Sarah Todd
@nbasarah.bsky.social
Utah Jazz Beat Reporter at Deseret News. Previously 76ers and Warriors. 530. 510.
Two-time Utah Sportswriter of the Year.
Two-time Utah Sportswriter of the Year.
Keyonte will play tonight for Jazz vs Warriors and Lauri is probable. Ace still out, Nurk out.
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Keyonte will play tonight for Jazz vs Warriors and Lauri is probable. Ace still out, Nurk out.
Colin…the alleged soccer fan, just told me he’s never heard Shakira’s song Waka Waka. He can’t be trusted.
Sarah is so mean. I keep asking her to say hi to NBA people for me and she told me she won’t tell Steve Kerr I said hi. 😭😭 @nbasarah.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Colin…the alleged soccer fan, just told me he’s never heard Shakira’s song Waka Waka. He can’t be trusted.
This is wonderful.
As another year ends, I'm not just reviewing the last year for ESPN—I'm reviewing the last 7 decades of NBA history, with a big project that answers the question: What moment defines every NBA season since 1954?
(h/t @sammillerbb.bsky.social for the original idea)
(h/t @sammillerbb.bsky.social for the original idea)
What NBA moment will define 2025? Looking back at the most memorable events since 1954
On the heels of the new year, ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks a moment from each basketball season that NBA fans will most likely learn about and remember for years to come.
www.espn.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
This is wonderful.
Kyle Anderson had more points than he's had since January 2023. It was the KA game we all had on our bingo cards. And the Thunder were thwarted in a Clippers win over the Jazz:
In loss to Clippers, Jazz’s Kyle Anderson shows why experience matters
Kyle Anderson scored 22 points, the most he’s scored in nearly three years.
www.deseret.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Kyle Anderson had more points than he's had since January 2023. It was the KA game we all had on our bingo cards. And the Thunder were thwarted in a Clippers win over the Jazz:
Cody Williams career high tonight...previous was 13.
January 2, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Cody Williams career high tonight...previous was 13.
No Markkanen, no George, no Love, no Nurkić, lots of Cody Williams, and Kyle Anderson as the star...
I know the Clippers have been playing better lately, but if they lose at home to Utah w Markkanen and George both out they need to disband
January 2, 2026 at 5:25 AM
No Markkanen, no George, no Love, no Nurkić, lots of Cody Williams, and Kyle Anderson as the star...
Clipper fans in The Wall have posters of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members they hold up during free throws. This is funny and great fan stuff...only problem is that guarantee none of the players know who these random women are so it's not distracting in the right way.
January 2, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Clipper fans in The Wall have posters of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members they hold up during free throws. This is funny and great fan stuff...only problem is that guarantee none of the players know who these random women are so it's not distracting in the right way.
Jazz winning this game is bad for both of these teams, but great for the Thunder....so....
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Jazz winning this game is bad for both of these teams, but great for the Thunder....so....
Walker Kessler is here with the Jazz and I'm pretty sure that marks the first trip he's been on since his shoulder surgery. He had the sling off last week so this is good progress recovery-wise.
January 2, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Walker Kessler is here with the Jazz and I'm pretty sure that marks the first trip he's been on since his shoulder surgery. He had the sling off last week so this is good progress recovery-wise.
There has been nothing as bright or beautiful as Jusuf Nurkić's outfit. No notes.
January 2, 2026 at 3:47 AM
There has been nothing as bright or beautiful as Jusuf Nurkić's outfit. No notes.
Jazz starters:
Brice Sensabaugh
Taylor Hendricks
Kyle Filipowski
Svi Mykhailiuk
Isaiah Collier
But maybe most importantly…this is an Oscar Tshiebwe night.
Brice Sensabaugh
Taylor Hendricks
Kyle Filipowski
Svi Mykhailiuk
Isaiah Collier
But maybe most importantly…this is an Oscar Tshiebwe night.
January 2, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Jazz starters:
Brice Sensabaugh
Taylor Hendricks
Kyle Filipowski
Svi Mykhailiuk
Isaiah Collier
But maybe most importantly…this is an Oscar Tshiebwe night.
Brice Sensabaugh
Taylor Hendricks
Kyle Filipowski
Svi Mykhailiuk
Isaiah Collier
But maybe most importantly…this is an Oscar Tshiebwe night.
Also, I’m back on the road after most of not traveling much in December. Will be bringing you the latest and greatest…or not so great…sometimes bad.
Some Jazz injury report stuff ahead of tomorrow game vs Clippers: Keyonte George (illness) questionable; Lauri Markkanen (left knee contusion) questionable; Ace Bailey (hip flexor strain) out; Kevin Love (rest) out; Jusuf Nurkic (left first MTP sprain) out.
