Should Trey Burke Shoot Less?

In the 41 games since Trey Burke has been a starter, the Jazz are 19-22, for a 46% winning percentage. That’s obviously a significant increase over the Jazz’s record when Burke was injured. But as we’ve been hearing about...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Celtics 2/24/2014

1. As Favors’ returns, so does the Jazz’s interior defense. And it’s not a coincidence: Favors is essentially Utah’s defensive plan at this point. Of course, the Jazz are 0-9 with him out of the lineup,...

How Alec Burks Uses Screens

When breaking down this wonderful game of basketball we all know and love, we typically start with general assessments: is this guy a good rebounder?  How well does he understand the system and work with his teammates?  Is he a...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Timberwolves 2-22-2014

1. Kevin Love dominated tonight without much effort.  Of course, the story of the game in a Minnesota blowout is Kevin Love’s first triple-double of his career, a remarkable 37 point, 12 rebound, 10 assist performance (in...

Trade Deadline Recap – Jazz Jolt Podcast

On this edition of the Jazz Jolt Podcast, Ben Dowsett and Clint Johnson talk about the Jazz’s inaction at the trade deadline. What is the priority of the front office: development, draft pick, or something else? Could...

What’s Behind Gordon Hayward’s Inconsistency?

From the moment he entered the basketball community’s collective consciousness, Gordon Hayward has always inspired mixed reviews.  Coming out of Butler following a magical run to the NCAA title game, optimistic scouts found...

Jazz Make No Moves at Trade Deadline

On an NBA trade deadline that mostly featured tank trades, salary dumps and cosmetic upgrades to a couple teams’ benches, the Utah Jazz again stood pat. Let’s dive in and look at what happened — and didn’t...

Enes Kanter Vs. The World

On the eve of the 2013-14 season,  the Utah Jazz brass were cautiously expecting the duo of Enes Kanter and Derrick Favors to be the team’s frontcourt catalysts for the next decade. As we reach the unofficial start to the...

The Triple Team: Three Thoughts on Jazz vs. Nets 2/19/2014

1. Gordon Hayward’s up-and-down season continues. Hayward was coming off a 3-17 performance against the Philadelphia 76ers last Wednesday, that was naturally overshadowed by a win. After a loss, naturally the players get...

Utah Jazz Trade Rumors and Trade Machine Fun

First off, Salt City Hoops has a lot of great NBA trade deadline material. If you’ve not done so, check out Dan Clayton’s perspectives on each team’s outlook for trades, both in the Eastern and Western...