they have exercised the 2020-21 team options on […]

Sixth-year guard Dante Exum and rookie Miye Oni got into a heated altercation at Utah Jazz practice the other day. Exum reportedly stormed out of the gym after hitting the canvas hard while being guarded by Oni. Jazz head coach Quin Snyder spoke about the scuffle and dismissed it as a common occurrence that happens in […]

In their preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday, Joe Ingles came off the bench once again which signifies his full-time transition as the team’s sixth man. However, Ingles has no problem embracing his new role with the team. Per Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Ingles sees it as a challenge and is not bothered […]

The Utah Jazz seem primed for a big season heading into the 2019-20 NBA campaign thanks to a very busy summer that featured additions such as Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovic, but the focus remains on Donovan Mitchell. Yes, Conley and Bogdanovic will bring a heck of a lot to the table, and Rudy Gobert […]

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum stormed out of practice on Sunday after apparently getting into a scuffle with rookie teammate Miye Oni. Oni fouled Exum during a 2-on-2 matchup and things escalated quickly from thereon, according to Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. 2-on-2 game at practice today, Miye Oni and Kyle Collinsworth vs. […]

The Utah Jazz quietly built a strong squad in the offseason after acquiring Mike Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies. They are currently figuring out how Conley and Donovan Mitchell will work together on the backcourt, but coaches like Sacramento Kings’ Luke Walton is already taking note of the quiet addition the Jazz made in the […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert has earned another feather to his cap by recently being awarded as the French Player of the Year. This is yet another amazing achievement for the 27-year-old after securing back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year honors in the NBA. This is via John Askounis of EuroHoops. The French Basketball […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ last two opponents — the Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls — are not exactly known for their defense so the reception to rookie Zion Williamson’s explosive performances was met with a combination of tempered awe. But next up on their calendar was perennial Western Conference playoff contender the Utah Jazz bannered […]

Utah Jazz small forward Jeff Green says head coach Quin Snyder wants him to take on more ball-handling and playmaking responsibility. Green is a very versatile player for his height, so Snyder and the Jazz want to use him in different roles this season to use his skills effectively: “That’s one of the many things […]

For the first time in his NBA career, Mike Conley will be suiting up for a team other than the Memphis Grizzlies. He will be forming an impressive backcourt duo with Donovan Mitchell on the Utah Jazz. Last season, Conley played in 70 games and averaged 21.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. It was […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell believes playing at a slower pace will help him take the next leap in his development this season. Mitchell says he wants to play more under control and not reckless. The high-flyer thinks that will help his game and lead the Jazz to the promised land: “It’s just being […]

Despite putting together a 50-32 regular-season record last season, the Utah Jazz failed to advance past the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Jazz made changes to their roster over the offseason headlined by acquiring Mike Conley via trade and managing to sign Bojan Bogdanovic in free agency. Some of their other additions […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off a 2018-19 NBA campaign in which they won 50 games and were bounced out of the playoffs in the first round, with the Houston Rockets making it incredibly obvious that the Jazz needed more. Well, Utah answered the bell this offseason, swinging a trade for Mike Conley and then […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio will be entering his ninth season in the league this coming campaign. He will be turning 29 this year, and at this point, the 6-foot-4 guard believes that he is about to reach the peak of his career. “I’m fully expecting to play the best game, the best play […]

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder believes that Emmanuel Mudiay’s ‘unique strength’ can be utilized to make him a great defender. Mudiay, who was picked up by the Jazz this offseason, has quickly caught the eye of Snyder. For the head coach, the seventh overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft has a special type […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell claims he and point guard Mike Conley are meshing faster than he thought. The Jazz were in dire need of another dynamic scorer next to Mitchell. Utah wasn’t going to make noise in the Western Conference with Ricky Rubio as the team’s starting point guard. Now, the Jazz have […]