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A look back at Ainge's history of winning star trades

Ainge is always looking for an edge in negotiations and sets the bar extremely high when he is attempting to move a big name.

Jordan Greer

What a Donovan Mitchell trade to Knicks looks like

Acquiring Mitchell would give New York the kind of star power it has desperately craved for years.

Jordan Greer

Lakers, Heat interested in acquiring Beverley

After being included in the Rudy Gobert deal, Patrick Beverley appears to be a "strong trade candidate."

Scott Rafferty

How does Mitchell's status impact Durant sweepstakes?

A Mitchell trade is suddenly on the table. Let's examine which teams could pursue a deal for the three-time All-Star.

Jordan Greer

Could New York make a real play for Mitchell?

A trade that sends Mitchell to New York would make sense, but is there a realistic deal to be made?

Gilbert McGregor

Possible trade destinations for Jazz star Donovan Mitchell

As the Jazz enter the offseason, they face a number of pressing questions, and some will arise surrounding the 25-year-old All-Star.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA world erupts after Rudy Gobert traded by Jazz to Timberwolves in stunning move: 'Well damn Rudy'

The NBA world took notice of Rudy Gobert's trade to Minnesota, with players and personalities letting their thoughts be known.

David Suggs

Brian Windhorst's epic rant predicted the Rudy Gobert trade

Sometimes things make so little sense they end up making perfect sense.

Kevin Skiver

Trade grades: Timberwolves acquire Gobert in blockbuster deal with Jazz

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Timberwolves have acquired three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster deal with the Jazz.

Kyle Irving

Wolves acquire Gobert in blockbuster deal

The Jazz are trading three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Timberwolves in a deal that involves six players and several first-round picks.

Gilbert McGregor

Latest trade rumor news, projections to acquire Gobert

One of the best defensive players in the NBA could be on his way out of Utah.

Kevin Skiver

Latest reports on Jazz head coach candidates

The Utah Jazz are casting a wide net of candidates for their head coaching position, interviewing several assistant coaches around the league. here's the latest on their search.

Benyam Kidane

Why did Quin Snyder step down as Jazz's coach?

Snyder compiled a 372-264 record in eight seasons with the Jazz, but his teams never advanced beyond the Western Conference Semifinals.

Jordan Greer

Gobert, Shaq engaged in debate over who would win one-on-one

Rudy Gobert thinks he can lock down Shaq. Big Diesel is convinced he can back down Gobert, no problem.

Kevin Skiver

Rudy Gobert trade rumors

Another first-round exit could mean the Utah Jazz would shake things up and trade Rudy Gobert.

Ananth Pandian

Will Mitchell (hamstring) be ready for Game 6 vs. Mavericks?

Donovan Mitchell hobbled to the locker room late in the fourth quarter of Game 5 against the Mavericks with a left hamstring issue.

Kyle Irving

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 5

The Jazz are back in the series after tying it up 2-2 in Game 4.

Ananth Pandian

Mitchell-to-Gobert game-winner spoils Doncic's return in Game 4

Luka Doncic made his 2022 NBA Playoffs debut in Game 4 after missing the first three games with a calf strain. His return was spoiled by a game-winning alley-oop from Donovan Mitchell to Rudy Gobert.

Kyle Irving

Report: Mavs' Doncic likely to return in Game 4

What is Doncic's status? Here are the latest updates on the three-time All-Star.

Jordan Greer

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz Game 4

After losing the series opener, the Mavericks have bounced back to take a 2-1 series lead over the Jazz.

Gilbert McGregor

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz on League Pass: Game 3 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA playoff game

The Mavericks and the Jazz series is level at 1-1 heading into a crucial Game 3 in Utah.

Nick Metallinos

One Play: Luka Doncic-less Mavericks are giving Jazz defense all-too-familiar NBA Playoff problems

There was one particular way the Mavericks punished the Jazz down the stretch of their Game 2 win. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz on League Pass: Game 2 international TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA Playoff game

Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Jazz, including a full schedule for the first-round series.

Jordan Greer

Luka Doncic injury update: Will Mavericks star play in Game 1 of 2022 NBA Playoffs series vs. Jazz?

Doncic suffered a calf injury in Dallas' regular season finale on Sunday.

Jordan Greer

How to watch Mavericks vs. Jazz today in Australia: Game 1 local TV schedule, live streams, start time for 2022 NBA Playoff game

Here's everything you need to know about Mavericks vs. Jazz, including a full schedule for the first-round series.

Jordan Greer

Mavericks vs. Jazz: Predictions, schedule, TV channels, live streams for 1st Round in 2022 NBA Playoffs

The Mavericks are set to face the Jazz in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Gilbert McGregor

Leading contenders for NBA Defensive Player of the Year: Breaking down wide open awards race

Like MVP, this season's DPOY race is going to go down to the wire with a number of players deserving recognition.

