Ben Anderson
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FINAL: Warriors 123, Utah Jazz 114
The Jazz's offense sizzled for three quarters… then froze.
Lauri Markkanen (35) and Keyonte George (22 & 9) led the way, but the Jazz couldn’t match the Warriors’ depth or late‑game defense.
The Jazz's offense sizzled for three quarters… then froze.
Lauri Markkanen (35) and Keyonte George (22 & 9) led the way, but the Jazz couldn’t match the Warriors’ depth or late‑game defense.
Utah Jazz Go Cold Late In 9-Point Loss To Warriors
The Utah Jazz fell to the Golden State Warriors 123‑114, dropping their second consecutive game to open their four‑game road trip.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:09 AM
FINAL: Warriors 123, Utah Jazz 114
The Jazz's offense sizzled for three quarters… then froze.
Lauri Markkanen (35) and Keyonte George (22 & 9) led the way, but the Jazz couldn’t match the Warriors’ depth or late‑game defense.
The Jazz's offense sizzled for three quarters… then froze.
Lauri Markkanen (35) and Keyonte George (22 & 9) led the way, but the Jazz couldn’t match the Warriors’ depth or late‑game defense.
Despite a career-high night for Cody Williams, the Utah Jazz fell to the Clippers to open their four-game road trip.
Utah Jazz Drop First Game Of 2026 Against Clippers
The Utah Jazz dropped their first game of 2026, falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 118-101.
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January 2, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Despite a career-high night for Cody Williams, the Utah Jazz fell to the Clippers to open their four-game road trip.
The Utah Jazz mailbag: How does the top-eight protected first round draft pick affect the Jazz’s pick swap with the Cavaliers?
Jazz Mailbag: Does Cavaliers 2026 Swap Impact Thunder Pick?
Jazz Mailbag: Do the swap rights with the Cleveland Cavaliers impact the 1-8 protected lottery pick with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The Utah Jazz mailbag: How does the top-eight protected first round draft pick affect the Jazz’s pick swap with the Cavaliers?
The Celtics stymied the Utah Jazz offense in the fourth quarter to close the 2025 calendar year.
Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic each had huge games for the Jazz, while Walt Clayton discussed the best dunk of his young NBA career.
Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic each had huge games for the Jazz, while Walt Clayton discussed the best dunk of his young NBA career.
Keyonte George Drops 37, Utah Jazz Fall To Boston Celtics
The Utah Jazz fell to the Boston Celtics 129-119, snapping their two-game winning streak to end 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:42 AM
The Celtics stymied the Utah Jazz offense in the fourth quarter to close the 2025 calendar year.
Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic each had huge games for the Jazz, while Walt Clayton discussed the best dunk of his young NBA career.
Keyonte George and Jusuf Nurkic each had huge games for the Jazz, while Walt Clayton discussed the best dunk of his young NBA career.
Lauri Markkanen is making his All-Star case — again.
More than 110K fans voted for Lauri in the first returns.
With the new USA vs. World format, will Markkanen make the cut?
More than 110K fans voted for Lauri in the first returns.
With the new USA vs. World format, will Markkanen make the cut?
Lauri Markkanen All-Star Voting Shows Early Promise
Lauri Markkanen received some well-deserved recognition in the first round of voting for the NBA All-Star game.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Lauri Markkanen is making his All-Star case — again.
More than 110K fans voted for Lauri in the first returns.
With the new USA vs. World format, will Markkanen make the cut?
More than 110K fans voted for Lauri in the first returns.
With the new USA vs. World format, will Markkanen make the cut?
Keyonte George recorded his third straight 30+ point game, but it wasn't enough as the Utah Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Lakers behind Luka Doncic's 45-point triple-double.
Doncic Outbattles George In Lakers Win Over Jazz
Luka Doncic recorded a 45 point triple-double to outduel Keyonte George's third-straight 30 point game for the Jazz.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Keyonte George recorded his third straight 30+ point game, but it wasn't enough as the Utah Jazz fell to the Los Angeles Lakers behind Luka Doncic's 45-point triple-double.
Can Lauri Markkanen or Keyonte George make the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
Here's what the numbers say about the Jazz duo's candidacy.
Here's what the numbers say about the Jazz duo's candidacy.
