The new Jazz rebrand is an absolute travesty. Indeed, it’s made the Jazz the laughingstock of the league. Go ahead, scroll through the reactions. You’ll see Cleveland sports reporter Tim Bielik say “OK, Jazz, that’s a good prank. Now let’s see the real uniforms.” You’ll see SB Nation writer Demetrius Bell call them “objectively ugly” … Read more
Two teams. One from the East. The other out West. Both are trending in opposite directions. Both are entering a potentially franchise-altering offseason. In Chicago, the Bulls are eager to reach the next level. A 15-win improvement and first-round exit marked a successful season for the Bulls, who missed the postseason the previous four seasons … Read more
If you’re looking for a small forward … well, you might want to keep looking. Small forward is probably the weakest position in the free-agent market, especially if you’re looking for floor spacers capable of starting. Only three players at this position — one of whom is a suspect shooter, and another is coming off … Read more
Hollinger’s Free-Agent rankings and projections:Top 25 free agents by BORD$ projectionsTop point guards by BORD$ projections At least in theory, it’s a stellar NBA shooting-guard market when free agency begins. Three max-caliber All-Stars headline the offerings at this position, although that excitement might fade quickly with the reality that all three players seem overwhelmingly likely … Read more
At the end of the short-lived and ill-fated Ty Corbin era, the Utah Jazz’s on-court product had regressed enough to land the team a rare lottery pick, No. 5 overall in the 2014 NBA Draft. Even picking that high, though, did not get them anywhere near close enough to land Jabari Parker, a preternaturally gifted … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz face an unexpected search for a new coach. Utah was prepared to enter next season with Quin Snyder at the helm until the head coach unexpectedly stepped down after eight seasons. The two sides had recently discussed an extension with Snyder, who still had two years left on … Read more
Ainge is looking to hire the Jazz’s next coach after Quin Snyder stepped down earlier this week (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge is asked about plans to replace outgoing Jazz coach Quin Snyder during a press conference in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 6, 2022. | June … Read more
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 12: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Assistant coach Sean Sweeney reacts during … [+] a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2022 in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Mavericks 108-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading … Read more
Ready for free agency yet? While the Warriors and Celtics do battle in the NBA Finals, the league’s other 28 teams are already full-speed ahead into the offseason. Although teams are forbidden from agreeing to deals until June 30, and no executive would dare to have a handshake agreement before that time (certainly I would … Read more
9:03 PM ET Tim MacMahon Close ESPN Staff Writer Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 The Utah Jazz have received permission to interview several assistant coaches in … Read more
