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Utah Jazz and NBA writer for KSL Sports | Jake and Ben 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone
The Utah Jazz are going all-in on their next generation — 8 players under 22, a crowded rotation, and a coach with 240 minutes to divide. Ace Bailey, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh… who will rise, and who will sit?
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Rotation Minutes Will Be Hard Earned For 2025-26 Utah Jazz
With two new first-round picks on the roster, plus four experienced veterans, rotation minutes may be hard to come by for the 2025-26 Utah Jazz.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/utah-jazz-rotation/560763
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🚨 Walker Kessler is back — and making a statement. 🚨 In the Jazz’s preseason finale, Kessler returned from injury and dominated: ✅ 14 PTS ✅ 10 REB ✅ 8 AST ✅ 2 BLK, 2 STL ✅ + a three-pointer for good measure 👀 Plus, who starts at the 4?
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Walker Kessler Carries Utah Jazz Past Trail Blazers
The Utah Jazz earned their first win of the preseason, downing the Portland Trail Blazers 132-129 behind a big night from Walker Kessler.
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Ace Bailey will miss the Utah Jazz preseason finale on Thursday due to ongoing knee soreness. What have the Jazz said about the rookie's injury?
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Ace Bailey To Miss Final Utah Jazz Preseason Game
Ace Bailey will miss the preseason finale for the Utah Jazz against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/ace-bailey-preseason-out/560790
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The Utah Jazz mailbag: Why does Lauri Markkanen continue to be the main character in NBA trade rumors?
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Jazz Mailbag: Why So Many Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors?
Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we explore why Lauri Markkanen trade rumors continue to arise in NBA circles.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/jazz-mailbag-markkanen-trade-2/560612
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Ace Bailey left the Jazz's preseason home opener due to bilateral knee soreness and will not return.
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Ace Bailey Leaves Jazz Home Opener With Knee Soreness
Utah Jazz rookie phenom Ace Bailey left Monday's home opener with what the team is calling bilateral knee soreness.
https://kslsports.com/?p=560565
5 days ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! As always, reply here with your and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
5 days ago
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It's only been two games, but it's hard to imagine the Utah Jazz could be any happier with Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr, who each scored 20 points against the Spurs.
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Ace Bailey, Walt Clayton Score 20 Each, Jazz Fall To Spurs
Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr. are showing promising early returns for the Utah Jazz from the 2025 NBA Draft.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/ace-bailey-walt-clayton/560221
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What should Utah Jazz fans expect from the newly renovated Delta Center? “This is the first dual-use arena in the big four sports that has an experience like this for both hockey and basketball,” Ryan Smith said.
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What Should Utah Jazz Fans Expect From Renovated Delta Center?
Fans returning to the Delta Center this season will notice a dramatic transformation to the arena, setting it apart from any other dual-sport venue in the country.
https://kslsports.com/?p=560013
9 days ago
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If the Utah Jazz were hoping to temper expectations for Ace Bailey this season, the rookie didn't get the message before his eye-opening NBA debut Wednesday night.
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Ace Bailey, 3rd-Year Players Thrive In Jazz Preseason Opener
SALT LAKE CITY - If the Utah Jazz were hoping to temper expectations for Ace Bailey in his rookie season, they'll have to burn the footage of their 140-127
https://kslsports.com/?p=560040
10 days ago
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The Utah Jazz have a lengthy injury report ahead of tonight's preseason opener against the Houston Rockets.
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Utah Jazz Injury Report Is Lengthy For Preseason Opener
The Utah Jazz injury report for the 2025-26 preseason opener against the Houston Rockets features several key names.
https://kslsports.com/?p=560014
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The Utah Jazz mailbag: Why didn't Kevin Love get bought out this summer? And, will he be able to increase his trade value throughout the season?
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Jazz Mailbag: Why Didn't The Jazz Buy Out Kevin Love?
Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we explore why Kevin Love remains on the roster rather than taking a buyout.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/jazz-mailbag-kevin-love/559880
10 days ago
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The Utah Jazz hosted a surprise scrimmage at East High School today, marking the return of Taylor Hendricks and the debut of Ace Bailey.
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Utah Jazz Host Surprise Scrimmage At East High School
The Utah Jazz made their first semi-public appearance of the 2025-26 season, holding a scrimmage for students at East High School.
https://kslsports.com/?p=559783
12 days ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast!
12 days ago
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What does Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy want to see from Ace Bailey early in his career? "If he puts the work in with his ability, his energy level, his competitiveness, he’s going to turn out to be more than we want him to."
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What Does Will Hardy Want To See From Rookie Ace Bailey
Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy wants to tempter early expectations for fifth overall pick Ace Bailey ahead of his rookie season.
https://kslsports.com/?p=559431
16 days ago
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Count Keyonte George among the believers in BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa. A private viewing of a BYU practice featured one moment that caught the Utah Jazz guard's attention.
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AJ Dybantsa Big Dunk Turned Keyonte George Into A Believer
Count Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George among those who believe in the bright future of BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa.
https://kslsports.com/?p=559367
17 days ago
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The Utah Jazz have named Marque Denmon the new PA Announcer for the team following a legendary 46-year run by Dan Roberts.
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Marque Denmon Named Jazz PA Voice Ahead Of 25-26 Season
The Utah Jazz have named Marque Denmon the new public address announcer for games beginning in the 2025-26 season.
https://kslsports.com/?p=559351
17 days ago
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Ryan Smith hopes downtown Salt Lake City's reconstruction can build a better game night experience for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth fans. It starts with a more well-curated area around Delta Center.
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Ryan Smith Wants Better Experience For Fans Downtown
Ryan Smith wants Utahns to have a better experience in downtown Salt Lake City when attending Jazz and Mammoth games.
https://kslsports.com/?p=559254
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Media day helps set the major narratives of the upcoming season, but it also provides some of my favorite easy-to-miss details about the players and coaches. Here are the best anecdotes, facts, and tidbits from Utah Jazz media day.
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Odds And Ends From Utah Jazz Media Day 2025
A collection of tidbits, factoids, and anecdotes from the interviews at Utah Jazz media day 2025.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/utah-jazz-media-day-2025/55922
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Entering year three, Keyonte George has a newfound appreciation for the Utah Jazz and his opportunity in the NBA. "You can’t take this for granted. Being in the NBA, every day you’ve got to do something that’s making you better.”
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Keyonte George Has New Appreciation For Jazz In Year 3
Entering year three in Utah, Keyonte George has a newfound appreciation for the Jazz coaches and front office.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/keyonte-george-year-three/559191
19 days ago
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The Utah Jazz will open training camp on Monday. Here are the five biggest questions facing the team ahead of media day!
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Utah Jazz Media Day: 5 Biggest Questions
Utah Jazz media day is on Monday, signaling the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA season.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558822
22 days ago
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After photos leaked of the center with the team last week, the Utah Jazz announced that they'd officially signed former lottery pick Mo Bamba.
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Mo Bamba Signs With Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have signed former lottery pick Mo Bamba ahead of training camp for the 2025-26 season.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558738
23 days ago
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Barring a late development, the Utah Jazz are not expected to buy out Kevin Love before camp opens on Monday.
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Kevin Love Expected To Join Jazz At Training Camp
Kevin Love is expected to be with the Utah Jazz when they host media day on Monday.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558655
24 days ago
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According to The Athletic, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has parted ways with manager Omar Cooper, who oversaw the lottery pick's unorthodox pre-draft process.
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Report: Ace Bailey Parts Ways With Manager Omar Cooper
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has reportedly parted ways with manager Omar Cooper, and is looking for a new NBA agent.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558641
24 days ago
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The Utah Jazz announced Tuesday that they'd waived wing KJ Martin. What does that mean for future Hall of Famer Kevin Love's spot on the roster?
