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Utah Jazz

It’s too early to give up on Jimmer

November 13, 2013 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The Sacramento Kings recently declined to pick up Jimmer Fredette’s contract option for 2014-15, making him an unrestricted free agent after this season. There has been speculation the Kings may try to trade him since he doesn’t fit into their long-term plans after trading for Greivis Vasquez and drafting Ben McClemore, so the Kings’ backcourt … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: J.J. Redick, Jimmer Fredette, sacramento kings, Utah Jazz

NBA Northwest Division Preview

October 16, 2013 by Joel Huerto 2 Comments

Anyone who watches ESPN’s “First Take” knows Skip Bayless’ daily diatribe on Russell Westbrook. Bayless slams Westbrook every chance he gets, pointing out Westbrook’s shortcomings as a point guard and how he is curbing Kevin Durant’s greatness. Bayless is right about one thing, and that is Westbrook is not a true point guard. What Bayless … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Northwest Division, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz

Can OKC overcome loss of Harden?

October 30, 2012 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a shocking trade three days before the 2012-13 season opener. It was a blockbuster trade that will affect the Thunder adversely in the short term, but it was a great move long term. Also, the trade shouldn’t prevent Oklahoma City from winning the Northwest Division. 1-OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER — … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Denver Nuggets, James Harden, Minnesota Timberwolves, Northwest Division, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz

JAZZ HOPE TO ‘BANG’ OUT WIN VS. SPURS

May 7, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

For the Utah Jazz to beat the San Antonio Spurs in their best-of-seven series, they almost have to play a perfect game. But pitching a perfect game is probably not a realistic goal at this point goal for team who is still learning how to win on a consistent basis. But one thing this Jazz … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Josh Howard, Paul Millsap, San Antonio Spurs, stephen jackson, Tony Parker, Utah Jazz

2012 NBA PLAYOFFS: WESTERN CONFERENCE PREDICTIONS

April 28, 2012 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The L.A. Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs are likely not going to lose in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, so let’s not even waste our time discussing possible upsets in the 1-8 and 3-6 matchups. The best matchups are in the 4-5 and 2-7. Second-seeded Oklahoma City will take on defending … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, L.A. Clippers, L.A.Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz

VIDEO: AK47 BOTCHES EASY LAYUP

March 6, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The man known around the Association as AK47 just got popped with an extremely embarrassing episode recently. During a game between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, the nightcap of TNT’s doubleheader, Andrei Kirilenko had the ballgame in his hands but he let it slipped through his soft hands. Here’s a recap of what happened: … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Andrei Kirilenko, Denver Nuggets, Kenyon Martin, Utah Jazz

MALONE SAYS SLOAN IS NOT A QUITTER

February 12, 2011 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Karl Malone doesn’t like to sugarcoat anything. He’s a straight shooter and he’ll tell it like it is. So, when given an opportunity to talk about the sudden resignation of Jerry Sloan as coach of the Utah Jazz, the Jazz’s all-time leading scorer got some things off his chest and offered his support to his … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Jerry Sloan, Karl Malone, Utah Jazz

MALONE: HOOP COWBOY TO HALL OF FAME

August 11, 2010 by Joel Huerto 4 Comments

When the 1992 Dream Team took time off to visit golf courses in Barcelona, almost everyone on the team was itching to bust out their golf clubs out and take their cuts. Karl Malone saw the well-manicured greens, uninviting bunkers and deep roughs, and called it a “waste of pasture.” Karl Malone was a different … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Karl Malone, L.A. Lakers, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, The Mailman, Utah Jazz

DEREK FISHER: NBA’S TOP ROLE PLAYER

May 9, 2010 by Joel Huerto 3 Comments

All championship teams have great role players – guys who play their position, make all the hustle plays and knock down shots when called upon. Magic Johnson’s Laker teams had Michael Cooper. Larry Bird’s Celtic teams had Danny Ainge. Robert Horry, who was instrumental in helping Hakeem Olajuwon’s Rockets, Shaq and Kobe’s Lakers and Tim … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Derek Fisher, Deron Williams, Jerry Sloan, Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers, Phil Jackson, Utah Jazz

BOOZER SAYS JAZZ WON’T BACK DOWN

May 8, 2010 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer pretty much had his way against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2010 playoffs. He averaged 22 points and 13 rebounds in the series and beat up on Denver big men Nene, Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen. Now, Boozer is on the other side of the beatings. … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Carlos Boozer, Lakers, Utah Jazz
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