http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Utah Jazz en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:44 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765629016/Utah-Jazz-Franchises-future-rests-squarely-on-the-shoulders-of-its-young-Core-Four.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765629016/Utah-Jazz-Franchises-future-rests-squarely-on-the-shoulders-of-its-young-Core-Four.html General manager Dennis Lindsey believes there are a number of NBA teams who'd want to "trade spots" with the Utah Jazz this... Tue, 07 May 2013 20:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628899/The-Jazz-thank-you.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765628899/The-Jazz-thank-you.html Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579456/Dick-Harmon-Athletes-encouraged-to-use-their-power-to-end-bullying-and-lift-those-around-them.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579456/Dick-Harmon-Athletes-encouraged-to-use-their-power-to-end-bullying-and-lift-those-around-them.html A new movement is taking place across the country. It calls for athletes to use their status to elevate others and make a... Fri, 03 May 2013 19:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579343/Jerry-Sloan-linked-to-Milwaukee-Bucks-as-possible-replacement-for-Jim-Boylan.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579343/Jerry-Sloan-linked-to-Milwaukee-Bucks-as-possible-replacement-for-Jim-Boylan.html Hall of Fame coach Jerry Sloan is seriously considering a return to coaching, according to Gery Woelfel of the Journal Times. Thu, 02 May 2013 12:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579327/Report-Utah-Jazz-assistant-Jeff-Hornacek-a-candidate-for-76ers-coaching-job.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579327/Report-Utah-Jazz-assistant-Jeff-Hornacek-a-candidate-for-76ers-coaching-job.html Utah Jazz assistant coach Jeff Hornacek is among the candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers vacant head coaching position,... Wed, 01 May 2013 22:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579311/Former-Weber-State-guard-Damian-Lillard-unanimously-wins-NBA-Rookie-of-the-Year.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579311/Former-Weber-State-guard-Damian-Lillard-unanimously-wins-NBA-Rookie-of-the-Year.html The NBA announced former Weber State guard Damian Lillard as the official Kia NBA Rookie of the Year at a press conference... Wed, 01 May 2013 17:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579259/Utah-Jazz-CEO-Greg-Miller-President-Randy-Rigby-refute-report-that-Kevin-OConnor-is-out.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579259/Utah-Jazz-CEO-Greg-Miller-President-Randy-Rigby-refute-report-that-Kevin-OConnor-is-out.html KUTV News had reported that O'Connor is stepping down from his position as the Jazz's executive vice president of basketball... Wed, 01 May 2013 10:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579220/Karl-Malone-on-Jason-Collins-Everyone-should-embrace-what-he-did.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579220/Karl-Malone-on-Jason-Collins-Everyone-should-embrace-what-he-did.html In a live phone interview with CNN, former Jazz star Karl Malone said "everyone should embrace" Jason Collins becoming the... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:45:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578774/Petersen-Former-Jazz-duo-Boozer-Williams-face-off-while-cementing-their-true-value.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578774/Petersen-Former-Jazz-duo-Boozer-Williams-face-off-while-cementing-their-true-value.html The former Jazz teammates are first-round opponents who need to prove they can handle being the No. 1 guy on their respective... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578733/Mike-Sorensen-Exciting-offseason-awaits-the-Utah-Jazz-and-all-their-free-agents.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578733/Mike-Sorensen-Exciting-offseason-awaits-the-Utah-Jazz-and-all-their-free-agents.html The Utah Jazz will have a lot of choices to make this summer with a roster that includes eight free agents-to-be. Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:35:45 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578710/Utah-Jazz-have-signed-up-for-Orlando-Pro-Summer-League-again-will-face-Lakers-in-2013-14-preseason.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578710/Utah-Jazz-have-signed-up-for-Orlando-Pro-Summer-League-again-will-face-Lakers-in-2013-14-preseason.html For the fifth-straight year, the Jazz organization will send a squad of youngsters and NBA hopefuls to the Orlando Pro Summer... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627546/Can-anybody-beat-the-Heat-No-it-doesnt-look-likely.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765627546/Can-anybody-beat-the-Heat-No-it-doesnt-look-likely.html The Utah Jazz aren't the only thing that'll be missing from this year's NBA playoffs. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578692/Utah-Jazz-Free-agents-to-be-Al-Jefferson-Paul-Millsap-will-have-other-options-in-offseason.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578692/Utah-Jazz-Free-agents-to-be-Al-Jefferson-Paul-Millsap-will-have-other-options-in-offseason.html Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap, the mainstays of the Utah Jazz the past three years, may both opt to leave as free agents this... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578657/Utah-Jazz-City-of-Utah-No-tea-cups-Humorous-moments-lighten-up-locker-cleanout.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578657/Utah-Jazz-City-of-Utah-No-tea-cups-Humorous-moments-lighten-up-locker-cleanout.html Some funny lines mixed in with the comments about a disappointing playoff-less season, future uncertainty and summer plans at... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578592/Utah-Jazz-Breaking-down-free-agency-the-2012-13-Jazz-roster-and-the-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578592/Utah-Jazz-Breaking-down-free-agency-the-2012-13-Jazz-roster-and-the-future.html The Utah Jazz ended their season Wednesday, and many questions remain as to what will happen to the Jazz moving forward. Who... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578575/Jazz-point-guard-position-up-in-air-going-into-offseason.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578575/Jazz-point-guard-position-up-in-air-going-into-offseason.html The Utah Jazz could have a new point guard next considering that all three of their point guards are free agents over the age... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:40:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578543/Utah-basketballs-scholarship-roster-will-be-a-5050-blend.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578543/Utah-basketballs-scholarship-roster-will-be-a-5050-blend.html Dean and Dotson plan to leave the U. after graduating early. Seymour also departing. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578536/Utah-Jazz-An-empty-feeling-settles-in-Jazzland-with-early-exit-uncertain-future.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578536/Utah-Jazz-An-empty-feeling-settles-in-Jazzland-with-early-exit-uncertain-future.html For only the fifth time in the past three decades, the Jazz ended their season without making a playoff appearance. It's an... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578516/Utah-Jazz-Proud-team-suffers-stinging-loss-to-end-up-and-down-season.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578516/Utah-Jazz-Proud-team-suffers-stinging-loss-to-end-up-and-down-season.html As a result of an underwhelming showing and an 86-70 blowout to the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum, the Jazz will miss out... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578508/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Jazz-dont-get-job-done-in-season-ending-loss-to-Memphis.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578508/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Jazz-dont-get-job-done-in-season-ending-loss-to-Memphis.html In a classic do-or-die game, the Utah Jazz did not do enough of the former to prevent the latter from happening. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578475/Utah-Jazz-highlights-Jazz-lose-game-shot-at-making-playoffs.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578475/Utah-Jazz-highlights-Jazz-lose-game-shot-at-making-playoffs.html On the final night of the regular season, the Jazz and Lakers are playing for their playoff lives. Meanwhile their opponents... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578344/Utah-Jazz-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-big-win-in-Minnesota.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578344/Utah-Jazz-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-with-big-win-in-Minnesota.html The Jazz knock off the Timberwolves to keep their postseason hopes alive. After 6 1/2 months together and 81 games, the... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578337/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Jazz-tame-the-T-Wolves-in-must-win-game.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578337/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Jazz-tame-the-T-Wolves-in-must-win-game.html The Utah Jazz did what they absolutely had to do, taking care of the Minnesota Timberwolves in a big 96-80 road victory. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:55:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578335/Utah-Jazz-report-card-Jazz-come-through-on-deadline-against-the-T-Wolves.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578335/Utah-Jazz-report-card-Jazz-come-through-on-deadline-against-the-T-Wolves.html As journalists, students and taxpayers (and their accountants) know, it's amazing what you can do on deadline. Faced with the... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578332/Utah-Jazz-Jazz-defeat-Minnesota-Timberwolves-on-the-road-96-80.