Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen aims to elevate own game, not win Most Improved Player

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his NBA career with the Western Conference team, and the betting favorite to win Most Improved Player of the Year cares more about elevating his own game than receiving said individual award. “That’s some extra motivation, but I’m not really thinking about it,” Markkanen […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Jazz guard Collin Sexton (left hamstring) to miss another week

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) will miss at least one more week, per sources. The former Cleveland Cavaliers star has missed a total of 18 games so far this season. Sexton hasn’t played since Feb. 15. The only other player listed for Utah is Lauri Markkanen (back). The All-Star forward has been […]

James Foglio  •  06 Mar 2023
Bulls favorites to sign Russell Westbrook after contract buyout

The Chicago Bulls are the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook when and if the nine-time All-Star agrees to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, per sources. Other interested teams include the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. Of course, the 15-year veteran is earning $47,063,478 this season. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the Los […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, first-rounder to Jazz for Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt

The Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones, and a lightly protected first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz for Minnesota Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Utah also dealt Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Wolves. Additionally, Minnesota will receive the 2024 lesser of the Washington Wizards-Memphis Grizzlies […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Jordan Brand unveils 2023 NBA All-Star Game uniforms

Jordan Brand will supply uniforms for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. For the last six years, Air Jordan has outfitted the league’s star players. Since the Jazz are hosting NBA All-Star Weekend at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, the uniforms will feature color grades that reflect Utah’s landscapes. The five stars on the shorts […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jan 2023
Jazz wing Lauri Markkanen (hip) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kelly Olynyk (ankle) remains out indefinitely as well. Heading into this balanced matchup, Utah is 23-24 and ranks eighth in the Western Conference standings. Although the Jazz are 4-6 in their last 10 games, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jan 2023
Walker Kessler first NBA rookie with 20 points, 20 rebounds since 2014

On Monday, Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz became the first NBA rookie to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a single game since Gorgui Dieng in 2014. The Utah center is also the first rookie to finish a game with a 20/20 stat line on 65% shooting from the field since […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Jordan Clarkson first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score 9+ points in final minutes to turn deficit into lead

On Tuesday, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score nine or more consecutive points in the final two minutes of a game to turn a deficit into a lead. More importantly, both Clarkson and Kobe are the only players this century to record at least nine points […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Jordan Clarkson on Donovan Mitchell: ‘He is a cool and down-to-earth kid’

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is still on positive terms with former teammate Donovan Mitchell, who was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and five first-rounders back in September. “Donny is coming. That’s my guy man, always,” Clarkson told Marc J. Spears during an interview with Andscape. “Always show […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jan 2023