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Utah Jazz: Team is a long shot to win NBA's draft lottery
President Randy Rigby and general manager Dennis Lindsey will be in New York City, hoping to beat the odds.
NBA playoffs: Golden State Warriors beat San Antonio Spurs 97-87 in OT, even series 2-2
Stephen Curry scored 22 on an injured left ankle, Harrison Barnes had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the San Antonio Spurs 97-87 in overtime Sunday to even... Read more »
NBA playoffs: OKC Thunder struggle to shoot losing 87-81 to Memphis (+video)
Serge Ibaka missed not one, but two dunks. He missed layups and even a couple short jumpers and longer wide-open looks. Read more »
NBA playoffs: Indiana Pacers protect home court, beat Knicks 82-71 (+video)
Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Paul George had 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assist to lead the Pacers past New York 82-71 Saturday night in Game of the Eastern Conference... Read more »
Utah Jazz: Workout attendees well aware of team's point guard situation
Six players try out for the Jazz on Saturday, including three playmakers who hope to fill one of the team's guard line vacancies. Read more »
Brad Rock: It wasn't just basketball for Jazz's Harrison, it was entertainment
Making sure fans went home with a positive vibe was the goal of the longtime vice president for game operations and promotions. Read more »
Utah Jazz to host first pre-draft workout with four guards, two bigs
The NBA Draft isn't for another seven weeks, but the Utah Jazz are in full prep mode for that June 27 event. Read more »
Spurs top Warriors 102-92 for 2-1 series lead
Tony Parker scored 25 of his 32 points in a sizzling first half, Tim Duncan added 23 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs quieted the hot-shooting Golden State Warriors in a 102-92... Read more »
Bulls falter down the stretch, lose 104-94 to Heat
The Chicago Bulls held LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in check. They failed to keep track of Chris Bosh, and he made them pay for it. Read more »
New GM McDonough gets to work quickly with Suns
Ryan McDonough worked his way through the Boston Celtics organization with a tireless work ethic and attention to detail. Read more »
Kobe Bryant: 'Mom wasn't given permission to sell my stuff'
Kobe Bryant says in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementos from his high school days and early professional basketball career. Read more »
NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone meets Mormon missionaries
The Hall of Famer, two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Olympian and Utah's favorite "Mailman" was tagged in a photo with four LDS missionaries on Twitter Wendesday night. Read more »
Bulls get rolled by Miami, lose Game 2 115-78
Joakim Noah was ejected early in the fourth quarter, and Taj Gibson followed him to the locker room a few seconds later after getting two technicals of his own. Read more »
Utah Jazz: Franchise's future rests squarely on the shoulders of its young Core Four
General manager Dennis Lindsey believes there are a number of NBA teams who'd want to "trade spots" with the Utah Jazz this offseason. Read more »
Spurs outlast Warriors in double OT 129-127
Manu Ginobili's 3-pointer from the wing with 1.2 seconds left in double overtime lifted the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 129-127 victory over the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry's 44... Read more »
Bulls steal Game 1, top Heat 93-86
Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays... Read more »
Jerry Sloan open to coaching Deron Williams in Brooklyn
After confirming reports that he was interested in a possible return to the NBA, former Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he would be open to coaching the Brooklyn Nets and reuniting with former Jazzman... Read more »
NBA MVP voter explains why he didn't choose Miami Heat's LeBron James
The writer who did not choose LeBron James of the Miami Heat as the NBA's Most Valuable Player believes Carmelo Anthony "meant more to his team" this season. Read more »
LeBron James ends up 1 vote shy of NBA MVP unanimity
MIAMI — LeBron James was at his best this season, and the voters tasked with selecting the NBA's Most Valuable Player took notice. Read more »
Indiana Pacers defeat New York Knicks 102-95 in Game 1
David West scored 20 points, Paul George added 19 and the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks 102-95 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Read more »
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder edge Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 in Game 1
Down by one in the final minute, the Oklahoma City's Derek Fisher turned a tough situation for the Thunder into the worst-case scenario for the Grizzlies. Read more »
Bulls beat Nets 99-93 in Game 7
Joakim Noah had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Marco Belinelli also scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 on Saturday night in Game 7 of their first-round series. Read more »
