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Important quotes from Justin Zanik at Utah Jazz end of season media availability

1 week ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

The Utah Jazz season has ended and the annual media availability today gave us the opportunity to listen to Justin Zanik speak about the Jazz. Here are some of the most interesting quotes. On what was learned from this season and the fansThis could be a really productive, informative season to evaluate our players and our staff, and there were a lot of positives that came from this season.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder recap and final score: Utah gets some interesting developments

1 week ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images One game after their surprise win against the Blazers a few games ago, the Utah Jazz got the tank back on track against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 145-111. Isaiah Joe was electric for the Thunder, shooting 11/15 from the field and 10/14 from three for 32 points. It was a real testament to the Thunder's depth on their team. Come playoff time, you may not even see Joe play every game.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder: preview, start time, how to watch, injury report

1 week ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images The Utah Jazz will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, but this doesn’t look like the cakewalk you might expect for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder as you might expect. The Thunder released their injury report and it’s loaded. Not sure the @utahjazz have quite locked up at least a share of the worst record in the NBA with the Thunder resting this many people tonight.
The Michael Malone firing reveals an important strength for the Utah Jazz

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images In a season of shocking news releases week after week. Shams Charania announced more big news with the firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael “Don’t call me Mike” Malone. BREAKING: The Denver Nuggets have fired coach Michael Malone, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bZoKRx6kgt— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 8, 2025But that wasn’t all. We also learned that the Nuggets would be firing GM Calvin Booth.
Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks: recap and final score

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images When you look at this game, it is clear that very little defense was played. When all was said and done, the game turned out to be fun, and the Haws won 147-134. With a low level of defense played, the Jazz had some impressive performances. Keyonte George was especially good, scoring a career-high 35 points. He was 7/13 from three and 10/19 from the field. He also took 9 free throws in this one, showing his ability to get to the line.
Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks: Preview, start time, tv channel, streaming

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | Sven Karabegovic

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Including tonight, the Utah Jazz are only four games away from securing the best odds for a top-five pick in the NBA draft. Despite Utah sharing equal odds with two other teams for projected number-one pick Cooper Flag, securing worst record in the league would keep them from falling any further than the fifth pick in the draft.
Williams, Boozer, and the 2008 “Redeem Team” Inducted into Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | Calvin Chappell

Photo credit should read OMAR TORRES/AFP via Getty Images The 2008 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team—famously known as the “Redeem Team”—has officially been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The team includes Utah Jazz stars Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer. A roster of @NBA All-Stars led by Hall of Fame Coach Mike Krzyzewski restored USA Basketball dominance in Beijing. 8-0 and a gold-medal win over Spain. #25HoopClass inductee the 2008 US Men’s Olympic team.
Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers: recap and final score

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz played an early one in Indiana against the Pacers in a game that was closer than the final score. In the fourth quarter the Jazz were up 1 at one point when the Indiana Pacers made a run to close this one out 140-112. For Jazz fans, the first thing to be happy about is that the Jazz ended up losing. In the first half, the Jazz were up by 13 at one point before the Pacers closed the lead to 2 at halftime.
Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski are having an impressive rookie season

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The NBA announced today that Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs and Zaccharie Risacher of the Atlanta Hawks won Rookie of the Month. The good news for the Utah Jazz? Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski received honorable mentions. Other nominees...
Isaiah Collier breaks Jazz franchise record for assists by rookie in loss to Charlotte Hornets

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | Sven Karabegovic

Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz lost to the Charlotte Hornets Monday night, with a final score of 106-110. Tonight’s loss was an important game in the tank-off between the Jazz and Hornets. With this loss, Utah stands an entire 3.5 games ahead of Charlotte for worst place and maintains their slight edge over the Washington Wizards. The Jazz only have six games remaining this season to hold on to the best odds at a top-five pick in the draft.