Utah Jazz
Josh Howard Not Ruling Out Utah
Excerpts from an interview Monday with Jazz forward Josh Howard. When 2011-12 season ends, he’ll give Jazz full consideration: “I would hope so. I would never look anybody away. I love this game so... »Read More
Last Man Entered Wins Slam Dunk Contest
His nickname is the Human Pogo Stick and Utah’s Jeremy Evans set out to put some bounce back into the Slam Dunk Contest. Evans endeared himself to the fans with a mix of props... »Read More
NBA All-Star Saturday Wrap-Up
All-Star Saturday 2012 is in the books, see who took home the dunk contest, 3PT, skills challenge and shooting stars titles »Read More
Sources: Jeremy Evans Joins Dunk Contest
Iman Shumpert of the New York Knicks will no longer compete in the dunk contest, according to sources close to the situation. Shumpert missed Monday’s game against the New Jersey Nets due to a... »Read More
Evans Replacing Shumpert in Dunk Contest
Jeremy Evans will replace Iman Shumpert in the 2012 Dunk Contest, according to multiple sources. »Read More
Favors Replaces Splitter for Rising Stars
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors will replace injured San Antonio Spurs forward-center Tiago Splitter (right calf strain) on TEAM CHUCK in the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge. via NBA.com »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The San Antonio Spurs continue to surge with 10-straight wins. The NBA Power Rankings, eight weeks in . . . »Read More
Who’s Got Cap Space?
With just a month to go before the 2012 NBA trade deadline it’s a time to take a look at the state of the salary cap for all 30 teams. »Read More
NBA@2: Rajon Rondo And The Utah Jazz?
The Celtics continue to explore trade options ... Carmelo/Linsanity Reunion Delayed? ... Clippers shed tears over Billups' injury, but he's not gone ... »Read More
Jazz Seek Answers Following Blowout
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, no one moved. Al Jefferson never got off the bench. Neither did Devin Harris, Raja Bell, Gordon Hayward or Paul Millsap. The Jazz’s five starters were... »Read More
Al Jefferson Wants to Awaken from Dream
The Utah Jazz did it again. Win? Ha. Good one. Play inconsistently, lose focus, fall apart on the road, show a lack of effort and make fans scream at TVs and computers while losing... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The New York Knicks climb five spots, driven by sensation Jeremy Lin. Meanwhile the San Antonio Spurs are surging through the ranks. »Read More
NBA@2: Lakers Eye Allen Iverson Next?
Yesterday the Los Angeles Lakers took a look at Gilbert Arenas as he worked out in LA, but they have far from settled on Agent Zero as their primary target at point guard. In... »Read More
Top 5 Surprise NBA Stars
Breakout New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has certainly been a surprise, but is he the biggest surprise NBA star of the modern era? Not by our count... »Read More
Hayward Making Strides on Defense
After holding All-NBA forward Kevin Durant to 19 points Friday in Utah’s home loss to Oklahoma City, Jazz forward Gordon Hayward said he believes he can defend anyone in the NBA. They were bold... »Read More
Top 5 All-Star Snubs
Rajon Rondo is second in the league in assists, but he's not an Eastern Conference All-Star. Who else got snubbed this year? »Read More
Jazz Sign Forward DeMarre Carroll
The Utah Jazz now have 14 players on their roster. The team has agreed to terms with former Missouri forward DeMarre Carroll, who was waived earlier this week by Denver. The 6-foot-8, 212-pound Carroll... »Read More
NBA@2: Al Jefferson Off The Market?
Utah Jazz big man Al Jefferson thinks he's found a home ... Michael Redd Heating Up in Phoenix ... Amar'e Stoudemire out for three games ... Houston lands All-Star 2013 ... »Read More
Al Jefferson: “We’ve got to wake up’
The Jazz aren’t executing for 48 minutes. They’re not playing with passion for four quarters. And for every inspiring all-in blitz that serves as a reminder Utah’s still the same surprising team that won... »Read More
NBA @ 2: Anthony Morrow Diversifies His Game
Anthony Morrow isn't just a jump shooter anymore, and that could mean big things for the Nets' future. »Read More
Utah Jazz Looking to Add to Roster?
