Utah Jazz

Olynyk’s Importance & Asset Value Present Choices

When the Jazz acquired Kelly Olynyk last summer, the word I heard over and over again was “organized.” Decision-makers liked what the veteran big man offered in terms of smarts and skills, and thought it would help...

Top Unanswered Questions as Training Camp starts

The offseason for the Utah Jazz lasted 176 days. From the final game of last regular season, April 9, to the start of media and training camp, October 2. The first preseason game will be played on October 8 in Hawaii versus the...

50 Years a Franchise: Jazz release details to celebrate all season long

 The year was 1974. Working hard, you got $2 an hour for minimum wage, then you would pull up in your new car, which was $4,400 to buy fresh off the lot, to pick up a hot date for a new movie, like Robert Redford’s...

Jordan Clarkson – Most underrated player in the NBA?

Far too many players are considered underrated or overrated, when in reality the majority of players are properly rated. For example, when every media outlet universally is saying a player is underrated, is he really? To...

Can Collin Sexton Be the Guy to “Run the Show?”

As 24-year-old point guard Collin Sexton heads toward his second season with the Utah Jazz, he recently told The Athletic’s Tony Jones, “I want to be able to try and take over the point guard role. I want to show (the...

Which X-factor Can Lead the Jazz to the Playoffs

Despite a handful of predictions placing the Utah Jazz outside of playoff range for the 2023-24 season, many fans are still optimistic and believe Utah will be an above-.500 team with a real shot at a No. 6-8 seed in the...

That’s a Wrap: FIBA Tracker for Five Jazz Players at World Cup

UPDATE: The World Cup is over, with Kelly Olynyk’s Canada coming in third, and Team USA failing to make the podium. Below is an updated accounting of all five Jazz players’ tournaments and how their home countries...

World Cup Update: Jazz Players Still in the Mix as Bracket Phase Gets Underway

It might officially be football season as the 2023 season kicked off over the weekend in Utah, but basketball fans still have some global games to watch, as the field for the quarterfinals of FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament...

Clash of the Titans: Shaq vs. Greg Ostertag

In the annals of basketball history, certain rivalries stand out for their intensity and the sheer physicality they brought to the game. Among these memorable clashes, the battles between Shaquille O’Neal and Greg Ostertag...

Athletic Ranking Features Three Jazz Bigs — But Omits a Dynamic Guard

The player rankings that start to pop up at this time of year are time-consuming endeavors and very subjective, but they also do a fantastic job of sparking conversation. I would imagine that even those who compile the rankings...