Jimbo’s Mailbag – Who Was Jerry Sloan’s Favorite Player?

  Here at Salt City Hoops, we’re occasionally accused of being too analytical. Basketball is a fun sport, they say, and we’re being too objective about it. Jumbo Rudding, on the other hand, is not analytical. He...

Utah Jazz Mock Draft Round-Up 1.0

The NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone and while the Utah Jazz did not get lucky, they now know that the 12th pick is indeed theirs on June 25th. With draft positions settled, the next few weeks will be exciting with player...

Lindsey Likes Utah’s “Sweet Spot” at 12

Twelve it is. The Utah Jazz went into Tuesday evening’s lottery draw with long odds of moving up from their #12 position for the June 25 draft, and left without any major surprises. Just minutes into the...

5 on 5: Carmelo Hatred and Jerseys Graded

What current or former Jazz player (who was not that good) do you irrationally love? Dan Clayton: I’m still sad that Raul Lopez didn’t work out, and I’ll insist until my dying day that he had a chance to be really good....

Players Come and Go – Lessons from the Past

Every year, players captivate the hearts of Jazz Nation and fans don’t want to let go. This year was no exception, as was very evident during the final week of the season. Some players made their final home appearances at...

Utah Jazz Draft Prospects 2015: Christian Wood

In my Jazz Draft Big Board, I noted that if the Jazz decide to either move out of the lottery or are still looking for another big with a load of upside late in the 1st round, UNLV’s Christian Wood might be the best option...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Will Rodney Hood Be Traded?

Greetings Jimbo mailbaggers! I’m writing this from sunny Arizona, where it gets hotter than Cher in her “Believe” video. You 40-something gentlemen know what I’m talking about, right? Yowza! Now that I’ve got your...

Offseason Target: Raiding the Raptors’ Post-Playoff Mess

There are a lot of places the Utah Jazz could go talent-shopping as they look to turn all their promise and potential into a competitive club. For example, they could look to the North. Way North. The Jazz are a few steps away...

Jazz Draft Plans, Round 2 Analysis, & More – Salt City Hoops Show on ESPN700

On this week’s episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, Tyler Gibbons subs for Ben Dowsett alongside Andy Larsen. We start by discussing the Jazz’s strategy in this draft and the long term plan: will the Jazz take one of...

Offseason Target: Jrue Holiday

As always, these playoffs are reminding us how the NBA game tightens up in the second season. Matchups become magnified as those with even the smallest of advantages lean heavily on them and force adjustments. Players with big...