Don’t film Utah Jazz forward Rodney Hood after he gets ejected. One fan learned this lesson the hard way on Wednesday night. Hood was booted from last night’s game against the Washington Wizards late in the third quarter. As he exited the court, Hood slapped the phone out of the hands of a fan who […]
Read MoreJazz F Thabo Sefolosha Saved A Woman From Drowning In River
New Utah Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha has already made a huge impact on one local fan, ahead of the NBA season. Sefolosha, who joined the team this off-season after a three-year stint with the Atlanta Hawks, was whitewater rafting on the Utah River, when he saw a woman in the struggling in the water. According […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Compares Former Collegiate Star To Russell Westbrook
Could Donovan Mitchell be the new Russ? Tuesday night former Louisville star Donovan Mitchell put on a show during Utah’s Summer League game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz lost the game, but not before Mitchell dropped a game-high 37 points to go along with eight steals, three rebounds, and one assist. After the game, […]
Read MoreWatch: Jazz Star Rudy Gobert Sings Along With Chris Brown’s “Loyal” After Gordon Hayward Leaves Team
Gordon Hayward left the Utah Jazz for the Boston Celtics today, and his former co-star teammate Rudy Gobert is not happy. Hayward made the announcement this afternoon via The Players Tribune. Reports emerged in the afternoon that Hayward was set to leave for Boston, but his team shot them down, giving Jazz fans some hope. As […]
Read MoreReport: Utah Jazz C Jeff Withey Accused Of Domestic Violence By Ex-Fiancée
Utah Jazz center and former Kansas standout Jeff Withey has been accused of domestic violence by his former fiancée Kennedy Summers, according to a report by TMZ. According to the report, the allegation stems from a 2016 incident, and is being put forth now with Withe’s Jazz playing against the Los Angeles Clippers in the […]
Read MoreMarcus Paige Gets Engaged To North Carolina Dancer
Marcus Paige will soon be a married man. The former North Carolina star point guard got engaged this weekend. Paige, 22, proposed to his girlfriend, Tar Heels’ dance team captain Taylor Hartzog. She said yes. “Of all the great moments I’ve had in Chapel Hill, none can top this!” he says. Of all the great moments […]
Read MoreFormer Kansas Star Jeff Withey Engaged To Former Playboy Playmate
Former Kansas star Jeff Withey, who currently plays for the Utah Jazz, got engaged on Monday to a former Playboy playmate named Kennedy Summers. The announcement comes just over a month after Summers accused Withey of cheating on her on social media. Withey denied the allegations. Regardless, it appears the couple is in a good […]
Read MorePhoto: Roy Williams Came To Marcus Paige’s Summer League Game Today
Roy Williams is no longer Marcus Paige’s coach, but that’s not going to stop him from watching the former North Carolina point guard play. The 65-year-old coach came to Paige’s NBA Summer League game this afternoon. The Utah Jazz shared a picture of Williams and Paige catching up. .@marcuspaige5 and Coach Roy Williams before today’s […]
Read MoreFormer Michigan Guard Trey Burke Traded To Wizards For Second Round Pick
Former Michigan star guard Trey Burke is on the move. Sunday, according to Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Burke, who played his first three seasons in Utah, was traded to the Washington Wizards for a future second round pick. Burke was drafted 9th overall back in 2013 by the Timberwolves but traded to Utah on draft night. […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Where Every NBA Free Agent Has Signed, And For How Much
NBA free agency opened yesterday, and the stove has been hot ever since. With the salary cap boosted and revenue flowing, the money has been flying as teams have aggressively pursued and opened up their wallets for players on the open market. There’s still a lot of action left, with a few big fish still […]
Read MoreAaron Craft Will Play For The Utah Jazz In The NBA’s Summer League
Aaron Craft is making another run at the NBA. Ohio State’s former point guard will play with the Utah Jazz in the summer league, the franchise announced Thursday night. Craft, who went undrafted after a four-year career with the Buckeyes, has played in Hungary and had stops in the NBA summer league and with the […]
Read MoreHere Are The Full Results Of The 2016 NBA Draft
The 2016 NBA Draft is in the books. The No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks went as expected – Ben Simmons to Philadelphia at No. 1, Brandon Ingram to Los Angeles at No. 2 – but after that, the draft was full of surprises. There were a bunch of trades, a ton of European […]
Read MoreHere’s Tonight’s NBA Draft Order After Yesterday’s Trades
