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NBA Sunday: The Draft’s Best Point Guard?

May 19, 2013

One NBA draft prospect believes he is the cream of the point guard crop... Conference Finals previews ... HOOPSWORLD's combine coverage »Read More

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NBA AM: The Offseason’s Most Dangerous Team?

May 8, 2013

One team could be a sleeper to land the most talented free agents in the summer of 2013 ... Mike Conley a top-five NBA point guard? »Read More

76ers Like Budenholzer or Malone as Coach?

May 6, 2013

It’s too early to identify a front-runner in the Philadelphia 76ers’ search for a new head coach, but the team has conducted a thorough background check on Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone, league... »Read More

Report: Sixers to Interview Hornacek, Malone

May 2, 2013

The Philadelphia 76ers have received permission to interview Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Malone and Utah Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek for the franchise’s head-coaching vacancy, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Sixers are considering... »Read More

Kevin O’Connor Denies Plans to Leave Jazz

May 1, 2013

Kevin O’Connor, the Utah Jazz’s fiery former general manager who stepped into a diminished role last summer, denied a television news report late Tuesday night that he is stepping away from the organization’s familial... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition

April 29, 2013

Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

Utah Jazz to Make Point Guard Changes?

April 19, 2013

With three and a half point guards on the team — the three being veteran free agents and the half being a two-guard who is unlikely to make a career at the position, the... »Read More

DeMarre Carroll Wants to Remain in Utah

April 19, 2013

If DeMarre Carroll gets his way, he’ll return to Utah next season. Heading into the offseason, Carroll is one of nine Jazz players without a contract. But he made it clear Thursday he’d like... »Read More

Can Earl Watson Rebound from Injury?

April 19, 2013

(Earl) Watson, who injured his right knee late in the 2012 season and rehabbed throughout the offseason, was uncertain about his plans for next year. “I don’t know, I don’t know,” he said. “It’s... »Read More

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Where Do the Mavericks Go From Here?

April 17, 2013

Pursuits of Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and Josh Smith are on the Dallas Mavericks' agenda but are these realistic options for the summer of 2013? »Read More

Utah Jazz Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

April 16, 2013

Through 81 games, the latest a workmanlike takedown of an depleted, defeated, lottery-bound team, that’s all the Utah Jazz can ask for. They defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 96-80 on Monday, preserving an outside shot... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Week 24

April 15, 2013

Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West

April 10, 2013

No first-round match-up appears to be safe in the brutal Western Conference heading into the 2013 NBA postseason. »Read More

Kanter to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

April 9, 2013

The Utah Jazz say Enes Kanter’s season is over. Kanter was injured on March 27 in a game with the Phoenix Suns. The team announced on Tuesday, the 6-foot-11 center will undergo surgery, and... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 23

April 8, 2013

Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . .  »Read More

Can Jazz Maintain Eighth Spot Over Lakers?

April 8, 2013

In their pursuit for a berth into the Western Conference playoffs, the Utah Jazz took advantage of a major opportunity presented to them Sunday evening. Having moved into a tie before their game against... »Read More

Jazz Sign Jerel McNeal for Rest of Season

April 6, 2013

The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed guard Jerel McNeal for the remainder of the season.  Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Following the move, the Jazz... »Read More

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NBA PM: Derrick Rose, Where Are You?

April 5, 2013

The NBA Playoffs need Derrick Rose almost as much as his team does ... Gordon Hayward sounds off on Jazz issues ... NBA Green Week returns! »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 22

April 1, 2013

After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More

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Can Anyone Beat the San Antonio Spurs?

April 1, 2013

The Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz continue to jockey for eighth but are they any match for the San Antonio Spurs? »Read More

Randy Foye’s Hot Hand Crucial for Jazz

March 31, 2013

Once, during a break in the booing, Randy Foye heard a call from the Brooklyn Nets bench. “Don’t leave him,” Nets’ coach P.J. Carlesimo begged his team. It didn’t matter. Foye tied a Utah... »Read More

Utah’s Mo Williams Takes Benching Personally

March 30, 2013

Tyrone Corbin made two key decisions in the Jazz’s surprising 105-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers that merit further discussion. Both involved benching starters. And both had the potential to backfire if they... »Read More

Can Jeremy Evans Fill Void Left by Kanter?

March 29, 2013

With (Enes) Kanter’s injury, the Jazz coaching staff might even remember (Jeremy) Evans is available for non-garbage-time action. While the bulk of the big man load will remain with Big Al, (Paul) Millsap and... »Read More

Jazz Sign Jerel McNeal

March 27, 2013

The Utah Jazz today signed Bakersfield Jam guard Jerel McNeal for the 30th GATORADE Call-Up of the 2012-13 NBA Development League season.  He joins 122 players with NBA D-League experience currently on NBA rosters. McNeal (6-3,... »Read More

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NBA PM: Free Agency Weighing On Utah Jazz?

March 25, 2013

The Utah Jazz are taking themselves out of the playoff picture ... Al Jefferson talks Jazz, free agency ... The NBA's other impressive winning streak »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 21

March 25, 2013

The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?

March 23, 2013

Even with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back in action and ready to roll, can the Los Angeles Lakers hold on to make the postseason? »Read More

Jazz Not Renewing Leslie’s 10-day Deal

March 20, 2013

Travis Leslie emerged from the locker room before practice in sweats. He walked over to the few players and coaches already on the court. He shook hands and disappeared back into the locker room... »Read More

Will Utah’s Jamaal Tinsley Get Opportunity?

