Jazz Notes

Rudy Gobert speaks to the Media at NBA All-Star Practice (Ben Anderson, KSL Sports)...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Rudy Gobert Hits Half Court Shot At NBA All-Star Practice

With questions about how Rudy Gobert's defensive approach will fit in the NBA All-Star Game, it seems the french center may be looking to diversify his skill set.
4 years ago
A detail view of a basketball during the 2020 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Presented By Ruffles at W...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Celebrity Sightings, Charity, And NBA All-Star Day One

From NBA Cares, to celebrity sightings, to the Rising Stars Challenge, everything you need to know from day one of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
4 years ago
Rudy Gobert...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Jazz Set Sights On Defense, And The Trade Deadline

With just one game remaining before the NBA's trade deadline, the Utah Jazz have must fix a suddenly porous defense.
4 years ago
Kobe Bryant LeBron James...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

The Loss Of Kobe Bryant As An Ambassador And Torchbearer

Ben Anderson and Sarah Todd discuss the impact Kobe Bryant had on the NBA as a player, as an ambassador, and the complicated feelings surrounding Bryant throughout his NBA career. 
4 years ago
Royce O'Neale...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Jazz Schedule Beefs Up, O’Neale Resigns, And Conley Returns

In the latest episode of the Jazz Notes podcast, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports and Sarah Todd of the Deseret News break down how Mike Conley looked in his return to the lineup and the implications of Royce O'Neale resigning with the team.
4 years ago
Joe INgles...
Ben Anderson

Jazz Notes: Ben Anderson Talks Joe Ingles with Australian Sports Radio

KSL Sports Ben Anderson joined SEN1116 to discuss the hot streak from Joe Ingles as the Utah Jazz prepared to take on the New Orleans Pelicans.
4 years ago
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 11: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots against ...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Jazz Go For 11 Straight, Avoid Zion Williamson

The Utah Jazz will look to win their 11th straight game Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans but won't have to go through Zion Williamson to get it.
4 years ago
Joe Ingles - Utah Jazz - Memphis Grizzlies...
Ben Anderson

Jazz Notes: Hot Streak Should Continue Through January

As favorable as the last 10 games have been for the Utah Jazz, the next three weeks should be even kinder.
4 years ago
Jordan Clarkson signs autographs for fans...
Ben Anderson

Jazz Notes: The Exum for Clarkson Trade

The Utah Jazz pulled off a rare early-season trade, sending Dante Exum and two second-round draft picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Jordan Clarkson.
4 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz greets teammates during the second half of a game against the...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Jazz Fans, Don’t Hit The Panic Button

Jazz fans need to relax and rejoice! It's the holiday season and it's no time to fret over your team going 1-4 on a recent road trip.
4 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25:  Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz argues a call in front of LeB...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

Jazz Prepare For Lakers Coming Off Brutal Five Game Road Trip

Ben Anderson discusses why he isn't hitting the panic button after the Jazz brutal five-game road trip and previews the Lakers with Kyle Goon.
4 years ago
Photo: Josh Tilton, KSL Sports...
KSL Sports

Utah In Peach Bowl Leads Way For Local College Football Postseason Predictions

It has been an amusing season for college football in the state of Utah, but where will all of our teams end up? The KSL Sports team has some ideas.
4 years ago
Rudy Gobert - Utah Jazz - Sacramento Kings...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Gobert’s Defensive Development Begins To Intimidate Opponents

Gobert has been called the Stifle Tower and the French Rejection, but maybe he should be called the Intimidator.
4 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz congratulates Bojan Bogdanovic #44 after scoring against the ...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Mitchell Proves Himself As ‘Best All-Around’ For Jazz

The Utah Jazz are just over one-eighth of the way through their season. There are a lot of games left for this potential Western Conference power, but here's an early dive into the team.
5 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz reacts after his shot and foul by Anthony Davis #3 of the Los...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Jazz Fans Shouldn’t Worry About The Team Relying On Mitchell

It was not unexpected to see Mitchell as the top-scoring guy when the Jazz beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. It was the fifth time in eight games he led his team in points.
5 years ago
Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Jazz Don’t Care About National Spotlight Against Lakers

The Utah Jazz play their first of 25 games on national television against the Lakers Friday night, but that doesn't seem like a big deal to anyone on the roster.
5 years ago
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers...
Ben Anderson, KSL Sports

League Pass Subscriber? Here’s Who You Should Watch

The NBA season is nearly underway and fans are signing up for NBA League Pass, the streaming service that allows fans to watch every game throughout the season.
5 years ago
Bojan Bogdanovic #44 of the Utah Jazz attempts to drive past Brendan Teys #7 of the Adelaide 36ers ...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Jazz Remain Positive Despite Preseason Problems

Defense may be the obvious issue, but the Utah Jazz also needs to work on cohesiveness and chemistry after losing their final preseason game.
5 years ago
James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets drives into defender Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz ...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Conley, Mitchell’s Defense Could Lead Jazz To Finals

The Utah Jazz already have the two-time Defensive Player of the Year on the roster with Rudy Gobert. Add the capabilities of Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell, and the Jazz defense could take them all the way to the NBA Finals. 
5 years ago
Royce O'Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz is fouled by Clint Capela #15 of the Houston Rockets in the firs...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Despite ESPN Predictions, Unlikely Royce O’Neale Will Start For Jazz

McMahon said O'Neale can hold his own against some power forwards and fans should not be surprised if he starts.
5 years ago
Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the se...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

‘The Pied Piper Of Utah’ Mike Conley Helped Build 2019 Jazz Team

Jazz Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Dennis Lindsey called Conley a Pied Piper after the role he played in bringing players to Utah during the summer.
5 years ago
Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts during free throws against the Atlanta Hawks at McC...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Jazz Chose Skill Over Size In Constructing 2019 Team

The Utah Jazz front office made significant changes to the team this offseason and a cornerstone of those changes was to boost the overall skill level of the team.
5 years ago
Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Los Angeles Clippers passes the ball past Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Ja...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Clipper Nation Knows The Utah Jazz Got Better

Do you remember the last time the Utah Jazz played the Los Angeles Clippers? The spirited team from La La Land beat Utah 143-137 in overtime.
5 years ago
Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz drives against Gary Harris #14 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the De...
Cleon Wall, KSL Sports

Denver Nuggets Present Biggest Challenge For Jazz

Nuggets team reporter Chris Dempsey wasn't shocked that the team didn't make many moves since Denver finished with the 2nd best record in the West.
5 years ago