Salt City Seven: Gobert & the Jazz Shutting Teams Down, Exum’s Week, Smart O, More

Every week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: a regular feature for each day of the week as we relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check in every week for the...

Embiid, Philly Break Apart Utah’s Defense in a Blowout Win

The Utah Jazz entered their nationally-televised home date with the Philadelphia 76ers as a dominant defensive team. But on Thursday night, they hardly looked the part.Behind a meaty 23-and-14 from Joel Embiid, 24 points from...

Jazz’s Big Christmas Win Underscores Gobert’s Impact

With his seventh blocked shot of the night against the Portland Trail Blazers, Rudy Gobert ensured a Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight. Behind a strong performance from their defensive stalwart, the Utah Jazz got the...

Salt City Seven: Jazz Playing Better, Christmas Basketball & More

Every week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven — even on Christmas Eve! The SC7 is a regular feature for each day of the week as we relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from...

Santa’s Gifts for the Jazz

Dear Santa,I have been extra good this year because I knew I would be asking for a lot of presents. I’m not being selfish though! They’re for someone else, or many someone elses. Let’s just say they’re for...

Have the Jazz Actually Figured Out the Warriors?

Many Utah Jazz fans wish they could have been a fly on the wall of Gordon Haywards San Diego home during his July 3, 2017 free agency meeting with the Jazz. What was actually said in an attempt to persuade the star forward to...

O’Neale’s Rough Start Raises Questions on the Wing

Utah’s uneven 14-17 start has led fans, pundits and even national media to speculate about what’s wrong with the Jazz. Is it the defense or the lack of a second scoring option behind Donovan Mitchell? It’s certainly not...

Stout Jazz Defense Not Enough Against Harden in 102 – 97 Loss

Story of the GameWith offenses exploding all over the NBA, many question whether defense can win games any longer. It never could by itself, but the Utah Jazz of yesteryear proved defense could put a team in position to win games...

Salt City Seven: Shots Not Falling, Clutch Offense, Mitchell & More

Every week here at SCH begins with the Salt City Seven: a regular feature for each day of the week as we relive the biggest moments, key performances and hot issues in Jazzland from various angles. Check in every week for the...

Trade Season Preview: Utah’s Assets & Who Can Be Traded When

With December 15 almost here, the NBA trade season is about to start in earnest. That is, except for teams like the Jazz, Bucks and Sixers, who have already taken bites at the proverbial apple.Those three teams didn’t wait...