February 21st, 2017 | by
David J Smith The NBA trade deadline is a remarkable combination of drama, excitement and intrigue. You have disgruntled players who feel the proverbial grass is greener elsewhere. You have young players for whom a trade can open things up...
August 26th, 2015 | by
David J Smith It is always nice to check in on former Utah Jazzmen. Many of them have been headliners this offseason, with several earning very handsome pay days. In fact, the trio of Paul Millsap, DeMarre Carroll and Wesley Matthews combined...
February 18th, 2015 | by
David J Smith The trade deadline is one of the most unique things in sports, and seemingly more so in the NBA. It is simply a remarkable combination of drama, excitement and intrigue. There are disgruntled players who feel the proverbial...
December 17th, 2014 | by
David J Smith Several former Utah Jazz players have been making the news lately. From Carlos Boozer coming off the bench, Andrei Kirilenko finally being moved and Deron Williams now rumored to be on the trading block, it is interesting to see...
September 15th, 2014 | by
David J Smith It’s always interesting for fans to keep an eye on those who once donned the Utah Jazz uniform. After another busy offseason around the league, here is the full list of where former Jazzmen are playing, and some thoughts...
February 12th, 2014 | by
David J Smith David J. Smith reviews the last decade of Jazz Deadline Day...
February 6th, 2014 | by
David J Smith At Jerry Sloan night, one of the exciting things for many fans was seeing many familiar faces – guys who once donned the Utah Jazz uniform. They helped bring back many fond memories. There are many former Jazz players...
November 13th, 2013 | by
David J Smith Three years ago, when news surfaced that the Utah Jazz had interest in veteran point guard Jamaal Tinsley, many Jazz fans were dubious. He had not been in the NBA in a year and had only logged 38 NBA games over a span of three...
October 16th, 2013 | by
David J Smith We often hear, when the Jazz win, that the team won by playing “Utah Jazz basketball.” For me, that has always connoted heart, hustle, tough defense, smart offense, and above all, teamwork. When you think about the...
March 3rd, 2012 | by
Evan Hall In the 2006 NBA playoffs, when Devin Harris broke down the door and crashed San Antonio’s party of Western Conference dominance, he brought to the game a certain unassuming simplicity. His style was a sharp contrast to his...