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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.

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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.

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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.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 20

Utah Jazz Re-Sign Former Top 10 Pick to G League Deal

The Utah Jazz's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, has just re-signed a former top ten pick to their roster, which comes just a few weeks after seeing him leave for another team.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Victor Wembanyama dominates as Spurs defeat Jazz 123–110 in Utah’s fourth straight loss

Victor Wembanyama celebrated his All-Star starter selection in style, powering the San Antonio Spurs to a 123–110 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 19

Will Hardy Sees Positives in Jazz's Double-Digit Loss to Spurs

The Utah Jazz came up short against the San Antonio Spurs for what's now their fourth consecutive loss in their last four regular-season showings, dropping this one on the road against Victor Wembanyama and Co.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 19

Jazz Announce Isaiah Collier, Sensabaugh Update for Spurs Game

The Utah Jazz will be without one of their key rotational pieces against the San Antonio Spurs, as updated via the team's latest injury report. Per the Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh has officially been downgraded from questionable to out against the Spurs due to an illness.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 19

Utah Jazz's Cody Williams Showing Signs of Life in Year Two

The Utah Jazz invested a premium asset in the form of a top-ten pick in Cody Williams after one season at Colorado. The vision was easy to sell: a 6’7” wing with plus athleticism, rim finishing, and ball-handling, who shot the ball efficiently, albeit on low volume, as a freshman.

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.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen out vs. Mavericks due to illness

The Utah Jazz are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in an away game set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST. However, it sounds like Utah will be without one of its star players, Lauri Markkanen, as he’s already been ruled out.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Field Level Media / January 15

Brice Sensabaugh heating up as Jazz open 2-game set vs. Mavs

The Mavericks will face the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in the first of two consecutive games in Dallas between the Western Conference foes. The two-game set is part of a five-game road swing for Utah, which lost 128-126 at Chicago on Wednesday.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Unheralded Jazz player pulls off insane scoring feat last done by Deron Williams

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt.

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Jusuf Nurkic 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.