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Jazz eliminated from playoffs, focus remains the lottery

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.

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Jazz Eliminated From Postseason Contention

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).

NBA News / SLC Dunk / March 18

Utah Jazz vs Minnesota Timberwolves recap and final score: Ice Brice not enough for cruel Minnesota weather

The Minnesota Timberwolves are truly an epiphany in basketball. Before tonight the Wolves had lost four of their last six games. Despite being one of the most marketable and successful teams in their history, the regular season has always seemed like a red herring for what they actually are.

Walker Kessler News / The Lead / March 18

Is the Price Right for Walker Kessler to Stay with Jazz?

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.

Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Carlos Boozer makes bold statement about son Cameron

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Utah Jazz on SI / March 18

Utah Jazz Could Get Injured Veteran Guard Back vs Timberwolves

While the Utah Jazz have been getting beaten up with injuries across the past couple of weeks, it looks like one of their veteran wings is trending in the right direction for a return after a multi-game absence.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 18

Three Utah Jazz Players' Stock Skyrocketing Since All-Star Break

But when looking past strictly wins and losses for the Jazz, a few names on the roster have performed notably well after their jump in playing time. The

Cody Williams News / SLC Dunk / March 18

The Great Tank Race, Vol. IV: hypocrisy, betrayal, and Cody Williams

A recently discovered letter, of unknown age and origin: To Adam Silver and the basketball powers-that-be: Why so quiet? From your mighty cloud on high, you struck Utah and Indiana for their heresy and crimes against the sanctity of the game.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / March 17

NBA Exansion is here – What does it mean for the Utah Jazz roster?

According to Shams Charania, the NBA will hold a Board of Governors meeting to vote on adding two expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. Shams mentions

Anthony Edwards News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 17

Anthony Edwards Injury News Impacts Utah Jazz Game

It looks like the Utah Jazz won't have to face off against Anthony Edwards for their upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Timberwolves will be set to re-evaluate Edwards in one to two weeks due to right knee inflammation.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 17

Utah Jazz Might Be Reaching Pinnacle of Injury Woes This Season

With a month left to go in the NBA regular season, the Utah Jazz have seen their rotation get beaten up both in their starting five and in their second unit that's now depleted their lineup in pretty brutal fashion.

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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.

Danny Ainge News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

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?

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Jazz Sophomore Cody Williams Tops 30+ Points In Career Night

By the end of last season, a litany of NBA fans were ready to sell all of their Cody Williams stock. Selected 10th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Colorado product had an all but forgettable rookie campaign, finishing the 2024-25 season averaging 4.6 points per game with a .419 true shooting percentage.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

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Keyonte George News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Jazz’s Keyonte George Likely Out Of Most Improved Race Due To Injury

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 14

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.

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 12

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.

Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Lakers star Luka Doncic has been on fire since Max Kellerman's criticism

Victor Wembanyama could make NBA history if he plays in enough games

Tanks for nothing: Devin Carter's career game lifts Kings over Pacers

Coach when Kobe dropped 81 had best reaction to Bam Adebayo's historic night

Keyonte George News / EssentiallySports / March 12

What Happened to Keyonte George? Jazz Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs Knicks

The Utah Jazz suffered from another injury. The Western Conference bottom feeders are keeping it close against an almost healthy New York Knicks team. But the dreams of pulling off a major upset seemed bleak after an incident in the fourth quarter.

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