50 Reasons To Be Excited For The Jazz 21-22 Season

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Utah Jazz open their season on October 20, fewer than two months away. Leading up to the 2021-22 season, we look at 50 storylines for Jazz fans to be excited about leading up to opening night.

On this page, you’ll find the link to all 50 stories, updated daily until the beginning of the season.

50 Reasons For Jazz Fans To Be Excited

50. Jazz Defending The Best Record In The NBA

We are only 50 days out from the @utahjazz opening the season against the OKC Thunder.

So, we begin our countdown of 50 things for Jazz fans to look forward to leading up to opening night!

At 50: Defending the best record in the NBA. #TakeNotehttps://t.co/m1Gj0hhvzk

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) August 31, 2021

49. Can Jazz Have Three Repeat All-Stars?

There are just 49 days until the @utahjazz start their season.

In our countdown of 50 reasons to be excited for the season, we ask, will the Jazz have three All-Stars once again?#takenote https://t.co/esFAMtWMjm

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 1, 2021

48. Looser Restrictions For Jazz Players And Fans

Players and fans should expect larger attendance numbers and eased restrictions for the upcoming @utahjazz season.

It comes in at number 48 in our 50 major storylines for Jazz fans to look forward to this season. #takenote https://t.co/hS5oK6t7yX

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 2, 2021

47. Utah Jazz Rookie MaCio Teague

Number 47 on the list of the top 50 storylines for the @UtahJazz heading into opening night:

Rookie MaCio Teague who flashed intriguing potential during the summer league. #TakeNote https://t.co/rXd04Fww1j

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 3, 2021

46. One Month From Preseason Opener

50 reasons to be excited for the 2021-22 @UtahJazz season:

At number 46, the preseason. #TakeNote https://t.co/pqHQ9OcO6W

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 4, 2021

45. Can Jazz Fix Postseason Net Rating?

The @UtahJazz league best Net Rating flipped in the postseason.

Can they fix it this year?

That’s number 45 in our 50 storylines to watch counting down to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/WN4yJUFZuv

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 5, 2021

44. The Contract Of Jazz Forward Jarrell Brantley

What will the @UtahJazz do with Jarrell Brantley?

It’s number 44 in our top 50 storylines to watch as we count down to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/qjUrYWErq0

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 6, 2021

43. Will Joe Ingles Dunk Again?

2018-19: Three Dunks

2019-20: Two Dunks

2020-21: One Dunk

Joe Ingles dunk totals are in a downward spiral. Will the notorious high flyer dunk again next season?

That's question No. 43 in our top 50 storylines heading into opening night. #takenote https://t.co/A5nPlqVSOf

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 8, 2021

42. The Jazz Future With Miye Oni

What does the future hold for @utahjazz guard Miye Oni?

With a partially guaranteed contract in a crowded backcourt, we explore that question in our countdown to opening night. #takeNote https://t.co/fFScrhs4VF

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 8, 2021

41. Jazz Owner Ryan Smith

Number 41 in our countdown of 50 stories leading up to opening night for the @utahjazz.

The growing impact of new owner Ryan Smith. #takenote https://t.co/UeuePOeSHn

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 9, 2021

40. Quin Snyder And The Utah Jazz Coaching Staff

With fewer voices in the front office and the team doubling down on last year's roster, it's up to Quin Snyder to propel the @UtahJazz to new heights.

Story 40 in our 50 day countdown to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/TKhLlzacET

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 10, 2021

39. Celebrities At Jazz Games

Number 39 in our 50 day countdown of things to look forward to for the 2021-22 @utahjazz season.

The Jazz growing popularity among celebrities! #takenote https://t.co/0i9npN6pFj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021

38. Jazz Players Interactions On Social Media

You can tell by their social media interactions, the @utahjazz players are finally back on the court together!#TakeNote https://t.co/7ArY8YyyNk

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021

37. Utah Jazz Training Roster Camp Invitees

The @utahjazz have signed former @BroncoSportsMBB guard Derrick Alston Jr.

He, along with the other camp invites are reason 37 to be excited about the upcoming season.

Meet the newest Jazzman here!#takenote https://t.co/fuvZfgAnQy

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 13, 2021

36. Jazz Wing Elijah Hughes

With 36 days left until opening night, we look at @utahjazz wing Elijah Hughes.

