Opinion

Utah Jazz First Trimester Awards
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Utah Jazz First Trimester Awards

December 25th, 2014 | by David J Smith
It seems as if the NBA season just started a few weeks ago, but here we are, over a third of the way through the marathon. With that in mind, as we did last season–borrowing from ESPN.com’s Trimester...
The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz at Knicks 11/14/14
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The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz at Knicks 11/14/14

November 15th, 2014 | by David J Smith
The Jazz pulled out a 102-100 victory over the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden tonight, capped by a game-winning shot by Trey Burke as time expired. Here are three keys to the game: 1. Welcome back, Trey Burke Trey Burke...
The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Pistons 11/9/2014
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The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Pistons 11/9/2014

November 9th, 2014 | by David J Smith
1. Rodney Hood’s absence and foul trouble made for some interesting Jazz rotations. Rookie forward Rodney Hood sat out Sunday’s bout with the Detroit Pistons due to a case of plantar fascitis. This injury is a...
Early Utah Jazz Impressions: The Starters
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Early Utah Jazz Impressions: The Starters

November 5th, 2014 | by David J Smith
  We are now a week into the NBA regular season and it’s a great feeling to have  basketball back. It’s like being reunited with a good friend who’s been away for a while. The Utah Jazz faithful are...
Two Things to Look For in Jazz Preseason
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Two Things to Look For in Jazz Preseason

October 8th, 2014 | by David J Smith
The Utah Jazz got their feet wet with the open scrimmage (kudos to JP Gibson and the entire franchise), followed by a nice victory over the Portland Trailblazers in the preseason opener. With this in mind, what are a few...
Predictions for the 2014-2015 Utah Jazz
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Predictions for the 2014-2015 Utah Jazz

October 1st, 2014 | by David J Smith
With 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...
Experts’ Take on the Utah Jazz’s Draft
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Experts’ Take on the Utah Jazz’s Draft

June 27th, 2014 | by David J Smith
For the second year in a row, Utah Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey and his fellow front office cohorts had a stellar NBA Draft night. In 2013, Lindsey’s first at the helm, he brokered three trades that netted All-Rookie point guard...
Reviewing My 2013-14 Utah Jazz Goals
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Reviewing My 2013-14 Utah Jazz Goals

April 10th, 2014 | by David J Smith
It is accountability time. Back in August 2013, I laid out some predictions for the 2013-14 Utah Jazz season. Some were bold, while some were the exact opposite. With four games remaining in the waning season, it’s safe to...
What’s the Solution for a Slump?
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What’s the Solution for a Slump?

February 4th, 2014 | by Laura Thompson
There’s a lot to like about the all-around, two-way game of Gordon Hayward. But I think Jazz fans are also pretty realistic about the fact that he is not the #1 guy on a great playoff team. He’s a very good second or third...
The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Thunder 1/7/2014
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The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Thunder 1/7/2014

January 7th, 2014 | by Andy Larsen
1. GORDON HAYWARD FOR WORLD LEADER President isn’t enough for the man known as G-Time. Gordon Hayward was absolutely incredible for the Jazz tonight, scoring 37 points for the Jazz. That wasn’t enough for him, so he...