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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Bringing Back Alec Burks In Free Agency Could Make Sense For Jazz

The Jazz are going to need to be creative during free agency to get the most bang for their buck. Sometimes being creative means doing something that has already been done before. It would be a low-risk, high-reward move to bring back Alec Burks.
7 years ago
John Stockton releases a game-winning three against the Houston Rockets in Game 6 May 29, 1997. (Gl...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Unrivaled Remembers Most Defining Plays, Moments In Utah Sports History

Several of the best sporting events in the memories of sports fans in the Beehive State came down to just one score or one play, either giving the hometown team a remarkable victory or a crushing defeat.
7 years ago
A photo of the 2018-19 Utah Jazz coaching staff. Fotis Katsikaris is left of center to head coach Q...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz Assistant Leaves For Head Coaching Job In Spain

It was announced on Wednesday that Jazz assistant coach Fotis Katsikaris would be leaving Utah to take the top job with Spanish League club Gran Canaria.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Donovan Mitchell Writes Players’ Tribune Article With Mother As Guest Editor

On the day that his signature sneaker with Adidas was launched, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell wrote an article in the Players' Tribune titled "The Dream" and his mother Nicole was the guest editor.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Adidas, Marvel Officially Launch Donovan Mitchell’s First Signature Shoe

Adidas formally introduced Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell's first signature sneaker, D.O.N. Issue #1. The new silhouette focuses on supporting his unmatched vertical leap and speed while paying tribute to his nickname through a collection of four Marvel Super Hero colorways. They are set to release on July 1.
7 years ago
Jabari Parker #12 of the Washington Wizards passes the ball around Jerian Grant #22 of the Orlando ...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Speculates On Possible Free Agent Targets For Utah

The Jazz have a mid-level exception that could help sign a useful player, which is important to keep in mind and will give the team $4.7 million to play with. Should they drop Favors, that number inflates to around $17 million in cap space.
7 years ago
Naz Mitrou-Long #30 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court in a preseason NBA game against the A...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Naz Mitrou-Long To Play With Cleveland During Summer League

Mitrou-Long was on a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz and the team’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars last season.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Donovan Mitchell Appears In Spider-Man Commercial With Tom Holland

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell appeared in a commercial featuring his signature shoes and actors Tom Holland and Jake Gyllenhaal for the upcoming Marvel movie, Spida-Man: Far From Home.
7 years ago
Rudy Gobert accepts the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award onstage during the 2019 NBA Awar...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Rudy Gobert Will Be An NBA All-Star In 2020

After winning back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is set up to make his first appearance in the NBA All-Star game in 2020.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Utah Connections Fill 2019 NBA Awards Show

While Rudy Gobert was technically the only current Utah Jazzman to take home a trophy at the NBA Awards show, the Beehive State’s basketball legacy, both past and future was peppered throughout the ceremonies.
7 years ago
Rudy Gobert accepts the Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year award onstage during the 2019 NBA Awar...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jazz Teammates Congratulate Rudy Gobert On Defensive Player Of The Year Award

After Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert won his second consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award, his teammates took to Twitter to congratulate Gobert on the accomplishment.
7 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo accepts the Kia NBA Most Valuable Player award onstage during the 2019 NBA Aw...
Associated Press

Giannis, Bucks Win Big At NBA Awards

The Milwaukee Bucks fell two games short of the NBA Finals. They won big at the NBA Awards.
7 years ago
PJ Tucker #4 of the Houston Rockets goes up for a lay up defended by Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Ja...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

P.J. Tucker Mocks Rudy Gobert On Instagram At NBA Awards Show

While Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was accepting his second consecutive NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker was apparently mocking him on social media.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Gobert Wins Second Consecutive Defensive Player Of The Year Award

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert won the 2018-19 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and was presented his trophy at the NBA Awards show.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Future Jazzman Mike Conley Wins Pair Of NBA Awards

Future Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley Jr. has won the NBA Sportsmanship Award and Teammate of the Year Award for his work with the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Mike Conley Already Building Chemistry With Donovan Mitchell

The newest backcourt for the Utah Jazz in Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley are already building their chemistry before the 2019-20 by working out together.
7 years ago
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KSL Sports

Deseret News’ Eric Woodyard Confirms Donovan Mitchell Shoe Release

KSL SportsBeat was joined by the Deseret News’ Utah Jazz beat writer Eric Woodyard to discuss the team’s offseason, the trade for Mike Conley and the upcoming release of Donovan Mitchell’s signature shoe.
7 years ago
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Mitch Harper, KSL Sports

Jimmer Fredette To Join Golden State Warriors Summer League Roster

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette is getting another opportunity in the NBA. This time in the Summer League.
7 years ago
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Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Jazz Showing Interest In Wizards F Bobby Portis

According to multiple reports, the Utah Jazz are interested in Washington Wizards restricted free agent forward Bobby Portis.
7 years ago
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Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Donovan Mitchell Offers Pep Talk To Warriors Draft Pick Eric Paschall

It’s going to be a busy offseason for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and he recently spent some time motivating a newly drafted player on how to have success in the NBA.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang passes during a Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies at...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz’s Schedule Set For SLC, Las Vegas Summer Leagues

Most of the slate for the Utah Jazz’s summer league schedule has been announced. The team will play three summer league games in Salt Lake City before departing to Las Vegas for a guaranteed five games and possibly more in Sin City.
7 years ago
Justin Wright-Foreman dribbles the ball during the 3X3U National Championship. (Courtesy of Intersp...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Two Of Utah’s Draft Picks Have Championship Experience Playing Together

They were both selected by the Utah Jazz in the NBA Draft, but it won’t be the first time that Jarrell Brantley and Justin Wright-Foreman have suited up and played together.
7 years ago
Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz General Manager Justin Zanik Reacts To His First NBA Draft

Newly appointed Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik wrapped up his first NBA Draft in his new position by picking three second round selections on Thursday.
7 years ago
Jarrell Brantley #5 of the Charleston Cougars reacts after their 58-62 loss to the Auburn Tigers in...
Austin Facer, KSL Sports

Jazz Draft Three High-Volume Scorers In Second Round Of NBA Draft

Nearly three hours after the New Orleans Pelicans made Zion Williamson the first overall pick in the 2019, the Utah Jazz made their first selection in the draft. Their second came just minutes later.
7 years ago