Utah Jazz

Which X-factor Can Lead the Jazz to the Playoffs

Despite a handful of predictions placing the Utah Jazz outside of playoff range for the 2023-24 season, many fans are still optimistic and believe Utah will be an above-.500 team with a real shot at a No. 6-8 seed in the...

That’s a Wrap: FIBA Tracker for Five Jazz Players at World Cup

UPDATE: The World Cup is over, with Kelly Olynyk’s Canada coming in third, and Team USA failing to make the podium. Below is an updated accounting of all five Jazz players’ tournaments and how their home countries...

World Cup Update: Jazz Players Still in the Mix as Bracket Phase Gets Underway

It might officially be football season as the 2023 season kicked off over the weekend in Utah, but basketball fans still have some global games to watch, as the field for the quarterfinals of FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament...

Clash of the Titans: Shaq vs. Greg Ostertag

In the annals of basketball history, certain rivalries stand out for their intensity and the sheer physicality they brought to the game. Among these memorable clashes, the battles between Shaquille O’Neal and Greg Ostertag...

Athletic Ranking Features Three Jazz Bigs — But Omits a Dynamic Guard

The player rankings that start to pop up at this time of year are time-consuming endeavors and very subjective, but they also do a fantastic job of sparking conversation. I would imagine that even those who compile the rankings...

Five Schedule Observations & A Prediction

The NBA has just released the full schedule for the 2023-24 season, and it’s starting the feel like the season is just around the corner! Not including the Summer League, we haven’t seen the Utah Jazz on the court in...

Repeat Customers: Most Frequent (and Most Distant) Utah Trade Partners

When you’re engaged in a down-to-the-studs redesign of an NBA franchise, it’s bound to be a busy couple of years on the trade front. The Utah Jazz have acquired or transferred the rights to players 32 times in 10...

Utah Jazz Player Power Rankings

When you start to play around with different lineups that the Utah Jazz have at their disposal, it quickly becomes pretty apparent who the most valuable/impactful players on the roster are going into the 2023-24 season. In...

What Kessler’s USA Basketball Experience Could Mean For His Growth

Originally published on August 9th, this article has been updated on August 14th with new information and game recaps. Under head coach Will Hardy, center Walker Kessler thrived at the center position as a defensive force that...

5 Most Intriguing Lineups for the Jazz

The Utah Jazz have a really fun and intriguing roster heading into the 2023-24 NBA season, filled with tall, athletic and multi-dimensional players. They have talented players in their prime years like Lauri Markkanen, John...