Scott Rafferty

NBA community reacts to Spurs' Gregg Popovich breaking all-time coaching wins record

From Pau Gasol to Mark Cuban, the NBA community was quick to congratulate Popovich on making history.

Scott Rafferty

Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell to miss 2022 NBA All-Star Game with non-COVID illness

The Jazz released a statement from Donovan Mitchell on Sunday afternoon, announcing that the star guard will miss the All-Star Game due to an upper respiratory illness.

Kyle Irving

End of an Era: How Joe Ingles became an Aussie legend with the Utah Jazz

The Jazz probably couldn't believe their luck that they ended up signing Joe Ingles back in 2014, but they're sure glad they did. Now, with Ingles traded to Portland, it feels like the end of an era in Salt Lake City.

Nick Metallinos

Jazz, Trail Blazers, Spurs NBA trade details: Joe Ingles, Nickeil Alexander-Walker headline three-team deal

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz, Spurs and Trail Blazers have agreed to a three-way deal involving five players and multiple future draft picks.

Gilbert McGregor

Utah Jazz's Joe Ingles says he's not retiring following knee injury

Australian Joe Ingles has spoken to the media after injuring his knee against the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week. Scans revealed a torn left ACL which will sideline him for the remainder of the season, but Ingles insists he'll be back on the court next season.

Nick Metallinos

NBA Trade Rumors: Biggest buyers and sellers at the 2022 Trade Deadline

A number of teams can be active at the 2022 trade deadline, with the NBA's buyers and sellers emerging as those most likely to make a move.

Gilbert McGregor

Will Ingles be traded?

Joe Ingles will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL, but what does the future hold for the 34-year old veteran with the expiring contract?

Nick Metallinos

Nets drop seventh straight

The Brooklyn Nets continue to slide down the Eastern Conference standings with their seventh consecutive loss, this time losing to the Utah Jazz, 125-102.

Nick Metallinos

Suns extend win streak to ten games

The Phoenix Suns already created history this season, reeling off a franchise-record 18-game win streak and after tonight's 121-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, they extend their league-best run to 11 games.

Benyam Kidane

NBA family sends Joe Ingles support following season-ending injury

Players around the NBA sent messages of support to Aussie Joe Ingles, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Benyam Kidane

NBA family sends Joe Ingles support following season-ending injury

Players around the NBA sent messages of support to Aussie Joe Ingles, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee.

Benyam Kidane

Ingles out for season with torn ACL

Joe Ingles will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 NBA season after an MRI revealed a torn ACL in his left knee.

Benyam Kidane

Booker drops 43 as Suns extend Jazz slump

The 105-97 victory is the Suns' seven straight on the road and eight consecutive overall, improving their league-best record to 39-8.

Yash Matange

Gobert (calf) remains sidelined

Rudy Gobert was forced to miss the final minutes of a close loss due to the injury. Now, he could miss a few of Utah's upcoming games.

Gilbert McGregor

Vinsanity Scale: Grading Westbrook's poster dunk

Russell Westbrook threw down one of the dunks of the year, climbing Rudy Gobert for the highlight-reel play.

Benyam Kidane

NBA honours Dr. King's life and legacy

From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.

Gilbert McGregor

Viewer's Guide: NBA on MLK Day

Everything you need to know for Monday's 12-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Jokic records his ninth triple-double

Despite a 125-102 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, finishing with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists. Jokic now moves to seventh on the all-time list behind Wilt Chamberlain.

Nick Metallinos

Garland records historic triple-double

Garland became the first Cavaliers player since LeBron James to record a triple-double through three quarters in the last 25 years.

Benyam Kidane

Gobert tests positive for COVID-19

Rudy Gobert is only the second Jazz player to enter the league's health and safety protocols, along with Joe Ingles.

Nick Metallinos

Mitchell, Embiid named Players of the Month

The All-Stars take home the honors for the month of December.

NBA.com Staff

Power Rankings: New Year's resolutions for all 30 teams

To ring in the New Year, we're recommending one New Year's resolution for each NBA team.

Kyle Irving

City Edition uniforms take holiday spotlight

The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.

Gilbert McGregor

Complete guide to NBA Christmas 2021

Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Christmas Day: Odds and predictions

Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our NBA Global Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: A gift for all 30 teams

In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.

Scott Rafferty

Jazz win in Philly, extend red-hot stretch

The Utah Jazz have won six in a row since losing to New Orleans in late November, and they're doing it all with an high-power offense and contributions from all their key guys.

Nick Metallinos

Giddey joins LaMelo and LeBron in record books

With his third assist of the night against the Utah Jazz, Josh Giddey put his name alongside LeBron James and LaMelo Ball in the record books.