Thin center lineup
Thin center lineup
January 1, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Also, I’m back on the road after most of not traveling much in December. Will be bringing you the latest and greatest…or not so great…sometimes bad.
Some Jazz injury report stuff ahead of tomorrow game vs Clippers: Keyonte George (illness) questionable; Lauri Markkanen (left knee contusion) questionable; Ace Bailey (hip flexor strain) out; Kevin Love (rest) out; Jusuf Nurkic (left first MTP sprain) out.
Thin center lineup
Thin center lineup
January 1, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Some Jazz injury report stuff ahead of tomorrow game vs Clippers: Keyonte George (illness) questionable; Lauri Markkanen (left knee contusion) questionable; Ace Bailey (hip flexor strain) out; Kevin Love (rest) out; Jusuf Nurkic (left first MTP sprain) out.
Thin center lineup
Thin center lineup
Reposted by Sarah Todd
Oh wow, what timing! Sarah and I have an entire episode on this exact topic you can listen to after you read her column.
open.spotify.com/episode/3aTY...
open.spotify.com/episode/3aTY...
December 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Oh wow, what timing! Sarah and I have an entire episode on this exact topic you can listen to after you read her column.
open.spotify.com/episode/3aTY...
open.spotify.com/episode/3aTY...
New Year's resolutions for the Utah Jazz: Spoiler alert, this is a very cleaned up version of my thoughts, but you can expect things like "discover anger" and "don't relax"
New Year's resolutions for the Utah Jazz
Advice for every Utah Jazz player for 2026.
www.deseret.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New Year's resolutions for the Utah Jazz: Spoiler alert, this is a very cleaned up version of my thoughts, but you can expect things like "discover anger" and "don't relax"
Remember when Nurk sounded off about how him and Bud hadn't talked in like 2 months and didn't have a relationship. Well, things couldn't be more different in Utah! Huzzah!
Jusuf Nurkić raves about support and opportunity with Utah Jazz
On the court he’s finding ways to guide young players, and help Keyonte George succeed.
www.deseret.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Remember when Nurk sounded off about how him and Bud hadn't talked in like 2 months and didn't have a relationship. Well, things couldn't be more different in Utah! Huzzah!
Lauri took a knee to the calf in tonight's game vs. the Celtics...he played the rest of the game so it's obviously not a big issue. I'm just saying, don't be surprised if he "needs" some time off because of it.
December 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Lauri took a knee to the calf in tonight's game vs. the Celtics...he played the rest of the game so it's obviously not a big issue. I'm just saying, don't be surprised if he "needs" some time off because of it.
For tomorrow’s Jazz vs Celtics game, Keyonte George is sick and listed as Questionable, Ace Bailey (hip flexor strain) remains out and Kevin Love is taking a rest day
December 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For tomorrow’s Jazz vs Celtics game, Keyonte George is sick and listed as Questionable, Ace Bailey (hip flexor strain) remains out and Kevin Love is taking a rest day
😳Needle-nose Pliers Clayton strikes
‘Guys are just tired of losing:’ Walter Clayton Jr. steps up to help Jazz beat Spurs
The Jazz beat the East-leading Detroit Pistons on Friday and then toppled the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.
www.deseret.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:54 AM
😳Needle-nose Pliers Clayton strikes
Man, Walter Clayton Jr. in his walk off interview says "Guys are just tired of losing."
And all I can think is..wuh oh. That Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George have been playing a lotttttt. They might need some rest days lol.
And all I can think is..wuh oh. That Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George have been playing a lotttttt. They might need some rest days lol.
December 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Man, Walter Clayton Jr. in his walk off interview says "Guys are just tired of losing."
And all I can think is..wuh oh. That Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George have been playing a lotttttt. They might need some rest days lol.
And all I can think is..wuh oh. That Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George have been playing a lotttttt. They might need some rest days lol.
Lauri doing the All-Star audition tonight
December 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Lauri doing the All-Star audition tonight
There's going to be a generation of fans that were coming to the game just as Wemby started his ascendance. I'm really jealous of those kids.
December 28, 2025 at 3:06 AM
There's going to be a generation of fans that were coming to the game just as Wemby started his ascendance. I'm really jealous of those kids.
Needle-nose pliers Clayton Jr. Amiright @petly.bsky.social ??
December 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Needle-nose pliers Clayton Jr. Amiright @petly.bsky.social ??
Keyonte George bucket ends up being the game-winner and the Jazz beat the Eastern Conference leading Detroit Pistons.
Probably says a lot about the East and about the Jazz.
Probably says a lot about the East and about the Jazz.
December 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Keyonte George bucket ends up being the game-winner and the Jazz beat the Eastern Conference leading Detroit Pistons.
Probably says a lot about the East and about the Jazz.
Probably says a lot about the East and about the Jazz.