Hughes shooting during the summer league was an important step, will it carry over to the 2021-22 season?#takenote https://t.co/TohQxwj2R4

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 14, 2021

35. Three Jazz Players After The Olympics

How will Joe Ingles, Rudy Gobert, and Miye Oni return to the @utahjazz after spending their offseason at the Olympics?

That's question 35 in our 50 day countdown to opening night. #takenote https://t.co/Ltk4Defc6A

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 15, 2021

34. Jazz Living In The Luxury Tax

The @utahjazz are firmly in the luxury tax, but by how much?

And, what can they do to lower their tax bill by the trade deadline?

That's number 34 in our 50 story countdown to opening night. #TakeNote https://t.co/2nLazDB9LU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 16, 2021

33. Return Of All-Star Weekend

Number 33 in our 50 story countdown to opening night of the @utahjazz season.

The return of a full All-Star weekend in 2022. #takeNote https://t.co/ob49qJx7V8

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 17, 2021

32. Jazz Ridiculous Three-Point Shooting

Can the @UtahJazz continue to shoot the three as well as they did last year?

There are reasons for optimism and doubt. #TakeNote https://t.co/txMzjuJPj8

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 19, 2021

31. Utah Jazz Two-Way Guard Trent Forrest

Entering the year on a two-way deal, second-year guard Trent Forrest's growth continues our countdown of the top 50 storylines heading into opening night for the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/DX2hQE05PB

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 20, 2021

30. Jazz Opening Night Vs. Favors, Thunder

Opening night is just ONE MONTH from today.

That means a meeting with the @okcthunder and longtime fan favorite Derrick Favors. #TakeNote | @utahjazz https://t.co/R8HHOkYCZx

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 20, 2021

29. Tracking Former Jazz Fan Favorites

It's been a busy offseason in the NBA, do you know where your favorite former @utahjazz players landed this summer?

We've got you taken care of in our countdown to opening night. #takenote https://t.co/nk1XJNj8TC

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 21, 2021

28. The 75th Anniversary Of The NBA

Which @utahjazz players will make the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team?#TakeNote https://t.co/iziqXdKuJg

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 23, 2021

27. Jazz Second-Year Center Udoka Azubuike

Perhaps no @utahjazz player had a better summer than Udoka Azubuike.

But where does he go from here?#takenote https://t.co/5YrkJootr7

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 23, 2021

26. The Rest Of The NBA

We know @utahjazz fans are excited for their team's new additions.

But these moves across the NBA should be fun to watch with training camps opening next week.#takenote https://t.co/4rheyzXLry

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 24, 2021

25. Jazz Charitable Contributions

Continuing our countdown to opening night, the @utahjazz have been one of the most charitable rosters in recent seasons.

Some highlights of their past donations, and what to monitor this year. #TakeNote https://t.co/onZjgMtIsj

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021

24. The Salt Lake City Stars

The @slcstars returning to Utah, and providing more opportunity for the @utahjazz young players to develop is a major storyline heading into this season. #TakeNote https://t.co/rh6q8yr3Ud

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021

23. Jazz Forward Royce O’Neale

The @utahjazz perimeter defense may be the biggest factor in their postseason success.

And at the center of it, forward Royce O'Neale. #TakeNote https://t.co/COGk4I3KKe

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 27, 2021

22. Jazz Players Fighting For Minutes

The @utahjazz have a nine-man rotation.

But, nearly a 10th of the team's minutes last season went to players outside the top 9.

Will the Jazz see increased opportunity for players on the back half of the roster?#TakeNote https://t.co/5EKlWGyvQk

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 28, 2021

21. Jazz Rookie Jared Butler

“I didn’t realize how good he was, obviously I’ve seen him on TV but it’s different in the NBA. He’s going to be really good.”

Check out what Jared Butler's @utahjazz teammates are saying about the rookie here.#takenote https://t.co/j5U2YAtBbc

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 29, 2021

20. Jazz Return To 82 Game Schedule

As the NBA pushes for a full return to normal, a traditional 82 game schedule is worth celebrating. #takenote | @utahjazz https://t.co/RN3Zbz1C9P

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 1, 2021

19. Jazz Forward Eric Paschall

With Rudy Gay sitting out the preseason, new @utahjazz forward Eric Paschall has a prime opportunity to define his role with the team. #takenote https://t.co/lfmw0GlJhZ

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 1, 2021

18. Jazz First Zoom Practice

You can get your first look at the @utahjazz at today’s live Zoom practice!

