Kings get big game from Evans, rock Jazz Nov 8, 2009
(Sports Network) - Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Kings were playing their first game without guard Kevin Martin, who is set to have surgery Monday to repair a fractured left wrist. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Evans career-high 32 lifts Kings over Jazz Nov 8, 2009
Evans scored a season-high 32 points and the Kings held off the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Saturday night in their first game without the high-scoring Martin. Evans, the fourth pick in the June draft, became the focal point of the offense in place of Martin, who averaged 30. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Recap: Utah vs. Sacramento Nov 8, 2009
Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena ... Rookie guard Tyreke Evans scored 32 points and doled out seven assists to lead the Sacramento Kings in a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawks rout Denver Nov 8, 2009
Kings 104, Jazz 99: At Salt Lake City, Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and Sacramento held off the Utah Jazz for a victory in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Sunday, November 08, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
PARHAM DRAFTED BY TULSA IN THE NBDL DRAFT Nov 7, 2009
Parham and his new teammates in Tulsa, a minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder, begin their season on Friday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. against the Utah Flash, an affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz. . (Umeshawks.com)
GAME REPORT: Spurs 99, Jazz 113 Nov 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009 San Antonio Spurs - Utah Jazz Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Deron Williams filled the stat sheet with 27 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, boosting the Utah Jazz to a 113-99 win over the San Antonio Spurs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jazz beats Spurs Nov 6, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The boos that the Utah Jazz heard early quickly turned to cheers of Booz ... Carlos Boozer and the Utah Jazz finally put on a show worth rooting for, beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Siler's NBA dream still alive Nov 6, 2009
The team is a minor league affiliate of the Hawks and the Utah Jazz. "I've been a lot around the U.S.," Siler said, "but I've never been to Utah.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hornets' knack for repeating mistakes draws Scott's ire Nov 5, 2009
Nowitzki scored a game-high 40 points, which included a team-record 29 points in the fourth quarter, to lead the Mavericks to a 96-85 come-from-behind victory against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. "We just can't keep making the same mistakes," Scott said before Wednesday's game. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Nowitzki's franchise-record fourth quarter fuels Mavs in win Nov 4, 2009
Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, right, and Jazz center Mehmet Okur in the second half of their game in Dallas. Nowitzki scored a franchise-record 29 points in the fourth quarter to help the Mavs win 96-85. (USA Today -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Jazz 85, Mavericks 96 Nov 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Dallas, TX (Sports Network) - Dirk Nowitzki put together a virtuoso performance in the fourth quarter, erupting for a team-record 29 points in the final stanza to single-handedly carry Dallas to a 96-85 come-from-behind win over the Utah Jazz. (USA Today -- Sports)
Superman: Dirk's 29 in the 4th a singular Dallas sports feat Nov 4, 2009
-- points in the fourth quarter took the Mavs from a seemingly lopsided home loss to a resounding 96-85 victory over the Utah Jazz. It broke a 25-year-old team record for points in any quarter, surpassing Mark Aguirre's 24 a quarter-century ago. (Multichannel News)
Dirk saves Mavs with 29-point 4th quarter Nov 4, 2009
Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night. Nowitzki broke the franchise record of 24 points in any quarter set by Mark Aguirre against Denver on March 24, 1984. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Yao-less Rockets not hungry for attack Nov 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Energy Solutions Arena seems not long the dire straits for Houston Rockets with power center Yao Ming and genius shooting guard Tracy McGrady on the injury list as eight players scored in double digits in Rockets' 113-96 thrash over Utah Jazz on Monday. Rockets snatched three wins in a row in last five days tarnishing the Charles Barkley's appraisal "these Rockets will finish with the worst record in the West". (Xinhuanet, China)
Budinger leads Rockets over Jazz Nov 3, 2009
Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of four Houston players with multiple 3-pointers as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Stockton, the son of Utah Jazz and Naismith Hall of Famer John Stockton who also played for the Bulldogs, is a walk-on who will redshirt this season. "G.J. will probably see some minutes this season backing up Demetri at the point," Few said. (Gozags.com)
Basketball No. 20 in ESPN/USA Today Poll, No. 22 in AP Oct 31, 2009
Matt Harpring, the longest tenured Yellow Jacket currently in the NBA, is beginning his eighth season with the Utah Jazz and 12th season in the league. beginning his seventh season with the Toronto Raptors, is the next longest. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Recap: Utah vs. LA Clippers Oct 31, 2009
Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, as the Utah Jazz continued their home dominance against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 111-98 victory at EnergySolutions Arena ... Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, as the Utah Jazz continued their home dominance against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 111-98 victory at EnergySolutions Arena. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Quest. for Ashton, Parker, IP council candidates Oct 31, 2009
When I'm not working, I enjoy long motorcycle rides with my wife and cheering for the Utah Jazz with the family. My only qualification for sitting on the council is my desire to serve my community. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Jazz continue home dominance against Clippers Oct 31, 2009
(Sports Network) - Paul Millsap scored 14 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, as the Utah Jazz continued their home dominance against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 111-98 victory at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz have won 13 straight and 39 of the last 40 against the Clippers in Salt Lake City. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'Melo, Lawson spark Nuggets over Jazz Oct 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points and pulled down eight rebounds, and rookie Ty Lawson factored big into a dominating fourth quarter for the Nuggets, as Denver opened its season with a 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz. Chauncey Billups tallied 25 points and Lawson, the 18th overall pick in this year's draft, netted 11 of his 17 points in the last quarter for Denver. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Anthony, Lawson lead Nuggets to season-opening 114-105 win over Jazz Oct 29, 2009
DENVER (AP) Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups finished with 25 while Kenyon Martin added 16 points and 11 rebounds. (FOX61, CT)
Wednesday Morning Basketball Report Oct 29, 2009
One preseason highlight for Johnson was the Bulls' NBA Europe Live victory, 102-101, over the Utah Jazz on Oct. 6. Johnson hit the game-winning fallaway jumper as time expired on Oct. 6, in London's O2 Arena. (Wakeforestsports.com)
NBA Northwest Division Preview Oct 28, 2009
The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, and Utah Jazz will all do battle in what promises to be a very competitive division ... Utah Jazz Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
NBA PREVIEW: Western Conference Oct 27, 2009
Mark Heisler, Los Angeles Times. Tuesday, October 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Season looks up for men's basketball Oct 27, 2009
As Dick Vitale says, those "diaper dandies" are Alex Bazzell, Kirk Korver (younger brother of Kyle Korver of the Utah Jazz), Fred Chatmon and Max Rockman. "Those four are real good freshmen," Johnson said. (University News, MO)
Western conference Oct 26, 2009
Utah Jazz: This team has issues, such as how to distribute minutes between Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap, but point guard Deron Williams' penetration makes everything easier. Combine that with the continuity coach Jerry Sloan represents, and it's a nice package. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Former Kings guard Bobby Jackson calls it a career Oct 25, 2009
(Sports Network) - Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson announced his retirement from the NBA as a player prior to the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Jackson, who spent half of his 12-year NBA career with Sacramento, will serve as the first-ever Kings ambassador, as well as assisting in the club's scouting department. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jazz say Korver will have knee surgery next week Oct 24, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season. The team says Dr. David Altcheck in New York City will perform the surgery on Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Deron Williams has 19 points, 11 assists to lead Jazz to 95-85 preseason win over Kings Oct 24, 2009
(AP) Deron Williams had 19 points and 11 assists and Paul Milsap added 19 points for the Utah Jazz in a 95-85 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Trailing throughout most of the game, the Kings got within 72-69 early in the fourth quarter, but rookie Eric Maynor hit a 3-pointer and the Jazz pulled away to their third straight game. (FOX61, CT)
Blazers sign 5-year contract extension with Aldridge Oct 23, 2009
Collins, who played eight years with the Utah Jazz, played in four preseason games with an average of 3. 5 points, two rebounds and 14 minutes. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Bobcats lineup still up in air Oct 22, 2009
Brown and the Bobcats are still waiting to find out whether shooting guard Raja Bell will require surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist suffered Sunday in a loss to the Utah Jazz. Bell plans to seek a second opinion to determine whether he needs surgery, which could sideline him for four months. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
Defense shouldlead Celtics over Lakers for NBA title - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM; Updated: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jazz pounce on Blazers, 108-97 Oct 21, 2009
- After a dominating preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Carlos Boozer feels like the Utah Jazz are ready for the regular season. "We've got to tighten up some stuff," he said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Syracuse legend McNamara returns as graduate manager Oct 21, 2009
Two more years overseas - one in Greece with Panionios BC and one in Latvia with BK Ventspils - followed before another unfruitful NBA training camp with the Utah Jazz in 2008. The road was nearly impossible. (Daily Orange, NY)
