Utah Jazz

All Mistakes Are Not Created Equal: Why the Jazz Can Live With Some Turnovers

During the second half of the Utah Jazz’s final game of 2018, Joe Ingles curled into the lane and something familiar happened. A rolling Derrick Favors had attracted a help defender on the back side of the play, so Rudy...

Kawhi’s Raptors Run Away From Jazz, and Joe’s Woes Continue

The Utah Jazz faced the best team in the league (so far) on Tuesday night in Toronto and lost a game that was not as close as the final score indicated. In a night of a career highs for both teams, the Raptors pulled away...

The Why Behind Utah’s Frequent Shooting Woes

Here’s a trivia gem: of the 30 NBA players who have made 350 or more three point shots over the past three seasons, who has the highest shooting percentage from long range?Stephen Curry? Wrong! He’s actually third on...

Salt City Seven: Gobert & the Jazz Shutting Teams Down, Exum’s Week, Smart O, More

Every week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: a regular feature for each day of the week as we relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check in every week for the...

Embiid, Philly Break Apart Utah’s Defense in a Blowout Win

The Utah Jazz entered their nationally-televised home date with the Philadelphia 76ers as a dominant defensive team. But on Thursday night, they hardly looked the part.Behind a meaty 23-and-14 from Joel Embiid, 24 points from...

Jazz’s Big Christmas Win Underscores Gobert’s Impact

With his seventh blocked shot of the night against the Portland Trail Blazers, Rudy Gobert ensured a Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight. Behind a strong performance from their defensive stalwart, the Utah Jazz got the...

Salt City Seven: Jazz Playing Better, Christmas Basketball & More

Every week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven — even on Christmas Eve! The SC7 is a regular feature for each day of the week as we relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from...

Santa’s Gifts for the Jazz

Dear Santa,I have been extra good this year because I knew I would be asking for a lot of presents. I’m not being selfish though! They’re for someone else, or many someone elses. Let’s just say they’re for...

Have the Jazz Actually Figured Out the Warriors?

Many Utah Jazz fans wish they could have been a fly on the wall of Gordon Haywards San Diego home during his July 3, 2017 free agency meeting with the Jazz. What was actually said in an attempt to persuade the star forward to...

O’Neale’s Rough Start Raises Questions on the Wing

Utah’s uneven 14-17 start has led fans, pundits and even national media to speculate about what’s wrong with the Jazz. Is it the defense or the lack of a second scoring option behind Donovan Mitchell? It’s certainly not...