We’ve got the link for you here, and what to watch for during the broadcast.

https://t.co/vkaS7HVD4q

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021

17. Jazz Center Hassan Whiteside

Hassan Whiteside is an odd fit with the @utahjazz, and that might be why he’s exactly the right option to back up Rudy Gobert. #TakeNote https://t.co/64BFYRmP2D

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 4, 2021

16. Jazz Christmas Night Game

The @utahjazz will be heavily featured throughout the NBA season on holidays, but none are bigger than their Christmas Day game against the Dallas Mavericks. #takenote https://t.co/UID4hlIp8Y

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 4, 2021

15. Utah Jazz Forward Rudy Gay

We don't know when he'll see the floor, but Rudy Gay is confident he'll be a good fit for the @utahjazz.

“I’m a basketball player. You put me on the court, I’m going to make do, I am going to make way.”#takenote https://t.co/aVp48fU094

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 5, 2021

14. Rudy Gobert Hunt For Fourth DPOY

Can Rudy Gobert win his fourth DPOY this season?

That may depend on the play of Hassan Whiteside. #takenote | @utahjazzhttps://t.co/afEeC0skdp

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 6, 2021

13. Jazz Guard Joe Ingles

He just turned 34 and he's in the final year of his contract, but Joe Ingles will play a key role in the @utahjazz success this season. #takenote https://t.co/Xo2xPBEqKA

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 7, 2021

12. New Jazz Front Office

It's early, but the @utahjazz new front office is off to a hot start.

Whether or not that hot streak can continue is one of the top storylines heading into opening night. #takenote https://t.co/WB4D3I7b7V

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 8, 2021

11. Jazz Fans Returning To Vivint Arena

NBA GM's voted @vivintarena as having the top home court advantage in the NBA. @utahjazz fans will be back in full force on opening night. #Takenote https://t.co/KfK5eUyfX3

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 9, 2021

10. Jazz Forward Bojan Bogdanovic

With Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell back and healthy, can Bojan Bogdanovic pick up where he left off last season?#TakeNote https://t.co/4U0KkyBVaP

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021

9. Jazz Preseason Home Opener

9. Jazz Preseason Home Opener

8. Jazz Guard Jordan Clarkson

Jordan Clarkson won the Sixth Man of the Year last season, now maintaining his efficiency throughout the year could be a huge boost to the @utahjazz. #TakeNote https://t.co/REWWCXKvC7

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 12, 2021

7. The NBA Trade Deadline

Though most of the roster building was done during the offseason, this year's NBA trade deadline might be an important one for the @utahjazz. #takenote https://t.co/tFZ3LCEfr1

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 13, 2021

6. Jazz Part-Owner Dwyane Wade

He's only been involved with the @utahjazz for six months, but Dwyane Wade's impact heading into the 2021-22 season is one of this year's top storylines. #TakeNote https://t.co/C3iGITfkL0

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 14, 2021

5. Jazz Guard Mike Conley

After a brilliant second season with the @utahjazz, Mike Conley signed on to return for another three years.

Now all eyes are on the guard's hamstrings heading into the season. #TakeNote https://t.co/gYcAFLKNAI

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 15, 2021

4. The Jazz Run To The Playoffs

The @UtahJazz are set up for a terrific regular season, but all 👀 will be on how the team performs in the playoffs. #TakeNote https://t.co/kmdhTb3mif

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 16, 2021

3. Utah Jazz Center Rudy Gobert

Rudy Gobert is playing the best basketball of his life, but the DPOY is still fighting a narrative set after the @utahjazz early playoff exit. #TakeNote https://t.co/mK6skGGZha

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 17, 2021

2. Utah Jazz Guard Donovan Mitchell

Just two days away from opening night, @utahjazz guard Donovan Mitchell's evolution into one of the NBA's best players takes center stage. #TakeNote https://t.co/jlVSNapXKB

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 18, 2021

1. NBA Opening Night

Our 50 stories in 50 days countdown concludes with a look at the @utahjazz season opener, plus the other premiere games this week. #TakeNote https://t.co/deF6mTkOhC

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 19, 2021