Utah Jazz

How the Utah Jazz Stopped Worrying and Learned to Embrace the 3 Point Bomb
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How the Utah Jazz Stopped Worrying and Learned to Embrace the 3 Point Bomb

January 19th, 2015 | by Clark Schmutz
It was only 3 seasons ago that the Jazz took only 12 three point shots a game, good for the 2nd fewest in the league.  The Jazz have never been in love with the 3 pointer, and I’m not sure they’ve even taken the long...
Are We There Yet? The Long Process Of Rebuilding
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Are We There Yet? The Long Process Of Rebuilding

January 14th, 2015 | by Clark Schmutz
It’s hard to put an exact start time to the Jazz’s current rebuild. The beginning was more of a drunken stumble, with a few careless refurbishments of the marquee outside.  Then Dennis Lindsey came along and knocked...
Grading Every Trade in Jazz History: Buying Mel Counts
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Grading Every Trade in Jazz History: Buying Mel Counts

January 13th, 2015 | by Andy Larsen
June 13, 1974: Acquired C Mel “Goose” Counts from the L.A. Lakers in exchange for future considerations. Mel Counts had been a backup center for essentially his entire career, and the “future considerations”...
Utah’s Team-Wide Defensive Progression
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Utah’s Team-Wide Defensive Progression

January 12th, 2015 | by Ben Dowsett
Despite losses in their last two games to tough Western contenders over the weekend, the last several weeks have been an enormously positive stretch for this Jazz team. They’ve gone 7-6 starting with a victory over the Heat...
The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz at Thunder 1/9/2015
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The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz at Thunder 1/9/2015

January 9th, 2015 | by Ben Dowsett
1. Utah’s dominoes are beginning to fall into place. The Jazz had a rough go of it down the stretch tonight in a tough building versus a desperate team, but once again hung with (and outplayed for periods) a presumed contender....
Who is Elliot Williams? A Brief Scouting Report
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Who is Elliot Williams? A Brief Scouting Report

January 7th, 2015 | by David J Smith
After waiving Patrick Christopher, the Jazz have inked swingman Elliot Williams to a 10-day contract. We’re bringing you multiple coverage angles, with a look first from David J Smith followed by Dakota Schmidt’s own...
Evaluating Trey Burke’s Development
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Evaluating Trey Burke’s Development

January 6th, 2015 | by Ben Dowsett
Easily the most divisive, hot-button member of Utah’s roster this season has been second year point guard Trey Burke. He had an unusual rookie campaign that saw him buck certain negative first-year historical trends, but...
Lessons for Rudy Gobert, Grades for the Jazz
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Lessons for Rudy Gobert, Grades for the Jazz

January 5th, 2015 | by Ben Dowsett
Rudy Gobert is learning new NBA lessons by the day, and tonight’s tough home loss to the Indiana Pacers was yet another on a long list. Matched up with Roy Hibbert, perhaps the most elite among a category of top rim...
Utah Jazz Game Ball Rankings: Batch Two
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Utah Jazz Game Ball Rankings: Batch Two

January 5th, 2015 | by Dan Clayton
The Jazz went nine long games without getting a game ball, from the “Wake Up” game on November 18, clear until the reigning champs visited on December 9. At least the Jazz have a flair for the dramatic. Still, the...
Just How Vital is Gordon Hayward?
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Just How Vital is Gordon Hayward?

December 29th, 2014 | by Ben Dowsett
It’s no secret to any frequent observer that Gordon Hayward has been among Utah’s most pleasant bright spots in another developing season. Shouts of “overpay” at his matched extension in the summer have subsided in short...