Paolo Banchero only unanimous 1st-team All-Rookie selection
May 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic headlined the All-Rookie team, released by the NBA on Monday.
Banchero was the only player to be selected as a first-teamer on all 100 ballots.
Utah hosts Denver, looks to break home losing streak
April 28, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (52-28, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-44, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -2.5; over/under is 25.5
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero wins NBA rookie of the year
April 25, 2023 GMTPaolo Banchero became the frontrunner to win Rookie of the Year race from the very moment that he went No.
Markkanen, serving his Finnish service, wins most improved
April 24, 2023 GMTA recruit in the Finnish military is now the NBA’s Most Improved Player.
All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz was announced Monday night as the winner of this season's most improved award, as voted on by 100 writers and broadcasters who cover the league.
Lakers hold off Jazz 128-117, earn play-in date with Wolves
April 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James hit eight 3-pointers while scoring 36 points, Anthony Davis had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers surged into the postseason as the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 128-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday.
Utah takes on Los Angeles for conference showdown
April 9, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (37-44, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (42-39, seventh in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -16.5
Agbaji scores 28, rallies Jazz past Nuggets 118-114
April 8, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Western Conference leading Denver Nuggets on Saturday.
Luka Samanic finished with a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds for Utah.
Jazz beat conference-leading Nuggets 118-114
April 8, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored 28 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 118-114 victory over the Western Conference leading Denver Nuggets on Saturday, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Luka Samanic finished with a career-high 23 points and eight rebounds for Utah.
Valparaiso brings back Roger Powell Jr as Beacons’ new coach
April 7, 2023 GMTVALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Valparaiso hired former Illinois star Roger Powell Jr. as its new men's basketball coach Friday, making him the first Black coach in program history.
Powell served an assistant coach at Valpo on coach Bryce Drew's staff from 2011-16 and then followed Drew to Vanderbilt where he was the associate head coach.
Utah hosts Denver, looks to break home losing streak
April 7, 2023 GMTDenver Nuggets (52-28, first in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-44, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -2.5; over/under is 25.5
Thunder beat Jazz 114-98, strengthen play-in hopes
April 7, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City strengthened their hopes of reaching the play-in tournament with a 114-98 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
Utah plays Oklahoma City, looks to stop home losing streak
April 5, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (38-42, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-43, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on Oklahoma City looking to end its four-game home skid.
James’ game-winner lifts Lakers past Jazz in OT
April 5, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — LeBron James missed a potential game-winning layup on the final play of regulation. Given a second chance, he delivered.
James scored 37 points, including a go-ahead basket with 27 seconds left in overtime, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 135-133 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles plays Utah following Davis’ 40-point showing
April 3, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (40-38, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-42, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -5
Nets hold off Jazz 111-110, move closer to playoff berth
April 2, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges had 30 points and seven rebounds, helping the Brooklyn Nets move closer to clinching a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference by holding off the Utah Jazz 111-110 on Sunday.
Utah visits Brooklyn after Bridges’ 42-point outing
April 1, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (36-41, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (42-35, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn faces the Utah Jazz after Mikal Bridges scored 42 points in the Brooklyn Nets' 124-107 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Tatum’s 39 lifts Celtics over short-handed Jazz 122-114
April 1, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — The collective sentiment among the Celtics following their 41-point win at Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee was it would be meaningless if they lost Friday's follow-up at home against Utah.
Boston hosts Utah after Horton-Tucker’s 41-point game
March 31, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (36-40, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (53-24, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Celtics -13.5
Horton-Tucker’s career-high 41 lead Jazz past Spurs 128-117
March 30, 2023 GMTSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Talen Horton-Tucker scored a career-high 41 points and the Utah Jazz defeated the Spurs 128-117 on Wednesday night in what could have been coach Gregg Popovich’s final home game in San Antonio.
Spurs face the Jazz on 4-game skid
March 28, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (35-40, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (19-56, 14th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Spurs take on Utah.
