Utah’s Evolving Pick and Roll Defense

It almost goes without saying, but things have certainly stabilized to a high degree in Jazzland after an extremely rocky beginning to the season.  It kind of feels like ages ago that the doomsday drums were beating loudly as...

Bynum for Jefferson, Trey Burke, and Coaching – Salt City Hoops Saturday Show

This week, Austin Horton and Andy Larsen talk about the Richard Jefferson for Andrew Bynum discussions, as reported by ESPN’s Marc Stein. Why does the move make sense for both sides? Would the Jazz be losing anything on the...

Is Derrick Favors Starved for Shots?

Reward the big. It’s a frequent mantra on the hardwood.  If a front court player sprints up the floor, give him the fast break dunk.  If a center is anchoring a defense and cleaning the glass, throw him a bone...

14 for ’14: Top Storylines for the New Year

Whatever happens in the next 12 months, we’ll know a lot more about the Utah Jazz’s future when 2014 is over. When was the last calendar year in which Jazz fans knew on January 1 that the trajectory of the franchise...

Looking Forward to the Utah Jazz’s 2014

Happy New Years to one and all. 2014 is upon us and like all dutiful Jazz fans, I have pondered what could transpire this year for the team. It could be one of the biggest years in franchise history, with many things to look...

Jazz End Of Year Odds and Ends

After last night’s victory against the Bobcats, it’s really hard to not just write this as my entire article: Trey Burke is a stud. Trey Burke is a stud. Trey Burke is a stud. Trey Burke is a stud. Trey Burke is a stud. Trey...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Bobcats 12/30/2013

1. Utah’s defense has the Bobcats offense figured out. Part of it may be the familiarity of Al Jefferson, but the Jazz have won the season series against Charlotte by defending the Bobcats much better than any other team in...

A Per Quarter Profile of Derrick Favors

At the end of the first quarter of the Jazz’s November 15th game against the Spurs, I had a thought: Derrick Favors is a beast!  He’d racked up six points and nine rebounds in the first quarter alone.  (Not bad when...

Talking Enes Kanter, Minute Distribution, and Player Development – Salt City Hoops Saturday Show

On this week’s edition of the Salt City Hoops Saturday Show, Andy Larsen, Dan Clayton, and Ben Gaines talk about important issues in the Jazz’s young season. the development of the young core. The team leads off by...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs Lakers 12/27/2013

1. Derrick Favors’ first game winner, at any level, got the Jazz’s win tonight.  It seems hard to believe that this is Favors’ first game winner, given how many games he has played, and especially given his...