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Early reaction to Utah Hockey Club is strong as it enters crowded Salt Lake market
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz did more than carve out a place in this city. They became a Salt Lake City institution, continuing to draw sellout crowds long after Stockton-to-Malone eventually turned into a rebuilding team that very well could be going on year three of...
Lauri Markkanen is a cornerstone of Utah Jazz rebuild heading into 2024-25 season
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff contender again. The Jazz extended Markkanen’s contract in August, signing the...
Utah Jazz pick up 5th-year option on coach Will Hardy's contract
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz picked up the fifth-year option on coach Will Hardy’s contract on Friday. Hardy originally signed a four-year deal with the Jazz in 2022 that included a team option for a fifth season. The move will keep the 36-year-old coach with Utah through...
Lauri Markkanen agrees to multiyear deal to remain with the Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen received a five-year, $238 million contract with Utah on Wednesday, according to his agent, ensuring the Jazz have a key element in their rebuilding plans. Agent Michael Lelchitski of Sports International Group also said the deal includes $220...
Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says
DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and gives the...
Winter Olympians will compete at these 13 venues when the Games return to Salt Lake City in 2034
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Winter Olympics will make its grand return to Salt Lake City in 2034, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday, marking the success of Utah's decadeslong effort to preserve Olympic venues and retain public enthusiasm. Local leaders have had...
Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets. Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The...
Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He's expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz are expected to buy out the former NBA MVP's contract so Westbrook can sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN. ...