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KJ Martin Waived By Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz announced Tuesday that they had waived forward KJ Martin with training camp opening next week.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/kj-martin-waived-by-utah-jazz/558561
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What loose ends do the Utah Jazz still need to wrap up before next week's media day? 🎷: Will Kevin Love be bought out? 🎷: Is KJ Martin here to stay? 🎷: What to make of Mo Bamba?
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Utah Jazz Still Have Unfinished Offseason Business
The Utah Jazz will host media day on September 29, leaving just one week to tie up their offseason loose ends.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558454
26 days ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! With just one week until media day, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
26 days ago
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If you're going to the movies this weekend, you might see a familiar face. Utah Jazz sideline reporter Lauren Green makes her big screen debut in the sports-horror film "HIM."
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Lauren Green, Jazz Reporter Makes Movie Debut In 'HIM'
Utah Jazz sideline reporter Lauren Green made her big-screen debut in Monkeypaw Productions' latest horror movie, "HIM."
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/lauren-green-him/558072
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Several Utah Jazz players are back in town, including Taylor Hendricks, who joined the team up on the hill to get a workout at Rice Eccles Stadium.
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Utah Jazz Players Get Workout At Rice Eccles Stadium
Several Utah Jazz players worked out up on the hill the University of Utah's Rice Eccles Stadium.
https://kslsports.com/?p=558056
about 1 month ago
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Former Utah Jazz All-Star Carlos Boozer has apparently found love after starring in a reality TV dating show!
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Carlos Boozer Finds Love On Reality TV Show
Carlos Boozer has reportedly found love after starring in the reality TV show "Kings Court."
https://kslsports.com/?p=557970
about 1 month ago
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Lauri Markkanen's EuroBasket championship hopes came to an end in today's loss to Germany. But Team Finland will play one more game this weekend.
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Markkanen, Finland Eliminated By Germany At EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen saw his Cinderella run come to an end as Finland fell to Germany in the EuroBasket semifinals.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/finland-germany/557509
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Lauri Markkanen leads Finland to the EuroBasket final four, guaranteeing the country its best-ever finish at the international tournament.
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Lauri Markkanen Leads Finland To EuroBasket Final 4
Lauri Markkanen and Team Finland punched their ticket to the EuroBasket Semifinals on Wednesday.
https://kslsports.com/?p=557369
about 1 month ago
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Both Jusuf Nurkic and Gabriele Procida saw their EuroBasket runs come to an end. Meanwhile, Lauri Markkanen is gearing up for one of the biggest games in Finnish basketball history.
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Jazz's Nurkic, Procida Eliminated In Round Of 16
Both Jusuf Nurkic and Gabriele Procida saw their EuroBasket dreams dashed in the opening round of tournament play.
https://kslsports.com/?p=557172
about 1 month ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast.
about 1 month ago
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Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer are being inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame today for their time with the 2008 gold medal-winning "Redeem Team."
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Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer Inducted To Hall Of Fame
Utah Jazz legends Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer were inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday as part of the "Redeem Team."
https://kslsports.com/?p=556888
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NBA 2K26 was released today, and the makers of the game didn't do the Utah Jazz any favors with their ratings.
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NBA 2K26 Ratings Do Jazz No Favors
SALT LAKE CITY - The ratings in the NBA 2k26 video game do not have high hopes for the Utah Jazz 2025-26 campaign.
https://kslsports.com/?p=556818
about 1 month ago
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A proud moment for new Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic, who has led Bosnia and Herzegovina to the knockout stage at EuroBasket for the first time since 1993.
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Nurkic Advances, Markkanen To Face MVP At EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, and Gabriele Procida will all compete in the tournament stage at EuroBasket 2025.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/nurkic-markkanen-eurobasket/556729
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Lauri Markkanen and Team Finland had a disappointing close to Group Play, but still advanced to the Tournament stage this weekend at EuroBasket.
