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Jazz pull off 129-99 shocker over Warriors

by Kareem Copeland - January 31, 2018 - 12:49pm

Ricky Rubio scored 23 points and handed out 11 assists as the Utah Jazz stunned the Golden State Warriors 129-99.

Birthday letdown: Jazz top James, Cavs

by Kareem Copeland - December 31, 2017 - 3:00pm

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points, and the Utah Jazz handed LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers their third straight defeat, 104-101 on Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).

Timeline unknown for Jazz's Exum following shoulder surgery

by Kareem Copeland - October 18, 2017 - 2:34am

Dante Exum knew he had a significant injury the moment he awkwardly hit the floor during a preseason game against the Suns on Oct. 6. The diagnosis was a separated shoulder, and the Jazz guard and the team took the...

Investment pledges seen rising 38% in Jan-July

by Kareem Copeland - July 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

Investment pledges are expected to surpass the earlier target of 38 percent year-on-year growth in the first seven months with new projects added into the pipeline following the recent approval of the implementing...

NBA Summer League MVP Lonzo Ball looks like ideal fit for Lakers

by Kareem Copeland - July 17, 2017 - 10:35pm

Lonzo Ball seems to be just what the Lakers needed.

Tweener no more: Versatility wanted in positionless NBA

by Kareem Copeland - July 6, 2017 - 6:41am

Being described as a “tweener” in the NBA used to be considered a dirty word, an adjective used for a player too big or small to fit a traditional position. The league, however, has evolve...

No. 3 pick Jayson Tatum continues to shine in NBA Summer League

by Kareem Copeland - July 6, 2017 - 3:42am

Danny Ainge sat with a look of satisfaction Wednesday (Thursday Manila time) as he watched Boston play the San Antonio Spurs in summer league action. It’s been quite a week for the Celtics president...

Jazz point guard scenario to influence Hayward decision

by Kareem Copeland - June 30, 2017 - 8:30am

Teams are lining up to offer Gordon Hayward a max contract when free agency begins Saturday morning (Sunday in Manila). How the Utah Jazz address their point guard situation could affect the All-Star’s decision...

Lean on me: International NBA players supporting each other

by Kareem Copeland - February 22, 2017 - 3:19pm

Boris Diaw arrived at his favorite Salt Lake City coffeehouse expecting to meet fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert, and just smirked when told Gobert was running late.

Leonard scores 20 to lead Spurs to 86-81 win over Pistons

by Kareem Copeland - October 11, 2016 - 2:15pm

Kawhi Leonard continued his strong start to the NBA preseason by scoring 20 points in 25 minutes as San Antonio beat Detroit 86-81 on Monday night (Tuesday Manila time).

Jazz hope to benefit from budding Exum-Hill relationship

by Kareem Copeland - September 29, 2016 - 12:00pm

Dante Exum remembers driving to the hoop and making a difficult layup on the first day of Utah Jazz open gym. Newly acquired George Hill, the man who will eat into Exum's minutes, immediately...

Spain beats Argentina 92-73 in men's basketball to advance

by Kareem Copeland - August 16, 2016 - 10:22am

Spain didn't have time to be frustrated after losing the first two games of the Olympics, the Spanish men's basketball team needed to sweep the final three to keep their medal hopes alive.

Warriors survive Jazz, remain unscathed this season

by Kareem Copeland - November 30, 2015 - 11:00pm

Stephen Curry scored 26 points and the Golden State Warriors held on for their NBA-record 19th consecutive win to start the season after a 106-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night (Tuesday in Manila)....

Jazz guard Dante Exum injures knee playing for Australia

by Kareem Copeland - August 4, 2015 - 9:52pm

LaVine leads Timberwolves to 106-104 overtime win vs Jazz

by Kareem Copeland - March 24, 2015 - 2:34pm

Zach LaVine and Andrew Wiggins combined to score 49 points, leading their injury-ravaged team to a 106-104 overtime victory against the Utah Jazz.

Clarkson leads Lakers rally for 100-97 win over Jazz

by Kareem Copeland - February 26, 2015 - 1:59pm

Los Angeles coach Byron Scott said Jordan Clarkson has been working on his mid-range jump shot recently. The rookie point guard showed the fruits of that labor Wednesday night as he helped rally the Lakers to a 100-97...

Hayward, Utah Jazz upset Golden State Warriors 110-100

by Kareem Copeland - January 31, 2015 - 1:48pm

The Warriors struggled defensively for the third straight game as Gordon Hayward led the Jazz to a 110-100 upset win against the league's highest-scoring team.

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