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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.

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'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.

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.

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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.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

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 / SLC Dunk / January 12

Utah Jazz Reacts: Poll results show if Jazz fans want to tank

The Utah Jazz are on the verge of the most important stretch of the season, and they have to make a choice and act on it. In our latest Utah Jazz Reacts poll, I asked Jazz fans what they want to do for the rest of the season, and the answer was extremely clear.

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.

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.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 11

Will Hardy Speaks After Utah Jazz’s Worst Loss in Franchise History

The Utah Jazz were stumped on their home floor against the Charlotte Hornets for the second time this season in a loss that wound up as their worst defeat in franchise history.

Cody Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Jazz’s Cody Williams makes brutal NBA history in 55-point loss to Hornets

On Saturday night, the Utah Jazz suffered one of their most embarrassing losses in franchise history with a 150-95 shellacking at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 10

Utah Jazz Share New Update on Ace Bailey's Lingering Injury

The Utah Jazz have been without their top-five pick, Ace Bailey, for seven of their past eight regular-season games, as he's been dealing with a lingering injury that the team has labeled a left hip flexor strain, and thus limited his availability in the past couple of weeks because of it.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 9

Jazz's defense on an upswing as Hornets pay a visit

Improved defense is helping the Utah Jazz rediscover winning basketball. The Jazz are coming off one of their better defensive performances in recent games, when they rallied to beat Dallas 116-114 on Thursday after clamping down on the hot-shooting Mavericks late in the fourth quarter.

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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.