Jazz started training camp talking trash. Will Hardy loved it
The Jazz spent the first day of training camp talking trash to each other. Will Hardy couldn't have been happier.
Utah's coach said the competitiveness...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons
Jazz
Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn't entirely accustomed to. He's the old guy.
Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring...
NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz
Suns
The Suns filled a need by acquiring Miles Bridges. Now comes figuring out how much more he can give them.
Bridges’ fit is among the...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz
Mavericks
There's plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They're the Mavericks' anchors.
But Naji Marshall sounds...
Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him.
Then the...
Jazz owner Ryan Smith supports Clippers punishment, praises Steve Ballmer
Jazz owner Ryan Smith believes the NBA was right to punish the Clippers. He also remains firmly in Steve Ballmer’s corner.
Smith addressed both sides...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Clippers, Jazz, Svi Mykhailiuk
Knicks
Jalen Brunson may not look like the prototype for a top-five NBA player. His résumé is beginning to suggest otherwise.
Scott Davis of NBA On...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Keyonte George, Cavs, Peyton Watson, Pelicans
Jazz
The Jazz have officially identified another foundational piece.
Utah announced Friday that Keyonte George signed a five-year rookie-scale extension reportedly worth $157.5 million. The agreement...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans
Cavaliers
Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience.
As NBA...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz
Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard trade remains unofficial, which is becoming more than just an offseason inconvenience for the Raptors.
Rocco Moschella of NBA on SI noted...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Jazz
Cavaliers
Preseason basketball isn’t designed to provide many answers. But for the Cavaliers, it should at least provide a few useful first looks.
Zach Weiss of...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pelicans, Bennedict Mathurin, Jazz
Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard is apparently doing just fine. Specifically, the Trail Blazers posted a photo from one of Lillard's offseason workouts showing that he...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Jazz, Kevin Love, Grizzlies
Rockets
Kevin Durant wanted Houston. Could he eventually want out of Houston?
ESPN recently asked a panel of NBA experts which star might be the next...
Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson had car stolen during pre-draft process
Darryn Peterson made plenty of headlines during the NBA pre-draft process.
Apparently, he lost a car along the way, too.
Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick...
Why Josh Green makes sense for Jazz after trade with Timberwolves
The Jazz didn't trade for Josh Green because they needed another scorer. They needed someone to help stop the other guys from scoring.
That's the...
Jazz losing local beat coverage at troubling rate
The Jazz are trying to get back to the playoffs. Unfortunately, the number of reporters covering them on a daily basis seems to be...
Jazz acquire Josh Green from Timberwolves in three-player trade
The Jazz have been looking for perimeter defense. They just added some.
Utah has acquired veteran wing Josh Green from the Timberwolves in exchange for...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets
Knicks
The Knicks and Josh Hart appear headed toward another contract discussion, though the price could be interesting.
Hart became eligible Aug. 10 for an extension...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Blazers, Jazz, Ace Bailey
Clippers
Clippers point guard Darius Garland says he's finally healthy again after a toe injury wrecked much of last season.
Garland told Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Heat, Klay Thompson, Jazz
Lakers
The Cavaliers’ acquisition of Peyton Watson may have removed one significant Lakers competitor from the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes.
Cleveland had been among the teams linked...
