Utah Jazz

Salt City Stigma: An NBA Veteran Tells All
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Salt City Stigma: An NBA Veteran Tells All

July 22nd, 2014 | by Dan Clayton
If you’re following NBA free agency, you’ve no doubt heard mention of the difficulty the Utah Jazz have in attracting top free agents. It’s sort of a built-in part of the discussion, mentioned now without...
Great Expectations
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Great Expectations

July 15th, 2014 | by Laura Thompson
Expectations are such an interesting and a tricky thing. One of the keys to a happy life is having realistic expectations, right? You want your expectations to meet with reality so you’re not left disappointed time and time...
The Pitfalls and Promises of Summer League
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The Pitfalls and Promises of Summer League

July 14th, 2014 | by Denim Millward
Nearly three months after the Utah Jazz ended its 2013-14 with a thrilling double-overtime defeat of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Jazz at last took to the court in the first competition against another team Saturday night....
Utah Jazz Summer League Roster Rundown
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Utah Jazz Summer League Roster Rundown

July 11th, 2014 | by David J Smith
As the nearly 10,000 in attendance could attest, there was an excitement in the air at the Utah Jazz’s open practice and scrimmage. Certainly, most of the enthusiasm was directed toward Trey Burke, Rudy Gobert and 2014...
Should Hayward Get a Max If He’s Not The First Option?
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Should Hayward Get a Max If He’s Not The First Option?

July 11th, 2014 | by Ben Dowsett
Well, it’s been an interesting couple days in Jazzland to say the least. Tuesday appeared to be coming to a close as one of the slowest and least newsworthy days thus far in the offseason until Charlotte beat man Rick Bonnell...
The “After” Math: Hayward’s Offer and the Jazz Cap Sheet
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The “After” Math: Hayward’s Offer and the Jazz Cap Sheet

July 10th, 2014 | by Dan Clayton
Time to rework some numbers. A Tuesday BonnellBomb told us that restricted free agent Gordon Hayward is getting paid by somebody, and that we need to update our spreadsheets. By now, you know the basics. The Charlotte Horcats...
Notes on Day 1 of Utah Jazz Summer League Practice
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Notes on Day 1 of Utah Jazz Summer League Practice

July 8th, 2014 | by Andy Larsen
Tuesday was the first day of the Jazz’s summer league mini-camp, designed to get the team’s Las Vegas Summer League roster ready for the next two weeks of fringe NBA action. The Jazz will first practice for 4 days at...
Bias in Evaluation: Can We View Our Own Players Fairly?
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Bias in Evaluation: Can We View Our Own Players Fairly?

July 7th, 2014 | by Denim Millward
Show me a person who claims the ability to evaluate NBA talent with pure objectivity, and I'll show you a liar.  The fact that bias comes into play in nearly every facet of judging an NBA player makes it downright impossible to...
A $15 Million Man? One Fan's Doubts About Max-Matching Gordon Hayward
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A $15 Million Man? One Fan's Doubts About Max-Matching Gordon Hayward

July 7th, 2014 | by Matt Pacenza
The Utah Jazz face a critical decision as soon as next week: Whether to match a huge contract offer to their young swingman Gordon Hayward. Virtually every prominent voice and writer that cover the Jazz agree on two things: Not...
Free Agency Preview: How Does the Draft Affect Potential Targets?
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Free Agency Preview: How Does the Draft Affect Potential Targets?

June 30th, 2014 | by Denim Millward
  We interrupt the collective glow-basking of Jazz fans everywhere following a resoundingly successful draft to look at the next phase of the offseason. That’s right, fellow Jazz fanatics.  You only have mere minutes...