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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.

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Jazz Announce Update on Lauri Markkanen Before Bulls Game

The Utah Jazz will be without their top star for their second of two meetings for the season against the Chicago Bulls, as the team has just ruled out Lauri Markkanen leading up to tip-off.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Jazz chase strong defensive performance vs. Bulls

The Utah Jazz were left with both resentment and resolve after suffering the worst loss in club history. The Jazz hope to keep channeling the latter during Wednesday night's visit to the Chicago Bulls.

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Kevin Love News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Kevin Love points to ring finger as Cavs fans applaud his Cleveland return

If there’s one quality the Cleveland Cavaliers have as an organization, it’s showing appreciation to their forever family. Such was the case on Monday as Kevin Love was in town with the Utah Jazz, playing on his old stomping grounds for only the second time since his contract buyout in February 2023.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 13

Keyonte George Explains Utah Jazz's Turnaround After 55-Point Rout

The Utah Jazz put together a quality bounceback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to start their week on the road, thanks to a 123-112 victory in Rocket Arena, coming less than 48 hours after the team's worst loss in franchise history took place against the Charlotte Hornets, where they were routed by a whopping 55 points.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 13

Donovan Mitchell Weighs In on Keyonte George After Jazz Beat Cavs

The Utah Jazz, led by the offensive prowess of Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, managed to roll into their road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers for a statement upset victory, 123-112, as their two stars combined for 60 points to kick off their five-game road trip with a win against a familiar face in Donovan Mitchell.

Keyonte George News / Hardwood Heroics / January 13

'I’m Excited to See His Progress' – Former Utah Jazz Star Drops Powerful NBA All-Star Endorsement for Keyonte George

Keyonte George is enjoying a career year with the Utah Jazz, earning himself some praise from his colleagues, including Donovan Mitchell, who was once the team’s up-and-coming star.

Keyonte George 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.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

Keyonte George pulls off rare Jazz feat last done by Donovan Mitchell

Keyonte George may be in the middle of a breakout campaign in his third season in the league with the Utah Jazz, but he has still endured a few ups and downs that’s normal for a point guard who recently turned 22 years of age.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Jazz bounce back from blowout, rally past Cavaliers

Keyonte George collected 32 points and nine assists and Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Utah Jazz rallied past the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Monday night, bouncing back from a 55-point loss in their previous game.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, Hornets’ LaMelo Ball likely to stay put past trade deadline

Two young standouts are expected to remain with their current teams through the Feb. 5 trade deadline, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 12

Utah Jazz Offense Surging Toward Franchise Record

While the Utah Jazz's defense as a whole has left more to be desired, currently ranked among the bottom of the NBA in terms of defensive efficiency, their offense has turned out to be rather productive through the first half of the regular season.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Cavs looking to build on recent play against defenseless Jazz

The Cavaliers looked like a team that learned something. Last time out, they ran past the Timberwolves by a 146-134 count and moved to 22-18, answering many of the questions raised in the previous loss to Minnesota.

Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / January 11

After enduring franchise nadir, Jazz visit Donovan Mitchell's Cavs

The Utah Jazz's egregious efforts to tank games -- in order to finish as high in the NBA draft lottery as possible -- have been much discussed throughout the league.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Hoops Rumors / January 2

Jazz’s Sensabaugh Discusses Development, Offseason, More

Brice Sensabaugh was viewed as something of a tweener ahead of the 2023 draft. He played power forward in his lone college season at Ohio State, but at 6’6″, he has the height of a wing, his primary position since he was selected 28th overall by the Jazz a few years ago.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 31