Grading Quin Snyder: Part 2

Last time, we covered some of Quin Snyder’s strengths, of which I feel there are many. This round covers a few of the negatives. While these negatives signify areas of improvement for Snyder from my perspective, I think they...

Utah Needs A Hero

Editor’s note: this post is written by Garrett Faylor, a local Utah sportswriter who has written for the Logan Herald Journal, the St. George Spectrum, the Deseret News, and now Salt City Hoops. Mr. Faylor is a big believer...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Are the Jazz Ever Going to Win Again?

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 Struggles, James Herbert, Mascots – Salt City Hoops Show

This is a weird Salt City Hoops Show. We begin by talking about the Jazz’s four game losing streak: how worried are we, what are the causes of it, and what are the chances the Jazz make the playoffs? Then, we switch to NBA...

Salt City Seven: Road Reliance, Depth Options and More

Twenty-two games left, and the Jazz find themselves in a bit of a slump. How do they get out? This week’s SC7 looks at a potential area for personnel answers, but we also hear from the coach, and look at some X&O themes...

Mack Attack: Shelvin’s New Opportunity in Utah

Just two short weeks ago, all the Utah Jazz talk swirled around the impending trade deadline. While names like Jeff Teague, Jrue Holiday, George Hill and Ty Lawson were oft-mentioned by media members and fans alike, the team did...

Thinking Out Loud: Two Jazz Seasons Diverged in a Wood

Author’s note: I think about basketball way too much. Thinking Out Loud is my attempt to get those thoughts and feelings on internet paper before I move onto another topic.  I don’t know how to say it, but it feels like...

March Schedule Look Ahead

Another month down in the NBA season so it’s time to take a look at the March schedule to make some predictions. @ Toronto (3/2) The Raptors are nipping at the heels of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern...

Jazz drop disappointing game to bottom-dwelling Nets, 98-96

Despite scoring 35 points in the fourth quarter and having a chance to win it at the buzzer (on a Jingles game-winning 3, ‘cause: sure), the Utah Jazz dropped a winnable home game to the Brooklyn Nets who collected just their...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – I Want to Punch the Rockets in the Face

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...