The Utah Jazz continue to emphasize player development, and that focus is evident in Ace Bailey’s growth. Head coach Will Hardy’s messaging reflects a broader organizational belief that emotion is a key part of the development process.
According to the Utah Jazz, they’ve signed Bez Mbang to a second 10-day contract. Mbeng has been a fun story for the Jazz as he’s provided nice defense and great energy while he’s been on the floor.
Look, you probably watched this game on a Monday afternoon because of the four-day gap between March Madness’ Round of 32 and the Sweet 16. I don’t blame you — probably scrolling between the mediocre options on League Pass and settling for a tranquil Jazz-Raptors experience.
Even with most believing the Utah Jazz have been focused more on the future than on this season all year, their rookie sensation guard Ace Bailey has been busy showing why future success may come sooner than some think. At just 19, Bailey has already etched his name in NBA history.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
The Jazz may be closing the book on Lauri Markkanen’s season. Markkanen has already missed more than three weeks with a right hip impingement. The team said Thursday it will be at least two more weeks before he’s reevaluated, which pushes any realistic return into April.
The Jazz have signed guard Bez Mbeng to a second 10-day contract, according to a team press release. The former Yale standout has appeared in five games (one start) with Utah, averaging 4.8 points, 4.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 33.4 minutes per game.
The Utah Jazz have a new name listed among their lengthy injury report rolling into their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors. According to Ben Anderson of KSL Sports, Williams has been downgraded to questionable against the Raptors before tip-off due to right shoulder soreness.
In an encouraging development for the rebuilding Utah Jazz, rookie Ace Bailey's defense quickly is catching up to his impressive offensive game. Bailey will look to continue his growth when the Jazz face the Toronto Raptors on Monday night in Salt Lake City.
It was another big night on the stat sheet for rookie wing Ace Bailey in the midst of the Utah Jazz's weekend loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 116-126, but not just because of a big night on the offensive end.
Quentin Grimes scored 25 points and VJ Edgecombe added 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night at Salt Lake City.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Utah Jazz are making a late-season move, signing Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day deal after his strong run with the Delaware Blue Coats, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, and the timing feels intentional.
It’s official. The Jazz are done. Utah was eliminated from playoff contention after a 147-111 loss to Minnesota, dropping to 20-49. Even a late push wouldn’t have mattered.
The Jazz suffered a 147-111 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, officially eliminating them from playoff contention, according to the NBA league office (Twitter link).
Ever since his trade to the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler has continued to prove he belongs in the NBA. Kessler became the first rookie in 25 years to record seven-plus blocks in four games, only trailing Tim Duncan‘s five games in 1998.
Cameron Boozer is expected to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft in June, and his father is not shying away from the high expectations that will come with it.
The NBA instituted the three-point line during the 1979-80 season. How many of the league leaders in three-pointers made for every season since then can you name in five minutes?
An injury may have ended Keyonte George’s chances at a major award. The Jazz guard is not expected to have his hamstring strain reevaluated for another week and a half, which makes it extremely unlikely he will reach the NBA’s 65-game requirement for Most Improved Player consideration.