ALEC BURKS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jazz 96, Trail Blazers 94
Rookie Alec Burks scored 18 points and NBA Slam Dunk champ Jeremy Evans led a 10-0 fourth-quarter run as the playoff-bound Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 96-94 Thursday night.
Utah finished the season on a five-game winning streak and will face top-seeded San Antonio in a first-round Western Conference matchup starting Sunday.
J.J. Hickson scored 20 points and Jonny...
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April 26, 2012
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The Breakdown: Why Alec Burks Could Get Raja Bell's Minutes
Having just passed the midway point of the 2012 NBA season, I thought it a good time to offer a comprehensive look at some of the Jazz rookies and sophomores.My focus of this piece will be centered on the development and future of Alec Burks.Much has been made about the youngsters on the team this year. Never (at least in my memory) has a Jazz team featured four lottery picks...
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March 10, 2012
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March 10, 2012
Utah Jazz: Rookie Alec Burks in line for more playing time
Utah Jazz: Rookie Alec Burks in line for more playing time
By Tony Jones
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Feb 17, 2012 07:16PM MDT
It doesn’t matter that he’s a rookie behind a bunch of veterans in coach Tyrone Corbin’s rotation. It doesn’t matter that this is the first time around for Alec Burks, and that he’s still feeling his way around the league.
The shooting...
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February 17, 2012
Alec Burks Was Freed...But A Forgettable Night On Bourbon Street
This was a forgettable game. A game that hurts.Back to back or not...it was a winnable game.A night after an inspired performance in Memphis, the Jazz come up empty handed in New Orleans against the Hornets. After spending a team building day remembering history, they resort back to old habits. Turnovers, lack of energy, no offensive flow...need I go on? This was ugly basketball...
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February 13, 2012
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February 13, 2012
Jazz notes: Utah’s Alec Burks learns by sitting and watching
Jazz notes: Utah’s Alec Burks learns by sitting and watching
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Feb 10, 2012 09:38PM MDT
When was the last time Alec Burks went three consecutive games sitting on the bench and was forced to helplessly watch from the sideline?
High school, he said. Freshman season, to be exact. Burks was just getting his basketball career started...
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February 10, 2012
Utah Jazz Improve to .500 and 3-0 at Home
(AP photo/George Frey) Utah Jazz beat the Bucks without Andrew Bogut and bad nights from Delfino and Jennings. They should have. Jazz started out well and got out to a quick lead, because they ran the offense and passed the ball. Howard left the game with a pulled quad, and Harris left the game (third quarter) with a strained calf. Millsap hurt his knee, took a run to the locker...
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January 03, 2012
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January 03, 2012
Jazz Keep Home Record Flawless in Close Bout with Hornets
Alec Burks doing work. Photo Credit: AP photo/George FreyThose arguing for the youth movement in Utah to take a more prominent role should look to tonights game for evidence in support of their cause. The bulk of the points came from Big Al and Devin Harris but the spark that lit up Energy Solutions Arena tonight came from a player with far fewer games under his belt. See tonight...
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January 02, 2012
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January 02, 2012
Alec Burks Q+A
by Cub Buenning / @cubbuenning
This past April, Alec Burks was putting the finishing touches on a more than solid sophomore season at the University of Colorado. The Kansas City-native was hearing the word ”lottery,” so passing on his final two collegiate years wasn’t the most difficult of decisions. With the 12th pick in the first round, the Utah Jazz selected the 6-6 guard...
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December 29, 2011
Utah Jazz notes: Alec Burks enjoying crazy dream of life in NBA
Utah Jazz notes: Alec Burks enjoying crazy dream of life in NBA
By Brian T. Smith
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 28, 2011 11:21PM MDT
Denver • Alec Burks used one word to capture all his feelings and emotions: crazy.
A year ago, Burks was a sleek, athletic guard for the Colorado Buffaloes. Now he’s a backup wing for the Jazz.
The No. 12 overall pick of the 2011 NBA...
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December 29, 2011
Burks trying to make an impression on Utah Jazz
Burks trying to make an impression on Utah Jazz
By Tony Jones
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published Dec 13, 2011 01:42PM MDT
In a lockout exhibition contest three weeks ago at Salt Lake Community college, Alec Burks made quite the impression with his athleticism, his ability to drive to the basket and, most important, with his improved jumper.
A few days into training camp, the...
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December 13, 2011
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