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578332/Utah-Jazz-Jazz-defeat-Minnesota-Timberwolves-on-the-road-96-80.html Live coverage as the Jazz defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Monday night. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578274/Lakers-armchair-analysis-Dwight-Howard-emerges-as-a-leader-in-big-win-over-Spurs.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578274/Lakers-armchair-analysis-Dwight-Howard-emerges-as-a-leader-in-big-win-over-Spurs.html After losing Kobe Bryant for the season, the Los Angeles Lakers powered their way past the San Antonio Spurs. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626929/Utah-Jazz-notebook-Big-Al-Jefferson-was-headache-for-the-Timberwolves.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626929/Utah-Jazz-notebook-Big-Al-Jefferson-was-headache-for-the-Timberwolves.html To the Utah Jazz's benefit, they faced the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night without the reigning Western Conference... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578259/Utah-Jazz-Jazz-look-for-another-strong-performance-from-Big-Al-and-another-big-win-against.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578259/Utah-Jazz-Jazz-look-for-another-strong-performance-from-Big-Al-and-another-big-win-against.html The Utah Jazz may need another big performance from Al Jefferson to get past Minnesota for the second time in three days... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578214/Utah-football-notes-Quarterback-Conner-Manning-watches-scrimmage.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578214/Utah-football-notes-Quarterback-Conner-Manning-watches-scrimmage.html Record-setting Southern California high school quarterback, who signed with the Utes in February, is eager to join the team... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:32:21 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578182/Utah-Jazz-Late-season-playoff-run-has-been-fun-for-players.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578182/Utah-Jazz-Late-season-playoff-run-has-been-fun-for-players.html Playing so many critical games down the stretch of the season might seem stressful and nerve-wracking to most Jazz fans, but... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578191/Brad-Rock-Utah-Jazz-still-in-prevention-mode.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578191/Brad-Rock-Utah-Jazz-still-in-prevention-mode.html Winning out is the key, but they might even need help from some unlikely sources. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578192/Utah-Jazz-Big-night-for-Big-Al-leads-to-a-big-but-close-win-over-T-Wolves.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578192/Utah-Jazz-Big-night-for-Big-Al-leads-to-a-big-but-close-win-over-T-Wolves.html Jefferson's final line of 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists that helped the Jazz (42-38) keep pace with the also... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:15:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578188/Utah-Jazz-Fridays-intense-duel-felt-as-if-playoffs-started-a-week-early.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578188/Utah-Jazz-Fridays-intense-duel-felt-as-if-playoffs-started-a-week-early.html Friday night's intense matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves almost felt like the NBA playoffs had started a week early,... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578180/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Big-Al-wills-team-to-win.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578180/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Big-Al-wills-team-to-win.html In what could be the biggest game of the season thus far, the Utah Jazz got one of the best performances of their... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:35:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578174/Jazz-nation-rejoices-over-win-against-the-Timberwolves-loss-of-Kobe-in-LA.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578174/Jazz-nation-rejoices-over-win-against-the-Timberwolves-loss-of-Kobe-in-LA.html The Jazz have their backs against the wall tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves; if they want to make the NBA playoffs,... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626746/Utah-Jazz-Marvin-Williams-Burks-good-to-go-tonight-vs-T-wolves.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626746/Utah-Jazz-Marvin-Williams-Burks-good-to-go-tonight-vs-T-wolves.html SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz will be at full-strength, almost, for tonight's must-win game against the Minnesota... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:25:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578069/Utah-Jazz-fans-have-another-good-reason-to-cheer-against-the-Lakers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578069/Utah-Jazz-fans-have-another-good-reason-to-cheer-against-the-Lakers.html If the Jazz are going to make the 2013 playoffs, they'll need a favor or two from their new BFFs from Golden State, San... