The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz @ Mavericks 2/11/15

1. Kanter Wants Out? Though the actual game had plenty to cover, we start with the biggest news.  Aaron Falk, Jazz beat writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, was reportedly told by Kanter that he hoped to be traded before this...

Using History to Determine Dante Exum’s Potential

The Jazz drafted Dante Exum because of his potential.  It wasn’t his current ability, great smile, irresistible Aussie accent, or even his admirable attitude and character.  Drafting Exum was betting on a ceiling without...

7 Jazz Trade Ideas, Is Hayward A Star, and More – Salt City Hoops Show on ESPN700

On this week’s Salt City Hoops Show, our main topics of conversation are: Gordon Hayward’s development into a star since Dante Exum moved into the starting lineup, and the upcoming trade deadline (now just 9 days...

Improving the Arena Experience: Advice from a Fan

The email arrived early last May. The Utah Jazz were offering several hundred season tickets for the 2014-15 season at a special price. The price? The cost per game would equal the draft slot the Jazz received during the upcoming...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans 2/9/2015

A trio of observations about the Jazz come-from-behind win on the road over the New Orleans Pelicans tonight, as soon as I finish stroking my beard. 1. Steve Who? It’s surprising, given how badly the Jazz have needed outside...

Scaling the Stifle Tower: How Teams Have Adjusted to Rudy Gobert

The emphatic rise of Rudy Gobert has come in waves. His rookie season contained flashes of the spectacular within a raw game that most assumed would take several years to refine. His summer seemed to accelerate the process...

Derrick Favors’ Inspired Performance, and Player Grades for Jazz-Kings 2/7/2015

As he continues a strong season marked by increased defensive understanding and a versatile, complete offensive game that has taken some by surprise, Derrick Favors knows it’s a long grind. Energy and motivation ebbs and...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings 2/7/2015

1. Gordon Hayward’s big game made the difference. Hayward’s had a run of good games of the last 2 weeks, and tonight’s was no exception. He scored 30 points on 13-23 shooting (including 3-8 from 3), he only took...

The Triple Team: Jazz at Suns 2/6/15

1. Styles Make Fights, and The Jazz Lost This Fight When these Jazz play these Suns it’s always a fascinating combat of style: Utah’s power, with one more talented big than may fit on the roster, and Phoenix’s...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Which Jazz Player Will Have His Jersey Retired Next?

Welcome to the next edition of Jimbo’s Mailbag! At Salt City Hoops, we know that covering a losing 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...