http://www.SorenWinslow.com/UtahJazzNews.asp soren.j.winslow@cummins.com Utah Jazz News, Press Releases and Analysis From SorenWinslow.com http://www.SorenWinslow.com/Img/UtahJazzLogo.jpg http://www.SorenWinslow.com/UtahJazzNews.asp en-us http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54088416%2D87%2Fpractice%2Dtalking%2Dgame%2Diverson%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: The secret to the Jazz’s continued ascent is ... ‘practice’ By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Published May 16, 2012 05:23PM MDT A few days ago, we passed the 10-year anniversary of one of the more remarkable news conferences in the history of sports. I can write just one word as proof of its memorable impact and you’ll bob your head in acknowledgement: “Practice.” Yeah … Allen Iverson’s classic quote explosion on the importance — or lack thereof — of that one thing, the one thing that is at the core of the Jazz’s improvement for next season. With youngsters Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward, Alec Burks and Enes Kanter at t... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:18 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54107927%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dkorver%2Dshooting%2Dbulls%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Korver could fill Jazz’s shooting needs By Kurt Kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published May 16, 2012 05:23PM MDT The Chicago Bulls’ playoff exit and payroll issues potentially could help solve the Jazz’s outside shooting problem. Kyle Korver is likely to become available, with the Bulls holding the option for the third year of his contract. The team could exercise the option and trade him, or just let him become a free agent, according to the Chicago Tribune. Either way, the Jazz should have a shot at bringing back Korver, who played 2 ½ seasons in Utah and twice helped the Jazz reach the Western Conferenc... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:18 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54125787%2D87%2Fcommittee%2Dcompetition%2Dconnor%2Dnba%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz GM O’Connor named to NBA’s competition committee The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 16, 2012 05:23PM MDT The NBA on Wednesday announced the members of the league’s new competition committee, including Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor. The announcement follows a decision by the league’s board of governors last month to change the committee’s composition. The committee will now include two owners, four general managers, three head coaches and one representative from the NBA Players Association. Joining O’Connor are fellow GMs Bryan Colangelo (Toronto Raptors), Mitch Kupchak (L.A. Lakers) and... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:18 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D1322800vq%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Flakers%2Dtop%2D5%2Dplayoff%2Dblowouts%2Dlosses%2Dkobe%2Dera%2D213700958%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml As painful as the Los Angeles Lakers embarrassing blowout 119-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was Monday night for Lakers fans like me, it has actually been worse before. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13ji23tm0%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2Fspurs%2D15%2Dgame%2Dwinning%2Dstreak%2Dlook%2Dinside%2Dnumbers%2D175053224%2Ehtml One night after the Oklahoma City Thunder convinced a lot of people that they were the team to beat in the Western Conference by walloping the Los Angeles Lakers , the San Antonio Spurs offered their retort: A measured, professional destruction of the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 108-92 Game 1 win, the Spurs made perhaps the best point guard in the world look ordinary. They choked off Chris Paul's patented pick-and-roll game, eliminating his outlet options and forcing him to take contested shots, harassing him into a 3-for-13 showing, five turnovers and his lowest point total since Feb. 4 . Without its primary weapon, Vinny Del Negro's team became a half-dimensional one-on-one team, and the results — 92 points, a 7-of-17 shooting performance by Blake Griffin, barely any offensive spark to speak of (save for the excellent bench play of Eric Bledsoe) — spoke for themselves. On the other end, San Antonio calmly got just about whatever it wanted, wherever it wanted. Of the Spurs' 80 field-goal attempts in Game 1, 65 came either in the paint or from 3-point range, according to NBA.com's shot location statistics , and they made 32 of them (52.3 percent), including a shattering 13-of-25 mark from beyond the arc. That pushes their postseason success rate on long balls to 43.4 percent; the next most accurate team from distance, the Thunder, has hit 38.6 percent . To do all that on a night where point guard Tony Parker — who carved up the Utah Jazz in the opening round (21 points on 50 percent shooting and 6.5 assists in 32.8 minutes per game in the sweep) — missed 8 of 9 shots, scored just seven points and turned it over nine times in 38 minutes? That's pretty impressive. Also impressive: The win was San Antonio's 15th straight. (As BDL editor emeritus/TBJ co-host J.E. Skeets noted Tuesday night , it's also the Spurs' 28th in their last 30 games and 43rd in their last 50.) They haven't lost since a 14-point defeat at the hands of the Lakers on April 11 — that was 35 days ago . But it's not only that they've been winning; it's the way they've been winning. Just how good has Gregg Popovich's team been during its rampaging run? Let's take a look inside the numbers. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:45:53 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12obs9abk%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fduncan%2Ddominates%2Dspurs%2Dwin%2Dgame%2Done%2D135209655%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml Tim Duncan finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds as San Antonio cruised past the Los Angeles Clippers 108-92 in game one of the Western Conference semi-finals on Tuesday, extending the Spurs' win streak to 15 games. Wed, 16 May 2012 06:52:09 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12f86td03%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fno%2Dbeats%2Dwere%2Dmissed%2Dspurs%2D063009926%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The San Antonio Spurs picked up right where they left in sweeping Utah by picking apart the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:30:09 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54083385%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dutah%2Dseason%2Dhayward%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz move forward, but still search for identity By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 14, 2012 12:46PM MDT The Jazz met coach Tyrone Corbin’s expectations during the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, but didn’t exceed them. General Manager Kevin O’Connor was pleased with Utah’s overall performance, but walked away from a first-round playoff defeat to San Antonio knowing his team had been pushed around and outmanned. Jazz guard Gordon Hayward saw light, but couldn’t shake the feeling he had let his team and himself down when Utah needed him most. “I won’t feel good until [the playoffs] are over,” said... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:46:32 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54100607%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dspurs%2Dboozer%2Dboylen%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Jazz’s identity tied to Spurs’ performance By Kurt Kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published May 14, 2012 12:46PM MDT Jazz center Al Jefferson already got in trouble for saying the San Antonio Spurs were unbeatable while the Jazz were still trying to play against them. So what happens when somebody actually beats the Spurs? Clearly, the Jazz’s self-image is tied to what the Spurs go on to do in the NBA playoffs. If San Antonio handles Memphis or the Los Angeles Clippers and then defeats Oklahoma City, the Jazz and their followers can more easily dismiss the Spurs’ first-round sweep and anticipate their future.... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:46:32 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54101088%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dutah%2Dnba%2Dconnor%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz ask for patience as they build NBA title contender By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 14, 2012 12:46PM MDT For the first time since 2007, the upward-looking Jazz will enter the NBA offseason in a position of overall strength. Rather than watching key players depart through free agency or knowing its hands were tied by Andrei Kirilenko’s unwieldy maximum contract, a small-market organization that is annually competitive will be below the salary cap on July 1 and have money to spend. Utah general manager Kevin O’Connor has yet to use a $10 million trade exception acquired in the Mehmet Okur deal last D... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:46:32 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54079731%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dseason%2Dfavors%2Djefferson%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Jazz’s ‘perfect’ roster needs adjustment By kurt kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published May 12, 2012 11:28PM MDT Derrick Favors’ future as a Jazz power forward is very promising. His prospects of becoming an NBA general manager? Less favorable. As the Jazz concluded their season this week, Favors sized up their personnel as “perfect,” going forward. In a way, he’s right. Having overachieved by winning the full-season equivalent of 45 games in 2011-12, this team is well positioned for another jump. By keeping the roster intact, the Jazz can move to the 50-win level and give themselves a better chance to wi... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:28:57 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12fmqrs1m%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Flebron%2Djames%2Dwins%2D2012%2Dkia%2D174525721%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml LeBron James wins 2012 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award Sat, 12 May 2012 13:41:53 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fsports%2F54099433%2D77%2Fjazz%2Dtinsley%2Dmorris%2Danything%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Luhm: Tinsley, Howard made most of their second chance with Utah Jazz Published May 12, 2012 01:09PM MDT Raise your hand if you thought the Jazz would win 36 games during the lockout-shortened season. Congratulate yourself if you predicted Utah would win as many games as reigning NBA champion Dallas or the New York Knicks. Beyond the lopsided sweep in the first round of the playoffs against San Antonio, the Jazz’s season was a success. The most significant happening? Probably the emergence of Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors as potential franchise cornerstones. Another story of note, however, di... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sat, 12 May 2012 13:09:49 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12avr0v9u%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fnba%2Dmvp%2Daward%2Dwinners%2D180800293%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml NBA MVP Award Winners Sat, 12 May 2012 11:08:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13lo0htuv%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2Fdeep%2Dthoughts%2Dcheap%2Dthoughts%2Dmiami%2Dheat%2Dvs%2Dindiana%2D161810866%2Ehtml For every postseason matchup, Ball Don't Lie's resident dummy will offer a topically appropriate entry from the best-selling series of "Deep Thoughts" books written by legendary humorist Jack Handey, plus some of his own original thoughts on the playoff series. The combination will cost you literally nothing; we suggest you use the savings to purchase one of Mr. Handey's life-changing books . No. 2 Miami Heat vs. No. 3 Indiana Pacers Sat, 12 May 2012 09:15:10 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54071744%2D87%2Fjazz%2Djefferson%2Dcorbin%2Dfavors%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Lessons learned about the Jazz By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Published May 9, 2012 06:59PM MDT After a regular season and postseason during which the Jazz were supposedly gaining experience and learning all kinds of lessons, it’s time to turn to what we learned about the Jazz. They have a promising future, if … The youngsters — Derrick Favors, Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter and Alec Burks — work hard to grow their games. Those four must continue to improve. They can’t shoot from the outside. Never was that more evident than in Game 4, although after Game 3, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich not... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:59:56 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54074603%2D87%2Ffavors%2Djazz%2Dutah%2Dseason%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors is Jazz’s best hope moving into big offseason By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 9, 2012 06:59PM MDT When Derrick Favors first joined the Jazz, his voice was whisper-soft and his future was as uncertain as Utah’s. The No. 3 overall pick during the 2010 draft was a secondary piece in the blockbuster Deron Williams trade, known more in the NBA for Carmelo Anthony trade rumors than the talent that once made him the top high-school prospect in the country. Less than 15 months have passed since Favors put on a Utah uniform. But after a strong second season and at times dominant four-game run during ... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 09 May 2012 18:59:56 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12g8dqvg5%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fresting%2Dspurs%2Dno%2Drush%2Dstart%2D210756149%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SAN ANTONIO (AP) The San Antonio Spurs fretted all season about not getting enough rest. Wed, 09 May 2012 16:11:12 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54074914%2D87%2Fbell%2Djazz%2Dcorbin%2Dutah%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz’s Raja Bell, C.J. Miles sound off on coach Tyrone Corbin after Utah’s season ends By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 9, 2012 12:15AM MDT Less than two years ago, Raja Bell was the Jazz’s main free-agent signing. Tuesday, Bell torched an already-frayed rope that had been loosely tying him to Utah for months. Calling Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin unprofessional and saying his career with the Jazz is over, Bell opened up firing Tuesday during a season-ending media interview and never ran out of bullets. The 35-year-old guard said Corbin made things personal by not allowing him to take the court during Utah’s first-round playoff defeat to... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:15:02 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54074023%2D87%2Fcorbin%2Dcoach%2Dsloan%2Djazz%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Critique of Corbin after playoff exit is new for team By kurt kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Published May 8, 2012 09:27PM MDT After being swept by an underdog in his first playoff series as the Jazz’s coach, Jerry Sloan was labeled “predictable” by the opposing coach, widely criticized for not making the right adjustments and almost fired by his team’s owner. Twenty years later, Sloan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That history should be comforting to Tyrone Corbin, who was swept by a superior San Antonio team in his first playoff series as the Jazz’s coach, described as “unprofession... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:27:23 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fsports%2F54066792%2D77%2Fjazz%2Dutah%2Dseries%2Dgame%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Spurs complete sweep of Jazz in Game 4 By Brian t. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 8, 2012 05:47PM MDT A defeated Al Jefferson slowly walked off the hardwood. He moved slower as he inched toward the Jazz’s locker room, untucking his shirt and letting his hands drop by his waist while his eyes caught cold concrete. It was over. The lockout-shortened 2011-12 season. The series. His year. Gone in four games. Cruelly finished minutes after Utah finally found its way. Erased by San Antonio’s 87-81 Game 4 victory on Monday at EnergySolutions Arena before a sellout crowd of 19,911. Down 81-60 with 6 mi... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:47:23 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54074158%2D87%2Fjazz%2Djefferson%2Dkanter%2Dseason%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz: Jefferson believes Jazz should think ‘big’ By Steve Luhm The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 8, 2012 05:47PM MDT If Al Jefferson were Utah’s general manager, he wouldn’t trade Al Jefferson — or any of the team’s other big men. One day after San Antonio eliminated the Jazz from the playoffs, Jefferson said, “I’m here to do my job. It’s not my decision. But if I had my way, everybody would come back. We have a great group of guys.” The problem? Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors, Enes Kanter and Jefferson create a logjam at center and power forward. The Jazz hope Favors and Kanter become foundation-type players, ... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:47:23 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12c1lmk07%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fjazz%2Dreach%2Dgoal%2Dyet%2Dnot%2D223830009%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SALT LAKE CITY (AP) As the seconds ticked down Monday in Game 4 of what would be a first-round playoff sweep, Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors cursed all the way off the court. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:07:10 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fsports%2F54067406%2D77%2Fjazz%2Dpercent%2Dshot%2Dseries%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz had a shot in Game 4, but they couldn’t shoot By Steve Luhm The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 8, 2012 04:46PM MDT The Jazz had a shot at San Antonio on Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena. They just couldn’t shoot — again. In Game 4 of its first-round series against the Spurs, ice-cold Utah suffered an 87-81 loss and was swept out of the playoffs. The Jazz shot 36.4 percent, including 4-for-17 by Paul Millsap, 0-for-8 by Alec Burks and 0-for-7 by Gordon Hayward. For the series, Utah shot 38.2 percent, including 9-for-45 from the 3-point line. That’s 20 percent. “They are a great team,” said San Antonio’s ... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 16:46:52 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12ieqmg2j%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fjazz%2Dguard%2Dbell%2Dblasts%2Dcorbin%2D203431404%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Guard Raja Bell cleaned out his locker Tuesday then pronounced his career with the Utah Jazz over, calling the damage ''irreparable'' and ripping coach Tyrone Corbin as ''unprofessional'' because of a lack of communication. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:36:24 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12mmpgqhf%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fnba%2Droundup%2Dwoodson%2Ddenies%2Dreport%2D223018929%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The New York Knicks have "initiated talks" to keep Mike Woodson as head coach, according to a report in the New York Daily News, though Woodson denied that any discussions have begun. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:18 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12ith554l%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fspurs%2Dsteamroll%2Dwest%2Dsemis%2D14%2D204605124%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SAN ANTONIO (AP) No early playoff collapse this time. No skeptics doubting whether they're really the caliber of a No. 1 seed. No injuries to overcome. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:58:34 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13qido3ph%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2F10%2Dman%2Drotation%2Dstarring%2Dshawn%2Dkemp%2Dattempt%2Dshakespeare%2D202723253%2Ehtml A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C : SLAM Online . Shawn Kemp and Seattle Times columnist Steve Kelley approximate a scene from 'The Taming of the Shrew,' because that's exactly what you'd thought you'd see on a basketball blog in the second week of May. PF : Salt Lake City Tribune . Some of Utah's worst shooters are not happy with Ty Corbin. SF : Posting and Toasting . Mike Woodson confirms that Jeremy Lin is out for the entire series. Thank you. SG : Celtics Hub . For once, the Celtics aren't the team coughing it up. PG : TBJ . Everyone mispronounces Paul Jesol's name. Weirdos. Tue, 08 May 2012 13:25:23 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13petvfge%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2Fjamaal%2Dtinsley%2Dcaps%2Dnice%2Dcareer%2Dturnaround%2Dclassy%2Dnote%2D194451032%2Ehtml Four years ago, at around this time, Jamaal Tinsley was coming off a season that saw him play fewer than half the games his lottery-bound Indiana Pacers participated in due to injury woes. He shot well under 40 percent for the second straight year, and his sluggish play inspired the team to send former All-Star center Jermaine O'Neal to Toronto for point guard T.J. Ford on draft night to replace Tinsley as a starter. A few months later, with the 2008-09 season about to begin, Tinsley was kindly asked by the Pacers to stay away from the team, while they figured out how to either trade or release him. Between that impasse and Tinsley's re-emergence with the Memphis Grizzlies, the one-time All-Rookie team member wouldn't play a second of NBA basketball for 21 1/2 months. Fast forward to May of 2012, and Tinsley … well, he's still shooting way under 40 percent, in the playoffs at least. He's 34 now, and his Utah Jazz were just swept from the playoffs, and it's possible he's played his last NBA game. Still — he's going out as a professional this time around, as evidenced by the tweet he sent out on Monday night following his team's elimination : Tue, 08 May 2012 12:40:51 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54067421%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dspurs%2Dseries%2Dantonio%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kurt Kragthorpe: Utah Jazz benefit from exposure to Spurs’ greatness Published May 8, 2012 12:26PM MDT Late in the first quarter Monday night, Jazz forward Derrick Favors soared to block Tiago Splitter’s dunk attempt, then guard Devin Harris raced down the court and delivered a pass that sailed high and out of bounds. If there was a snapshot of Game 4 — and this whole series, really — that was it. Even when the Jazz managed to do something right, everything eventually went wrong. San Antonio’s 87-81 victory at EnergySolutions Arena gave the Spurs a convincing sweep of the series. Whether you mos... