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%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13k4f3fnf%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FMike%2DJames%2Dadmires%2Dthe%2DUtah%2DJazz%2Dorganization%3Furn%3Dnba%2D259342 I realize that this is barely hard news, but in the month since the free-agency period has begun, this is where... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:30:09 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F50003516%2D87%2Fharpring%2Djazz%2Dnba%2Dbroadcasting%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Hosting annual camp, Harpring eyes broadcasting By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 29, 2010 11:42PM MDT Murray • After eight years of running basketball camps in his hometown of Atlanta as well as his NBA home of Utah, Matt Harpring wasn’t sure what the turnout would be in his first summer after retiring as a player. “This is something that I was hoping to establish when I kind of got into the league and I was hoping that it would continue when I got done playing,” Harpring said during Tuesday’s afternoon session at The Park Center. “This year was really the first test, and we’ve had good numbers.... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:42:59 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D122nb0u03%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dteamreports%2D2010%2Dnba%2Duth Less than a week after watching Carlos Boozer sign as a free agent with Chicago, the Jazz moved boldly to acquire Boozer's replacement—Minnesota big man Al Jefferson. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor was able to turn Boozer's deal with the Bulls into a sign-and-trade, with Utah obtaining a $14 million trade exception. The vast majority of trade exceptions go unused, but the Jazz produced a deal with theirs in a matter of days. With Jefferson set to make $42 million the next three seasons, the Timberwolves were eager to shed such a long-term commitment but also wanted to take back as little salary as possible in a potential deal. The Jazz were able to make just such a trade happen with the Boozer trade exception. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:25:36 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F50008617%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dbell%2Djefferson%2Dtoughness%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Kragthorpe: Jazz can say they’re tougher, but are they better? By Kurt kragthorpe Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 29, 2010 12:02AM MDT So the Jazz are talking tough now, basically declaring that with newcomers Al Jefferson and Raja Bell, they’re more ready to battle with the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA. Did you catch the full-page advertisement? “We Just Got TOUGHER.” And thanks for playing, Carlos Boozer. The headline for the season-ticket push was just a one-day campaign, not a continuing theme and not intended to slam the players who departed via free agency or trade. The Jazz do understand what sells in thi... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:02:32 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F50001307%2D87%2Fkorver%2Dwilliams%2Dtournament%2Devent%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Williams, Korver taking dodgeball to new level By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 28, 2010 12:06AM MDT How successful was Deron Williams’ and Kyle Korver’s inaugural charity dodgeball tournament last year? Not only did they reach capacity at the Jazz’s practice facility, but they had a waiting list of 40 teams hoping to get in. This year, Williams and Korver (along with Ronnie Price) will be taking the Dodge Barrage tournament to the Salt Palace Convention Center, which offers 130,000 square feet of space and the ability to host up to 96 teams. “Everything’s just a little bit bigger,” said Klayto... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:06:29 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12063fvi7%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dmc%2Djeffersonjazz072610 After a rough stretch with the T’wolves, Al Jefferson is looking forward to a long ride in Utah. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:09:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49984268%2D87%2Fmalone%2Dreed%2Dwillis%2Dfame%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Malone picks Reed for honor By Steve Luhm The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:30AM MDT Draper • When Karl Malone goes into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 13, he will be presented by boyhood hero Willis Reed.Presenters must be already enshrined in the Hall of Fame, so most Utah Jazz fans probably assumed that John Stockton or Jerry Sloan would do the honors for Malone. Instead, Malone said Friday that he has asked Reed, the former New York Knick star who is from Malone’s home state of Louisiana to present him. Malone, a two-time Most Valuable Player during his 18 sea... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:30:40 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49968862%2D87%2Fmatthews%2Dblazers%2Dlot%2Dportland%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Matthews officially joins Blazers By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Updated Jul 22, 2010 12:10AM MDT Portland, Ore. • The Trail Blazers have signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews after the Utah Jazz declined to meet Portland’s five-year, $34 million offer for the restricted free agent. Matthews, an undrafted free agent out of Marquette readying for his second year in the NBA, averaged 9.