Benyam Kidane

Sunday's top highlights and best performers

Nine games on Sunday included a historic performance by the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo as eight of the nine home teams recorded wins. In case you missed any of the action, here's a recap with the best game, top performance and highlight from the slate.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's (ET) best game, top fantasy performers

Just six games on Friday but plenty of action and competitive games to look back on. In case you missed anything, we got you covered with the top highlight, best game and top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday best game & top fantasy performers

Sunday's seven-game slate served up plenty of big performances! If you missed any of the action, we've got you covered with the best game, highlight, performance, fantasy performers and more below.

Benyam Kidane

Ejected players from Jazz-Pacers fined

The incident occurred with 4:01 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 111-100 win over the Jazz on Nov. 11 at Vivint Arena.

Official Release

Multiple players ejected in Jazz-Pacers game

Days after the dual ejection of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris in Denver, the NBA witnessed another one. This one, not far from the altitudes of Ball Arena, occurred in Salt Lake City in a game between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's best game & top fantasy performers

Wednesday's three-game slate had no shortage of action with the Bucks, Jazz and Clippers picking up wins. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: Each team's biggest X-Factor

Three weeks have now gone by in the 2021-22 season and as teams approach the 10-game checkpoint, we're learning more about who's who around the league. How does that impact this week's rankings?

Gilbert McGregor

Monday's best game & top fantasy performers

An exciting eight games cap-off the first week of November as the NBA schedule slowly heads towards its first holiday - Thanksgiving. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Yash Matange

Sunday's best game & top fantasy performers

Sunday's six-game slate served up plenty of big performances, headlined by Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Benyam Kidane

Lowry's winning mentality evident in Heat's hot start

Against the Utah Jazz, Lowry turned in his best performance of the season, recording his 19th career triple-double and his first in a Miami Heat uniform

Benyam Kidane

Friday's best game & top fantasy performers

A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Nick Metallinos

Friday's best game & top fantasy performers

A big night of hoops around the NBA with five games on the slate, capped off with a thriller in Los Angeles. Catch up on all the news, scores and highlights right here.

Nick Metallinos

Joe Ingles drops season-high in spot start

Joe Ingles is in his third season as a spot starter. Given his recent success when called into the opening group, it's no surprise he produced a season-high scoring tally against the Atlanta Hawks as he replaced the injured Donovan Mitchell.

Kane Pitman

Gobert's early form setting the stage for Jazz to contend

Gobert recorded a double-double in his first five games and is already defending like it's the playoffs. Armed with a deep bench and built around star Donovan Mitchell, things are already looking promising in Salt Lake City.

Benyam Kidane

MVP Ladder: Who's leading the pack so far?

NBA.com's Kyle Irving takes a look at the MVP race in the first MVP ladder of the season.

Kyle Irving

Friday's best game, highlight and performance

The Bulls and Knicks played out a thriller, while Steph Curry and Ja Morant put on a show. Catch up on all the highlights, news, best performances and scores right here!

Kane Pitman

Ingles becomes first Jazz player to reach 1,000 3-pointers

Ingles is the first player in Jazz franchise history to reach 1,000 3-pointers, extending his lead at the top of the all-time leaderboard.

Benyam Kidane

Lakers OT win over Spurs headlines Wednesday's play

A five game slate was headlined by an OT battle between the Lakers and Spurs. Catch up on big performances, injury scares and plenty of highlights from tonight's NBA action.

Kane Pitman

Jokic exits with knee injury

Nikola Jokic clashed knees with Rudy Gobert during the second quarter. The MVP was ruled out of the game with a knee contusion.

Kane Pitman

Separating early contenders from pretenders

It's time for an early-season heat check on the contenders and pretenders in the NBA. Our NBA.com Staff got together to discuss the Jazz, Bulls, Hawks, Heat and Mavericks.

Kane Pitman

Power Rankings: First impressions from every team

Opening week of the 2021-22 season is in the books. Which teams impressed and which ones disappointed?

Scott Rafferty

Ingles ejected for 'unnecessary and excessive contact'

The Aussie forward only logged 5:44 minutes before being ejected from the game for a flagrant-2 foul on Davion Mitchell. Termed 'unnecessary and excessive contact' by the crew chief postgame, this was Ingles' first ejection of his NBA career.

Yash Matange

Highlights, final scores from Thursday's action

An entertaining opening night was followed by an action-packed 11-game slate on Day 2 of the NBA's 75th anniversary season. Follow along for all your final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

Yash Matange

Ingles and the Jazz top Thunder in Giddey's debut

Josh Giddey's NBA debut is in the books, with the Australian rookie registering a Thunder debut record in the process. In the end, Joe Ingles and the Jazz picked up a comfortable 107-86 win in Utah.