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:44 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54067422%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dmonson%2Dgordon%2Dspurs%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Sun will also rise on Jazz By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Published May 8, 2012 12:26PM MDT And so, it has ended for the Jazz. An ugly game that got away in the second half, and then, remarkably, was almost reeled back in. A playoff series that was dominated by a better team. A season that even in the disappointment of four straight losses to the Spurs, the final one an 87-81 defeat at home that simply refused to be coerced into a win, could and should be recorded as a success. Not a raging success, but a success nonetheless. “I wouldn’t consider it a success,” Gordon Hayward said. “... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:44 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13qaagsdg%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2Fgregg%2Dpopovich%2Dhates%2Dwinning%2Dscared%2Ddeath%2Dspurs%2Dadvance%2D153751936%2Ehtml The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Utah Jazz on Monday night, finishing off a four-game sweep that pushed them one step closer to making Al Jefferson look like a prophet . As Kelly Dwyer wrote after the game, the Spurs are on a hellacious run right now, having won 14 straight games stretching back to April 12 , and 25 of their last 27 going back to March 21 , with 17 of those wins coming by double figures. It actually goes even deeper, as SB Nation's Mike Prada wrote Tuesday morning — they're 28-4 since March 9 and a whopping 30-5 since March 1. It's not like they've just been knocking over tomato cans, either; while all five San Antonio losses in the last two-plus months have come against playoff teams (one each to the Jazz, Nuggets, Clippers, Mavericks and Lakers), so have 15 of the wins (one each on the Knicks, Magic, Thunder, Mavs, 76ers, Pacers, Celtics and Grizzlies, two over the Lakers and, of course, five against the Jazz). That run of form, plus the go-go offensive system and 10-deep crew that have fueled it, have some thinking that the  steady-as-she-goes Spurs are the team to beat in this chaotic postseason. And that idea really, really bothers Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, as you can see in his response to the final question of his postgame press conference in the clip above. "How confident are you going into the next round and, potentially, winning a championship?" the reporter asked. "As usual, scared to death," Popovich replied. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:30:51 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D133agu0j2%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fsan%2Dantonio%2Dspurs%2Dsweep%2Dutah%2Djazz%2Dnba%2Dplayoffs%2D032112747%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The San Antonio Spurs swept the Utah Jazz out of the first round of the NBA playoffs Monday, holding on for an 87-81 win thanks to a balanced attack that saw five players score double figures. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:11:01 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12ui1dab7%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fspurs%2Dsweep%2Djazz%2Dfirst%2Dround%2Dnba%2Dplayoffs%2D100100919%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The San Antonio Spurs swept the Utah Jazz out of the first round of the NBA playoffs Monday, holding on for an 87-81 win thanks to a balanced attack that saw five players score double figures. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:01:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12c9oc4jo%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fjazz%2Dlose%2Ddown%2Dfighting%2D095015428%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The Jazz's season is over. But even after getting swept in four games by the Spurs, this unexpected playoff team was able to find a silver lining. Tue, 08 May 2012 02:50:15 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12gra830p%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fspurs%2Dsweep%2Daway%2Dpesky%2Djazz%2D095015802%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml The Spurs are in the Western Conference semifinals after finishing off Utah in sweeping fashion. San Antonio completed the 4-0 first-round victory by getting past the Jazz 87-81 Monday night in Salt Lake City. Tue, 08 May 2012 02:50:15 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12n0rutbv%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fspurs%2Drecharge%2Dwhile%2Dawaiting%2Dnext%2D090723137%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The San Antonio Spurs were feeling good Monday night after sweeping their first-round Western Conference series with the Utah Jazz. Tue, 08 May 2012 02:07:23 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13hd61olr%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fblogs%2Fnba%2Dball%2Ddont%2Dlie%2Fbehind%2Dbox%2Dscore%2Dwhere%2Dchris%2Dpaul%2Dkeeps%2Dacting%2D070754867%2Ehtml Los Angeles Clippers 101, Memphis Grizzlies 97 (OT) (Clippers lead series, 3-1) There were far too many factors in this Clippers win prior to Chris Paul's late-game takeover -- factors that allowed Chris to step into an environment that allowed him to create -- for us to completely point to CP3 and put the win on his shoulders. Blake Griffin's post moves seemed to grow before our very eyes. Reggie Evans (eight rebounds, four offensive) was all over the place in his time spent frustrating Grizzlies off the bench. And the Grizzlies themselves lost several opportunities due to close referee calls, missed free throws, a foot on the line of a Mike Conley 3-pointer, and those damned offensive rebounds off free throws. With those unfortunate reflections in place … ah, forget it.  