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Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert may have been snubbed from All-Star selection this past season, but he got some sort of payback with his second straight Defensive Player of the Year award. Gobert was named the 2o19 DPOY during the NBA Awards night, beating Milwaukee Bucks star and eventual MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is a big fan of fellow Frenchman and new Detroit Pistons addition Sekou Doumbouya. The Pistons selected Doumbouya with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, Detroit didn’t expect him to fall to them, as they have the 18-year-old forward high on their draft board. Sure enough, […]

The Utah Jazz made a splash with the acquisition of former Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley this offseason. Now, it seems center Rudy Gobert is now as confident as ever going into the 2019-20 NBA season. The Jazz are coming off a somewhat disappointing year . However, according to Eric Woodyard of the Deseret […]

Washington Wizards restricted free agent Bobby Portis is reportedly interested in signing with the Utah Jazz this summer, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. As a restricted free agent, Portis can sign an offer sheet with any team of his choice and then the Wizards would have 48 hours to match the offer sheet […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert says he texted Mike Conley welcoming him to Utah and believes the veteran point guard will help the Jazz “take the next step.” Utah reportedly acquired Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies. Gobert has always respected Conley’s game from afar and is excited to play with him next season. “Now, […]

When the season ended, it didn’t look likely that Ricky Rubio would be returning to the Utah Jazz, and when the Jazz traded for Mike Conley earlier this week, it essentially sealed Rubio’s fate. Now, Rubio will have to try to find another team in free agency, something he has never done before. Rubio was […]

The Dallas Mavericks made quite an intriguing move on last Thursday’s NBA draft. The Mavs made a deal with the Detroit Pistons to move down from the 37th pick to the 45th pick in exchange for two future second-round picks. The two second-rounders were reportedly the Utah Jazz’s 2020 and the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2021, […]

The Utah Jazz can put themselves in a better position to win the Western Conference title next season if they somehow find a way to acquire Tobias Harris in free agency. Harris will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and he is expected to draw a lot of interest in the free agent market. […]

The Indiana Pacers traded the 50th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft to the Utah Jazz for a future second-rounder. The Athletic’s Scott Agness confirmed the development on June 20. Pacers traded their 50th pick tonight for another future second-rounder. — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) June 21, 2019 After acquiring the pick from Indiana, Utah […]

Projected first overall pick Zion Williamson will officially become an NBA player on Thursday night. But although the season is still four months away, a lot of people are already wondering if he will join next year’s dunk contest. Williamson has already said no unless someone can change his mind, saying he’s “not much of […]

It seems that Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz will indeed part ways this summer. The veteran point guard said weeks ago that Jazz management had informed him that he wouldn’t be a priority this summer. Rubio, an upcoming free agent, took to Twitter to thank fans in Utah as he prepares to move on […]

With the 2019 NBA Draft approaching, almost every team is jockeying for position on what is turning into a fluid and rapidly changing draft board. The Utah Jazz, fresh from a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, are no exception. The Jazz recently traded their No.23 pick, along with a protected pick and three players (Grayson […]

Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell expressed gratitude to former teammates Grayson Allen, Jae Crowder and Kyle Korver on Wednesday. Mitchell took to Twitter and posted photos of him with Crowder, Korver, and Allen along with a touching message. The three players were part of the package traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday in exchange […]

The Utah Jazz finally made the long-anticipated move that many believe has them poised for legitimate championship contention next season. Just because Donovan Mitchell is thrilled about his team adding Mike Conley, though, hardly means the Jazz’s young star is above a little good-natured ribbing about the surprisingly frequent confusion between the state of Utah […]

The Utah Jazz reportedly had small forward Tobias Harris as a major free-agency target before acquiring point guard Mike Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Jazz now don’t have cap space to offer Harris a max contract this summer and will likely pursue lower tier free agents. Utah using […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell says his new point guard, Mike Conley, is “very underrated.” The Jazz acquired Conley on Wednesday from the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell is excited to learn from the veteran, who has a ton of playoff experience under his belt. “He’s a great player,” Mitchell told USA TODAY Sports. “He’s very […]

The Utah Jazz were a top-five team in the league after January 1st. They went 32-13 following a brutal opening two and-a-half months to the regular season, finishing sixth in offense and first in defense after the calendar flipped to 2019, good for a third-ranked +7.7 net rating, per NBA.com/stats. But another campaign marked by […]

Donovan Mitchell’s rapid maturity into a primary NBA player reportedly gave the Utah Jazz added urgency to acquire Mike Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. 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 […]

Around noon on Wednesday, news came down the wire stating that Mike Conley had been traded to the Utah Jazz. Knowing the gravity of the moment, the former No. 4 overall pick decided to send out a heartfelt thank you message to the Memphis Grizzlies faithful. What more can I say about my city! You […]

