Tag: Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are currently in a log jam in the back half of the Western Conference. Four teams are (13.0) games back at the moment, while the Jazz sit at (13.5) games back as the 12th seed. Injuries have hurt the Jazz at this point in the season, but that’s led to an increased […]
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his NBA career with the Western Conference team, and the betting favorite to win Most Improved Player of the Year cares more about elevating his own game than receiving said individual award. “That’s some extra motivation, but I’m not really thinking about it,” Markkanen […]
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) will miss at least one more week, per sources. The former Cleveland Cavaliers star has missed a total of 18 games so far this season. Sexton hasn’t played since Feb. 15. The only other player listed for Utah is Lauri Markkanen (back). The All-Star forward has been […]
The Atlanta Hawks stunned the Brooklyn Nets yesterday 129-127 on a game-winning shot by Trae Young. That puts them at 30-32 on the season which is eighth in the Eastern Conference. Last week to the surprise of many, Atlanta fired head coach Nate McMillan and have acted quickly in their search for a new head coach. […]
Lauri Marrkanen was dominated on offense for the Jazz last night while rookie center Walker Kessler was a defensive anchor. The Jazz and Thunder went to OT last night and Utah was able to walk away with a tough 120-119 victory. Kessler is averaging (2.1) blocks per game this season which is fifth in the […]
The path for Lauri Markkanen in his NBA career so far has been an interesting one. He’s grown his game each season he’s been in the league and took his game to new heights this year. Markkanen was traded in the offseason in the package deal for Donovan Mitchell and he’s settled in nicely with […]
After hosting the 2023 NBA all-star weekend, the Utah Jazz have their eyes set on making a run at the playoffs. With a 29-31 record they are eleventh in the Western Conference and are only two games out of sixth place. Utah currently have the 21st hardest schedule remaining of 30 teams left. With playoff […]
The LA Clippers come out of the all-star break as the fourth-best team in the Western Conference with a 33-28 record. Injuries have kept Paul George and Kawhi Leonard out for a large number of games this season, but the Clippers roster depth is what has kept them in tact. With playoffs on their mind, […]
Russell Westbrook played and started in 78 games for the Lakers last season and averaged (18.5) points per game. In 2022-23 under new head coach Darvin Ham, Westbrook was moved to a bench role just three games into the season. The situation never got better and that’s why the Lakers traded away Westbrook to the […]
The Chicago Bulls are the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook when and if the nine-time All-Star agrees to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, per sources. Other interested teams include the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. Of course, the 15-year veteran is earning $47,063,478 this season. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the Los […]
