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Utah JazzJazz coach Will Hardy issues powerful statement on Utah's season following loss to Thunder

The Utah Jazz will not be clinching a playoff berth in 2022-23, but this outcome certainly isn’t the result of a lack of trying. After losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday evening, Will Hardy’s club shut the door on any possibility of taking part in the upcoming postseason while simultaneously adding ping-pong balls into […]

Utah JazzWill Hardy hilariously explains decision that spoiled Kelly Olynyk's chase for triple-double glory

Kelly Olynyk has never recorded a triple-double in the NBA. On Thursday night, he nearly reached that statistical heaven but fell short of that when Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy decided to take him out of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite the big man being just two assists short away from […]

Utah JazzWill Hardy's stern message after Jazz thrashing from Giannis, Bucks

The Utah Jazz got the wind knocked out of their sale on Friday night after a 144-116 thrashing at the hands of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Jazz are still chasing a spot in the Play-In tournament out West, but their second straight loss on Friday was a big blow to their playoff […]

Boston CelticsDanny Ainge drops 'legendary' take on Joe Mazzulla, Will Hardy amid Celtics-Jazz clash

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge has a level of familiarity with the Boston Celtics that most do not have, having held roles as the executive director and president of basketball operations for the Celtics from 2003 to 2022. As a result, nobody need wonder why the longtime front office executive has his eyes on both […]

Utah JazzWill Hardy receives passionate endorsement from Spurs' Gregg Popovich

The Utah Jazz began the season as one of the surprise teams in the NBA and near the top of the Western Conference standings. With more than half of the season gone by and the trade deadline in the rearview, the Jazz have come back down to earth. They are still alive in the race […]

Utah JazzKris Dunn earns praise from Jazz HC Will Hardy after season debut

Former fifth overall pick Kris Dunn made his 2022-23 debut with the Utah Jazz on Thursday, tallying 11 points (on 50.0 percent shooting) and two steals in 17 minutes. Signed to a 10-day contract along with fellow veteran guard Frank Jackson, the 28-year-old impressed on both ends, making an early impression on a franchise that […]

Utah JazzTyronn Lue drops massive Will Hardy praise that's wild if true

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue has become one of the most widely respected head coaches in the NBA. That’s why coaching praise coming from him shouldn’t be taken lightly. Right before the Clippers’ Monday night tilt against the Utah Jazz, Tyronn Lue was effusive in his praise of their coach Will Hardy. According […]

Dallas MavericksThe real reason Mavs star Luka Doncic is freaking out Jazz coach Will Hardy

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy knows very well the threat that Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic brings. Besides, one look at the box score says it all. Ahead of Utah’s showdown with the Mavs on Wednesday, Hardy shared why Doncic’s presence is enough to freak him out and other teams, pointing out that he […]

Utah Jazz'You guys having fun yet?': Will Hardy's perfect message after masterminding stunning 3-0 Jazz start

The Utah Jazz are hitting the right notes and their head coach, Will Hardy, just sang a tune that sounded familiar to the one Kirk Cousins once shouted following his team’s stunning 122-121 overtime win on the road against Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. “You guys having fun yet,?” Hardy asked reporters when […]

Utah JazzREPORT: Jazz add NBA champion to Will Hardy's coaching staff

The Utah Jazz have been one of the busiest teams in the offseason thus far. After pulling the trigger on a blockbuster deal that sent three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Jazz are now working hard behind the scenes to find a new destination for cornerstone superstar Donovan […]

Utah JazzJayson Tatum reacts to Jazz hiring Celtics assistant Will Hardy as head coach

While losing one of its top assistants comes with a bit of sting for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum couldn’t be any happier for Will Hardy. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the Jazz have decided to hire Hardy and are now finalizing a contract that will make him their head coach in the next […]

Utah JazzDanny Ainge steals from former team by hiring Celtics assistant Will Hardy as Jazz head coach

The Utah Jazz were dealt a surprising blow when former head coach Quin Snyder stepped down after eight seasons at the helm. However, the organization has settled on Snyder’s successor. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Alternate Governor and CEO Danny Ainge and the Jazz have hired former Boston Celtics assistant Will Hardy to […]

San Antonio SpursSteve Kerr reveals what Gregg Popovich said to him before Warriors vs Celtics NBA Finals

The 2022 NBA Finals are ramping up. The Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-2 over the Boston Celtics. And, they have a chance to end the postseason tournament with a Game 6 win. With the huge game just days away, Steve Kerr joined 95.7 The Game for his weekly appearance. He joined the station’s […]

San Antonio SpursWill Hardy's role as Spurs assistant coach expected to grow with Ime Udoka departure

The Gregg Popovich coaching tree is one of the most prolific and fruitful across the entire NBA, as a myriad of coaches has ties to Popovich as an assistant coach or some other position with the San Antonio Spurs under Coach Pop’s tutelage. Now, after news broke that Ime Udoka, a top assistant, will join […]

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