The Utah Jazz made a massive trade to acquire star point guard Mike Conley from the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a deal that sent Grayson Allen, Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, and multiple first-round picks to Memphis. What many didn’t think about following the trade, was the fact that it meant the end of the Ricky […]

The Utah Jazz have finally made the type of impact trade many have anticipated for months. Even better news? Quin Snyder’s roster will retain most of its core despite the deal’s tricky salary-cap complications. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that Utah will send Grayson Allen, Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver, and draft compensation to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded point guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz for Jae Crowder, Kyle Korver and second-year guard Grayson Allen, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The package also includes the 23rd pick in this year’s draft, along with a 2020 first-round protected pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. That pick […]

The Utah Jazz are reportedly considered the front runners to trade for Memphis Grizzlies veteran point guard Mike Conley. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Jazz could send Memphis the No. 23 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, plus a future first round pick for Conley. The Grizzlies are widely […]

The Washington Wizards would like to have former Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis back in our nation’s capital for the 2019-20 and beyond so it seems. However, the Wizards will have some serious competition for Portis’ services as the struggling Eastern Conference franchise attempts to turn things around in a hurry ahead of the […]

One of the biggest wild cards in free agency this summer could be the Indiana Pacers, as they have a lot of cap space and could ultimately sign a max player to put alongside Victor Oladipo. But for now, the Pacers are apparently looking at point guard Ricky Rubio in free agency and have expressed […]

Several teams are lining up to take a stab at acquiring Memphis Grizzlies point man Mike Conley. Among them are the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons, according to Jordan Brenner of The Athletic. The Jazz have been reported as a “front-runner” for Conley’s services as they avidly look for a replacement […]

The Utah Jazz are reportedly not putting big man Derrick Favors on the table in Mike Conley trade talks with the Memphis Grizzlies at the moment, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. The Jazz are reportedly the front runners to acquire Conley this summer. The Grizzlies are expected to draft Murray State point guard […]

The Utah Jazz attempted to acquire Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley at the trade deadline, and they are apparently trying to get him again. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Jazz are the front-runners to acquire Conley during draft week. Charania notes that the Grizzlies are “intensifying talks” to potentially move Conley. […]

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to make franchise-altering moves this offseason, but it may include letting go of some prominent contributors from their 42-win 2018-19 season — which was highlighted by a playoff appearance. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, if the Nets come to an agreement with point guard Kyrie Irving in free agency, D’Angelo […]

The Utah Jazz have continued to look like risers in the Western Conference. With a legitimate Defensive Player of the Year candidate in center Rudy Gobert and a future All-Star in Donovan Mitchell, Utah could be a dark horse next season in a Western Conference that suddenly looks more open because of the injuries to […]

The Utah Jazz are looking to make some much-needed improvements to their roster this offseason. Meanwhile, guard Donovan Mitchell is hoping to make the roster for Team USA. Mitchell was among the 20 players invited to be a part of the lineup for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He admitted he is excited to make […]

The Utah Jazz have some big decisions to make this offseason. As a result, there is now plenty of speculation regarding the future of power forward Derrick Favors. Favors is set to hit the market as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, he made it clear that he […]

A Utah Jazz supporter sent out the ultimate challenge to reigning Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert, to which the 7-foot-1 big man gladly obliged. A Jazz fan that goes by the username @amccullough105 took to Twitter to randomly share his desire to have Utah win an NBA title somewhere down the line. […]

As the FIBA World Cup draws nearer, participating teams are now in the finals stages of their preparation for the prestigious international tournament. France have recently announced their preliminary players pool, with the shortlist headed by Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert and Charlotte Hornets veteran wing Nicolas Batum. The complete list was provided in […]

Utah Jazz’s unrestricted free agent point guard Ricky Rubio expects plenty of suitors despite a loaded free agent market. This was what Rubio told EuroHoops.net’s Stefan Djordevic on June 12. It will be very fun because I’m able to choose between many teams. But it depends on many factors because there will be many free […]

The fine designers at adidas have set an unveiling date for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s first signature shoe: the D.O.N. Issue 1. Via weartesters.com: Titled to embody Mitchell’s Determination Over Negativity and his nickname “Spida”, the shoe draws inspiration from a classic comic book character and single issue numbers. Initial reports seem to indicate […]

Utah Jazz wing Donovan Mitchell is not known for his defense, but it could be his play on that side of the ball that determines whether or not he makes Team USA’s World Cup roster. Team USA director Jerry Colangelo says that Mitchell can make an impact on that end of the floor and might […]

When the Utah Jazz selected Grayson Allen with the 21st pick in last year’s draft, they had a fairly good idea of the player they were getting: Allen was a four-year college player who wouldn’t have a fairly high ceiling, but could probably become a serviceable bench player or even spot starter. Unfortunately, Allen didn’t […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]