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes for the Jazz last season as a rookie. He appeared in all 82 games last season and started in 48. The Blazers held a news conference to announce the deal Wednesday mornin... Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:10:57 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49960598%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dmonson%2Dnba%2Dbell%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: The Jazz can win a title, if ... By gordon monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 21, 2010 12:34AM MDT The question was posed to multiple agents around the NBA, and its answer also answers — sort of — another question, one that cuts through all the gobbledygook straight to the crux of the matter. The first: Can the Jazz lure free agents to Utah? The second: Can the Jazz ever win a championship? During Raja Bell’s reintroduction to Utah on Monday, he said he was happy to be back with the Jazz. He said the Jazz, from the beginning of the free-agent-signing period, were one of the few teams at the ... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:34:05 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12knak7u9%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dcapress%2Dbkn%5Ftrail%5Fblazers%5Fmatthews%2D3990444 PORTLAND, Ore. - The Trail Blazers have reached an agreement to sign restricted free agent guard Wesley Matthews, according to a person close to negotiations. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:22:40 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49955390%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dbell%2Dconnor%2Dmatthews%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz: Raja Bell makes his return official By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 20, 2010 09:18AM MDT They didn’t pick up the phone to chat or exchange hugs before games, but Raja Bell said he made a point of expressing his appreciation every time he crossed paths with Jazz coach Jerry Sloan in the five years since he left Utah. With Bell making his return to the Jazz official Monday, general manager Kevin O’Connor said simply, “We’re really happy to have somebody back that’s as competitive and as caring about wins and losses as our head coach is.” More than just Bell’s 3-point shooting and peri... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:18:24 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13l0cf35g%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FCreate%2Da%2Dcaption%2DJust%2Dneed%2Dyour%2Dname%2Dright%2Dthe%3Furn%3Dnba%2D257082 NBA teams love press conferences, especially when it is for something good like signing a 33-year-old shooting... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:00:14 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13j4mh84b%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FFree%2Dagent%2Dnotes%2DBell%2DDooling%2DWatson%2DBrewer%2D%3Furn%3Dnba%2D257053 If there's ever been a consistent theme to NBA offseasons, whether they're somewhat temperate as things... Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:00:10 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13l9d45o9%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FSuicide%2Dlines%2DDirk%2Dis%2Dstill%2Da%2DMav%2DBrockman%2Dand%3Furn%3Dnba%2D257045 Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your frimblesnappers. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:30:06 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D11mrqopcs%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dap%2Djazz%2Dbell Raja Bell signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he's happy to return to Salt Lake City. "For me, it's a no-brainer," the 33-year-old shooting guard said. "I was chomping at the bit to come back here and play. It doesn't hurt that I got a good deal." Bell signed a three-year deal Monday worth about $10 million. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:49:21 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49945762%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dconnor%2Djefferson%2Ddeal%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Jazz’s O’Connor delivers help, revives hope By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 18, 2010 10:55PM MDT One of these nights coming up, Kevin O’Connor will celebrate. Maybe tonight. Maybe Monday night. Maybe Tuesday night. Some night soon. He’ll take his wife to dinner and hoist a toast to what has happened to him and his team. A transformation has happened. In the down-home words of Al Jefferson, “a blessing” has happened. The Jazz have found promise in a bright future, via the addition of two newcomers: Jefferson and Raja Bell. Amazing, really, considering the dark cloud that formed over the fr... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:55:05 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49945562%2D87%2Fjazz%2Djefferson%2Dteam%2Dconnor%2Ehtml%2Ecsp After years of touting roster consistency, Jazz will sport new look By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 18, 2010 10:54PM MDT More than just the return of the music note logo in navy blue, green and gold colors, the Jazz will have a new look this season when it comes to the names on the back of their jerseys as well. There won’t be any more accusations of the Jazz taking continuity to the extreme with their roster following the departures of three core players — Carlos Boozer, Kyle Korver and Wesley Matthews — in free agency from a team that won 53 games last season. Only a year ago, the Jazz brought back 12 players fr... