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Jimbo Mailbag – How to Replace Dante Exum
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Jimbo Mailbag – How to Replace Dante Exum

August 7th, 2015 | by Jimbo Rudding
Here at Salt City Hoops, we’re occasionally accused of being too analytical. Basketball is a fun sport, they say, and we’re being too objective about it. Jumbo Rudding, on the other hand, is not analytical. He is zany. He...
One Perspective on the Dante Exum Injury: Ramifications and Options
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One Perspective on the Dante Exum Injury: Ramifications and Options

August 5th, 2015 | by David J Smith
The image of Dante Exum crumpling to the ground, writhing in pain was the one that most likely occupied most Utah Jazz fan’s thoughts and dreams — more like, nightmares — the past 24 hours. As the news broke,...
Summer Ball: Your Guide to the Jazz’s FIBA Connections
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Summer Ball: Your Guide to the Jazz’s FIBA Connections

August 3rd, 2015 | by Dan Clayton
If October 4 seems like too long to wait to watch some of your favorite Jazz players in action, don’t worry. FIBA is there for you. Just like last year, several Utah Jazz players have summer basketball plans with their...
Jimbo’s Mailbag – Who Will Be the Starting Five?
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Jimbo’s Mailbag – Who Will Be the Starting Five?

August 1st, 2015 | by Jimbo Rudding
Here at Salt City Hoops, we’re occasionally accused of being too analytical. Basketball is a fun sport, they say, and we’re being too objective about it. Jumbo Rudding, on the other hand, is not analytical. He is zany. He...
Trade Trails: The Gifts that Keep on Giving
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Trade Trails: The Gifts that Keep on Giving

July 31st, 2015 | by Dan Clayton
Without looking, take a wild guess at how many of the 18 Jazz players who have contracts for 2015-16 were acquired using Utah’s own picks. Go ahead, guess. I’ll wait… For a program that has ostensibly been built...
Jimbo’s Mailbag – Latest Jazz Rumors and Jazz Mount Rushmore
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Jimbo’s Mailbag – Latest Jazz Rumors and Jazz Mount Rushmore

July 24th, 2015 | by Jimbo Rudding
Here at Salt City Hoops, we’re occasionally accused of being too analytical. Basketball is a fun sport, they say, and we’re being too objective about it. Jumbo Rudding, on the other hand, is not analytical. He is zany. He...
The Why Behind the Jazz Signing J.J. O’Brien
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The Why Behind the Jazz Signing J.J. O’Brien

July 24th, 2015 | by David J Smith
During the Utah Jazz’s recent summer league performance, most eyes were focused on Trey Lyles, Bryce Cotton and the other returning players. Forward J.J. O’Brien felt like an afterthought — a warm body to fill...
Five Jazz Duos to Watch This Season
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Five Jazz Duos to Watch This Season

July 21st, 2015 | by Clint Johnson
Few basketball fans know the potency of a great dynamic duo better than Utahns. The Jazz franchise is built upon a frame laid by John Stockton’s passing and Karl Malone’s scoring. The modern Jazz lack a player the...
How D-League Rules Impact Jazz’s Roster Math
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How D-League Rules Impact Jazz’s Roster Math

July 16th, 2015 | by Dan Clayton
Rosters can fill up fast, even for teams who are deliberately passive in the free agent market — like the Utah Jazz. Despite not signing a single player they didn’t have free agent or draft rights to retain, Utah...
5 on 5: Jazz Roster & UJSL Thoughts
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5 on 5: Jazz Roster & UJSL Thoughts

July 14th, 2015 | by Aaron Hefner
1. In light of Raul Neto’s signing, which three point guards would you like to see on the Jazz roster for 2015-2016? Dan Clayton: Dante Exum, John Jenkins, and Neto. Mostly kidding about Jenkins, but that’s my way of...