Competition Watch: What We’ve Learned So Far About a Potential Jazz-Clips Matchup
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Competition Watch: What We’ve Learned So Far About a Potential Jazz-Clips Matchup

March 18th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
After the best start in franchise history, the Utah Jazz limped into the All-Star break and overall have split their last 10 games. Now they can enjoy one of the easiest remaining schedules by average opponent record over the...
Jazz’s Unselfishness Helps Drive Team Success
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Jazz’s Unselfishness Helps Drive Team Success

February 26th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
Quin Snyder’s Jazz teams have often been characterized as unselfish. Snyder famously quipped once that “The strength of the team is the team,” and that has become a rallying cry for the Jazz. Another Snyder-ism...
How the Jazz Can Improve Their Roster
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How the Jazz Can Improve Their Roster

February 17th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
Usually the Jazz community is swirling with trade rumors and ideas around this time of the year, with the trade deadline and buyout season just around the corner. But this year is unique. The Jazz roster is balanced, deep, and...
Using Past Teams to Chart a Championship Path
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Using Past Teams to Chart a Championship Path

February 12th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
The Utah Jazz are a championship contender. Long-time fans may feel imposter syndrome with the current success. After all, Jazz teams in recent past have had hot months, but ultimately weren’t at the same level as eventual...
After 20+ Games, the Hot-Shooting Jazz Appear Ready to Contend
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After 20+ Games, the Hot-Shooting Jazz Appear Ready to Contend

February 3rd, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
Not too high, not too low. One of Quin Snyder’s mantras rings especially true after a loss to the Nuggets that was not as close as the 11-point margin suggests. This came after one of the most enjoyable stretches of Jazz...
Conley’s Evolution From Memphis Mike to Mountain Mike
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Conley’s Evolution From Memphis Mike to Mountain Mike

January 26th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
Jazz fans have seen many facets of Mike Conley: Let’s explore the veteran guard’s transformation from a star-level player in Memphis to the Conley that is posting elite impact numbers in his second season with the...
An Improved Clarkson Leads Early 6MOY Race Behind Elite Shooting Season
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An Improved Clarkson Leads Early 6MOY Race Behind Elite Shooting Season

January 19th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
Jordan Clarkson is in the midst of one of the hottest starts in the NBA,  averaging 17.5 ppg on 50-43-94 shooting splits. He’s the 20th best ranked player in 538’s RAPTOR ratings (one spot ahead of All-Star teammate...
Is This the Best Jazz Team Since Stockton and Malone?
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Is This the Best Jazz Team Since Stockton and Malone?

January 13th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
The 1990s Jazz saw sustained excellence for over a decade, with an impressive .678 record over 13 seasons and deep playoff runs that culminated with two Finals appearances. Since franchise legends John Stockton and Karl Malone...
Projecting Gobert’s Production Into His New Deal
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Projecting Gobert’s Production Into His New Deal

January 7th, 2021 | by Zarin Ficklin
All-Star center Rudy Gobert is 28 years old. He will be 33 in the final year of the contract extension he just signed to remain with the Utah Jazz. As various pundits have reacted to Utah’s decision to extend him for a...