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3 Reasons for Tempered Expectations for the 2013-14 Utah Jazz

July 25th, 2013 | by Clint Johnson
“Rejoice, friends! that we are alive And that we’re young and vigorous. Never has there been a year like this, And never has youth been so blessed.” ~Bruno Frank This poem sums up how many Jazz fans feel about the upcoming...
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NBA Free Agency Rundown: Western Conference

July 24th, 2013 | by David J Smith
Two weeks ago, we covered the free agency scene in the Eastern Conference. And a lot has happened since then, as there were some notable additions made out East: Former Jazz All-Star Andrei Kirilenko caused all sorts of waves by...
Jimmer to the Jazz: The Pros and Cons
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Jimmer to the Jazz: The Pros and Cons

July 23rd, 2013 | by Denim Millward
  When it comes to hypothetical situations, none tears Jazz nation asunder more quickly than mentioning “Jimmer Fredette” and “Utah Jazz” in the same sentence.  Normally put aside in favor of a shared Jazz fandom,...
Utah Jazz Sign John Lucas III to 2 Year Contract
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Utah Jazz Sign John Lucas III to 2 Year Contract

July 22nd, 2013 | by Andy Larsen
This afternoon, the Jazz officially inked point guard John Lucas III to a contract to be the next Jazz PG. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, Lucas signed a 2 year, $3.2 million dollar contract, though it is unknown if the deal...
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Utah’s Core Four: Daring to Dream

July 22nd, 2013 | by Laura Thompson
What could the Jazz’s season look like if the Core 4 made some great strides in improving their games? Obviously, we’d love for Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter to each average 30 and 18, but what are some realistic numbers for...
Once Upon a Time…Tim Duncan Had the Summer League Blues
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Once Upon a Time…Tim Duncan Had the Summer League Blues

July 21st, 2013 | by Kyle Hunt
Even the greatest NBA players of all time are susceptible to hunger, fatigue, the common cold, and streaky shooting in games of significant importance.  But history teaches us that star athletes (and potential star athletes),...
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Looking at Best PGs in a Draft: Where Does Trey Burke Fit?

July 20th, 2013 | by Clint Johnson
Hope soared among fans when the Utah Jazz traded up to procure Trey Burke in the 2013 draft, perhaps higher than at any time since the Stockton and Malone era.  Even the drafting of Deron Williams failed to achieve such...
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The Joy and Fear of Going Young

July 19th, 2013 | by Scott Stevens
The dust from free agency has almost settled. Bobcats are now Hornets. And Hornets, Pelicans. If there is one constant in the NBA landscape right now, it’s change. The Jazz took Adidas’ advice. They are all in: All in for...
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Jazz to Auction Remaining Cap Space Via Trade?

July 18th, 2013 | by Dan Clayton
Still scanning the list of available free agents and photoshopping them into Jazz jerseys? You can probably stop. Utah, according to reports, is looking to spend the last $4 million and change of its cap space, but not that way....
What if the Deron Williams Trade Never Happened?
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What if the Deron Williams Trade Never Happened?

July 17th, 2013 | by Denim Millward
A wise man once said “dealing in hypotheticals is a fool’s errand.”  (Okay, I actually just made that up, but doesn’t that sound like something a wise man would say?)  Regardless, I’m preparing to embark on a...