Thunder beat Rockets 103-94 to advance
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 103-94 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, sending them to the second round of the... Read more »
Grizzlies advance with 118-105 win over Clippers
Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4-2 and advance to their second... Read more »
Pacers finish off Hawks, win Game 6 81-73
George Hill and David West each scored 21 points and the Pacers withstood a furious Atlanta comeback in the fourth quarter, beating the Hawks 81-73 on Friday night to close out the opening-round... Read more »
Knicks hold on to beat Celtics 88-80 and advance
Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for... Read more »
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If hired, Jeff Hornacek will face same challenges as Tyrone Corbin
Current Jazz coach is off to a better career start than Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan. Read more »
Bodyguards allegedly beat up 2 fans who took Damian Lillard's picture
Portland Trail Blazers and former Weber State guard Damian Lillard’s bodyguards allegedly beat up two brothers who took a photograph of the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year, according to a report... Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Images of world sport: Russian riots, Beckham's swan song and the Preakness
From across the world of sports, here are the best 25 sports photos from the weekend with two honorable mentions. Read more »
Utah Jazz: Team is a long shot to win NBA's draft lottery
President Randy Rigby and general manager Dennis Lindsey will be in New York City, hoping to beat the odds and bring a high pick back to Utah. Read more »
Magic look for more good luck in NBA lottery tonight
Pat Williams is pretty good at being lucky, and he's got a hunch. Read more »
Deseret News writers talk U. stadium, Y hoops and Jazz on 1320 KFAN
Three Deseret News reporters appeared on the "Wasatch Whip Around" hosted by Gunther and Graham on 1320 KFAN AM to talk all things Utes, Cougars and Jazz. Read more »
San Antonio cruises past Memphis in series opener
The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference finals resembling the past champions who've been there so many times before. Read more »
Report: Jerry Sloan will not be coaching Milwaukee Bucks
The former Utah Jazz coach met with the Milwaukee Bucks and was reportedly "seriously considered" for that franchise's head coaching vacancy, but TNT's David Aldridge reported that he will not be... Read more »
A closer look at Utah Jazz's first pre-draft workout participants
SALT LAKE CITY — With a whopping 0.018 percent likelihood of landing a top-three pick, the Jazz are preparing for the NBA Draft assuming they will come out of the draft lottery with the 14... Read more »
NBA: Indiana Pacers knock out NY Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6
Lance Stephenson scored a playoff career-high 25 points and led a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals... Read more »
Doug Robinson: Shssh, don't tell the Millers about the rich offers for the Sacramento Kings
Record offers are being made for the Sacramento Kings — one of the NBA's worst franchises — as the value of NBA franchises skyrockets. Jazz fans better hope the Millers aren't paying... Read more »
Brad Rock: Timeout should end for Jerry Sloan
Hall of Fame coach has earned the right to give it another try. Read more »
A closer look at Utah Jazz's first pre-draft workout participants
The Jazz have three picks, including two in the first round, with which to fill several needs before the start of next season. Read more »
Five ways the Pacers can hang with the Heat
The Indiana Pacers are a confident bunch. They talk about how they've grown in the playoffs and how they're applying what they learn to the next opponent. Read more »
Randolph, Grizzlies on the rebound again
Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session. Read more »
NBA Owners reject Kings' move to Seattle, Sacramento to keep franchise
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson flashed a few smiles when his bid to save the city's NBA franchise finally succeeded. Just not too many. Read more »
NBA: Memphis Grizzlies go from uncertain future to West finals
Midway through the season, the Memphis Grizzlies came through Oklahoma City and left with questions swirling about the franchise's future after leading scorer Rudy Gay was traded away in the club's... Read more »
NBA: Miami Heat rally past Chicago Bulls to advance, 94-91
The tape around Dwyane Wade's right knee was soaked with sweat and beginning to loosen, so he headed to the locker room to get the joint re-wrapped during the fourth quarter. Read more »
Anthony has 28, Knicks beat Pacers to stay alive
Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks broke out just enough to stay in it. Read more »
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