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The New Orleans Pelicans made sure that the Golden State Warriors are not going up 3-0 in the two teams’ Western Conference semifinals series by scoring a 119-100 win over the defending champions Friday night. Rajon Rondo played his part in that, thanks to putting up the most Rondo-like stat sheet in the history of […]

Many remember Bryon Russell as the guy Michael Jordan pushed off, as the latter went up for the jump shot — the shot that won him his sixth NBA Championship ring. But in his own right, Russell is a Utah Jazz legend and was a pivotal part of the team’s success in the 90s. For […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell had an ugly shooting night Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, but his team got the win plus he set a new franchise rookie record, so it still all ended well for the former Louisville Cardinals hotshot. Mitchell, who finished Game 2 with 17 points on an atrocious 6-for-21 shooting from […]

When Ricky Rubio was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Minnesota Timberwolves during the offseason, the Jazz knew he would help the team, but he has really exceeded expectations. The way he and Donovan Mitchell have played together this year has been a big reason the Jazz are in the position they are in. […]

It took 15 years for another Stockton to play for the Utah Jazz, but the sight of David Stockton, son of legendary Utah Jazz point guard John Stockton, on the floor wearing Jazz threads surely made plenty of the team’s fans giddy. David saw his very first minutes as a Jazz man on Sunday during […]

Shortly after 5 p.m. EST on Friday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Utah Jazz have signed David Stockton, son of Jazz legend and Hall of Famer John Stockton, to a 10-day deal. One of the most interesting 10-day contract deals in recent years: The Utah Jazz are signing David Stockton today, league sources tell […]

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins is known as one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. To this day, his presence is felt by fans in and around Phillips Arena. However, there are even times where “The Human Highlight Reel” ponders what could have been. Wilkins was initially drafted by the Utah Jazz before being […]

The 1984 would always be in the mix of the conversation on the greatest draft in the history of the NBA. Notable players include famous picks in the following order, Hakeem Olajuwon (1), Michael Jordan (3), Charles Barkley (5), Alvin Robertson (7), Otis Thorpe (9), Kevin Willis (11), John Stockton (16). This draft class has […]

Remember when the New Orleans Pelicans announced that the team has signed free agent guard Rajon Rondo, little over five months ago? “We are excited to welcome Rajon to the New Orleans Pelicans,” said Pelicans Senior VP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Dell Demps. Well, last night everyone was excited! Rondo dished out a […]

The NBA has seen some pretty crazy things occur during its 71-year history. Highlights and great moments have come to represent the Association, serving as a testament to player’s greatness. As awesome as making the SportsCenter Top 10 is, what makes a player truly great is the records they hold. Some records signal greatness, like […]

During their playing days with the Utah Jazz, Karl Malone and John Stockton became one of the best duos in the NBA. Their familiarity with each other’s games was very evident on the floor, as they gave their opponents nightmare matchups whenever they competed against them. What’s even more impressive was they were very effective […]

With his alma mater competing in the NCAA championship game on Monday, John Stockton took advantage of the opportunity to watch them play live. Gonzaga‘s greatest basketball player ever was seen sitting courtside watching his former team’s game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was with his daughter, Laura, who is also a Gonzaga basketball […]

During the 90s, led by Karl Malone and John Stockton, the Utah Jazz were one of the best teams in the league and a perennial championship contender. Yet the Jazz could never get to the promised land of the NBA Finals, always falling just short in the playoffs. But all of that changed in 1997. […]

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Karl Malone, John Stockton, Charles Barkley, and Reggie Miller are some of the players who played the most minutes in the NBA without winning a title. Although they were all enshrined to the Hall of Fame and won gold medals while representing the U.S. in the Olympics, a championship ring eluded them throughout their professional careers. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks own perhaps the deepest point guard rotation in the league. Former Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams, NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova, and budding star Giannis Antetokounmpo are all slated to run the point for the team come regular season. Granted that they already have the wisdom of coach Jason Kidd, an all-time […]

While James Harden‘s duties aren’t bound to change much with his new position as “points guard,”, he is definitely embracing the new role with a throwback to all-time assist leader, John Stockton. The Houston Rockets superstar was spotted in training camp wearing his shorts very high to modern standards, perhaps in a nod to the one of […]