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On YouTubeNBA News / Yardbarker / December 13
Keyonte George makes Jazz history in win over Grizzlies
While a throwback performance sparked a love affair with a veteran, it was one of the Utah Jazz's young players who had a career night on Friday.
Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / November 27
'Watched Him Club Karl Malone': Draymond Green Would Have Had Issues if He Faced Prime Kenyon Martin, Warns Richard Jefferson
Draymond Green and Kenyon Martin have gone back and forth with intense comments directed at each other’s NBA careers. However, Richard Jefferson believes it’s time he joined the conversation by warning Green about what he is getting himself into.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / November 2
UCLA Star Earns Spot on Karl Malone Award Watch List
UCLA Basketball has a lot of hype heading into the 2025-2026 season. The Bruins were ranked No. 12 in the AP preseason poll, and the roster is loaded with a mix of returning talent and elite transfer portal acquisitions.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
College Basketball News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / October 31
Miami Forward Named to Karl Malone Award Watch List
University of Miami standout Malik Reneau was named to the Karl Malone Award Watch List, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Thursday. The
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Iowa Hawkeyes News / Iowa Hawkeyes on SI / October 31
Iowa Forward Makes Karl Malone Award Watchlist
With the arrival of newly-hired head coach Ben McCollum, as well as his previous star guard Bennett Stirtz — both of relative Drake Bulldogs fame — the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball program has seen a storm of media coverage converge around the two torch-carrying personalities.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / October 28
'Hopefully, It’s Not the Last' – Utah Jazz Star Hits Rare Scoring Feat Not Seen Since 1998 Karl Malone in Win Vs. Phoenix Suns
Lauri Markkanen was virtually unstoppable in the Utah Jazz’s 138-134 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. The Finnish international dropped 51 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and six three-pointers on 14-for-32 shooting from the field and shot 17-for-17 from the charity stripe.
Tracy McGrady: On Jay-Z Love, the Lost Magic Dynasty, and Why LeBron Is Unmatched
NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady opens up about his journey, from being celebrated by his favorite rapper, Jay-Z, to the “what-ifs” that defined his career, including a potential Orlando Magic dynasty with Tim Duncan and Grant Hill.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship
Achievements like scoring titles, All-Star appearances, and MVP awards can really cement a player as an all-time great. What really helps put them in that conversation, too, are championships; however, some of the best-ever NBA stars never managed to get over that hump.
Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / August 15
John Stockton Explains Why Karl Malone Is One Of The Greatest Players In NBA History
In the 90s, the Utah Jazz featured the pairing of John Stockton and Karl Malone, one of the greatest pairings the league had ever witnessed. While discussing why the combination worked on "The Ultimate Assist", Stockton also shared what made Malone one of the greatest players in NBA history.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 14
John Stockton Calls Karl Malone The Best Ever, Describes Michael Jordan And LeBron James With One Word
On a recent appearance on The Maverick Approach podcast, NBA legend John Stockton participated in a rapid-fire segment where each prompt required just a one-word response.
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 10
Karl Malone Made His Feelings Clear About Michael Jordan
Karl Malone is one of the best players in NBA history. The Utah Jazz legend was unable to win a title after they lost to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in two straight NBA Finals appearances.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 6
Analyst Explains Why He Chooses Karl Malone over Suns Legend
One of the most engaging discussions in NBA discourse is who the best player to never win a ring is. There are a ton of names one can think of, but the list has ultimately come down to two greats -- Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley and Utah Jazz great Karl Malone.
San Antonio Spurs News / Ball Exclusives / July 26
Wembanyama blasts NBA’s tribute to Karl Malone
Karl Malone is an NBA legend. He’s the third leading scorer in NBA history and was one of the top players in the NBA for the entire decade of the 1990s.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 3
'Karl Malone Had an $18 Million Deal': Ex-Clippers Center’s Dream of Winning Ring With Shaquille O’Neal Was Ended by Dirty Agent
Journeyman center Olden Polynice was nearing the end of a productive 15-year NBA career during his short stint with the Utah Jazz. Serving in the team’s starting frontcourt alongside Karl Malone, Polynice had proven he could still produce at age 36.
NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / May 23
Michael Jordan Graciously Awarded Karl Malone Secondary MVP In 1997
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan was known as an ultimate competitor who hated to lose. But also knew when to give credit. That was the case when he lost to 1997 regular season MVP award to Utah Jazz star Karl Malone.
Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Michael Jordan Doesn’t Believe Bulls Would Have Won 8 Titles In A Row If He Didn’t Retire To Play Baseball: ‘The Atmosphere On The Team Wasn’t The Same’
Michael Jordan doesn’t believe the Chicago Bulls would have won eight NBA titles in a row if he didn’t retire to play baseball. The Bulls won three straight championships in 1991, 1992 and 1993.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 30
Luke Walton claims Karl Malone's injury led to the downfall of the 2003-04 Lakers
Upon assembly of the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers roster, fans and critics were confident that the Hall of Fame-stacked squad would win the title.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 10, 2024
Del Harris named the player who was the closest to Karl Malone: 'The only player I have ever seen to match Malone's all-round skills'
When Karl Malone was in his third NBA season, he was already making a name for himself with his remarkable skills on the court. This impressed then-Milwaukee
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 9, 2024
'Jordan's biggest talent is his heart; it's not his skills' - Karl Malone on Michael Jordan's biggest talent
Throughout his illustrious NBA career, Utah Jazz icon Karl Malone got to know Michael Jordan as a foe and a teammate. They faced each other several times in the NBA Finals and became teammates in the 1992 Summer Olympics.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 4, 2024
'The most arrogant person I have ever met in my life' - Jayson Williams on being teammates with Karl Malone in the All-Star game
There's no denying the All-Star game contains some of the most talented basketball players in history. According to ex-NBA power forward Jayson Williams, that game also shows how a lot of these stars are really egotistical.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 30, 2024
Michael Jordan Was Deeply Motivated To Beat Jazz In 1997 Finals Since Karl Malone Won MVP Over Him: ‘You Think He’s The MVP? Okay Fine, No Problem’
Michael Jordan was deeply motivated to beat the Utah Jazz in the 1997 NBA Finals since Karl Malone won MVP over him. Jordan was second in MVP voting in 1996-97. “I’m not saying he wasn’t deserving of it,” Jordan said in The Last Dance documentary.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023
Karl Malone somewhat responds to criticisms over All-Star weekend involvement
Malone is a Hall of Famer but is now more so known by many for controversial off-the-court happenings.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 21, 2023
NBA faces criticism for including Karl Malone in All-Star weekend
The 2023 NBA All-Star weekend is taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, and the NBA made it a point to bring back Jazz legend Karl Malone to be one of the faces of the weekend.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / March 19, 2022
LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second most points in NBA history
Only one more man remains between LeBron James and the all-time scoring record.
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