Players
October 1st, 2014 | by
David J SmithWith Utah Jazz media day in the books and training camp going full steam, optimism reigns supreme. That said, there should be a fair dose of realism, too. With this in mind, it’s time for my annual predictions. These are...
Opinion
September 24th, 2014 | by
David J SmithUtah Jazz training camp is just a few days away–let the rejoicing commence. While Utah has added a number of players over the past few weeks, a team can carry 20 players into training camp and into preseason (though many...
Toure Murry
September 17th, 2014 | by
David J SmithAfter a smattering of rumors, the Utah Jazz went ahead and signed point guard Toure’ Murry a few weeks ago. Who is Murry and what are his chances of making the team, and beyond that, making an impact? Murry is a...
Players
September 15th, 2014 | by
David J SmithIt’s always interesting for fans to keep an eye on those who once donned the Utah Jazz uniform. After another busy offseason around the league, here is the full list of where former Jazzmen are playing, and some thoughts...
Retro Jazz
September 4th, 2014 | by
David J SmithOff the heels of an impressive 1996-97 season, which saw the team go 64-18 en route to its first-ever NBA Finals appearance, the Utah Jazz came back the following year more determined to not only get back to the big stage, but...
Blog
August 28th, 2014 | by
David J SmithPondering the “what ifs” in sports can be painful and unhealthy. But like so many things in life that are painful and unhealthy, we do it. We spent time analyzing, scrutinizing, occasionally obsessing on what might...
D-League
August 21st, 2014 | by
David J SmithWhile training camp is still several weeks away, the Utah Jazz roster is starting to materialize quickly. In the past week, three names have emerged: point guard Dee Bost, shooting guard Kevin Murphy and forward Jack Cooley. Who...
Retro Jazz
August 13th, 2014 | by
David J SmithIn case you were not aware, August 13th is officially Left-Handers Day. With that in mind, and because it is also interesting to review Jazz history, it seems fitting that Salt City Hoops takes a look back at Utah’s...
Free Agency
August 6th, 2014 | by
David J SmithThe Utah Jazz always carry three point guards on the roster. That is one of the constant constants with this organization, going back to the dawn of time. With the team guaranteeing combo guard Ian Clark’s deal for the...
Utah Jazz
July 31st, 2014 | by
David J SmithWhen the Utah Jazz summer league roster was made public, most people scanned right past Brock Motum’s name, focusing naturally on the returning players and recent draftees. A month later, people are much more familiar with...
