CHAMPION – Jeremy Evans wins 2012 Slam Dunk Contest

Somehow, after an absolutely embarrassing first dunk, Jeremy Evans came back with the spectacular dunk you see above and won the 2012 Slam Dunk Contest. Even more remarkable is that the voting was entirely fan-based through...

Greg Miller’s Utah Jazz Home Video, May 21, 1988

I’m not sure how I’m just barely discovering this, but Jazz owner Greg Miller uploaded this home video footage from the Jazz training room before Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals in 1988. The Jazz would...

Jazz 98 – Grizzlies 88

MVP (Most Valuable Player): Gordon Hayward had a breakout game, going for 23 points on 8-12 shooting to go along with 5 assists in 35 minutes. He also continued his trend of picking up the toughest defensive assignment, doing a...

Jazz Agree to Terms with DeMarre Carroll

SALT LAKE CITY (February 8, 2012) – Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has agreed to terms with free-agent forward DeMarre Carroll (pronounced Deh-MAR-ay). Per team policy, terms of the...

#whatupdoe?

The good people at Off the Chest apparel are featuring CJ Miles’ favorite hashtag this week. Show some love and buy the shirt here. Hit me up if you have a Jazz-related quote or hashtag that should be featured on a shirt...

Salt City Hoops 1320 KFAN Podcast: Tony Parks, Chris Kamrani, Ben Bagley

Check out Tuesday’s Salt City Hoops Podcast from the 1320 studios.  The new hosts of 1320’s afternoon show, Tony Parks and Ben Bagley joined me and Chris Kamrani, the sports editor of Park City’s Park...

Jazz 99 – Pacers 104

Player Grades by Evan Hall Utah Jazz 99 Final Recap | Box Score 104 Indiana Pacers Paul Millsap, PF 32 MIN | 5-7 FG | 8-8 FT | 10 REB | 4 AST | 18 PTS | -8 18 points on only 7 shots proves...

Basketball, Jeremy Lin, and being an Asian American: Why does it matter?

Editor’s Note: Joseph Horner weighs in on the Jeremy Lin phenomenon. — When someone becomes famous, many people turn to stereotypes to explain the success. When Asian American Harvard graduates become professional...

Utah 88 – New York 99

Grades by Jackson Rudd First of all, our heartfelt condolences to Amare Stoudemire, who was away from the team grieving the death of his brother. On the basketball court, it was a very frustrating game to watch. Once again...

Sloan v. Sheed: An Introduction

Editor’s Note: Jackson Rudd and Evan Hall are the minds behind the fantastic Jazz blog Sloan v. Sheed. We are happy to announce their addition to the Salt City Hoops team. Here’s their manifesto: — Everything in...