Jazz Launch All-Star Campaigns For Markkanen, George
The Utah Jazz have launched All-Star campaigns for Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Can Lauri Markkanen or Keyonte George make the 2026 NBA All-Star Game?
Here's what the numbers say about the Jazz duo's candidacy.
Here's what the numbers say about the Jazz duo's candidacy.
Keyonte George outscored the Dallas Mavericks in overtime by himself on Monday.
Is his recent play changing how the Utah Jazz view him?
Plus, Cooper Flagg is as good as advertised. What does that mean for THIS year's draft?
Is his recent play changing how the Utah Jazz view him?
Plus, Cooper Flagg is as good as advertised. What does that mean for THIS year's draft?
Keyonte George Scores 37, Utah Jazz Down Dallas Mavericks
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 140–133 in overtime, fueled by huge performances from Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Keyonte George outscored the Dallas Mavericks in overtime by himself on Monday.
Is his recent play changing how the Utah Jazz view him?
Plus, Cooper Flagg is as good as advertised. What does that mean for THIS year's draft?
Is his recent play changing how the Utah Jazz view him?
Plus, Cooper Flagg is as good as advertised. What does that mean for THIS year's draft?
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast.
December 15, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the podcast.
Walker Kessler’s season ended after just 5 games. Despite the setback, he’s staying positive:
"I think everything happens for a reason. So I’m just going to focus on my rehab right now and attack the rehab with the best intensity I can."
"I think everything happens for a reason. So I’m just going to focus on my rehab right now and attack the rehab with the best intensity I can."
Walker Kessler Not Focused On Contract After Shoulder Injury
Walker Kessler’s season ended early due to shoulder surgery, leaving his contract future uncertain as he focuses on staying connected with the Jazz.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Walker Kessler’s season ended after just 5 games. Despite the setback, he’s staying positive:
"I think everything happens for a reason. So I’m just going to focus on my rehab right now and attack the rehab with the best intensity I can."
"I think everything happens for a reason. So I’m just going to focus on my rehab right now and attack the rehab with the best intensity I can."
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
The Utah Jazz were thrashed by the Thunder in a battle of shorthanded rosters.
Rookie Walt Clayton Jr. broke the 20-point barrier for the first time, while a series of in-arena malfunctions provided a distraction to the blowout.
Rookie Walt Clayton Jr. broke the 20-point barrier for the first time, while a series of in-arena malfunctions provided a distraction to the blowout.
Utah Jazz Thrashed By Thunder In Battle Of Shorthanded Rosters
The Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 131-101, in a blowout between two shorthanded teams.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The Utah Jazz were thrashed by the Thunder in a battle of shorthanded rosters.
Rookie Walt Clayton Jr. broke the 20-point barrier for the first time, while a series of in-arena malfunctions provided a distraction to the blowout.
Rookie Walt Clayton Jr. broke the 20-point barrier for the first time, while a series of in-arena malfunctions provided a distraction to the blowout.
The Utah Jazz saw their 2-game win streak end in a 146-112 loss to the Knicks.
✅ Keyonte George & Lauri Markkanen: 18 pts each
😬 Jazz trailed 41-13 after a brutal 23-0 Knicks run to start, but Walt Clayton Jr. finally found his stroke.
✅ Keyonte George & Lauri Markkanen: 18 pts each
😬 Jazz trailed 41-13 after a brutal 23-0 Knicks run to start, but Walt Clayton Jr. finally found his stroke.
New York Knicks Jump On Utah Jazz Early, Cruise To Victory
The Utah Jazz ended their season-best two-game winning streak with a 146-112 loss to the New York Knicks.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The Utah Jazz saw their 2-game win streak end in a 146-112 loss to the Knicks.
✅ Keyonte George & Lauri Markkanen: 18 pts each
😬 Jazz trailed 41-13 after a brutal 23-0 Knicks run to start, but Walt Clayton Jr. finally found his stroke.
✅ Keyonte George & Lauri Markkanen: 18 pts each
😬 Jazz trailed 41-13 after a brutal 23-0 Knicks run to start, but Walt Clayton Jr. finally found his stroke.
The Utah Jazz erased a 15-point deficit, and used a 42-20 fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110.
