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Millsap could play some at small forward
October 01, 2009 by
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Jazz coach Jerry Sloan promised different starting lineups throughout the preseason, including potentially different combinations for the first and second halves of some games, before opting to start Carlos Boozer over Paul Millsap in Thursday's opener.
Utah Jazz: Boozer to start, Millsap come off the bench
October 01, 2009 by
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Although he promised different starting lineups throughout the preseason, including possibly different combinations for the first and second halves of games, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan will opt to start Carlos Boozer over Paul Millsap in Thursday's opener.
THE $94M team
September 30, 2009 by
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As much as they have valued continuity with respect to their coaching staff, players and front office over the years, the Jazz will make one dramatic -- and costly -- break with the past this season.
Ready for replacement refs
September 30, 2009 by
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With the NBA set to use replacement referees for the Jazz's preseason opener tonight against Denver, coach Jerry Sloan thought back this week to the replacement refs who worked the 1977 playoffs when Sloan was a Chicago Bulls scout.
Kragthorpe: Jazz have questions to answer this month
September 30, 2009 by
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When last seen at EnergySolutions Arena five months ago, the Jazz were losing to the Los Angeles Lakers and looking bad in the process.
Because of the way they finished, they have more to show from the start.
Booz not concerned about fan reception
September 29, 2009 by
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If he is at all concerned about the reception that awaits him at EnergySolutions Arena, Carlos Boozer wasn't letting on Tuesday, just two days before the Jazz will host Denver in their preseason opener.
Kragthorpe: Sloan walks out of Hall, back into gym
September 29, 2009 by
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Like a Nobel Prize-winning scientist who immediately returns to working with laboratory mice, Jazz coach Jerry Sloan is back in the gym, managing the layup line and directing defensive drills during training camp on the team's practice court.
Early injuries for 3 Jazzmen
September 28, 2009 by
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As much as injuries ruined their 2008-09 season, the Jazz at least were able to make it through training camp unscathed. The same can't be said this week with Andrei Kirilenko , Kyle Korver and C.
Jazz: Contract year for Brewer?
September 28, 2009 by
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No matter how much Ronnie Brewer has tried to block out the sound, no matter how much he's vowed to play the same way with or without a contract extension, the clock has been ticking since July 1 for the Jazz's starting guard.
Kragthorpe: Jazz value Harpring, Collins in their absence
September 28, 2009 by
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All right, so nobody's comparing the absences from training camp of longtime Jazz players Matt Harpring and Jarron Collins to the departures of Karl Malone and John Stockton six years ago.
Utah Jazz: Kirilenko, Korver miss practice
September 28, 2009 by
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Although Andrei Kirilenko and Kyle Korver were expected to sit out the Jazz's third day of training camp Monday, both expressed hope that their injury concerns were nothing significant.
Jazz: Williams to play at 2010 world championships
September 27, 2009 by
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Even if the Jazz fail to advance past the first round of the playoffs again this season, Deron Williams already knows he is looking ahead to a shorter summer in 2010.
Expectations hard to assess for Jazz
September 27, 2009 by
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As long as the memories of an injury-ravaged season and April collapse are still fresh for the Jazz, Deron Williams and his teammates will avoid any talk about potential Northwest Division titles and deep playoff runs this preseason.
Kragthorpe: Price in right frame of mind for Jazz season
September 27, 2009 by
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He hustled, he scored, he assisted, he defended. The biggest trouble with Ronnie Price's play during the Jazz's final appearance last season was that his effort was so noticeable, in contrast to whatever else the visiting team was offering that night in Los Angeles.
Ex-Aggie Nelson back in camp
September 26, 2009 by
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There are a lot of familiar faces in training camp for the Utah Jazz, including one who has never played a regular-season game for them.
Spencer Nelson played in two Rocky Mountain Revues for the Jazz, and he participated in camp before the 2005-06 season.
Kirilenko: The Incredible Bulk
September 26, 2009 by
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Asked how much Andrei Kirilenko weighs these days, Utah Jazz strength coach Mark McKown smiles mischievously.
"I think it's about 110 kilos," he said.
Monson: Let's all call BS on Boozer
September 25, 2009 by
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As the Jazz walked through their practice facility/circus tent on Friday to signal the start of a new season, they took a thousand steps backward in time.
Kirilenko can vouch for billionaire
September 25, 2009 by
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Having first met Mikhail Prokhorov when he was 17 and having played for his CSKA Moscow team before coming to the Jazz, Andrei Kirilenko is uniquely qualified to speak about the Russian billionaire and prospective owner of the New Jersey Nets.
Boozer begins process of pulling foot out of mouth
September 25, 2009 by
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While everybody was demanding answers from Carlos Boozer and coming away with varying degrees of satisfaction as the Jazz assembled for training camp Friday, teammate Kyle Korver was easily mollified.
Utah Jazz: Boozer says, 'I'm happy to be here'
September 25, 2009 by
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After a summer of turmoil, accusations and expectations, Carlos Boozer is apparently glad to be back with the Utah Jazz.
Speaking at the Jazz's annual media day on Friday afternoon at the team's practice facility, Boozer was asked to explain his offseason comments about welcoming possible
All eyes on Boozer as Jazz open camp
September 24, 2009 by
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With apologies to the Ringling Bros. clowns, tigers and elephants at EnergySolutions Arena this weekend, Carlos Boozer will be the ringmaster of a circus all his own Friday when the Jazz open their season.
Harpring out indefinitely, Boozer to report on time
September 24, 2009 by
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While they announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and the start of the regular season due to ankle and knee injuries, the Jazz will have Carlos Boozer on hand when they report to camp.
Harpring out indefinitely, Boozer to report on time
September 23, 2009 by
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While they announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and the start of the regular season due to ankle and knee injuries, the Jazz will have Carlos Boozer on hand when they report to camp.
Utah Jazz: Harpring out indefinitely
September 23, 2009 by
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The Jazz announced Wednesday that Matt Harpring will miss all of training camp, the preseason and start of the regular season due to the ankle and knee problems he continues to battle.
Collins gone; Harpring too?
September 22, 2009 by
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As they prepare to open training camp this weekend, the Jazz also could be closing a chapter when it comes to two longtime favorites of coach Jerry Sloan and former teammates of Karl Malone and John Stockton.
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