Locals in the NBA
Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports
Does Jimmer Fredette Want To Be Just Another NBA Player Or A Super Star In China?
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette is back in the NBA by signing a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, but is he really better off chasing the NBA dream or should he stay in China where he is revered?5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Poeltl Plays With Big-Time Sunburn, Gets 5 Blocks
Jakob Poeltl had a serious sunburn, but still put up a career-high five blocks in a big win over the Knicks.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Damian Lillard Dropped 51 Points Against Oklahoma City
Former Weber State star Damian Lillard dropped 51 points for the Blazers against the Oklahoma City Thunder.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Former Ute Jakob Poeltl Collects Double-Double In Start With Spurs
Former Ute Jakob Poeltl started three games for the Spurs and recorded a double-double in one of those starts.5 years ago
Janie McCauley, Associated Press
Andrew Bogut Rejoining Warriors, Adds Depth At Center
The Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut, who is expected to rejoin the team next week and add depth heading into the playoffs.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Pelicans’ Jackson To Have Large Cheering Section At Jazz Game
It was a big homecoming for New Orleans Pelicans guard Frank Jackson.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Delon Wright Playing Well With New Team
Former Ute Delon Wright has played well since being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. He has increased his scoring and minutes since the fresh start.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Lillard Knocks Down Six 3-Pointers To Spark Big Run For Team LeBron
The pride of the Weber State basketball program made his fourth All-Star Game appearance suiting for Team LeBron in the 2019 edition of the game.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Kuzma Loses To Doncic In The Skills Challenge
Former Utah Ute Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers lost the first round of the Skills Challenge to Dallas Mavericks star rookie Luka Doncic.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Kuzma Named MVP Of Rising Stars Challenge
A pair of Utah’s favorite NBA players shined in the Rising Stars Challenge as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Kuzma Shined In First Half Of Rising Stars Challenge
Former University of Utah basketball star Kyle Kuzma has been making it look easy during the Rising Stars Challenge as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Lillard, Kuzma Shine In Games Before All-Star Break
In between the trade deadline last Thursday and the final games before the All-Star break, NBA stars with connections to the Beehive State shined on the floor.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Former Ute Delon Wright Traded To Memphis
On NBA Trade Deadline Day, former Utah Utes point guard Delon Wright will be switching teams for the first time in his career.5 years ago
Trevor Allen
Frank Jackson Making Most Of Opportunity As Starter
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former Lone Peak star Frank Jackson is making the most of his opportunity with New Orleans. He started every game during the week and scored a career-high against the Spurs. Former Ute Delon Wright had a good week by filling up the stat sheet for the Raptors. Kyle Kuzma is […]5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Kyle Kuzma Selected To Rising Stars Challenge
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge, part of the NBA All-Star Weekend. He is playing great basketball with LeBron James still out with a groin injury.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Kuzma Posted Back-To-Back 32-Point Games For Lakers
Kyle Kuzma continues to be relied on to carry the torch while LeBron James is out with an injury. The former Ute had back-to-back games where he scored 32 points.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Three Locals Have Career Scoring Nights In NBA
Three locals had career nights in the same week while Kyle Kuzma and Damian Lillard set impressive milestones for their teams.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Two Locals Have Career Nights In NBA
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma and former Lone Peak star Frank Jackson each scored a career-high for their respective team on Wednesday night in the NBA.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma Back After Missing Two Games With Back Injury
After missing two games with a back injury, former Ute Kyle Kuzma is back in the lineup for the Lakers just before they come to Salt Lake City to play the Utah Jazz.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Kuzma Filling In Nicely For LeBron James
Former Ute Kyle Kuzma is having to step up for the injured LeBron James to keep the Lakers in the playoff picture.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Kyle Kuzma Steps Up For Lakers On Christmas Day
Kyle Kuzma is shaping up to be the second best player on the Lakers behind LeBron James. Kuzma stepped up for the future Hall-of-Famer on Christmas Day.5 years ago
Austin Facer, KSL Sports
Lillard Arrives In Utah With Leg Lamp Inspired By ‘A Christmas Story’
Former Weber State legend and current Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard made a splash with his entrance to the Christmas Day contest against the Utah Jazz.5 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Delon Wright Makes First Start Of Season For Raptors
Delon Wright made his first start of the 2018-19 season and just his sixth start of his career for the Toronto Raptors.5 years ago