Return Engagement? Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty ImagesKobe Bryant may see a lot more of Kevin Garnett and the Celtics this year than a pair of regular-season meetings.Injuries stopped the Celtics from rejoining the Lakers in the Finals. But this year the two appear headed to tangle for the title again, says a survey of NBA scouts, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 20, 2009
Scouts like Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics in 2009-2010 season - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Monday October 19, 2009 2:19PM; Updated: Monday October 19, 2009 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
30 YEARS OF THE THREE-POINTER History made from long distance Oct 19, 2009
Bell's attempts rose to 446 in 2005-06, his first season with Phoenix, from 134 with the Utah Jazz a season earlier. Some purists bemoan the lost art of the midrange jump shot, a sign that fundamentals are being extinguished beneath a mix tape of long shots and dunks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rookie helps Jazz top Blazers (27) Oct 18, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 SALT LAKE CITY With a slight frame and a jump shot that still needs some work, Utah Jazz rookie guard Eric Maynor isn t likely to strike fear into his NBA opponents just yet. But the first-round draft pick from Virginia Commonwealth is making progress. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Top-pick Griffin strong again for Clippers Oct 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman also had 16 points apiece for Los Angeles, which has won four straight since a seven-point loss at Golden State in its exhibition opener. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bobcats waiting for Bell to break out of it Oct 18, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sun, Oct 18, 2009 03:16 AMModified Sun, Oct 18, 2009 03:17 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawks' D-League affiliate to hold Atlanta tryout Oct 18, 2009
As coach of the Utah Flash, the D-League affiliate of both the Utah Jazz and the Hawks, Jones is taking a similar approach. The Flash will hold a one-day open tryout Oct. 24 at Clayton State University, hoping to find players whom Jones described as "under-scouted.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pre-Season: NBA teams often play off the beaten path Oct 18, 2009
The Phoenix Suns played the Utah Jazz in two games in the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the 1990s. Since then the NBA has returned to Japan five times, China three times, including this year, and Taiwan this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Bobcats must stop penetration Oct 16, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 16, 2009 02:32 AMModified Fri, Oct 16, 2009 02:34 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Okur, Maynor lead Jazz over Trail Blazers Oct 16, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY -- Mehmet Okur scored 15 points and rookie guard Eric Maynor added 14 as the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-96 in a preseason game Thursday night ... Mehmet Okur scored 15 points and rookie guard Eric Maynor added 14 as the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-96 in a preseason game Thursday night ... Utah Jazz guard Ronnie Brewer, right, reaches in to knock the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake during the first half of a preseason NBA... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NBA Sets Its Sights on Britain Oct 15, 2009
The Utah Jazz forward has missed his shot, the ball rebounding off the rim of the basket to Chicago Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich. Spotting that Luol Deng, the Sudan-born Briton, has made a break and gained the best part of five metres on the Jazz defence, Hinrich launches a pass the length of the basketball court. (BusinessWeek)
Millsap leads Jazz over Real Madrid Oct 9, 2009
MADRID (AP) -Paul Millsap scored 20 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 109-87 victory over Real Madrid on Thursday in the finale of the NBA's preseason European tour. Point guard Deron Williams added 16 at the Palacio de los Deportes stadium as the Jazz bounced back from Tuesday's one-point loss to the Chicago Bulls in London. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jazz rout Real Madrid to close NBA European tour Oct 9, 2009
Utah Jazz rout Real Madrid to close NBA's European tour - NBA - SI.com. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
* NBA: Bulls beat Jazz 102-101 on James Johnsons basket Oct 8, 2009
Chicago Bulls forward James Johnson, left, puts up a shot past Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap during the first quarter of their NBA preseason basketball game at the O2 Arena in London on Tuesday ... Rookie James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer on Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Graf's Grace Simon Bruty/SIFormer No. 1 Steffi Graf retired from tennis in 1999, and has maintained a quiet existence away from the game.Once upon a time, athletes walked away without thinking twice about the athlete's curse of peaking at age 28. SI's Jon Wertheim discusses "unretirement" in his mailbag. Oct 8, 2009
I can only think of John Stockton of the NBA's Utah Jazz. -- Mario, Saudi Arabia. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Rubio talked up by NBA rivals in waiting Oct 8, 2009
"He's still so young. It's good for him to get a couple of more years playing over here and then make the transition over," Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams said Wednesday as his team prepared for a preseason game against Real Madrid. "I think he's a great player. He's definitely going to be a good player in our league, he has all the skills ball handling, court vision, he knows how to lead a team. It's just a matter of maturing and becoming a better player.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
