On Trades, Talent and Tiers

  We’re a week away from the NBA Draft, which is great for people who have a physiological reaction to the words “upside” and “wingspan.” But we’re also seven days away from what is...

What Can The Jazz Learn From The Warriors?

Admittedly, this post would have packed a lot more punch had the Warriors won last night. But throughout this postseason, I’ve been thinking, What can the Jazz learn from this Warriors team? This team has been...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – NBA Draft Rumblings

Welcome to the next edition of Jimbo’s Mailbag! At Salt City Hoops, we know that covering a team without any humor can be dreary. As such, we decided to add a little bit more levity to our site via Jimbo’s unique outlook on...

Keeping the Band Together: Can the Jazz Pay Everyone?

After years of sacrificing short-term relevance to amass and develop young talent, the Utah Jazz have a solid core in place. An extra piece or two would certainly help accelerate the group’s contention, but Utah already...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Who Will Be Finals MVP?

Welcome to the next edition of Jimbo’s Mailbag! At Salt City Hoops, we know that covering a team without any humor can be dreary. As such, we decided to add a little bit more levity to our site via Jimbo’s unique outlook on...

Jazz What-ifs, NBA Finals Preview, & More – Salt City Hoops Show

On this week’s Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Zach Harper talk about the Jazz’s offseason, and take Twitter suggestions for what the Jazz could do with their pick in a trade. Then, we talk about the...

Why “You Need a Superstar to Win a Title” Is Wrong

The belief an NBA team needs a superstar to win a championship is strong, especially whenever the lottery and draft creep up, tempting fans and maybe even front offices to gut a roster for that magical ping-pong bullet. One major...

Defensive Coaches: The Two-Year Theory, Part II

Three years ago, I posted my theory on a coach’s timeline for defensive influence and stamp on a team. I thought it might be interesting to dig into some data and see if the theory continues to pull some weight, or if the...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Convincing Free Agents NOT to Sign With the Jazz

Welcome to the next edition of Jimbo’s Mailbag! At Salt City Hoops, we know that covering a team without any humor can be dreary. As such, we decided to add a little bit more levity to our site via Jimbo’s unique outlook on...

Renegotiating Derrick Favors’ Contract: What Makes Sense?

It is against the rules of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement in the NBA for a player to renegotiate their contract and take a smaller amount of money. However, when a team is under the cap, they can renegotiate current...