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Finland, Markkanen Earn Trip To Round Of 16
Lauri Markkanen and the Team Finland advanced to the Tournament Stage at EuroBasket 2025.
https://kslsports.com/?p=556648
about 2 months ago
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Lauri Markkanen torched Great Britain with his third 40-point outing of the month in Finland's big win this afternoon.
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Lauri Markkanen Stuns Great Britain With 43 Points In Win
Lauri Markkanen put on a scoring clinic against Great Britain, leading Finland to a blowout 109-79 victory.
https://kslsports.com/?p=556070
about 2 months ago
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Jusuf Nurkic had a strong showing in his first official EuroBasket game since being acquired by the Utah Jazz.
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Jusuf Nurkic Impresses In First EuroBasket Game
Jusuf Nurkic had a strong outing to lead Bosnia and Herzegovina over host country Cyprus.
https://kslsports.com/?p=556017
about 2 months ago
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Lauri Markkanen's big outing helped Team Finland survive Sweden to open EuroBasket play.
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Lauri Markkanen Scores 28, Finland Downs Sweden
Lauri Markkanen helped his native Finland survive a close game with Sweden to open EuroBasket on Wednesday.
https://kslsports.com/?p=555920
about 2 months ago
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The Utah Jazz filled their final two-way roster spot with rookie second-round pick John Tonje.
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John Tonje Signs Two-Way Deal With Utah Jazz
John Tonje has officially signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, locking in his roster spot with the team.
https://kslsports.com/?p=555742
about 2 months ago
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The 2025 EuroBasket tournament begins early Wednesday morning, featuring several top NBA players. Here is how fans in the USA can watch the tournament.
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How To Watch EuroBasket 2025 In USA
Here is a look at the options fans in the United States have to watch EuroBasket 2025 for free, or with a subscription.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/watch-eurobasket-2025/555613
about 2 months ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and will answer them on the episode.
about 2 months ago
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Ace Bailey will have his No. 4 high school jersey retired tonight. Plus, the reason he chose No. 19 with the Utah Jazz.
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Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey To Have High School Jersey Retired
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey will have his No. 4 jersey retired at McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/ace-bailey-jersey-retired/555372
about 2 months ago
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Caroline Klein, CCO for the Utah Jazz and an instrumental figure in how fans watch sports in the state, passed away this week at age 40.
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Caroline Klein, Utah Jazz CCO, Passes Away At 40
Caroline Klein, the chief communication officer for the Utah Jazz, has passed away at the age of 40 after a multi-year battle with cancer.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/caroline-klein-utah-jazz/555015
about 2 months ago
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Lauri Markkanen was truly dominant during EuroBasket exhibition play. Group play begins next week.
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Lauri Markkanen Concludes Dominant EuroBasket Preparation
Lauri Markkanen wrapped up his preparation for the EuroBasket tournament with a quiet outing against Poland.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/lauri-markkanen-eurobasket/555293
about 2 months ago
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How soon could the Utah Jazz exit their current rebuild?
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Jazz Mailbag: How Quickly Could The Rebuild End?
Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we explore how quickly this current rebuild could end.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/jazz-mailbag-rebuild-end/555082
about 2 months ago
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SEG and Live Nation have announced plans to build a new music venue between Delta Center and the Salt Palace Convention Center that will hold 6,000 fans.
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SEG, Live Nation To Launch Music Venue Near Delta Center
SEG and Live Nation Entertainment announced plans to build a mid-size indoor music venue downtown near Delta Center.
https://kslsports.com/?p=555095
2 months ago
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Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon! As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA mailbag questions and we will answer them on the episode.
2 months ago
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John Stockton said he believes today's NBA is "softer" than it was in previous decades. "[Fans] want you to go to war, and they want to see you do what they can’t do. Not go out there and shake hands and hug each other and shoot jumpers."
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John Stockton Criticizes 'Softer' Modern NBA
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Jazz legend John Stockton said he believes today's NBA is "softer" than in years past.
https://kslsports.com/nba/utah-jazz/john-stockton-softer-nba/554773
2 months ago
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