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Second-quarter turnaround sparks Blazers past Jazz

Jrue Holiday recorded 25 points and seven assists and backup Scoot Henderson also scored 25 points as the Portland Trail Blazers notched a 124-114 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Friday night.

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Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Recap and Final Score

The Utah Jazz came up short against the Portland Trail Blazers, with a final score of 114-124. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was in attendance tonight to watch 10-day contract players Bez Mbeng and Andersson Garcia promote pro-competitive play.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 13

Bill Simmons Raises Doubts About Utah Jazz Coach Will Hardy

Is Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy truly a good NBA head coach? Despite having a losing record to his name across the past four years at the helm for the Jazz, most would tell you that Hardy is among the upper-half tier of coaches around the league, and one of the brighter young offensive minds the NBA has today.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 13

Utah Jazz Projected Starting Five Without Keyonte George, Markkanen

The Utah Jazz just got hit with another injury to their starting five for the next couple of weeks, as third-year breakout guard Keyonte George has suffered a right hamstring injury.

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Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 13

Which Utah Jazz Players Need to Step Up With Keyonte George Out

The Utah Jazz will be without their star guard Keyonte George for the next two weeks with a right hamstring injury, suffered earlier this week against the New York Knicks, and keeps him out for, at the very least, the next seven games of the Jazz's regular season schedule.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / March 13

Utah Jazz news: multiple transactions for the Jazz

The Utah Jazz are dealing with multiple injuries this season and are in need of players to fill the roster to finish the season. Here is a list of the Jazz’s most recent transactions.

Mo Bamba News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Jazz Ending Mo Bamba’s Second 10-Day Contract

The Jazz are terminating Mo Bamba‘s second 10-day contract, reports Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune. According to Reynolds, Bamba won’t finish out his second 10-day deal with Utah because he was unable to travel with the team on its three-game road trip after he contracted an illness.

Keyonte George News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Keyonte George Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Jazz guard Keyonte George has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain and is expected to be reevaluated in two weeks, sources tell Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link).

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Austin Reaves News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 12

Utah Jazz's Austin Reaves Hopes May Have Just Been Shot Down

The Utah Jazz might be out of luck when it comes to a pursuit of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. Reaves, the Lakers' 27-year-old star guard, is slated to hit unrestricted free agency later this year after declining his $14 million player option signed on with the Lakers.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 12

Jazz Update Keyonte George's Status After Injury vs Knicks

In the midst of the Utah Jazz's latest game and loss to the New York Knicks, 117-134, they say their third-year breakout guard Keyonte George leave the game in the middle of the second half with what was deemed a right hamstring strain from the team.

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Jordan Clarkson puts on a show to help Knicks escape 18-point hole, blow past Jazz

Jordan Clarkson scored 17 of his season-high 27 points during a decisive surge over the final 16 minutes Wednesday for the New York Knicks, who overcame an 18-point first-half deficit to beat the Utah Jazz.

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New York Knicks at Utah Jazz Preview, Prediction & Odds | March 11

The NBA slate tonight could be a fun one for fans and bettors, and tonight’s game between the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz. Utah has been having another nightmare season, but has won three of its last five, while the Knicks have lost two in a row.

Ace Bailey News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Jazz Forward Ace Bailey Draws Ray Allen Comparison From Former NBA Champion

Ace Bailey has averaged 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists over eight games since the All-Star break. Utah Jazz assistant coach and former NBA standout Jason Terry thinks the 19-year-old is just getting started — and he reached for a Hall of Famer to make the point.

Blake Hinson News / Field Level Media / March 9

Blake Hinson's tiebreaking 3-pointer propels Jazz to win over Warriors

Blake Hinson knocked down a go-ahead 3-pointer with 29.2 seconds left, lifting the Utah Jazz to a 119-116 victory over the Golden State on Monday in Salt Lake City.

Ace Bailey News / The Lead / March 9

How Can the Jazz Accelerate Ace Bailey’s Development?

Ace Bailey is one of the most exciting prospects for the Utah Jazz in recent history. The Jazz haven’t seen much action in the NBA lottery, being top 10 in winning percentage in all-time play.

Vince Williams News / Hoops Rumors / March 9

Jazz To Waive Vince Williams Jr.

The Jazz are waiving injured guard Vince Williams Jr., Kevin Reynolds of the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Williams suffered an ACL tear in his left knee in a game against the Rockets on Feb.

Mo Bamba News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9

Jazz sign former top-10 pick to second 10-day contract

The Utah Jazz have signed center Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract after his initial deal expired, the team announced on Sunday in a press release. The agreement will pay Bamba $177,064, while counting $131,970 against Utah’s salary cap, and will keep the veteran big man on the roster until March 17.