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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) after hitting a three-pointer as the Utah Jazz host the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.

How ’Bout This Jazz: Our takes on your Utah Jazz trade ideas

By Eric Walden | January 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Morry Gash | AP) Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Jazz won 132-116, winning two of their last three road games.

Utah Jazz are feeling some swag after two big wins on the road

By Eric Walden | January 9, 2024, 10:58 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) limps off the court as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

Utah Jazz saw a promising sign in second half of win over Philadelphia 76ers

By Eric Walden | January 7, 2024, 11:37 p.m.

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calls to his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The question Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says he struggled with during his interview with the Utah Jazz

By Eric Walden | January 7, 2024, 11:14 p.m.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) breaks free of Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio, center, and forward Kelly Olynyk, right, on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Utah Jazz’s brutal stretch begins with a brutal loss in Boston

By Eric Walden | January 6, 2024, 9:01 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ja'Quinden Jackson before game action between the Utah Utes and the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Former Utah running back Ja’Quinden Jackson headed to the SEC

By Eric Walden | January 5, 2024, 9:10 p.m.

(Kelly and Jackie Olynyk) Utah Jazz big man Kelly Olynyk and his wife Jackie spent Christmas Day driving around San Antonio trying to reunite a lost dog with its owner. It turns out that the dog, Harley, had been stolen and missing for four years.

Kelly Olynyk and his wife had a road trip adventure they’ll never forget

By Eric Walden | January 4, 2024, 1:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) dribbles downcourt to shoot a 3-point shot to send the game into overtime, as Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) defends, in NBA action between the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz, at the Delta Center, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Utah Jazz happy to learn their tough lessons in a win

By Eric Walden | January 4, 2024, 3:46 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Rabbi Avremi Zippel and some family and friends brought signs reading "I'm a Jew and I'm proud" to Monday's Utah Jazz game, in response to anti-Semitic comments from Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11), Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Zippel said Jazz and Delta Center security subsequently instructed them not to display the signs, following a complaint by Irving.

Utah rabbi says Jazz made him put down ‘I’m a Jew and I’m proud’ sign after Kyrie Irving complaint

By Eric Walden | January 3, 2024, 7:40 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) celebrates a three-pointer in the final minutes as the Utah Jazz host the Miami Heat, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.

The biggest improvement in Keyonte George’s game? His growing confidence

By Eric Walden | December 31, 2023, 3:18 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah Utes cornerback Tao Johnson (15) and Utah Utes cornerback Miles Battle (1) try to stop Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson (3), in football acton between the Utah Utes and the Florida Gators, at Rice-Eccles Stadium, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Vegas Bowl was a chance for these Utes to make another impression

By Eric Walden | December 29, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

(Darren Abate | AP) Utah Jazz's Collin Sexton dunks during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, in San Antonio.

Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy might’ve been the only person who didn’t love Collin Sexton’s 360 dunk

By Eric Walden | December 27, 2023, 5:47 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ja'Quinden Jackson before game action between the Utah Utes and the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Utah’s Ja’Quinden Jackson enters the transfer portal

By Eric Walden | December 28, 2023, 8:32 p.m.

(David Becker | AP) Northwestern wide receiver Cam Johnson (14) makes a touchdown reception against Utah safety Nate Ritchie (31) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Utah football doesn’t want Vegas Bowl disappointment to overshadow a season they’re proud of

By Eric Walden | December 28, 2023, 3:34 a.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) sits on the bench during a timeout against the LA Clippers at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Are the Utah Jazz bad? Mediocre? Improving? They could be at a tipping point right now.

By Eric Walden | December 26, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) dives into end zone for a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

An offense falling flat, a QB conundrum, and one feel-good moment defined Utah’s bowl loss

By Eric Walden | December 28, 2023, 3:34 a.m.

Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) is sacked by Northwestern defensive lineman Carmine Bastone (90) during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

No offense, but … well, no offense dooms Utah in Las Vegas Bowl loss to Northwestern

By Eric Walden | December 24, 2023, 5:05 a.m.

(Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham (right) and Northwestern coach David Braun pose with the Las Vegas Bowl trophy during a media session at Allegiant Stadium on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.

Utah, Northwestern are coming at their Las Vegas Bowl matchup from different perspectives

By Eric Walden | December 23, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) warms up with the team prior to an NBA basketball in Salt Lake City Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.

How Jazz rookie Taylor Hendricks dealt with G League disappointment and the NBA learning curve

By Eric Walden | December 20, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

(The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah defensive end Jonah Elliss, left, and his father, defensive tackles coach Luther Elliss.

Utah DE Jonah Elliss’ injury, draft status updated by his dad

By Eric Walden | December 22, 2023, 4:02 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (8) gets a hand on Oregon Ducks running back Jordan James (20) as the Utah Utes host the Oregon Ducks, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

Utah’s bowl prep collides with the ‘busiest time of year’

By Eric Walden | December 15, 2023, 9:51 p.m.

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) American Fork High School tight end Carsen Ryan, a top recruit in the state of Utah in the class of 2022, is transferring from UCLA to Utah.

Utah football adds a new tight end, and could be keeping another

By Eric Walden | December 15, 2023, 9:50 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) limps off the court as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.

As Keyonte George goes out with an injury, fellow rookie Taylor Hendricks makes a big impact

By Eric Walden | December 14, 2023, 3:02 p.m.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes linebacker Karene Reid (21) as the Utah Utes host the Florida Gators, NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.

Utah football players are embracing the finale of a tumultuous season by vowing to enjoy their game in Vegas

By Eric Walden | December 15, 2023, 9:52 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) tries to recover his fumble as Utah Utes safety Cole Bishop (6) dives for the ball to get possession for Utah, in football action between Utah Utes and Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Utah is losing two of its best defensive players to the NFL draft

By Kevin Reynolds | Eric Walden | December 8, 2023, 6:17 p.m.

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