The Jazz are open to adding players to their 13-man roster. Utah can add up to two more athletes and is able to carry 15 at once. The Jazz know they need healthy bodies... »Read More
Stockton wants Jazz, Malone Feud to End
After Karl Malone responded defiantly Saturday to a scathing blog post by Utah Jazz CEO Greg Miller, fellow Hall of Famer John Stockton suggested the two need to call a quick truce. If the... »Read More
Favors Getting Comfortable on Offense
The rhythm and touch are not consistently fluid. His best offensive moves suddenly appear, draw raves, then just as quickly evaporate. But make no mistake: Jazz forward Derrick Favors is feeling more confident than... »Read More
NBA@2: Devin Harris Wary of Trade Rumors
Utah's Devin Harris has been struggling and could be on his way out ... Rick Carlisle's fine unwarranted? ... Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki odd men out in Orlando? »Read More
Predicting Rising Stars Challenge Rosters
Jason Fleming takes a stab at picking the nine Rookies and Sophomores for the Rising Stars Challenge - and how the rosters may shake out in the "draft." »Read More
NBA@2: Are Pacers Contenders With Kaman?
Pacers closing in on Chris Kaman trade ... Paul Millsap talks Utah Jazz ... Surprising leader emerges in Sacramento ... »Read More
NBA@2: Kenyon Martin In Demand
Kenyon Martin is back from China and has plenty of suitors ... Team captain emerging for Utah Jazz? ... Suns' Morris Making His Mark ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Five
The Oklahoma City Thunder just keep winning, whether they play at home or on the road. With the Chicago Bulls taking a slight dip, the Thunder climb to the top of the NBA... »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Available In Trade?
The NBA Trade Deadline is 45 days away, but the names of the guys most likely moved at or before the deadline is starting to take shape.... NBA Chat at 11am, 3pm and 8pm... »Read More
Tinsley Happy to Stay in Utah All Season
Jamaal Tinsley isn’t asking around. He doesn’t leave messages for his agent. He’s never pestered the Jazz, inquiring about his future. All Tinsley knows is that Utah’s a great place for him right now.... »Read More
Source: Four Teams Eyeing Chris Kaman
As NBA/Hornets survey trade market for Chris Kaman, Rockets, Pacers, Jazz, Spurs are a few teams with interest, sources tell Y! via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Jazz Push Jeremy Evans for Dunk Contest
If the Utah Jazz get their way, Jeremy Evans will jump into the national spotlight next month. The team submitted a nomination and video into the NBA office to get the lengthy leaper into... »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch
Given the frenzied nature of this truncated 66-game schedule, it is difficult for even the most ardent box score scavengers to stay on top of all the injury updates and position battles taking place... »Read More
Hayward Struggling with His Confidence
But the thing that has to be concerning is the fact that (Gordon) Hayward doesn’t seem like he even wants to shoot the ball. Multiple times in the two overtimes, the 6-foot-8 swingman passed... »Read More
NBA PM: Scout’s Take on Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are off to a hot start. So why is this team so dangerous one year after giving up on All-Star Deron Williams? »Read More
NBA@2: The Kevin Love Extension Dilemma
What's really going on in Minnesota? ... New culture taking hold in New Orleans ... Who is the real Devin Harris? »Read More
NBA AM: DaJuan Summers’ New Opportunity
Hornets swingman DaJuan Summers hopes New Orleans works out better than Detroit... Are the Jazz shopping Devin Harris?... Kawhi Leonard's rookie ride with the San Antonio Spurs... NBA chats at 11am and 1pm... »Read More
Utah’s Devin Harris on Trading Block?
Been hearing reliable rumblings since trip to Reno for D-League Showcase that Jazz have made it known Devin Harris is available via trade via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Jefferson: We Need Tougher Reputation
Despite clawing back from an 11-point third-quarter deficit and sticking up for each other several times during a tense game, Utah fell 94-91 to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night at EnergySolutions Arena before... »Read More
Jazz Assistants Key to Their Early Success?
Jazz assistant coaches Sidney Lowe, Scott Layden and Jeff Hornacek often are noticed only when head coach Tyrone Corbin picks up a technical foul and continues to fire away at referees. The diligent work... »Read More
Jeremy Evans Wants to Join Dunk Contest
If the NBA wants him, Jeremy Evans wants in. With several Jazzmen pushing for the second-year forward to be included in the 2012 NBA All-Star dunk contest, Evans said Friday he’ll gladly head to... »Read More
NBA@2: Magic Too Good To Lose Howard?
