March 16th, 2017 | by
Dan Clayton The Jazz are rolling, with a 6-1 record in their last seven. Even if their visit to the reigning champs on a back-to-back could slow that train a little, Utah’s playoff push is looking fairly strong. Which is why we start...
March 15th, 2017 | by
Spencer Wixom With the NCAA tournament kicking off this Thursday, college basketball is top of mind. We are reading articles, visiting psychics, and throwing darts to perfect brackets. For the more NBA-focused hoop fans, the...
March 10th, 2017 | by
Dan Clayton Every week, we put the best Jazz analysis, stats, quotes and stories in one place and call it the Salt City Seven. This week’s edition is a love fest for Utah’s tallest player, props for their shortest player, and...
March 9th, 2017 | by
Julia Mecham Recent controversial tweets from Chandler Parsons, CJ McCollum, Javale McGee and even Shaq have set Twitter ablaze these past few weeks. In an attempt to stop, drop and roll, the NBA issued a new edict addressing social media...
March 4th, 2017 | by
Jimbo Rudding Some questions demand answers. Others demand Jimbo. Jimbo’s Mailbag is our regular dose of levity here at Salt City Hoops. Jimbo, by virtue of being recently featured in the Deseret News, is now the world’s most famous...
March 3rd, 2017 | by
Dan Clayton An up-and-down week brought Utah two of its most convincing road wins of the year and then two discouraging losses that could impact the playoff race. This week’s all-things-Jazz recap will cover that, but we’ll also...
March 1st, 2017 | by
Clint Johnson State of the Jazz The Jazz have given fans reason to believe — regardless what one believes. The optimistic fan has plenty of fuel for hope. Entering the final 22 games of the season, Utah stands fourth in the Western...
February 24th, 2017 | by
Dan Clayton Jazz basketball’s back! So is a fresh dose of the Salt City Seven, our weekly check-in on the world of Jazz. When the Jazz resume their bid for a playoff berth by kicking off a three-game trip in Milwaukee on Friday,...
February 21st, 2017 | by
David J Smith The NBA trade deadline is a remarkable combination of drama, excitement and intrigue. You have disgruntled players who feel the proverbial grass is greener elsewhere. You have young players for whom a trade can open things up...
February 17th, 2017 | by
Jimbo Rudding Some questions demand answers. Others demand Jimbo. Jimbo’s Mailbag is our regular dose of levity here at Salt City Hoops. Jimbo, by virtue of being recently featured in the Deseret News, is now the world’s most famous...