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The Jazz Didn’t Start Tanking, But Could They End It?

The Utah Jazz are popular in the media these days for all the wrong reasons. They have become the poster child for the tanking problem in the NBA. Fanbases across the internet have called for the Jazz to be investigated or punished for their endeavors.

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Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Expected To Return Tuesday

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, who has missed the last seven games while recovering from an illness, was able to practice on Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday’s game against the Clippers, tweets Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 26

The One Deadline Move the Utah Jazz Should Be Prioritizing

With the NBA trade deadline sitting just two weeks away from transpiring, the buzz surrounding potential players on the move and the deals to come with it are bound to ramp up across the coming days.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Walker Kessler News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

Forget the Giannis rumors. The Jazz have a Walker Kessler problem that actually matters

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade speculation is a distraction from Utah’s actual priority: keeping Walker Kessler. The Jazz are 15-31. A mid-season Giannis acquisition isn’t realistic.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 26

Why a Utah Jazz Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Very Unlikely

The NBA trade deadline is just under two weeks away from going down, and the top prize of this year's action centers on none other than Milwaukee Bucks two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who many teams around the league will be keeping a key eye on in hopes of having the chips to strike a deal to bring him aboard their respective rosters.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 25

Jusuf Nurkic Pushes Triple-Double Streak Into Elite Territory

It's been an impressive past three games of the season for Utah Jazz big man Jusuf Nurkic. Despite the Jazz going 1-2 in their latest three-game stretch,

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / January 25

Jusuf Nurkic has just done what no other Utah Jazz player has done

Move aside Nikola Jokic, there’s a new triple-double king in the NBA — for this week. In one of the most random statistical stretches in Utah Jazz history, Jusuf Nurkic has done what no other Utah Jazz player past or present has done: record three straight triple-doubles.

Jusuf Nurkic News / SLC Dunk / January 25

Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat recap and final score: Jazz get steamrolled by the Heat

Jusuf Nurkic made Utah Jazz history in a blowout loss to the Miami Heat. No Jazz player has ever recorded three consecutive triple-doubles until tonight.

Walker Kessler News / SLC Dunk / January 24

NBA Free Agency Rumor: New Walker Kessler suitor emerges

According to Tim MacMahon, the Washington Wizards are “fairing to make a significant offer” for Walker Kessler. The reality is that the Utah Jazz can match any offer given to Kessler, so they can make sure he’s here next season.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 24

Utah Jazz Announce Big Lauri Markkanen Update for Miami Heat Game

It looks like the Utah Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen for yet another game, this time in a matchup at home against the Miami Heat. According to a new injury update from the Jazz, Markkanen has been downgraded from questionable to out due to return to competition reconditioning.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Youth movement encourages Jazz, who take on inconsistent Heat

The Utah Jazz are pleased with what they've seen from their young core this season, despite the effort not consistently reflected in victories. For the most part this season, Utah has enjoyed good performances from veteran forward Lauri Markkanen, 28; third-year guard Keyonte George, 22; and others.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jazz showing toughness, which Spurs coach wants more of from his squad

After a comeback win over Minnesota, the Utah Jazz look to take the season series with San Antonio when they host the Spurs on Thursday night. The Jazz -- playing again without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (illness) -- rallied from 15 points down to beat the visiting Timberwolves 127-122 on Tuesday and end a four-game losing streak.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Jusuf Nurkic claps back at content creator with ‘LinkedIn’ callout

Utah Jazz big man Jusuf Nurkic was not messing around on the court — and online — on Tuesday. After putting together a stellar stat line in a 127-122 win

Keyonte George News / Total Apex Sports / January 21

Utah Jazz Shock Timberwolves as Keyonte George Erupts for Career-High 43 Points

On paper, Tuesday night looked like a scheduled loss. The Utah Jazz had spent 17 of their last 20 days living out of suitcases, dragging themselves through a brutal road schedule.

Keyonte George News / Field Level Media / January 21

Keyonte George's career-high 43 points help Jazz rally past Timberwolves

Keyonte George scored a career-high 43 points and Jusuf Nurkic had his second career triple-double to rally the Utah Jazz to a 127-122 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / January 21

Rookie Ace Bailey's big performance helps lift Jazz to stunning win over Timberwolves

Wins have been few and far between for the Utah Jazz this season, but they picked up one on Tuesday night thanks to a slamming performance from their first-round rookie.

Keyonte George's career-high 43 points help Jazz rally past Timberwolves

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Will Hardy News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Will Hardy emphasizes discipline and ‘appropriate fear’ as Utah Jazz continue to build identity

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy spoke after his team’s latest contest about the group’s ongoing growth in discipline and effort, emphasizing the importance of focus and execution against teams like the San Antonio Spurs.

Keyonte George News / The Lead / January 20

Why Keyonte George Should Be at the Forefront of the MIP Conversation

Last season, there was much to question on whether Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George would be a long-time fixture on the team. Though having a decent season, averaging 16.8 points, 5.6 assists, and 3.8 rebounds, George faced problems with trying on the defensive end and his attitude at times during the season.

Austin Reaves News / Ball Exclusives / January 17

Utah Jazz expected to target Austin Reaves in potential move

When LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, made the statement of the Los Angeles Lakers should trade Austin Reaves, it sent the NBA world into a firestorm. Most fans, including the Lakers themselves, weren’t too happy with Paul’s remarks.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / January 14

Is Jusuf Nurkic the Veteran the Young Jazz Core Needs?

When news came down the NBA pipeline that Jusuf Nurkic was traded to the Utah Jazz, some fans were slightly apprehensive of the deal. Before his time in Utah, Nurkic unfairly earned a reputation as a locker-room problem.

Utah Jazz News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Utah Jazz Turn Up the Volume As Keyonte George Torches the Cavaliers

In a performance that felt less like a basketball game and more like a statement, the Jazz secured a massive 123-112 victory, led by a scorching-hot Keyonte George.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen shares immediate reaction to Cavs upset

The Utah Jazz were coming off such an embarrassing defeat over the weekend — a 55-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets — but many people forget that they were without their best player in Lauri Markkanen, who’s been shuffled in and out of the lineup due to load management.