Andy Larsen

3 weeks ago | sltrib.com | Kevin Reynolds |Andy Larsen

Sandy * Is another Utah sports and entertainment district on the way? The Larry H. Miller Co. - as of Friday, new owners of Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals - plans to further develop the area around the team's stadium in Sandy with more restaurants and other entertainment options for the team's fans.

1 month ago | sltrib.com | Andy Larsen

It's a natural question to ask. After a 17-65 season that put the Utah Jazz at the bottom of the NBA, it's fair to wonder: Are these Jazzmen looking elsewhere? It's a good situation for young players who are developing their games to have the freedom and opportunity to play heavy minutes, but what about those who are in the prime of their careers, being asked to lose games and sit on the sidelines? Would they prefer to play for a more winning team?

1 month ago | sltrib.com | Andy Larsen

Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz's 116-105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen. 1. Jazz wrap up worst record, top-5 pickThe least successful on-court season in Jazz history was extremely successful from a tanking point of view. Most observers figured the Jazz would be too talented to tank to this degree this season. The Jazz's over-under win total before the year was 28.5, good for fifth-lowest in the NBA.

1 month ago | sltrib.com | Andy Larsen

The Utah Jazz's 51st year was their worst ever. Far eclipsing the previous record set by the inaugural 1974-75 New Orleans Jazz (who held a 23-59 record by the season's final game), this 2024-25 team broke new ground for how poorly the Jazz could play on the court. Nevertheless, in the topsy-turvy NBA, that may actually be a good thing. The losing was, after all, on purpose. Did the Jazz achieve their goals in the 2024-25 season? Let's look at three key categories. Did the team tank effectively?

1 month ago | sltrib.com | Andy Larsen

Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz's 133-126 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen. 1. Jazz win, but risk top-5 pickWith neither Danny Ainge or Ryan Smith in attendance, the Jazz's players thought they might try something a bit mischievous - actually winning a game. Okay, I'm kidding, of course. The win means that the Jazz have fallen into a tie for the worst record in the league.