February 28th, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen Ben Dowsett and Clint Johnson are joined by draft aficionado Layne Vastro in this special extended version of the Jazz Jolt podcast. Layne has pioneered several rating systems for players in the upcoming draft class....
February 27th, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen 1. With Goran Dragic, Eric Bledsoe, and Leandro Barbosa out, the Suns are a pretty easy team to defend. Without those three guys, they really don’t have anyone who can excel coming off the pick and roll and begin forcing...
February 26th, 2014 | by
David J Smith It’s that time again…our monthly look at the various NBA mock drafts out there. First off, there are still 26 games on the docket, so let’s enjoy them. That said, it is absolutely okay to keep an eye on the...
February 25th, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen Tonight, Jazz players Gordon Hayward and John Lucas III attended the PowerShares Champions Challenge, a pro exhibition event featuring John McEnroe, Jim Courier, James Blake, and Pete Sampras playing each other in a knockout...
February 25th, 2014 | by
Laura Thompson In the 41 games since Trey Burke has been a starter, the Jazz are 19-22, for a 46% winning percentage. That’s obviously a significant increase over the Jazz’s record when Burke was injured. But as we’ve been hearing about...
February 24th, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen 1. As Favors’ returns, so does the Jazz’s interior defense. And it’s not a coincidence: Favors is essentially Utah’s defensive plan at this point. Of course, the Jazz are 0-9 with him out of the lineup,...
February 24th, 2014 | by
Ben Dowsett When breaking down this wonderful game of basketball we all know and love, we typically start with general assessments: is this guy a good rebounder? How well does he understand the system and work with his teammates? Is he a...
February 22nd, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen 1. Kevin Love dominated tonight without much effort. Of course, the story of the game in a Minnesota blowout is Kevin Love’s first triple-double of his career, a remarkable 37 point, 12 rebound, 10 assist performance (in...
February 21st, 2014 | by
Andy Larsen On this edition of the Jazz Jolt Podcast, Ben Dowsett and Clint Johnson talk about the Jazz’s inaction at the trade deadline. What is the priority of the front office: development, draft pick, or something else? Could...
February 21st, 2014 | by
Ben Dowsett From the moment he entered the basketball community’s collective consciousness, Gordon Hayward has always inspired mixed reviews. Coming out of Butler following a magical run to the NCAA title game, optimistic scouts found...
