Jazz dominate Thunder, claim 107-86 victory
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rudy Gobert had 16 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 107-86 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Six different players scored in double figures for the Jazz in their season-opening win. Bojan Bogdanovic led the way with 22 points. Jordan Clarkson added […]
Jazz added defensive versatility, extra punch on offense
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Battling postseason injuries and enduring early playoff exits taught the Utah Jazz the value of becoming mentally and physically tougher entering a new NBA season. “We got to be comfortable being uncomfortable,” guard Donovan Mitchell said. “That’s what great teams do. They’re able to adapt to different situations and they’re […]
Jazz hungry to show they can contend for title
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — After posting the best regular-season record a year ago, the Utah Jazz are hungry to show they can take another step and contend for an NBA title. It won’t be a simple task for Utah. The Jazz have evolved from an underdog into a team no opponent takes for granted. […]
Jazz to acquire Eric Paschall from Warriors for draft pick
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Utah Jazz have agreed to acquire power forward Eric Paschall from the Warriors, sending a protected future second-round draft pick to Golden State in the swap, a person with direct knowledge of the trade’s parameters said Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because nothing can be finalized until […]
Jazz deal Derrick Favors to Thunder for cash, 2027 pick
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Thunder announced Friday they have acquired forward Derrick Favors and a future first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick and cash considerations. The 6-foot-10 Favors has appeared in 751 games with the Jazz, Nets and Pelicans. Over his 12-year NBA career, he has […]
Jazz take Baylor’s Butler after trading out of first round
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah traded away its first-round pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night, marking the third time in six years the Jazz moved out of the first round with a draft-night trade. Utah owned the 30th overall pick before dealing it to Memphis. The Grizzlies selected Santiago Aldama, a forward […]
Latest early playoff exit leaves bitter taste for Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Once again, the Utah Jazz endured a postseason collapse. Making an early exit from the NBA playoffs stung much more this time. The top-seeded Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Clippers in six games after blowing a 2-0 series lead. Injuries to All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley, coupled with […]
Mann scores career-high 39, Clippers eliminate Jazz 131-119
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George, Terance Mann and the Los Angeles Clippers have learned to thrive under adversity. So, when they trailed by 25 points early in the third quarter Friday night in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Utah Jazz, it was nothing new. Instead of being rattled, the […]
Clippers’ Leonard listed as out for Friday’s Game 6 vs. Utah
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out Friday night for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Utah Jazz, but coach Tyronn Lue did not have any update on if it will be longer. Leonard sprained his right knee Monday night in a Game 4 win. He traveled with […]
Top seeds 76ers, Jazz facing elimination games in semifinals
ATLANTA (AP) — The NBA’s top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are on the brink of being eliminated. The 76ers have blown leads of 18 and 26 points in back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks, who now lead the Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-2. Atlanta, the No. 5 seed, can clinch the series at home […]