✅ Lauri and Keyonte combined for 59 points, while Walt Clayton Jr. is seeing his role increase night after night.
✅ Lauri and Keyonte combined for 59 points, while Walt Clayton Jr. is seeing his role increase night after night.
Utah Jazz Storm Past Nets With 4th Quarter Barrage
The Utah Jazz opened their two-game road trip by beating the Brooklyn Nets 123-110, securing their first set of back-to-back victories this season.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The Utah Jazz erased a 15-point deficit, and used a 42-20 fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110.
✅ Lauri and Keyonte combined for 59 points, while Walt Clayton Jr. is seeing his role increase night after night.
✅ Lauri and Keyonte combined for 59 points, while Walt Clayton Jr. is seeing his role increase night after night.
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
December 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
The Houston Rockets stifled the Utah Jazz's best players in a lopsided affair on Sunday.
What did Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George say after tough outings on the front end of a back-to-back?
What did Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George say after tough outings on the front end of a back-to-back?
Utah Jazz Stars Stifled By Houston Rockets In Blowout Loss
The Utah Jazz were on the wrong end of a 129-101 blowout at the hands of the Houston Rockets.
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November 30, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The Houston Rockets stifled the Utah Jazz's best players in a lopsided affair on Sunday.
What did Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George say after tough outings on the front end of a back-to-back?
What did Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George say after tough outings on the front end of a back-to-back?
The Utah Jazz ended a 4-game slide with a 128-119 win over the Kings to close NBA Cup play.
✅ Keyonte George: 31 PTS
✅ Lauri Markkanen: 28 PTS
✅ Brice Sensabaugh: 20 PTS
Plus, what did Ace Bailey say about his knee injury after the game?
✅ Keyonte George: 31 PTS
✅ Lauri Markkanen: 28 PTS
✅ Brice Sensabaugh: 20 PTS
Plus, what did Ace Bailey say about his knee injury after the game?
Ace Bailey Leaves Utah Jazz Win Over Kings With Knee Injury
The Utah Jazz snapped their four-game losing streak, downing the Sacramento Kings 128-119 to close out NBA Cup play.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The Utah Jazz ended a 4-game slide with a 128-119 win over the Kings to close NBA Cup play.
✅ Keyonte George: 31 PTS
✅ Lauri Markkanen: 28 PTS
✅ Brice Sensabaugh: 20 PTS
Plus, what did Ace Bailey say about his knee injury after the game?
✅ Keyonte George: 31 PTS
✅ Lauri Markkanen: 28 PTS
✅ Brice Sensabaugh: 20 PTS
Plus, what did Ace Bailey say about his knee injury after the game?
📸Last chance, Jazz fans!
The team's 30 Rock Basketball makes its final appearance Friday at Delta Center against the Sacramento Kings.
Designed by local artist Trent Call, this 8-foot display celebrates the NBA's return to NBC.
The team's 30 Rock Basketball makes its final appearance Friday at Delta Center against the Sacramento Kings.
Designed by local artist Trent Call, this 8-foot display celebrates the NBA's return to NBC.
Jazz 30 Rock Basketball On Display For Final Time Friday
Fans can see the Utah Jazz 30 Rocks at 30 Rock Basketball for the final time on Friday before it goes up for auction in December
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November 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
📸Last chance, Jazz fans!
The team's 30 Rock Basketball makes its final appearance Friday at Delta Center against the Sacramento Kings.
Designed by local artist Trent Call, this 8-foot display celebrates the NBA's return to NBC.
The team's 30 Rock Basketball makes its final appearance Friday at Delta Center against the Sacramento Kings.
Designed by local artist Trent Call, this 8-foot display celebrates the NBA's return to NBC.
Keyonte George's hot streak continued, as did the Jazz's losing streak.
The guard is averaging 28.4 PPG, 7.4 AST on 49% FG, 39% 3PT over his last five, including the team's 134-117 loss to the Warriors, their fourth in a row.
The guard is averaging 28.4 PPG, 7.4 AST on 49% FG, 39% 3PT over his last five, including the team's 134-117 loss to the Warriors, their fourth in a row.