Kane Pitman

Giddey makes NBA debut against Ingles and the Jazz

Josh Giddey and the Oklahoma City Thunder visited Utah to face Joe Ingles and the Jazz. The matchup brought the highly anticipated debut of Giddey, in a battle against one of the expected contenders in the Western Conference.

Kane Pitman

What to watch on League Pass today

The 2021-22 NBA season is underway and there are 11 games of action with 22 teams making their season debut. We have you covered with the perfect plan of attack to consume as many games as possible.

Kyle Irving

Opening night rosters feature 109 international players

The NBA's landmark 75th anniversary season marks the eighth consecutive year with at least 100 international players.

NBA.com Staff

NBA 2K simulation sees Ingles named 6MOY

Using their Season Simulation, NBA 2K played out the full season, crowning an NBA champion as well as some of the key end-of-season award winners.

Benyam Kidane

Top performers, highlights from Day 11 of preseason

Day 11 of the preseason provided seven games on the slate, with game winning jump shots, highlight reel dunks and big time individual performances throughout. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with scores, highlights and news from the days play.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 9 of preseason

Day 9 of the preseason was a busy one with seven games on the schedule. Catch up on all the highlights and big performances as we recap the day's play.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Day 4 of preseason

Day 4 of the NBA preseason is in the books. Monster dunks, classic GIF's and some Luka magic were all on the agenda. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered here with scores, notable performers and top highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Top performers, highlights from Day 2 of preseason

The first multi-game slate of the 2021-22 NBA preseason and there was no shortage of action. We've got you covered with the final scores, top performers, biggest storylines and more from Day 2.

NBA.com Staff

Landale makes preseason debut in Spurs win

It's been a long road to the NBA for Jock Landale but he finally made his preseason debut with the San Antonio Spurs. Coming off the bench, the big Australian saw 15 minutes of court time.

Kane Pitman

Reliable Joe remains integral part of Utah's roster

Joe Ingles enters his eighth season in the league still in pursuit of an NBA championship. The Jazz finished the 2020-21 season with the league's best record and will now look to make it count in the postseason.

Kane Pitman

Our predictions for this season's DPOY

Ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff share their predictions for which player they think will be crowned Defensive Player of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Mills tops list for NBA games played for Aussies

With training camp just days away, the Australians in the NBA are set to add to their game tallies. Patty Mills sits on top of the list, but where are the other active players?

Kane Pitman

Separating contenders from pretenders in West

NBA.com's Kyle Irving, Gilbert McGregor and Scott Rafferty discuss how the Western Conference is shaping up following another busy offseason. Should the Lakers and Suns be in the same tier? What should be made of the Clippers, Nuggets and Warriors? Which teams are destined to compete for a spot in the Play-In Tournament?

Kyle Irving

Can the Jazz contend for a title in 2022?

Last season, Utah finished atop the league with a 52-20 record. After an early postseason elimination in 2021, what can the Jazz do to end as the last team standing in 2022?

Gilbert McGregor

Mitchell is the key to Utah's title contention

Through four NBA seasons, Donovan Mitchell has already delivered several signature postseason performances and led the Jazz to the league's best record. As he turns 25, explore the two-time All-Star's room for continued growth.

Gilbert McGregor

How the NBA's contenders were built

The draft, free agency and trades and the avenues to building a contender. Not every team is constructed the same way. Ahead of the 2021-22 season, take a look at some of the contenders around the NBA and how they have priced their roster together.

Kane Pitman

On this date: Mitchell & Murray's epic 50-point duel

Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points, helping the Jazz overcome Jamal Murray's 50-piece and win the hard-fought contest 129-127. It was the first time in NBA playoff history that opposing players had scored at least 50 in the same game.

Yash Matange

Jazz among teams with intriguing positional logjams

As the 2021-22 NBA season approaches, six teams in particular stand out as having positional logjams on their respective rosters. From the Raptors frontcourt to the Magic's guards and the Jazz's forwards, take a closer look at the potential implications.

Matthew Blum

Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

NBA.com Staff

Can't miss Aussie 2021-22 matchups

With the schedule now set, it's time to sift through the matchups and find out which present the most tantalizing from the perspective of the Australians in the league. From Patty Mills to Josh Giddey, we've got you covered with the games you're not going to want to miss!

Kane Pitman

2021 Christmas Day schedule revealed

The 2021 Christmas Day schedule consists of five games, headlined by a showdown between the Lakers and Nets, a playoff rematch between the Hawks and Knicks and a showdown between the Warriors and Suns.

Gilbert McGregor

On this date: Donovan Mitchell explodes for 57

Donovan Mitchell's game-high points tally was a new franchise record in the postseason, eclipsing Karl Malone's tally of 50, and was the third-highest individual in a single playoff game, trailing only Michael Jordan's 69 in 1986 and Elgin Baylor's 61 in the 1962 NBA Finals.

