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Andy Larsen

Jazz beat writer

Andy Larsen, a lifelong Utah resident who graduated from Salt Lake City's Westminster College, has been covering the Utah Jazz since 2013. When he's not covering the Jazz and the NBA, Andy enjoys playing soccer, tennis and chess.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

A sports and entertainment district in Sandy? Real Salt Lake’s new owners are making plans.

By Kevin Reynolds | Andy Larsen | April 18, 2025, 9:15 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ryan Smith as the Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Why Ryan Smith says he’s selling his share of Real Salt Lake

By Andy Larsen | April 18, 2025, 6:19 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Will Hardy, Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) and Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

How do Will Hardy, Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, and other veterans feel about sticking with the Utah Jazz next year?

By Andy Larsen | April 14, 2025, 6:55 p.m.

Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) walks across the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The Triple Team: Utah Jazz wrap up NBA’s worst record and top-5 pick with Game 82 loss to Minnesota

By Andy Larsen | April 14, 2025, 12:26 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Was the Utah Jazz’s worst season ever a success?

By Andy Larsen | April 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah Jazz host the Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 11, 2025.

The Triple Team: Ryan Smith talks lottery, building a contention window, and Will Hardy

By Andy Larsen | April 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

(Rob Gray | AP) Keyonte George (3) and Kyle Filipowski (22) of the Utah Jazz react to a play during overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

The Triple Team: Jazz pull off comeback win vs. Blazers, fall back into tie for No. 1 lottery slot

By Andy Larsen | April 10, 2025, 4:50 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) People line up on opening night to enter the new stadium for the Salt Lake Bees in South Jordan Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Andy Larsen: There’s good and bad at the Bees’ new stadium. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

By Andy Larsen | April 9, 2025, 1:41 p.m.

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

The Triple Team: Jazz give up 140 points for 3rd consecutive game, lose to Hawks

By Andy Larsen | April 7, 2025, 4:47 a.m.

(Haiyun Jiang | The New York Times) President Donald Trump Holds up a report from the United States Trade Representative while he delivers remarks and signs tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. President Trump is set to unveil his most expansive tariffs to date on Wednesday afternoon, when he will detail potentially punishing levies on countries around the globe, including America’s largest trading partners.

Here’s how much Trump’s tariffs could cost Utah

By Andy Larsen | April 5, 2025, 2:18 p.m.

(Utah Jazz) Taylor Hendricks speaks to media.

The Triple Team: Jazz’s Taylor Hendricks gives update on recovery, weight gain

By Andy Larsen | April 5, 2025, 2:19 p.m.

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after making a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April, 2, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

The Triple Team: Utah Jazz get the inside track on the NBA’s worst record

By Andy Larsen | April 3, 2025, 5:19 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13).

The Triple Team: Isaiah Collier surpasses John Stockton’s rookie assist record

By Andy Larsen | April 1, 2025, 4:30 a.m.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, goes up for a basket as Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Triple Team: Nuggets blow out Jazz, 129-93, on road trip’s first game

By Andy Larsen | March 29, 2025, 4:05 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) America First Field as Real Salt Lake hosted Columbus Crew in MLS soccer in Sandy on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Reports: Miller family in talks to buy RSL, Utah Royals

By Andy Larsen | March 28, 2025, 11:44 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) and Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) go for a rebound as the Utah Jazz host the Houston Rockets at the Delta Center during an NBA basketball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025.

The Triple Team: What might Brice Sensabaugh’s NBA path be? A former Jazzman plays a comparable style

By Andy Larsen | March 28, 2025, 1:19 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction nears completion at The Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Take a look inside Utah’s new baseball stadium

By Andy Larsen | March 27, 2025, 2:24 a.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) listens to Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

The Triple Team: Will Hardy rips his players after near 40-point loss to Grizzlies

By Andy Larsen | March 26, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) greets Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) along with Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) an NBA game between the Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Delta Center, on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

The Triple Team: Donovan Mitchell reflects on Jazz past — ‘Sometimes you just miss your window’

By Andy Larsen | March 24, 2025, 2:18 a.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) defending Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) as the Utah Jazz host the Boston Celtics, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 21, 2025.

The Triple Team: Celtics fans pack the Delta Center as defending champions beat Jazz

By Andy Larsen | March 22, 2025, 10:20 p.m.

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