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Hawks making moves as they prepare for Jazz
Atlanta Hawks fans barely got a chance to know Kristaps Porzingis. ,Acquired in a three-team trade last summer, Porzingis played just 17 games with the Hawks. And just as they were expecting the veteran center to return from his latest injury, Atlanta shipped him to the Golden State Warriors on Wedn...
Hawks could gain reinforcements as they prepare for Jazz
The Atlanta Hawks may get a lineup boost Thursday, but it isn't likely to come from a last-minute trade.,The Hawks, who host the Utah Jazz on Thursday, could get veteran Kristaps Porzingis back in the lineup. The veteran center, the team's big offseason acquisition, has missed the last 13 games with...
Report: Lonzo Ball to become free agent after trade to Jazz
The Utah Jazz acquired guard Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade that also included the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, ESPN reported Wednesday,The Cavaliers acquired a pair of second-round draft picks, while the Jazz sent center Jock Landale to the Hawks in exchange for cash considerations. Bal...
With just seven players, Jazz beat Pacers to snap losing streak
Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and Brice Sensabaugh added 20 as the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 in a matchup of two short-handed teams on Tuesday in Indianapolis.,The Jazz snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak by shooting 56.8% from the field and 44.8% (13 of 29) from 3-point...
Report: Grizzlies trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a deal involving eight players and three draft picks, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The Grizzlies are sending Jackson, guards John Konchar and Vince Williams Jr. and center Jock Landale to the Jazz in exchange...
Jazz, Pacers remain focused with trade deadline looming
The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers are far removed from playoff contention, but both teams could figure prominently in this week's trade deadline discussions.,Both teams will look to put any trade rumors aside when they meet on Tuesday in Indianapolis. The Pacers are looking to even the season series ...
RJ Barrett scores 21 as Raptors dump Jazz
RJ Barrett scored 21 points Sunday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Utah Jazz 107-100.,Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 points for the Raptors, who had lost their two previous games.,Scottie Barnes added 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots as the Raptors started a five-g...
Raptors eager to regain footing against spiraling Jazz
The Toronto Raptors will be intent on avoiding another second-half collapse Sunday evening when they host the Utah Jazz in the opener of a five-game homestand.,The Raptors have lost the past two games because they have faltered after leading at halftime.,Toronto led by seven at halftime and took a 1...
Raptors aspire to shed second-half woes against spiraling Jazz
The Toronto Raptors will be intent on avoiding another second-half collapse when they open a five-game homestand Sunday night against the Utah Jazz.,The Raptors lost their past two games by squandering halftime leads in spectacular fashion.,On Friday night, Toronto led by seven at halftime and took ...
Egor Demin's 25-point double-double enough for Nets win over Jazz
Egor Demin scored 25 points and collected 10 rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Friday night.,Cam Thomas added 21 points to help the Nets end a seven-game losing streak. Day'Ron Sharpe chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, and Danny Wolf ...
Demin's 25-point double-double enough for Nets win over Jazz
Egor Demin scored 25 points and collected 10 rebounds to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Friday night.,Cam Thomas added 21 points to help the Nets end a seven-game losing streak. Day'ron Sharpe chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds. Danny Wolf adde...
Generous Jazz eager to tighten defensively vs. Nets
Solutions for fixing a porous defense continue to elude the Utah Jazz heading into Friday night's contest against the Brooklyn Nets in Salt Lake City. ,Utah dropped its fourth straight game on Wednesday, 140-124 to Golden State. It marked the ninth time that the Jazz have given up at least 140 point...
Warriors post season-best point total in 140-124 win over Jazz
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Moses Moody added 26 as the Golden State Warriors notched a 140-124 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night at Salt Lake City.,Golden State recorded its highest point total of the season. Utah yielded 140-plus points for the ninth time in the campaign.,Gui Sa...
After emotional start to road trip, Warriors face Jazz in trek finale
The Golden State Warriors will wrap up an emotional four-game road trip when they face the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.,An excursion that began without injured Jimmy Butler III and with a Klay Thompson reunion in Dallas got complicated when the Warriors were in Minneapolis on Satu...
Kawhi Leonard, James Harden carry surging Clippers past Jazz
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points while James Harden tallied 16 points and 10 assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 115-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.,Kris Dunn and Brook Lopez chipped in 14 points apiece to help the Clippers win for the ninth time in 10 games. Los Angeles sco...
Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to feast on porous Jazz defense
It's tough to find an NBA team currently playing better basketball than the Los Angeles Clippers.,The Clippers enter Tuesday's clash with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City as winners in eight of their last nine games -- the league's best run over the last three weeks. It has thrust a team seemingly bo...
Bam Adebayo powers Heat in blowout of reeling Jazz
Bam Adebayo recorded his 16th double-double of the season with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Pelle Larsson added 20 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday in Salt Lake City. ,Nikola Jovic scored 23 points on 6-for-12 shooting off the bench for the Heat, who had...
Youth movement encourages Jazz, who take on inconsistent Heat
The Utah Jazz are pleased with what they've seen from their young core this season, despite the effort not consistently reflected in victories.,For the most part this season, Utah has enjoyed good performances from veteran forward Lauri Markkanen, 28; third-year guard Keyonte George, 22; and others....
De’Aaron Fox (31) delivers in clutch as Spurs slow Jazz
De'Aaron Fox hit four threes in the fourth quarter and had a game-high 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a triple-double by Jusuf Nurkic and defeated the Utah Jazz 126-109 on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.,Ace Bailey, a rookie out of Rutgers, had a career-high 25 points for Utah, while ...
Jazz showing toughness, which Spurs coach wants more of from his squad
After a comeback win over Minnesota, the Utah Jazz look to take the season series with San Antonio when they host the Spurs on Thursday night.,The Jazz -- playing again without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (illness) -- rallied from 15 points down to beat the visiting Timberwolves 127-122 on Tuesda...