March 20, 2013

Jamaal Tinsley is 35 years old, and if the biggest challenge facing him right now is a front-row seat to watch basketball, he’ll take it. “I’ve been through worse things than that,” the Utah... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 20

March 18, 2013

The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More

Gordon Hayward Back into Starting Role?

March 17, 2013

Facing the reality of the Jazz (34-32) being knocked completely out of the postseason chase, Corbin tweaked his starting lineup for the second time in 10 days, moving Gordon Hayward from the bench into... »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers

March 15, 2013

Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards

March 15, 2013

With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards

March 12, 2013

With the 2012-13 season nearly complete, HOOPSWORLD ranks the top shooting guards based on their play this year.  »Read More

Ty Corbin Tells Jazz to Disregard Criticism

March 12, 2013

Tyrone Corbin knows he has critics. He’s also well aware his players have been feeling the heat from frustrated fans, media and backseat NBA observers during the Utah Jazz’s recent struggles. With fire in... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 19

March 11, 2013

The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More

Jazz Waive Raja Bell; Officially Sign Leslie

March 10, 2013

The Utah Jazz’s year-long standoff with guard Raja Bell came to an end Sunday when they waived the 36-year-old. The move opens up a roster spot for the Jazz, which according to a league... »Read More

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The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents

March 9, 2013

Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More

Jazz F Williams Cool on Lineup Change

March 9, 2013

Marvin Williams doesn’t view his move out of the starting lineup as a demotion. “I’m not a guy with an ego. I’m not an NFL quarterback,” Williams said. “Whatever Coach feels like he needs... »Read More

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NBA PM: Balance of Power Shifting in the West

March 8, 2013

The landscape of the Western Conference is on the verge of a tectonic shift ... Thomas Robinson ready for Houston's challenge ... Ty Lawson coming into his own »Read More

Jazz Sign Travis Leslie From D-League

March 8, 2013

The Utah Jazz have called up Travis Leslie from the D-League, according to sources close to the situation. via Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld via Twitter »Read More

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Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch

March 8, 2013

A few gems that may be able assist those general managers looking to make a final push to capture their league’s 2013 fantasy championship belt. »Read More

Jazz at Full Strength for Playoff Push

March 8, 2013

Starting Friday, the Jazz expect to be at full strength for the final 21 games of the season, with a notable tweak to the lineup since the last time Corbin had all of his... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 18

March 4, 2013

The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston

March 2, 2013

Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More

No Deal for Raja Bell, Stuck with Jazz

March 2, 2013

Sources say Raja Bell will not accept buyout offer from Jazz. Deal was predicated on Bell finding an offer elsewhere; he did not. via David Aldridge via Twitter »Read More

Hawks’ Korver Interested in Jazz Return?

March 1, 2013

Former Utah Jazz fan favorite forward Kyle Korver returned to the place called home from the end of 2007 through the summer of 2010. “I mean, yeah. I would definitely listen to Utah if... »Read More

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The NBA’s Dead Money Dilemma

February 28, 2013

The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books. »Read More

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NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?

February 25, 2013

It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

February 25, 2013

Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

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NBA AM: Why Atlanta And Utah Didn’t Deal

February 25, 2013

The Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz were supposed to make trades at the trade deadline, so why did they hold firm and not make a deal?... Beno Udrih thrilled to be out of Milwaukee...... »Read More

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10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See

February 20, 2013

As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More

Paul Millsap Flattered by Trade Talk

February 20, 2013

Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson have been the subjects of the most speculation, while rumors of the Jazz acquiring a younger point guard have also been making the rounds. “You don’t react. You just... »Read More

Clippers in Position of Strength at Deadline

February 19, 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers have survived injuries to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill, Chauncey Billups and Lamar Odom. Winning four straight, the Clippers are in third place in the Western Conference... »Read More

D’Antoni Open to Bringing in Raja Bell?

February 19, 2013

Mike D’Antoni has remained intrigued with bringing exiled Jazz guard Raja Bell to Lakers, sources say. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

February 18, 2013

Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time

February 18, 2013

Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More

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NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline

February 18, 2013

The trade deadline is February 21. There are plenty of names in play. We have it all covered here.  »Read More

Utah Jazz Preaching Patience With Young Guys

February 12, 2013

“We understand that the public, as are we, are excited about the young guys,” (Dennis) Lindsey said. “But we’ve got to bring them along at the appropriate pace.” The former San Antonio and Houston executive, who... »Read More

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NBA PM: Dwight Howard Exposed in LA?

February 11, 2013

Now in the Lakers' spotlight, is Dwight Howard's biggest weakness exposed? ... Andrew Bogut talks Golden State Warriors ... Utah Jazz tuning up for trades? »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

February 11, 2013

The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

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NBA AM: Deals For Bucks, Pistons and Jazz?

February 11, 2013

The NBA Trade Deadline is in ten days, are the Bukcs, Jazz, Raptors and Pistons poised for moves?... JJ Hickson talks Blazers... Magic end the streak... NBA Chats at 11am and 3pm EST. »Read More

Luke Ridnour Being Shopped by T’wolves

February 7, 2013

Luke Ridnour is being shopped by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and a league source told SheridanHoops.com “there is a good chance” the 10th-year point guard will be dealt before the Feb. 21 trade deadline. With... »Read More

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NBA PM: Trade Brewing Between Jazz and Spurs?

February 6, 2013

The Spurs and Jazz are reportedly discussing a big trade... Amar'e Stoudemire discusses how he's been able to fit in so well upon his return in his reduced role... Early outlook on Pau Gasol's... »Read More

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NBA Trade Watch – West

February 6, 2013

As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More

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