Yash Matange

Ingles speaks on mentoring Giddey

Aussie guard Josh Giddey is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Ahead of his pre-draft process, he reached out to another Aussie star in Joe Ingles, who has high hopes for the country's next big star. Ingles spoke to NBA.com about the teenager's readiness for the next level.

Kyle Irving

Clippers show trust in comeback win behind Mann

Trailing by 25 points, the shorthanded LA Clippers had to trust. The mantra filtered through the lineup, with Terance Mann taking the responsibility of carrying the offence back into the game. That trust and belief now sees the Clippers in the Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Kane Pitman

Mann drops 39 to help Clippers advance to WCF

The LA Clippers have advanced to the first Conference Finals in franchise history behind a 39-point night from Terance Mann. Trailing by 25 points, the series was seemingly headed for Game 7, before Mann took over and the Clippers rolled to an incredible comeback.

Kane Pitman

Kawhi (knee) out indefinitely, declared out for Gm. 6

Kawhi Leonard appeared to injure his right knee in the closing minutes of Game 4 against the Jazz.

NBA.com Staff

Lue praises statement Game 5 from PG

With Kawhi Leonard sidelined indefinitely, many wondered if the LA Clippers' season was over. Enter Paul George. Delivering a 37-point, 16-rebound performance, PG silenced the critics to bring the Clippers within one win of a historic Conference Finals appearance.

Kane Pitman

PG leads Kawhi-less Clippers to pivotal Game 5 win

In the absence of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George led the way and stuffed the stat sheet with 37 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and two blocks as the Clippers picked up the win in the pivotal Game 5 on the road.

Yash Matange

Soundsystem: Have Kawhi and the Clippers figured it out?

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty break down the latest topics in the NBA playoffs and beyond on the LIVE edition of NBA Soundsystem.

NBA.com Staff

Small-ball has unlocked the Clippers

The Clippers have embraced their small-ball identity over the past two games and now find themselves right back in the series against the Utah Jazz.

Benyam Kidane

Clippers dominate Game 4, tie series 2-2

Behind a 30-13 first quarter, the Clippers led Game 4 by as many as 29 before eventually winning it 118-104 and tying up the series at two games apiece.

Yash Matange

Simmons earns unanimous All-Defensive First Team selection

Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert headlines the 2020-21 All-Defensive First Team, alongside, Ben Simmons, Draymond Green, Jrue Holiday and and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

An aggressive PG makes all the difference for LA

George torched the Jazz with a combination of drives to the rim and his 3-point shooting as they cut the series deficit to 2-1.

Benyam Kidane

Clippers' 'blitzing' defence stifles Mitchell in Game 3

Courtesy of the Clippers' physical, aggressive defence in Game 3, Donovan Mitchell went from averaging 41.0 points on 52.5 percent shooting from the field in Games 1 and 2 to 30 points on 11-of-24 shooting from the field on Saturday night ET.

Yash Matange

Mitchell (ankle) to play Game 4 after injury scare

Donovan Mitchell left the game with 7:06 remaining in the fourth quarter after an awkward layup and did not return.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi, PG combine for 65 in big Game 3 win

The Clippers superstars dominated each half, with Paul George showing off early while Kawhi Leonard took over late, in a huge 26-point (132-106) victory at home.

Yash Matange

Kawhi lives for these must-win moments

Sunday's matchup with the Jazz will mark the third time in Kawhi Leonard's career that he's entered Game 3 of a series down 2-0. The two previous times, Leonard stepped up in a big way to flip the series in his team's favour. Will he deliver again?

Scott Rafferty

Mitchell clarifies health status after collision with PG

In the final seconds of the Jazz's Game 2 win, Donovan Mitchell fell to the floor and seemed in discomfort after a collision with Paul George. Postgame, the 24-year-old downplayed any injury talks and said he was fine.

Yash Matange

Snyder praises Ingles and Utah role players

The Utah Jazz finished with the NBA's best regular season record based on a balanced offensive attack and lethal outside shooting. Head coach Quin Snyder praised that approach in Game 2, which included big nights from Joe Ingles and Jordan Clarkson.

Kane Pitman

Jazz nail franchise record 20 3s in Game 2 win

Donovan Mitchell dropped a game-high 37 points, as the Jazz won their sixth straight postseason game to take a 2-0 series lead against the Clippers.

Yash Matange

Complete history of DPOY winners

By winning the 2020-21 Defensive Player of the Year award, Rudy Gobert becomes the fourth player in NBA history to win the award at least thrice.