You can go ahead and completely point to CP3, and put the win on his shoulders. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:05:54 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12lvsiv99%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fstreaking%2Dspurs%2Dseal%2Djazz%2Dseries%2D032404388%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs swept into the second round of the NBA playoffs with an 87-81 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday, erasing bitter memories of last year's embarrassing first-round exit. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:31:36 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D1295g92mj%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnews%2Fnba%2Dplayoff%2Dcapsules%2D062210655%2D%2Dnba%2Ehtml SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Manu Ginobili scored 17 points to lead San Antonio to an 87-81 victory over Utah on Monday night and a sweep of their first-round Western Conference series. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:22:10 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54067433%2D87%2Fhayward%2Dgame%2Djazz%2Dginobili%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz notes: Gordon Hayward's first postseason marked by missed shots By Brian T. Smith The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 7, 2012 10:42PM MDT This wasn’t what Gordon Hayward worked for. A shot that never sank. A touch always off. At times, pulled off the court and replaced by rookie Alec Burks. Then stuck on the bench while the Jazz dropped playoff games and watched the postseason they’d longed for quickly disappear. When Hayward’s first playoff series ended Monday, he’d shot just 18.1 percent (6 of 33) from the floor and 8.3 percent (1 of 12) behind the 3-point line. He was the worst shooter in a Utah uniform, and his four postseason... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 07 May 2012 22:42:02 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fsports%2F54017865%2D77%2Fchat%2Dcom%2Dantonio%2Dhttp%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Join our San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz playoff chat The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 7, 2012 05:56PM MDT Welcome to our San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz playoff chat. Join our chat below. Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 07 May 2012 17:56:22 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F54057772%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dgame%2Dplayoff%2Dseries%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Jazz have one last chance to get it right at home The Salt Lake Tribune Published May 7, 2012 05:56PM MDT Just once, Jazz fans deserve a good ending. While there’s not much hope of the Jazz’s extending this series beyond a Game 5 in San Antonio, winning Monday’s Game 4 at EnergySolutions Arena would be meaningful. That’s true for two reasons: Through three games, the Spurs have dominated them like no other opponent in the Jazz’s postseason history. And whether they were facing elimination or just trying to catch up in a series, the Jazz have not won their final home playoff game since 2000. This fa... Copyright 2012 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 07 May 2012 17:56:22 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F20120516%2Doconnor%2Dnba%2Dcompetition%2Dcommittee The NBA announced today that Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor has been named as a member of the league's new Competition Committee. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D15%2Ehtml With a comfortable 3-0 series lead over the Nuggets, the Jazz looked to close out the series with a sweep in Denver. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D14%2Ehtml Trailing 2-1 in the series against the #6-seed Kings, the #3-seed Jazz were facing elimination in game four. In front of a wild Sacramento crowd the game went back and forth with each team making clutch plays until the end. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D13%2Ehtml Coming off an emotional victory in Los Angeles in game 2, the Jazz headed home tied 1-1 with the Lakers. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D12%2Ehtml Leading 3 games to 1 and with a trip to the conference finals on the line, the Jazz would not be denied as they closed out the Lakers at home, 98-93 in overtime. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D11%2Ehtml In a pivotal game 3 of the conference semifinals, the Jazz defeated San Antonio in front of a sold out Delta Center crowd. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F20120509%2Dpk%2Dcorbin%2Dcan%2Dlearn From replacing a legendary coach to losing his best asset only days after assuming his new job and being called unprofessional by a subordinate, Ty Corbin has experienced an incredible journey as the Jazz head coach. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D17%2Ehtml The Jazz had four players record double-doubles in game 5 of the conference semifinals but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets beat the Jazz 109-101 in double overtime. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F20120517%2DLHM%2Dintends%2Dpurchase%2Dtwo%2Dradio%2Dstations Larry H. Miller (LHM) Communications Corporation has signed a letter of intent to purchase the signals, towers and licenses of two Salt Lake City-area radio stations, 1280 (KZNS-AM) and 97.5 (KZNS-FM). Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fhistory%2Fthis%2Dday%2F05%2D16%2Ehtml The Jazz lost in game six of the conference semifinals to the Lakers 108-105 in EnergySolutions Arena. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST