Grading Every Trade in Jazz History: Buying Mel Counts

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

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...

Trevor Booker with the Shot of the Decade

I am not one for hyperbole. Nor am I one for posting articles on this site solely dedicated to one highlight. Trevor Booker’s shot, though, is everything. Trevor Booker’s shot has changed what I consider possible....

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz at Thunder 1/9/2015

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....

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Jazz Brothers

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...

The Jazz are Good! Defense, Rudy Gobert, Guest Nate Duncan, & More – Salt City Hoops Show on ESPN700

Hey, the Jazz are good now! After going 7-4 in their last 11 games, Ben Dowsett and Andy Larsen break down what’s led to the improvement. Is it only Rudy Gobert, or is there something else going on with the Jazz...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls 1/7/15

  The Jazz played their best game of the season.  Not simply best outcome, best played game.  They looked really good, so there’s a lot to say. 1. D-fence-tastic! The Jazz did more than out-defend the Bulls,...

Who is Elliot Williams? A Brief Scouting Report

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

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...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Utah Jazz vs. Indiana Pacers 1/5/2015

1. It’s a make or miss league, and tonight, the Pacers made and the Jazz missed.  This game would have been different if the Jazz made their outside shots. The Pacers shot over 7-13 for 53.8% from beyond the arc tonight,...