NBA.com Staff

Gobert wins 3rd career DPOY award

Winning the third DPOY award of his career, Gobert becomes only the fourth player in NBA history to have won the award at least three times. He joins the likes of Dikembe Mutombo (four), Ben Wallace (four) and Dwight Howard (three).

Yash Matange

Mitchell grateful for Wade's sideline advice

During the third quarter of the Utah Jazz's Game 1 win, minority owner Dwyane Wade was giving Donovan Mitchell some pointers from the bench, with the All-Star going on to record 45 points.

Benyam Kidane

Mitchell drops 45, sparks Jazz comeback to win Game 1

The Jazz got off to a slow start, including 20 straight misses early in the first quarter but they rebounded from that to clinch Game 1 on the final possession, 112-109. Donovan Mitchell, who was receiving counsel from the franchise's minority owner Dwyane Wade on the sidelines, led the comeback by scoring 32 of his game-high points tally in the second half.

Yash Matange

Conley (hamstring) ruled out for Game 1

Mike Conley averaged 17.4 points, 8.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds in Utah's first-round series against Memphis, but the one-time All-Star left Game 5 with right hamstring soreness.

Scott Rafferty

Preview: Can the Clippers advance to their first Conference Finals?

Can the Clippers carry their momentum off the back of a seven-game series into the second round? Will the Jazz's five day rest be a blessing or a curse? Two of the best teams in the regular season meet in the second round in a star-studded matchup!

Benyam Kidane

Conley 'tweaks' hamstring, will undergo MRI

"I feel like I'll be fine eventually," Conley said postgame. "Hopefully that's Game 1 of the 2nd round, but right now we just don't know. We'll reassess tomorrow." The veteran guard called his hamstring injury a 'tweak' and not as serious as the one that forced him to miss nine games towards the end of the regular season.

Yash Matange

Jazz blow by Grizzlies, advance to Conf. Semis

Utah raced off to a 20-point first quarter lead and never looked back, cruising to a 126-110 victory. Mitchell, who was the spark in the first period, finished the game with a double-double of 30 points and 10 assists.

Yash Matange

Conley Jr. producing momentum-changing plays

In the space of two minutes, Mike Conley Jr. came up with a clutch steal and a pair of 3-pointers to help the Jazz hold off the Grizzlies in Game 4.

Benyam Kidane

Mitchell stars as Jazz take 3-1 series lead

As many as seven Utah players scored eight or more as they took the best punches the young Grizzlies had to offer and yet prevailed with a 120-113 win in the pivotal Game 4.

Yash Matange

What to watch for in Tuesday's Game 4s

After an action-packed past couple of days of playoff hoops with eight games, it's time to shift focus to significant Game 4's slated for Tuesday. The Wizards aim to stay alive and force a Game 5 while the Jazz hope to take a dominant 3-1 series lead. Here are a few things to watch out for in these couple of games.

Yash Matange

Clutch Jazz close out Grizz to take 2-1 lead

The Utah Jazz fought off a spirited Memphis Grizzlies squad to close out Game 3 in crunch time. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 29 points for Utah, who now take a 2-1 lead with the series back on home court.

Kane Pitman

Former Jazz centre Mark Eaton dies at 64

Mark Eaton was an All-Star in 1989 and was named Defensive Player of the Year twice in his 11 seasons.

NBA.com Staff

What to watch for in Sunday's playoff games

Sunday's busy slate consists of four playoff games, a pair of Game 4s and a pair of Game 3s. The Bucks will look to sweep the Heat, the Trail Blazers will try and even the series with the Nuggets, the 76ers look to keep the Wizards winless and the Grizzlies and Jazz aim to take a one-game lead in their series. Here are a couple of things to watch for in Saturday's games.

Kyle Irving

Morant downplays 47-pt night, looks head to Gm. 3

After the first two playoff games of his career, Morant's tally of 73 points in the second-most ever, courtesy of his career-best 47-piece in Game 2. Going into Game 3, multiple storylines could headline this series but, the Jazz's coverage on Morant and how he responds with a counter will be among the biggest.

Yash Matange

Jazz overcome Morant's 47-point night to level series

The Jazz rediscovered their regular season form, as they shot 19 3-pointers and finished with seven players in double-digit points. Combined with the play of their three All-Stars, Utah was able to withstand Ja Morant's historic performance and win Game 2, 101-92.

Yash Matange

Keys to Thursday's Game 2s

The 2021 NBA Playoffs roll on with three Game 2s on Thursday. The Wizards are trying to steal a win in Philadelphia, the Hawks are looking to take another one from the Knicks at Madison Square Garden and the highly anticipated return of Donovan Mitchell sets the table for a big one between the Jazz and Grizzlies.

Kyle Irving

Clarkson wins Sixth Man of the Year

The 28-year-old enjoyed an impressive season in Utah, helping the Jazz earn the league's best record, averaging a career-high 18.4 points off the bench.

