Just How Vital is Gordon Hayward?

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...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Sixers 12/27/2014

1. Was this a poorly-played offensive game, or a well-played defensive game? I asked Quin Snyder, Derrick Favors, and Gordon Hayward this question after the game, all of them said some version of “both”. So it’s...

Jimbo Mailbag – Utah Jazz Merit Badges

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...

Utah Jazz First Trimester Awards

It seems as if the NBA season just started a few weeks ago, but here we are, over a third of the way through the marathon. With that in mind, as we did last season–borrowing from ESPN.com’s Trimester...

Ridiculous Upside: A Look At The Progression Of Rudy Gobert

The sight of marveling at a huge unknown prospect and dreaming about the height of his unfounded potential is an experience that all basketball lovers, no matter if you’re an NBA scout or just an average is something that...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Grizzlies 12/22/14

1. A Christmas miracle to end the road trip Not sure many people saw this one coming. IT’S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! Props to the entire Jazz team for finishing off a long road trip in a strong way against one of the best teams...

The Jazz’s Options With Enes Kanter

The Jazz have a 6’11, gregarious, occasionally Santa-themed, oft-bearded Turkish elephant in the living room as they play out another rebuilding season. Just as with burgeoning star Gordon Hayward last year, Utah faces the...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Hornets

1.  The Fatigue Factor It was painfully obvious the Jazz were in the second game of a back-to-back Saturday night in Charlotte.  The team looked lethargic all night long, leading to them settling for a multitude of outside jump...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Magic 12/19/14

1.  Back-to-back for the first time since way back…..in February For the first time since February 24 and 26, and consequently this season, the Jazz managed to put together back-to-back wins after outlasting Orlando...

Jimbo’s Mailbag – Should the Utah Jazz Change Their Name?

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...