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Donovan Mitchell is in a tough situation. As a Mets fan, he needs to choose between rooting for the crosstown rival New York Yankees or the hated Boston Red Sox. Mitchell — a native of Connecticut — is right in the battleground between the Yankees and Red Sox. Connecticut is split down the middle with […]

The Utah Jazz made a pair of official announcements with regards to their roster on Wednesday. Trey Lewis, who signed with Utah on Aug. 28, has been waived. However, Isaiah Cousins, who played with the Jazz’ G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, has signed with the team. Lewis, now 25 years of age, […]

General Managers from all around the NBA recently took some time to predict which players will win some of the league’s annual awards. Amid their polling, the GM’s selected Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and Jazz center Rudy Gobert as their favorites to earn several defensive awards in the 2018-19 season. For overall best defensive player […]

After a stellar campaign last year, the Utah Jazz will be entering the new season as a formidable contender in the talent-packed Western Conference. However, it appears that the Jazz will need to shell out a significant amount of cash this season in the form of incentives for their players. As explained by Bobby Marks […]

The third overall pick of the 2010 NBA Draft, Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors is one-third of the team’s impressive starting frontcourt along with Rudy Gobert and Joe Ingles. With the evolution of the modern NBA which values court spacing and an uptempo pacing, Favors is considered a relic. He’s a burly rebounding banger […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell burst onto the scene last season and is primed to have an even better campaign in year two. In 79 games during his rookie year, Mitchell averaged 20.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 43.7 percent from the field, 34.0 percent from beyond the arc, […]

The video of Kawhi Leonard laughing will never go away. On Saturday night, Rudy Gobert used the video of Kawhi to get a laugh out of Donovan Mitchell and the scrum of reporters surrounding him: Rudy Gobert pulled this video up on his phone at full volume right in the middle of Donovan Mitchell’s scrum […]

Utah Jazz defensive stalwart Rudy Gobert is one of the most intimidating figures in the NBA. Not just because of his towering 7-foot presence but also his elite defense and shot blocking that will leave you thinking twice about making even the easiest of baskets. You can say that the reigning Defensive Player of the […]

With the start of the 2018-19 NBA season right around the proverbial bend, several teams around the league have begun their training camp routines, including the Utah Jazz. The work that goes into preparing for an 82-game grind is grueling at times, but Jazz teammates Joe Ingles and Donovan Mitchell welcome the challenge. One Jazz […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has high aspirations for his future after finally getting the nod for Defensive Player of the Year and putting his team on the map through a very tough Western Conference. Gobert suffered a left knee injury early to the season, only to return and become the difference-maker for the Jazz, […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has good news for his video gaming fans. On Monday morning, the 22-year-old shooting guard sent out a video message to his followers on Twitter, noting that he will send out free copies of NBA 2K19 to anyone who sends him their address. “To all kids: If you don’t have […]

There was once a time that height was might in the NBA, with franchises needing a talented big man to anchor a successful run in the league. Nowadays, the thought seems like ancient history with the modern space and pace game of the NBA. As the game leans toward being more positionless and guard-centric, the […]

The 2017 rookie class has made a definite splash in the NBA, as Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell cracked the top 25 in ESPN’s latest player rankings. Tatum comes in at No. 24 after stepping up in the playoffs, taking over as the team’s leading scorer by raising […]

Epke Udoh of the Utah Jazz has finally revealed the correct way to pronounce his name. My name is Ekpedeme Friday UdohIt was shortened to Ekpe for people…It is pronounced "EPPAY"!!! Thank you for your time and don't be mad wen I'm wit it when spelled wrong or mispronounced.✌🏿 — Ekpe Udoh (@EkpeUdoh) September 18, […]

A thorn has been taken out of former NBA superstar Deron Williams’ side. Seven years after their fall out with the Utah Jazz, Williams reached out to his former head coach Jerry Sloan to make amends. Sloan, whose health is now deteriorating due to Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, walked away from coaching in the […]

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles has been recognized for his outstanding season last campaign, coming in at number 53 on ESPN’s top 100 players in the association. The Australian-born forward was a steady presence on both ends for the Jazz, who shocked everyone after finishing the season with a 48-34 record and the fifth seed in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers long process to find a new general manager continues as Gersson Rosas and Justin Zanik look to be distinct possibilities. According to Keith Pompey of Philly.com, Rosas and Zanik are getting second interviews with Philadelphia. Rosas is currently the vice president of the Houston Rockets. Justin Zanik is the assistant general manager […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard made waves the last few weeks by breaking big NBA reporter moves, and now Utah Jazz big man Derrick Favors is getting in on the act: Former Salt Lake Tribune writer Tony Jones has agreed to join The Athletic to cover the Utah Jazz and NBA, according to league sources […]

Just about everyone was watching Canelo Alvarez take down Gennady Golovkin last night, including Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier. Gobert took to Twitter to decry the judges’ decision in favor of Alvarez. Gobert thought GGG edged out Canelo, but he still thought the bout was a classic. Magic swingman Evan Fournier and fellow Frenchman, Evan […]