Benyam Kidane

'He's the ultimate competitor' - Brooks stars in playoff debut

The Memphis Grizzlies produced a stunning upset in Game 1, recovering from an early 14-point deficit to close out Game 1 in Utah. The pressure now swings to the Jazz, who will desperately look to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole in the 1 vs. 8 matchup.

Kane Pitman

Grizzlies stun Jazz in Game 1 upset

The No.8 seed Grizzlies held their nerve down the stretch as Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant powered them to a 112-109 win over the No.1 seed Utah Jazz on the road.

Benyam Kidane

Mitchell (ankle) ruled out for Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

Mitchell missed the last 16 games of the regular season with a high ankle sprain.

Preview: Can Grizzlies make Jazz work?

Coming out of the Play-In Tournament helped the Grizzlies clinch the eighth and final playoff seed in the Western Conference and earns them a first-round matchup against the Utah Jazz, the team with the league's best record in the regular season. Can they make some noise in their first postseason since 2017 or will the Jazz comfortably take care of business?

Yash Matange

Which players have most to prove this playoffs?

With the 2021 NBA Playoffs starting up on Saturday, players will have the opportunity to shine on the bright stage and step up for their teams in pursuit of a championship. But as we've seen before legacies can be defined in the postseason, so you better bring your A-game. Who are the players that have the most to prove this playoffs?

Kyle Irving

Aussies set to make big playoff impact

The NBA playoffs have arrived with a host of Aussies set to feature on the NBA's biggest stage. From Ben Simmons and Joe Ingles gunning for a championship, to rookie Josh Green getting his first taste of post-season action, we've got you covered with our Aussie playoff primer.

Benyam Kidane

NBA awards finalists revealed

The NBA has revealed the finalists for this season's awards, with a host of big names in the running for the most prestigious individual accolades in the game.

NBA.com Staff

Our picks for MVP, DPOY, MIP and more

Who should take home this season's hardware? Now that the regular season has drawn to a close, our NBA.com Staff share their picks for each end-of-season award, from Most Valuable Player to Coach of the Year.

NBA.com Staff

Ingles, Jazz finish with NBA's best record

The Utah Jazz have blasted their way through the 2020-21 regular season, overcoming some late injury adversity to clinch the NBA's best record at 50-22. It's the first time in franchise history the team has finished with the best record and they will now carry home court advantage throughout the postseason.

Kane Pitman

Blazers extend longest active playoff streak

Damian Lillard and the Blazers are returning to the playoffs for the eighth straight season. Let's break down what it all means for Portland.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

Just three days remained in the 2020-21 regular season and we got an eight-game slate with 16 teams in action. Check in below to catch up on the best from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Lakers, Blazers, Mavs in 3-way race to avoid Play-In

The Blazers and Mavericks need to win just one of their remaining two games, while the Lakers must stay perfect and hope results fall their way.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

The Lakers kept their chances of avoiding the Play-In Tournament alive, while the Blazers and Mavericks edge closer to securing their playoff spots. Catch up on Wednesday's games below.

NBA.com Staff

Curry comes up clutch as Dubs seal Play-In berth

Stephen Curry's late-game heroics earned the Warriors a victory over the Jazz and although their Play-In berth is sealed, the seeding still remains in doubt as the importance of their season finale against the Grizzlies gains considerable value by the day.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday's action

As the race for playoff seeding heats up, we had a busy six-game slate on deck for Tuesday. Take a look back at all the action from the six games.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

History for Russell Westbrook, big scoring nights from Bradley Beal and Steph Curry, plus a Brooklyn Nets comeback headline Sunday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturay's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Saturday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Mavs, Blazers clinch key tie-breaker over Lakers

11 of the 15 teams in the West were taking the floor on Saturday. That meant, irrespective of who won, there was going to be a ton of impact on the logjam in the Conference standings.

Yash Matange

Red hot Bogdanovic drops 48 points

The Utah Jazz picked up an important win at home over the Denver Nuggets, behind 48 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. The career-night helped the Jazz solidify their spot at the top of the West.

Kane Pitman

Highlights from Sunday's action

Sunday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

What the No.1 seed means for Suns

With a 121-100 win, the Phoenix Suns are now at the top of the Western Conference and own the tiebreaker over the Utah Jazz, winning all three meetings this season.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Saturday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Who would you rather have: Booker or Mitchell?

This week's matchup between the Suns and Jazz got us thinking about which one of Devin Booker and Donovan Mitchell they'd rather build around. Two members of our NBA.com Staff pick a side and present their case to the jury.