Utah Jazz Move To 1-7 On Road After Warriors Blowout
The Utah Jazz lost their fourth consecutive game Monday night, falling to the Golden State Warriors 134-117.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Keyonte George's hot streak continued, as did the Jazz's losing streak.
The guard is averaging 28.4 PPG, 7.4 AST on 49% FG, 39% 3PT over his last five, including the team's 134-117 loss to the Warriors, their fourth in a row.
The guard is averaging 28.4 PPG, 7.4 AST on 49% FG, 39% 3PT over his last five, including the team's 134-117 loss to the Warriors, their fourth in a row.
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Recording a new Jazz Notes podcast today at noon!
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
As always, reply here with your Utah Jazz and NBA questions and we will answer them on the episode.
Keyonte George dropped 27 & 8, Lauri Markkanen scored 8 in the final 2:15, and rookie Ace Bailey made clutch plays—but the Jazz's comeback ended on a rim-out.
Utah Jazz Late Rally Comes Up Short In Loss To Lakers
The Utah Jazz comeback came up short in a dramatic 108-106 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Keyonte George dropped 27 & 8, Lauri Markkanen scored 8 in the final 2:15, and rookie Ace Bailey made clutch plays—but the Jazz's comeback ended on a rim-out.
The Utah Jazz fall 144-112 to the OKC Thunder after surrendering a 33-4 run in the 3rd quarter.
✅ 28 turnovers → 44 OKC points
✅ 3rd straight game allowing 140+
On a good first half, and a shocking second half in Utah.
✅ 28 turnovers → 44 OKC points
✅ 3rd straight game allowing 140+
On a good first half, and a shocking second half in Utah.
Incredible Third Quarter Thrusts OKC Thunder Past Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz suffered a 144-112 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, dropping to 5-10 on the season.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:07 AM
The Utah Jazz fall 144-112 to the OKC Thunder after surrendering a 33-4 run in the 3rd quarter.
✅ 28 turnovers → 44 OKC points
✅ 3rd straight game allowing 140+
On a good first half, and a shocking second half in Utah.
✅ 28 turnovers → 44 OKC points
✅ 3rd straight game allowing 140+
On a good first half, and a shocking second half in Utah.
The Utah Jazz bet big on Ace Bailey—and the rookie is starting to deliver.
After a rough start, Bailey’s last 5 games:
✅ 13.8 PPG
✅ 52% FG
✅ 37% 3PT
Could he signal the end of the Jazz’s rebuild?
After a rough start, Bailey’s last 5 games:
✅ 13.8 PPG
✅ 52% FG
✅ 37% 3PT
Could he signal the end of the Jazz’s rebuild?
Utah Jazz Big Bet On Ace Bailey Is Paying Off
Ace Bailey is quickly emerging as a bright spot for the Utah Jazz, flashing the scoring punch and versatility that could accelerate the rebuild.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Utah Jazz bet big on Ace Bailey—and the rookie is starting to deliver.
After a rough start, Bailey’s last 5 games:
✅ 13.8 PPG
✅ 52% FG
✅ 37% 3PT
Could he signal the end of the Jazz’s rebuild?
After a rough start, Bailey’s last 5 games:
✅ 13.8 PPG
✅ 52% FG
✅ 37% 3PT
Could he signal the end of the Jazz’s rebuild?
LeBron James suited up for his record-breaking 23rd consecutive season, helping the Lakers extend the Utah Jazz's road woes.
LeBron, Lakers Run Away From Utah Jazz In 140-125 Win
The Los Angeles Lakers downed the Utah Jazz 140-125 in LeBron James record-breaking 23rd regular season debut.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
LeBron James suited up for his record-breaking 23rd consecutive season, helping the Lakers extend the Utah Jazz's road woes.
LeBron James will make his debut in his record-setting 23rd season against the Utah Jazz tonight.
Meanwhile, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are both AVAILABLE for Utah against the Lakers.
Meanwhile, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are both AVAILABLE for Utah against the Lakers.
LeBron James To Make Record 23rd Season Debut Against Jazz
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will make his season debut at home against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
LeBron James will make his debut in his record-setting 23rd season against the Utah Jazz tonight.
Meanwhile, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are both AVAILABLE for Utah against the Lakers.
Meanwhile, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are both AVAILABLE for Utah against the Lakers.