The 2016 NBA Draft is slated to begin at 7:00 PM ET Thursday night, and after a number of interesting trades Wednesday, we have a slightly new order. The No. 12 pick has been traded after a blockbuster involving the Utah Jazz, the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Specifically, the Hawks are trading Jeff […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round 2.0
We’re only one week away from the 2016 NBA Draft. The draft order has long been set, and the Philadelphia 76ers have been on the clock deciding who they will take with the No. 1 pick. As the date gets closer, all of the potential picks begin to crystallize and the draft starts to take shape. […]
Read MoreForbes Releases List Of The 100 Highest-Paid Athletes In The World
It pays to be a superstar athlete. Not a surprise, we know, but just how much do the best players in the world make, when contracts and big endorsements are all included? Forbes rolled out an awesome large feature counting down the 100 top earners over the last 12 months in the sports world. The […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round
With last night’s lottery, the order of the 2016 NBA Draft, which takes place on June 23, is set. At long last, the Philadelphia 76ers have landed the No. 1 pick, where they are expected to take either LSU’s Ben Simmons or Duke’s Brandon Ingram. The two forwards are clearly regarded as the top two […]
Read MorePhiladelphia 76ers Win The NBA Draft Lottery, Have Chance To Select LSU’s Ben Simmons Or Duke’s Brandon Ingram
After finishing the 2015-16 season with a record of 10-72, the Philadelphia 76ers have won the NBA Draft Lottery, and will have the first pick in next month’s draft. #PHILAfirst pic.twitter.com/3eJBolBRbg — Philadelphia 76ers (@Sixers) May 18, 2016 LSU forward Ben Simmons has long been the projected No. 1 pick, though some prefer Duke’s Brandon […]
Read MorePhotos: Ex-Kentucky Star Trey Lyles Back In Lexington For 2016 CATSPYS
Tonight is the annual CATSPY Awards at Kentucky, honoring Wildcat athletes for the 2015-16 school year. Sometimes the CATSPYs also bring former ‘Cats back to town. That’s the case with former Kentucky forward Trey Lyles. Lyles played for the 2014-15 UK team that started 38-0 before becoming a lottery pick of the Utah Jazz. John […]
Read MoreWhat Coach K Thought Of Kobe Bryant, High School Basketball Recruit
In honor of Kobe Bryant ending his professional basketball career this evening, let’s take a look back at what the greatest college basketball coach had to say about Kobe, the recruit. Bryant, of course, went straight from high school to the pros, but he was still checked out by hopeful college coaches when he was […]
Read MorePhoto: LSU Gave Kobe A Customized Jersey As A Gift Last Week
In case you’re a sports fan who has been living under a rock recently, let us inform you that tonight is Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game. The Laker guard will close out his storied career against the Utah Jazz at 10:30 p.m. ET tonight. Last week, the Lakers played in New Orleans, and the LSU […]
Read MorePhoto: Kentucky Basketball Players All Wearing Kobe’s Shoes For #MambaDay
Kentucky’s men’s basketball players are honoring Kobe Bryant on their feet today. With the Los Angeles Lakers’ star playing his final game this evening, Wildcats’ players are all wearing his signature Nike shoes while they work out. Kentucky’s Marcus Lee posted a photo on Instagram. UK Basketball celebrating Kobe Day #GREATNESS A photo posted […]
Read MoreVideo: Duke Put Together A Cool Tribute To Kobe Bryant Showing His Relationship With Coach K
Kobe Bryant went to the NBA right from high school, and if he had gone to college he says it would have been UNC, but the college coach he’s closest to is Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski. Coach K has coached Kobe with the United States men’s national basketball team for a decade, and the two have […]
Read MoreWhere Kobe Bryant Would’ve Played In College If He Hadn’t Gone From HS to the NBA
Kobe Bryant’s career as a professional basketball comes to an end tonight. The 37-year-old five-time NBA champion will play his final game with the Los Angeles Lakers. They’re set to face the Utah Jazz at STAPLES Center. The floor is ready for Kobe one last time! #ThankYouKobe pic.twitter.com/7cm43ln41T — STAPLES Center (@STAPLESCenter) April 13, 2016 […]
Read MoreVideo: Former Michigan State Star Draymond Green Can’t Handle It When Reporter’s Wearing A Michigan Shirt
“Get this guy out of here.” That was former Michigan State star Draymond Green’s reaction when he spotted a reporter wearing a Michigan shirt during his post-game interview Wednesday night. The Golden State Warriors’ forward was speaking to the media following his team’s 115-94 win against the Utah Jazz when he lost focus, recognizing the […]
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