Magic look like contenders early ...Carl Landry proving his worth ... Rasheed Wallace returning? ... More! »Read More
Corbin: Jazz Understand Varying Minutes
There isn’t a player on the Utah Jazz roster that isn’t deserving of minutes. That is second-year coach Tyrone Corbin’s story, and he’s sticking to it. Rotations have evolved. Some guys get big minutes,... »Read More
Josh Howard Fined for Flagrant Foul
Utah Jazz swingman Josh Howard has been fined $25,000 for a flagrant foul in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. via Associated Press »Read More
Jazz Coach in ‘No Rush’ to Name Captian
The Utah Jazz remain a captainless crew. That’s not to say the team is without leadership early in the 2011-12 season. Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin just hasn’t officially designated a team captain (or two).... »Read More
Jazz Sets Franchise-Lows in Season Debut
Coach Tyrone Corbin cautioned against overreacting. Center Al Jefferson said the Jazz must stick together. Devin Harris and Gordon Hayward know Utah missed way too many makeable shots. But after the lifeless Jazz were... »Read More
Utah’s Derrick Favors Earned Starting Role?
Coach Tyrone Corbin shook things up for the Jazz’s 2011-12 season-opener. Pushing Utah’s youth movement another step forward, Corbin started second-year players Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward on Tuesday against the Lakers at Staples... »Read More
2011-2012 Utah Jazz Season Preview
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2011-2012 Utah Jazz and how they might fare this season in the NBA »Read More
Millsap OK with Coming Off the Bench
That made having the reliable (Paul) Millsap come off the bench behind the 20-year-old promising forward seem like a stronger possibility. That scenario could help Favors, Wednesday’s starter, develop and beef up Utah’s seemingly... »Read More
Harris Still Trying to Find Comfort Zone?
Devin Harris has been a member of the Jazz for 10 months. He still hasn’t found his comfort zone. Limited to just 17 regular season and two preseason contests due to everything from the... »Read More
Jazz Trade Mehmet Okur to New Jersey
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has acquired a future second-round draft pick and a trade exception from the New Jersey Nets in exchange for center Mehmet Okur. Entering... »Read More
Top Free Agents Left on the Market
With the NBA season now just four days away, most teams have solidified their rosters. Here’s a quick look at the top names still without a team. »Read More
NBA@2: “Panic” In Dallas?
Mavs uneasy as key free agents walked away ... Samuel Dalembert back on Houston's radar ... Expiring TPE's could spark trades today ... »Read More
Jazz Ink Josh Howard
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has agreed in principle to a deal with free-agent forward/guard Josh Howard, pending the outcome of a successful physical. Per team policy, terms of the deal... »Read More
Jamaal Tinsley to Utah Jazz?
Source says FA guard Jamaal Tinsley has agreed to terms w/Utah. via David Aldridge via Twitter »Read More
Six Moves the Utah Jazz Should Make
Whether or not they're willing to admit it, the Utah Jazz are rebuilding and have some clear cut decisions they need to make, along with some tough ones. »Read More
Execs: Utah Shopping Jefferson, Millsap
League executives say the Utah Jazz’s excitement over young big men Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors has them shopping Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap. via Chris Broussard of ESPN »Read More
Okur Healthy; Ready for NBA Return
Mehmet Okur is staying in Turkey — for now, at least. “Memo has to wait until the lockout is over,” his agent, Marc Fleisher, said. “And his contract (with Telekom Turkey Ankara) says once... »Read More
Kirilenko Weighing NBA Option vs. Russia
Former Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has not made a decision about returning to the NBA and is still a member of CSKA Moscow, agent Marc Fleisher told The Salt Lake Tribune on Monday. Kirilenko... »Read More
NBA AM: The Top 15 NBA Free Agents
There are more than 136 players eligible for some form of free agency on December 9th, who are the 15 that matter the most?... A sneaky wrinkle on Amnesty emerges... NBA chats at 11am... »Read More
Source: Kirilenko Eyeing Nets, Lakers, Jazz
As per sources close to situation, Andrei Kirilenko will leave CSKA Moscow and try to sign a multi-year deal with Nets, Jazz or Los Angeles. via Sportando via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Rose Isn’t Worried About The Bulls
Derrick Rose isn't concerned about the lockout's impact on the Chicago Bulls... LeBron James and friends have another tour up their sleeve... Are the Jazz for sale?... Videocast at 7:15pm EST... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Unfavorable CBA May Force Jazz Sale
In fact, one source with intimate knowledge of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies’ inner workings speculated that small-market-related economic hardships could force Jazz ownership to place a “For Sale” sign on the... »Read More
Kanter: ‘The Whole Thing is Messed Up’
“I’m going to wait a few days to digest it before I say something. I’m very emotional right now and don’t want to say something that wouldn’t be helpful to anyone. The whole thing... »Read More
Raja Bell Fine With Decertification
Excerpts from an interview Sunday with Jazz guard Raja Bell, who is Utah’s player representative. “I’m sure our union will do what’s in the best interest of us. And if it’s decertification and they’re... »Read More
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