More and more, it seems that the NBA regular season is a waste of time and money. ADVERTISEMENT Well, that’s a lie. It’s good for some things, but not necessarily for what you might think. The Jazz have their reasons to know what’s going on day in and day out, as fans pay hundreds of … Read more
After putting up another big baseline in the Utah Jazz’s latest win, the star admitted he “hopes” he will be selected as a reserve for the exhibition game, while his teammates “expect” it. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts after putting the Jazz ahead by 8 with … Read more
Choosing the NBA Coach of the Year is a personal endeavor. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s competition features some familiar faces like Mike Brown, Mike Bodenholzer and Doc Rivers, who have all won the award before. This year’s contenders also include several candidates who are relatively new to the scene by comparison: Taylor Jenkins, Joe Mazzola, and … Read more
Danny Ange has a great reputation in the NBA. ADVERTISEMENT The Jazz basketball CEO was known as a tough negotiator after his time in Boston — Trader Danny was an apt title. But after the deals for Rudi Gobert and Donovan Mitchell this summer, you might even say Ainge has an aura. Enter this report … Read more
the NBA announce All-star game starters late last week and will announce the selection of coaches for the reserves on Thursday. I passed this exercise With Josh Robbins three weeks ago, but the landscape has changed since then. In addition, the all-rookie selection now has the seven backup picks from each conference. ADVERTISEMENT The bigger … Read more
How ‘Bout This Jazz Newsletter: While the Finnish forward is likely to play a senior game, many of his teammates could be involved in other events. Additionally, Will Hardy reveals which players he had on his wall. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy has a few words with Utah … Read more
NBA All-Star Weekend will bring the stars — basketball and otherwise — to Utah. ADVERTISEMENT And for some events, that also means five-star rates. To get tickets to events like All-Star Saturday, which includes the Dunk Contest, or the main event on Sunday, February 19, you’re looking at four-figure expense. (More details on that below). … Read more
January is usually the time for resolutions and clean sheets, although you can choose any time of the year. ADVERTISEMENT What does this mean for NBA difference? Will the attack that records explosions continue? Will potential MVPs separate themselves from each other? With the NBA trade deadline next month, will we see players trade teams? … Read more
Portland, Ore. — to kick off their seven-game Western Conference road trip, was wild birds They play with urgency that, if it’s been around all year, could potentially put them in a very different position 10 days after the trade deadline. ADVERTISEMENT They don’t play basketball perfectly, but there is a level of energy and … Read more
The former franchise centerpiece-turned-outcast makes a pre-All-Star weekend appearance for the organization he’s now on good terms with, and he remembers some of his best times here. (Leah Hogesten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Adrian Dantley, six-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection, two-time NBA champion and coach talks about his career, Jan. 28, 2023 at … Read more