Carlan Gay

Top performers, highlights from Thursday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Tuesday action

There were 11 NBA games to watch out for on Tuesday. Follow along for final scores, news, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Jazz become 1st team to seal playoff berth

Courtesy of 120-113 result in favour of the Memphis Grizzlies in Portland, the Jazz clinched their fifth straight playoff berth - their second-longest postseason streak in franchise history.

Yash Matange

Highlights, scores from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Ingles thriving in Jazz starting lineup

Joe Ingles has taken his play to another level since Utah star Donovan Mitchell went down with an injury, averaging over 20 points and almost eight assists per game. The Aussie leads the NBA in 3-point percentage as he and the Jazz prepare for an extended playoff run.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

Ingles' big 3rd quarter powers Jazz past Lakers

Ingles scored 13 of his 21 points in the third quarter to help the Jazz seize control of the game as they cruised to their fifth win in seven games.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights and top performers from Tuesday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Tuesday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

Highlights and top performers from Sunday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Mitchell (ankle) to miss 'several' games

Jazz All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of their game against the Pacers on Friday (ET). He was unable to walk to the locker room under his own power, being helped by his teammates. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Mitchell's MRI revealed no structural damage, but he is expected to miss "several" games upon his return.

Kyle Irving

OTD: Stockton reaches 13k assist mark in 1999

In a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at home, Stockton dished out his landmark 13,000th assists to his partner-in-crime - Karl Malone.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's games

There were 11 NBA games to look forward to on Saturday! Follow along for final scores, highlights and stats from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

D-Wade joins Jazz ownership

Hall of Fame-bound Dwyane Wade has reportedly bought an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz. Wade hopes to be involved with the team and the city moving forward.

Carlan Gay

Highlights and top performers from Wednesday’s action

With just over a month left in the regular season, the schedule rolled on with a seven-game slate and a number of storylines to follow. We've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from another busy day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Highlight's & top performers from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday served up an action-packed seven-game slate! Catch up on all the final scores, highlights and more from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Mitchell, Ingles power Jazz past Kings

Mitchell tied his season-high with 42 points, while Joe Ingles was at his trash-talking best, leading the second unit with 20 points as the Jazz roared home to seal a 128-112 win.

Benyam Kidane

Friday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Friday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

NBA.com Staff

Mitchell shines as Jazz extend home win streak to 23

On the back of a 40-19 dominant third quarter, the Jazz snap their mini two-game skid with a big 122-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Yash Matange

The Ingles impact

The Utah Jazz have held the best record in the NBA for much of the season, with Australian veteran Joe Ingles playing a major part in the team's success.

Kane Pitman

Booker & Mitchell duel as Suns edge Jazz in OT

In a showdown between the top two teams in the West, an extra five minutes were needed to determine the winner. In the end, the Suns clinched the game 117-113 behind a combined 64 points from Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

Thursday's recap

Kevin Durant made a perfect return, the Knicks lost another heartbreaker and the Suns and Jazz played out a classic. Catch up on a busy night around the association with the scores, news and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Doncic dazzles as Mavs blowout NBA-best Jazz

Leading by as many as 18, the Mavericks recorded an easy 113-101 win over the Jazz. Their defence continues improving, especially since the All-Star break as they picked up their 19th win in the last 26 games.

Yash Matange

Tuesday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a matchup between the league-leading Jazz and surging Mavericks. Follow along for the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

On this date: Malone sets scoring streak record in 1997

Karl Malone became the only player in NBA history to score at least 2,000 points in 11 consecutive seasons.

Yash Matange

Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Sunday. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores

Ten games on tap for Saturday including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

We had 11 games around the Association today, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Saturday's action

From Zion Williamson's monster performances to Harrison Barnes' buzzer-beater, there was no shortage of standout performances on Sunday's nine-game slate. Catch up on all the action below!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Saturday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

On this date: Hawks-Jazz 4OT thriller in 2012

Following this game, the NBA didn't witness its next 4OT contest till 2017 when the New York Knicks and Hawks went at it in Atlanta.

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Tuesday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Ingles on pace to make NBA history as shooter

Joe Ingles has been a sharpshooter all season long and as of late, he's heating up as a scorer too. After going for a career-high 34 points earlier in the week, the Aussie forward's efficiency has him on pace to make NBA history.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, updates from Saturday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Friday

Six games on the ticket for Friday night including a showdown between LaMelo Ball and LeBron James as the surging Charlotte Hornets looked to continue their strong play.

NBA.com Staff

Ingles drops career-high 34 points

The Utah Jazz continue to scuffle with a disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards coming on a night where Joe Ingles poured in a career-high 34 points.

Kane Pitman

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

Wednesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Gobert continues dominant post All-Star form

Rudy Gobert turned in a dominant performance on both ends against the Boston Celtics, controlling the fourth quarter to lead them to a 117-109 win.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

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