* NFL: Political talk show host, NHL owner plan bid for Rams Oct 8, 2009
Checketts, who became the youngest person to run an NBA club in 1984 when he took charge of the Utah Jazz at age 28, could take a majority stake, however, since the Blues are based in St Louis and the cross-ownership policy has not applied to soccer teams. This story has been viewed 235 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NBA wants regular-season game in London Oct 7, 2009
Chicago Bulls snatch 102-101 win over Utah Jazz in London exhibition game ... Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng takes on Spencer Nelson of the Utah Jazz in London on Tuesday night ... "Who knows? We have not set the schedule yet for 2010, so we'll see," Stern told the UK Press Association ahead of Tuesday night's preseason exhibition at the venue, in which the Chicago Bulls snatched a last-gasp 102-101 victory over the Utah Jazz in front a sell-out crowd of almost 19,000. (CNN -- International)
Stern still hopeful of NBA game in London Oct 7, 2009
Stern has said that he wants to play a meaningful game at London's O2 Arena, where the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz played a preseason game Tuesday. "We hope to do it," Stern said, noting that 2010 and 2011 would be the last chances. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bulls beat Jazz at buzzer in London exhibition Oct 7, 2009
LONDON (AP) -Rookie James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. Johnson, who finished with 18 points, got the rebound after teammate Derrick Byars missed a 3-point attempt from the top of the key. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligament Oct 6, 2009
SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery. The Jazz say Miles injured his shooting hand in a fall during practice Monday at London's O2 Arena, where Utah plays the Chicago Bulls in a preseason game Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
With refs locked out, NBA confident in 62 backups Oct 2, 2009
Steve C Wilson / APNBA replacement officials Deldre Carr, left, and Tre Maddox, right, take a break during a time out in the first half of a pre-season NBA basketball game between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, Oct. 1, 2009, in Salt Lake City. The replacement officials are in action due to a lockout of the usual NBA officials. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Recap: Utah vs. Denver Oct 2, 2009
Deron Williams and CJ Miles each scored 16 points, leading the Utah Jazz to a 103-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's first preseason game of 2009 ... Deron Williams and CJ Miles each scored 16 points, leading the Utah Jazz to a 103-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's first preseason game of 2009. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miles, Williams lead Jazz past Nuggets Oct 2, 2009
The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 103-87 on Thursday night in an exhibition game that featured 69 fouls and very little objection to any of them ... Deron Williams and CJ Miles each scored 16 points, leading the Utah Jazz to a 103-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's first preseason game of 2009 ... NBA replacement officials Deldre Carr, left, and Tre Maddox, right, take a break during a time out in the first half of a pre-season NBA basketball game between the Utah Jazz and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chandler and Diaw will start preseason by sitting Oct 1, 2009
The Bobcats play the Lakers Oct. 17, then either the Clippers or Utah Jazz Oct. 18. I want us to be cautious with the injuries, Brown said, but you also don't want them to be way behind. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chandler gives Bobcats a strong voice in the middle Sep 30, 2009
Shooting guard Raja Bell was clobbered by one of those screens last season against the Utah Jazz. "I'm not throwing Emeka under the bus, but there were a lot of times where he and I had some conversations" about speaking up more, Bell recalled. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership Sep 30, 2009
Kirilenko, who plays for the Utah Jazz and will be headed to Europe for a pair of preseason games, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that O'Neal's move to join James with the Cleveland Cavaliers is going to cause havoc 00004000 around the league. "That's the poison union," Kirilenko said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Weakly Retort Sep 30, 2009
Im pretty sure the only other more mismatched mascot to its location is the Utah Jazz. Short-timer backup redshirt freshman Landry Jones, who is one u away from actually being a red shirt, sets a school record with 6 TDs. (RaiderPower.com)
Boozer surprised he wasn't traded over summer Sep 26, 2009
Carlos Boozer surprised Utah Jazz didn't trade him over summer - ESPN. Updated: September 25, 2009, 8:16 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
A Russian Owner in NBA: Tycoon Buying NJ Nets Sep 24, 2009
Yet Andrei Kirilenko, a Utah Jazz forward, is the only Russian currently in the NBA. It remains to be seen how Prokhorov's jet-setting lifestyle might play with Nets fans, but the NBA will be far more interested in his finances. Prokhorov has been ranked as his country's richest man in the Russian edition of Forbes, with an estimated $9. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Jarron Collins accepts invitation to Blazers' camp Sep 24, 2009
PORTLAND Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday that former Utah Jazz center Jarron Collins has accepted an invitation to training camp and will compete for the final spot on the 15-man roster. The 6-foot-11 Stanford product has averaged 2. (Longview Daily News, WA)