Booker, bench lead Suns past skidding Jazz as Ayton returns
March 28, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Devin Booker scored 24 points and Phoenix reserves sparked the decisive run for the Suns in a 117-103 win over the fading Utah Jazz on Monday night.
“Our bench came in and changed the dynamic of the game from a physicality standpoint, getting stops.
Jazz face the Suns on 3-game losing streak
March 26, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (39-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-39, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Jazz play Phoenix.
Kevin Huerter scores 27, Kings beat Jazz 121-113
March 26, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored a team-high 27 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 121-113 on Saturday night.
Domantas Sabonis finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists for his NBA-leading 60th double-double of the season.
Sacramento hosts Utah in conference matchup
March 25, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (35-38, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (44-29, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -9.5
Bucks overwhelm Jazz 144-116 for third straight victory
March 25, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Grayson Allen scored a season-high 25 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 144-116 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.
Allen made five 3-pointers and shot 57% from the field to help the Bucks lead wire-to-wire.
Markkanen leads Utah against Milwaukee after 40-point showing
March 23, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (52-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Lauri Markkanen scored 40 points in the Utah Jazz's 127-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid
March 23, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 30 points, rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career-high 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 127-115 on Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak.
Portland plays Utah on 3-game road slide
March 21, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-40, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-36, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to stop its three-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Utah.
Agbaji scores 27, Jazz hold off Kings for 128-120 victory
March 21, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ochai Agbaji scored a career-high 27 points, including six 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 128-120 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.
Kelly Olynyk had 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists for the Jazz.
Kings play the Jazz, aim for 4th straight victory
March 19, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (43-27, third in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (34-36, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Monday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Kings take on Utah.
Markkanen’s scoring, Kessler’s block lifts Jazz past Celtics
March 19, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and Walker Kessler had a game-saving block to help the Utah Jazz to a 118-117 comeback win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Grant Williams, who had 23 points and a career-high seven 3-pointers, was driving for a potential game-winner but ran into Kessler, who blocked his shot just before the final buzzer.
Boston visits Utah, aims for 50th victory of season
March 18, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (49-22, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (33-36, 11th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Boston will try to earn its 50th win this season when the Celtics play the Utah Jazz.
Jimmy Butler scores 24, Heat hold off Jazz 119-115
March 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Another night, another close game for Miami.
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points to lead seven Miami players in double figures, Tyler Herro and Gabe Vincent each scored 18 and the Heat held off the Utah Jazz 119-115 on Monday night.
Adebayo and the Heat take on Markkanen and the Jazz
March 12, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (33-35, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (36-33, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat host Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz in out-of-conference play.
Horton-Tucker scores 37 points as Jazz top Hornets 119-111
March 12, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Talen Horton-Tucker scored a season-high 37 points and had 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Utah Jazz defeated the Charlotte Hornets 119-111 on Saturday night for their second straight win.
Charlotte and Utah meet in cross-conference contest
March 10, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (32-35, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (22-46, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte and Utah play in non-conference action.
Markkanen scores 31, Jazz beat Magic to end four-game skid
March 10, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 31 points, Talen Horton-Tucker added 23 and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game losing streak with a 131-124 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
Simone Fontecchio scored 17 points for Utah, and rookie center Walker Kessler's 13 points and 10 rebounds included a crucial three-point play with 35 seconds left after the Magic had cut their deficit to one point.
Utah takes on Orlando on 4-game slide
March 8, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-35, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (27-39, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win against Orlando.
Irving’s late run helps push Mavericks past Jazz 120-116
March 8, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving hit a clutch 3-pointer and scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, and Luka Doncic added 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 120-116 Tuesday night.
Utah visits Dallas, aims to break road skid
March 6, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-34, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (33-32, seventh in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah will attempt to break its three-game road skid when the Jazz face Dallas.
Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 38 as Thunder beat Jazz
March 6, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 38 points and seven rebounds in his return from a five-game absence and the Oklahoma City Thunder led all the way while beating the Utah Jazz 129-119 on Sunday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host the Jazz
March 4, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-33, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (29-34, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Utah.
Wiggins scores 27 as Thunder top Jazz to end 5-game skid
March 4, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-103 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Oklahoma City faces Utah, aims to break home losing streak
March 2, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-32, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-34, 13th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Utah looking to stop its three-game home skid.
Spurs snap 16-game losing streak with victory over Jazz
March 1, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a 16-game losing streak, beating the Utah Jazz 102-94 on Tuesday night.
Doug McDermott added 19 points for the Spurs, Jeremy Sochan had 13 and Devonte Graham 12.
New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition
February 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder was more than just the first coaching candidate contacted when Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields began looking to replace Nate McMillan.
Snyder was the only candidate interviewed by Fields.
San Antonio faces Utah, looks to end road losing streak
February 27, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-47, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (31-31, eighth in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio visits Utah looking to break its 18-game road skid.
Hawks hire Snyder as coach to replace fired McMillan
February 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Quin Snyder has been hired as coach of the Atlanta Hawks to replace the fired Nate McMillan, the team announced Sunday.
The Hawks reached an agreement with Snyder on a five-year deal only five days after firing McMillan on Tuesday.
Jazz rally late, send reeling Spurs to 16th straight loss
February 26, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and recent signee Kris Dunn added 15 as the Utah Jazz rallied from a 14-point deficit and beat the struggling San Antonio Spurs 118-102 on Saturday night.
Utah hosts San Antonio after Markkanen’s 43-point performance
February 24, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-46, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (30-31, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Lauri Markkanen scored 43 points in the Utah Jazz's 120-119 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Westbrook signs with Clippers after clearing waivers
February 23, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to join the Los Angeles Clippers.
The nine-time All-Star signed with the Clippers Wednesday after he cleared waivers, then hit the practice court as the team gathered for the first time since the All-Star break.
Utah faces Oklahoma City on 3-game home skid
February 22, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (28-29, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (29-31, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Jazz -2.5; over/under is 239.5
AP sources: Westbrook could make Clippers debut Friday
February 21, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook could make his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday once he clears waivers, two people with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.
The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Westbrook still needs to clear waivers before he can sign with a new team.
Report: Westbrook to sign with Clippers after Jazz waive him
February 21, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Russell Westbrook was waived by the Utah Jazz on Monday and the nine-time All-Star is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a published report.
The 34-year-old guard was acquired by the Jazz from the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb.
A rare Sunday game in Utah awaits with All-Star contest
February 19, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — There will be an NBA game in Salt Lake City on Sunday night, something that hasn't been said for more than two decades during the regular season.
The Utah Jazz traditionally don’t play home games on Sundays out of respect to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known widely as the Mormon church.
NBA All-Star Game: All you need to know about Sunday’s event
February 18, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The fans in Salt Lake City used to serenade Donovan Mitchell with “MVP” chants when he played for the Utah Jazz, a sign of their appreciation and respect.
Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies over Jazz, 117-111
February 16, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson had 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 117-111 on Wednesday night in the last game for both teams before the All-Star break.
Analysis: Russell Westbrook could help NBA playoff contender
February 14, 2023 GMTNikola Jokic and Luka Doncic are doing it. So are LeBron James, James Harden and LaMelo Ball. They are among the six players in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game this season.
Morant and the Grizzlies take on the Jazz
February 14, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (29-30, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (34-22, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant leads Memphis into a matchup against Utah.
Clarkson, Markkanen lead Jazz past Pacers 123-117
February 14, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen each scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 123-117 on Monday night.
Clarkson hit a 3-pointer for a 115-110 lead with 2:03 remaining, and added a 13-foot baseline jumper to extend the lead to 117-113 in the final minute.