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578054/Utah-Jazz-Friday-could-be-Paul-Millsaps-last-home-hurrah-in-a-Jazz-uniform.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865578054/Utah-Jazz-Friday-could-be-Paul-Millsaps-last-home-hurrah-in-a-Jazz-uniform.html Utah finishes its regular season in Minnesota and Memphis, so tonight's game against the Timberwolves could possibly be the... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626605/Utah-Jazz-playoffs-challenge-Test-your-Jazz-knowledge-as-the-team-fights-for-eighth-seed.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626605/Utah-Jazz-playoffs-challenge-Test-your-Jazz-knowledge-as-the-team-fights-for-eighth-seed.html Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626640/Bryant-has-47-in-Lakers-113-106-over-Blazers.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626640/Bryant-has-47-in-Lakers-113-106-over-Blazers.html Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 47 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled closer to a playoff berth with a 113-106 victory... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:50:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577902/Turnovers-prove-to-be-too-costly-for-inconsistent-Utah-Jazz.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577902/Turnovers-prove-to-be-too-costly-for-inconsistent-Utah-Jazz.html The Utah Jazz play Oklahoma CIty pretty even Tuesday night, but they turned the ball over too many times to have any chance... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577891/Utah-Jazz-Enes-Kanter-to-undergo-season-ending-shoulder-surgery-but-its-good-news.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577891/Utah-Jazz-Enes-Kanter-to-undergo-season-ending-shoulder-surgery-but-its-good-news.html Enes Kanter will undergo a minor "reattachment" surgery early this morning in Chicago to have ligaments repaired and his... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577890/Utah-Jazz-get-rolled-by-Thunder-to-lose-their-playoff-spot.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577890/Utah-Jazz-get-rolled-by-Thunder-to-lose-their-playoff-spot.html With a chance to take a big step toward clinching the Western Conference's final postseason spot, the Jazz instead stumbled... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:05:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577889/OKC-shows-Jazz-a-potential-preview.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577889/OKC-shows-Jazz-a-potential-preview.html Loss to the Thunder showed the problem with making the playoffs: Jazz might still end up playing the Thunder. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577886/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Thunder-show-why-theyre-an-elite-team-in-victory-over-Jazz.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577886/Utah-Jazz-instant-analysis-Thunder-show-why-theyre-an-elite-team-in-victory-over-Jazz.html The Oklahoma City Thunder showed why they are one of the NBA’s truly elite teams, defeating the Jazz 90-80. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:10:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577872/Jazz-nation-nervous-fearful-of-losing-playoff-spot-after-OKC-loss.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577872/Jazz-nation-nervous-fearful-of-losing-playoff-spot-after-OKC-loss.html Live coverage: Utah Jazz lose to Oklahoma City Thunder, 90-80 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:00:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577837/Photo-gallery-Utah-Jazz-students-plant-trees-in-Salt-Lake-County.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577837/Photo-gallery-Utah-Jazz-students-plant-trees-in-Salt-Lake-County.html In partnership with TreeUtah and Salt Lake County's 1 Million Trees for 1 Million People program, AT&T and the Utah Jazz... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:44:28 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577811/Utah-Jazz-Enes-Kanter-done-for-season-getting-minor-surgery-on-shoulder.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577811/Utah-Jazz-Enes-Kanter-done-for-season-getting-minor-surgery-on-shoulder.html Though he won't be available to play again this season, Kanter could be doing basketball-related activities with his shoulder... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:20:00 MDT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626407/NBA-Playoff-race-LA-Lakers-only-missed-the-postseason-five-times-in-franchise-history.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765626407/NBA-Playoff-race-LA-Lakers-only-missed-the-postseason-five-times-in-franchise-history.html As the 2012-13 NBA regular season nears the end, the Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of missing the playoffs for just the... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:00:00 MDT