Utah Jazz

The Definitive Guide to Gobert’s DPOY-Level Impact

Two drastically different defenders have emerged as frontrunners for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Ben Simmons is an elite, versatile defender who locks down opposing teams’ best players. The other, Rudy...

Fluid Seeding Race Has the West Up For Grabs

Let’s quickly dispel the notion that seeding matters in the Western Conference this season. The five teams are so good this year and roughly equivalent threats, so wherever a team lands from a seeding perspective, the path...

Dwyane Wade, Ryan Smith, and the Perception of the Utah Jazz

When news broke two weeks ago of Dwyane Wade joining the Utah Jazz ownership group, it was  simultaneously one of the coolest and most unexpected Woj-bombs dropped on Jazzland. The definition of “cool” is always...

Salt City Seven: Lineup Magic, 6MOY Intrigue, Playoff Push & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

What a 60-Win Pace Means Historically & Other Postseason Predictors

The Jazz are on pace to finish the season with a winning record equivalent to a 60-win team over the course of a typical NBA season. As is also true of our fascination with triple doubles, 60 is a round but ultimately arbitrary...

Salt City Seven: Rotation Options Sans Mitchell, Welcome Wade, Playoff Race & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: Stretch Rooting Guide (UPDATED), Don Going Nuts, 3-Point Slump & More

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Salt City Seven: Can Jazz Sustain Historic Shooting + Playoffs, Planes, Passes

Every Monday during the regular season, the week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: seven regular features that let us relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check...

Threading the Needle: March Uniform Review + Jazz Identity Project

Welcome to another installment of Threading the Needle! In this edition we’ll recap last month’s performance from the Jazz, discuss the recently released Earned Edition uniforms along with a few fan reactions and we’ll talk...

Donovan Mitchell, Elite Scorer

Pre-All-Star break, it was clear Donovan Mitchell had used his incredible playoff performance as a launchpad to make a leap between his third and fourth seasons. His counting stats and efficiency increased across the board —...