As it is in the NFL, several NBA head coaches use various hand signals and gesture to call out plays. Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is no different, but it seems his are more elaborate than others. If you watch Snyder in action, you’ll see his hand gestures in full effect. Jazz fans are […]

With the Utah Jazz yet to unveil its team uniform for the upcoming season, Jazz guard Ricky Rubio has piqued the curiosity of hundreds of fans on Twitter with his latest tweet. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old was unable to offer a sneak peek of the unreleased jerseys due to PR restrictions. As the team’s starting point […]

The experts and analysts at Sports Illustrated have released their top-100 players for the 2018-19 season. Several players have climbed in their rankings, including Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who was given the No. 14 spot for his improved play. Gobert — a 26-year-old Frenchman — is one of the NBA’s biggest threats in the […]

For former NBA commissioner David Stern, the Utah Jazz have the most intense fanbase. Check out the interview below by BIG EAST Conference where Stern answers a few questions. For him, there’s no fanbase as rabid as that of Utah: “We’ve got some crazy fanbases all over but they’re about as intense as it comes […]

Despite being ferocious rivals on the basketball court during their playing years, Biran Grant and Hall of Famer Karl Malone have now formed a precious bond as friends. In fact, when Grant’s Parkinson’s disease became public nearly a decade ago, the Utah Jazz legend was one of the first who reached out to him. Grant […]

Former NBA All-Star Deron Williams has lethal hands. Williams Co-owns a gym in Dallas called Fortis MMA, where three professional MMA fighters train. His skills were good enough to earn him an offer to fight Greg Hardy, a former NFL star turned UFC fighter. But don’t worry, Williams hasn’t lost his common sense. From TMZ […]

Boris Diaw announced his retirement from basketball and his fellow French man Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz sent out a heartfelt message. Via his Twitter account, Gobert thanked Diaw for being an inspiration and a teammate: From an inspiration, to a teammate, to a brother. Thank you @theborisdiaw for everything you did for me […]

One-time NBA champion Boris Diaw is finally calling it quits. The 36-year-old Frenchman is retiring from basketball after a fruitful 14-year career in the NBA, plus three other years overseas and an overall prolific career in international competition. Diaw, a French national team staple, announced his retirement through a video he recorded with fellow Frenchmen […]

Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert is on a different level when talking about his defense on the basketball court. With the physical tools and defensive IQ to back things up, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year can really be a handful for opposing teams. Apparently, being a defender is not just an on-court […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell posted a shoutout to his agent for coming to his morning workout via Twitter this morning. Mitchell’s agent, Ty Sullivan, was reportedly in the gym as early as 5 a.m. with the young star. I don’t think is normal but my agent was in the gym with me up with […]

In the quest for the coveted championship, teams have constructed rosters with one purpose in mind, to be the best. Nowadays, the NBA is a hard place to just settle for being the best, as other teams continue to make themselves better, complacency will bite you in the back once you realize they are just […]

During last year’s playoffs, Utah Jazz combo guard Dante Exum showed glimpses of his potential as a key cog for the young team. Exum is looking to build upon that performance by working out with premier point guards Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul this offseason, per Fansided’s Ryan Aston. “Much to the delight of Utah […]

You may look funny now, but you’re never going to look as goofy as your high school self. That’s just another lesson in life learned today by Utah Jazz hotshot Donovan Mitchell, as he poked fun at the bald head he sported during his high school days. THE BALD HEAD😭😭😭 y’all can fry me it’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are still in search of a new general manager after a bizarre situation led to Bryan Colangelo’s firing. The Sixers have put their head coach, Brett Brown in charge of general manager duties for the tie being. But it looks like the Sixers are moving towards bringing in someone to take over […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma was recently spotted in a college football game in Utah with Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. However, Lakers supporters need not worry about Kuzma switching sides, as the 23-year-old was merely supporting his alumni, University of Utah. The Utes were up against the Weber State Wildcats in their opening matchup […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is still mum about his decision to potentially retire from the NBA, but given the plethora of talent showing up for his workout, it’ll be hard to see a competitor call it a career with such fierce competition. The likes of Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, C.J. McCollum, Donovan Mitchell, and […]

As the Utah Jazz part ways with longtime strength and conditioning coach Mark McKown, the organization takes yet another step towards officially putting the John Stockton and Karl Malone era behind them. Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune details how McKown was considered as a vital part of the team when he was first […]

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio was superb last season for Quin Snyder’s men. He was so good in fact, that he had more 30-point performances than a long list of other scoring NBA stars. good morning everyone, Ricky Rubio had more 30-point games last season than: Marc GasolJohn WallKlay ThompsonKyle LowryEric BledsoeKevin LoveBen SimmonsGordon […]

The Utah Jazz have added a new player to their roster in the form of guard Trey Lewis. According to the Jazz’, the team has signed Lewis to a deal, and though the details of the contract were not made available, star Donovan Mitchell did not do a fine job of hiding his feelings over […]

Donovan Mitchell is one of the NBA’s rising stars and also one of Adidas’ most influential young athletes. Mitchell, 21, tweeted out a cryptic message at Adidas Hoops with a smirking emoji. It’s unclear what this mysterious tweet means, but it has fans buzzing nonetheless. 😏 @adidasHoops — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) August 28, 2018 Perhaps […]