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:54:56 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fsports%2F49942445%2D77%2Fbell%2Djazz%2Dchampionship%2Dreally%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Bell chose role over ring in returning to Jazz By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 16, 2010 10:04PM MDT For a player who had to take the long road just to reach the NBA, going undrafted out of Florida International and playing in three minor leagues before catching on, Raja Bell could have signed with a championship favorite this summer in free agency. Instead, Bell turned down Kobe Bryant’s recruiting pitch to join the Los Angeles Lakers in favor of what he described as a more meaningful role in returning to the Jazz and having the chance to play for coach Jerry Sloan again. “That championship do... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:04:46 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D120frpt5u%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dys%2Dfreeagentbuzz071610 The Bulls have reached agreement with Ronnie Brewer on a three-year contract. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:35:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49937286%2D87%2Fjefferson%2Djazz%2Dteam%2Dseason%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jefferson feels like a winner after trade By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 16, 2010 12:08AM MDT Al Jefferson was all of 22 years old when he was traded to Minnesota in 2007, the featured player acquired by the Timberwolves in the deal that sent former MVP and franchise cornerstone Kevin Garnett to Boston. For all the expectations that greeted his arrival in the Twin Cities, Jefferson acknowledged he might be facing even more now as the newest member of the Jazz, joining a perennial playoff team that won 53 games last season. “Most definitely, because this team don’t accept losing,” said Je... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:08:55 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49937449%2D87%2Fjefferson%2Dmonson%2Dboozer%2Djazz%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Jefferson appears to be an anti-Boozer By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 16, 2010 12:08AM MDT The anti-Boozer has arrived. Al Jefferson was introduced at a Jazz news conference Thursday afternoon and, man, what a difference a trade exception makes. Those two players might be proficient low-post scorers and rebounders, but that’s where the similarities slam into a brick wall. Boozer Inc. was a corporate endeavor. Al Jefferson is a heap of sincerity. Carlos never was sure whether he wanted to be in Utah. Al said “the basketball gods were thinking about me” when they brought him here. You’... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:08:55 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49937483%2D87%2Fconnor%2Dbell%2Djazz%2Dsigning%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Utah Jazz: Bell signing could be last major addition By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 16, 2010 12:08AM MDT The Jazz still have the ability to spend roughly half of their $5.765 million midlevel exception in free agency, but general manager Kevin O’Connor said Thursday that the broad outline of next season’s roster is likely set after the signing of Raja Bell. Although Bell will turn 34 in September and played in only six games last season due to wrist surgery, O’Connor said he was one of the Jazz’s top targets in free agency given his three-point shooting, perimeter defense and veteran presence. “We... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:08:54 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49930871%2D87%2Fbell%2Djazz%2Doffer%2Dmatthews%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Bell’s back with Jazz By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 05:02PM MDT As Jazz chief executive Greg Miller waited at the airport Wednesday night to greet his newest star in Al Jefferson, general manager Kevin O’Connor was moving to steal a favorite son in Raja Bell away from the Lakers. The Jazz will bring back Bell, whose career took off during two previous seasons in Utah, on a reported three-year deal worth nearly $10 million while declining to match Portland’s offer sheet to Wesley Matthews. “He had the Jazz on his short list of teams from the moment free agen... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:02:55 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D11r2j2s4m%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dap%2Djazz%2Djefferson The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center. Al Jefferson can play both positions, which is why Utah made a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to get him. "I'm going to do whatever I can, whatever they want me to do," Jefferson said. "Just tell me and it's done." Both Jefferson and the Jazz appeared to be thrilled with the new... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:03:37 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D11mqifg00%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dap%2Djazzmoves The Utah Jazz are bringing back Raja Bell. Agent Herb Rudoy said Bell and the Jazz agreed to a three-year deal worth around $10 million. The 33-year-old shooting guard just needs to pass a physical, which probably won't happen until next week. Rudoy said Bell is thrilled to be coming back to Utah, where his career took off during two seasons with the Jazz between 2003 and 2005. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:09:36 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49921964%2D87%2Fjames%2Dgilbert%2Dbusiness%2Dcleveland%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Will Jazz fans also know thin line between love and hate? By gordon monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 15, 2010 11:24AM MDT The thin line between love and hate was never thinner than when LeBron James announced he was headed from the shores of Lake Erie to the sands of South Beach. Cleveland went berserk and Cavs’ owner Dan Gilbert was foremost among the haters there. Hard to believe that a businessman who knows what business is all about doesn’t acknowledge the business of the NBA when he’s suddenly on the short end of it. Did he really believe that James was somehow obligated to go on playing for the Cavs, for him... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:24:48 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49923810%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dkoufos%2Dconnor%2Dmillion%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Koufos will get new start By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 11:24AM MDT Only two years after arriving as the Jazz’s newest first-round draft pick, Kosta Koufos will look for a fresh start in his NBA career at just 21 years old. Along with two future first-round draft picks, the Jazz sent Koufos to Minnesota as part of Tuesday’s Al Jefferson trade. Koufos was set to make $1.3 million this season and his departure is expected to give the Jazz a measure of luxury-tax relief. Koufos averaged 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds with the Jazz but regressed in his second season (a... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:24:48 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49921724%2D87%2Fjefferson%2Djazz%2Dconnor%2Dminnesota%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz finalize deal for Jefferson By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 15, 2010 11:24AM MDT Given the departures of Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver in free agency, Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor wasn’t about to describe the acquisition of Al Jefferson as the second coming of the trade that delivered Pau Gasol to the Lakers in 2008. At the same time, O’Connor couldn’t help but herald the arrival of a player in Jefferson who he billed as one of the best low-post players in basketball, following a trade in which the Jazz seemingly gave up remarkably little in return. The Jazz completed... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:24:48 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13lj4anq9%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FSuicide%2DLines%2DShaquille%2DO%2DNeal%2Da%2DKnick%2DHugh%2DWe%3Furn%3Dnba%2D256162 Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your double Whopper,... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:30:20 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12h92djhr%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Frumors%2Fpost%2FRaja%2DBell%2Djoining%2DJazz%3Furn%3Dnba%2D256124 Looks like Kobe Bryant and Raja Bell will get to keep battling with each other rather than become best buddies. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:45:02 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13bs5rjhg%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FThe%2DUtah%2DJazz%2Dtrade%2Dfor%2DAl%2DJefferson%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255964 Al Jefferson needs the ball. He needs the ball on the low left block, some space and room to move. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:20:24 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D12um8fmhg%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Frumors%2Fpost%2FKobe%2Dlending%2Dhand%2Dto%2Dland%2DRaja%2DBell%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255901 Kobe Bryant and Raja Bell have had their disagreements in the past, but the five-time NBA champ Bryant is... Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:54:07 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D1231b4eu7%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dap%2Djazz%2Dtimberwolvestrade In their quest to get more athletic, faster and financially flexible, the Minnesota Timberwolves were looking to move power forward Al Jefferson's slow-it-down, low-post game and chunky contract. The Utah Jazz were searching for a replacement for Carlos Boozer who can score and rebound on the block and divert some attention from star point guard Deron Williams on the perimeter. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:21:32 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49917765%2D87%2Fjazz%2Dmonson%2Dboozer%2Djefferson%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Monson: Deal for Jefferson would be step in right direction By Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Updated Jul 13, 2010 01:16PM MDT There is hope for the Jazz, after all. When Carlos Boozer walked and Kyle Korver walked and Wesley Matthews walked far enough to sign a steep deal with Portland that the Jazz have yet to match, the heavy question on everybody’s mind was: What’s the Jazz’s next move? The club answered that late Monday night, according to some reports, by using the trade exception gained in the Boozer deal, trading for Minnesota big man Al Jefferson, a career 15-point scorer who averages nearly nine boards and 1.... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:16:54 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49917431%2D87%2Fjazz%2Djefferson%2Dbrewer%2Dmillion%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz close to acquiring Minnesota big man Jefferson By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 13, 2010 12:36PM MDT Back in the 2004 draft, the Jazz managed to select Kris Humphries one pick ahead of and Kirk Snyder one pick after Al Jefferson only to watch as the Mississippi high school center went on to become one of the NBA’s most promising young big men. Six years later, Jefferson appears set to find his way to Utah after all. The Jazz were said to be closing in Monday night on a trade to acquire the 6-foot-10, 265-pound Jefferson from Minnesota, a move that could change the entire course of their offseas... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:36:25 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D122nm5084%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dys%2Djazzwolvestrade071210 The Wolves hd been looking to dump the $42 million remaining on Al Jefferson's contract. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:15:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D1229uvtqu%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dtsn%2Dpotentialaljefferson As noted last night in this space, the Jazz and Timberwolves are on the verge of pulling off a deal that would... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:46:43 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13laf3d5b%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FSuicide%2Dlines%2DAl%2DJefferson%2Ds%2Don%2Dthe%2Dmove%2DDerek%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255659 Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your ciabatta. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:30:22 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D131ntbm1q%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Frumors%2Fpost%2FTimberwolves%2Dsending%2DJefferson%2Dto%2DJazz%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255617 Al Jefferson, who has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for three seasons and has three years and $42... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:57:54 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esltrib%2Ecom%2Fsltrib%2Fjazz%2F49910177%2D87%2Fmatthews%2Djazz%2Dmillion%2Doffer%2Ehtml%2Ecsp Jazz will review Portland’s offer to Matthews By Ross Siler The Salt Lake Tribune Updated Jul 12, 2010 04:35PM MDT As they prepare to review Portland’s offer sheet to Wesley Matthews today, the Jazz’s decision about whether to match and keep the restricted free agent guard might come down to answering two questions. Do they view Matthews as their starting shooting guard several seasons into the future? And are there better options for the Jazz when it comes to spending their $5.765 million midlevel exception than re-signing Matthews? The Jazz have matched offer sheets the past two summers to keep C.J. Miles ... Copyright 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:35:27 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D122a02s1d%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dtsn%2Dderonwilliamsisnotha Every summer, the Utah Jazz find themselves in the unenviable position of being located in the squarest state of... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:16:38 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D13l8j8255%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fblog%2Fball%5Fdont%5Flie%2Fpost%2FSuicide%2Dlines%2DThe%2Dreturn%2Dof%2DJ%2DChill%2DBig%2DBen%2Dst%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255367 Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your nectarines. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:30:12 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D1342uuabc%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Frumors%2Fpost%2FHawks%2Dsending%2DChildress%2Drights%2Dto%2DPhoenix%3Furn%3Dnba%2D255325 The Atlanta Hawks still own the rights to 6-8 forward Josh Childress even though he hasn't played for the... Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:41:38 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D11qa71mqf%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dmc%2Dteamusa071110 Every player from the 2008 Olympic roster has declined an invitation to play in this summer's World Championships. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:01:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fus%2Erd%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fsports%2Frss%2Fnba%2FSIG%3D122fmk54g%2F%2Ahttp%253A%2F%2Fsports%2Eyahoo%2Ecom%2Fnba%2Fnews%3Fslug%3Dys%2Dmatthewsblazers071010 The Blazers have signed Wesley Matthews to a $33 million offer sheet, leaving the Jazz seven days to match. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:51:00 PDT http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fdance%2F1011%5Fdancers%5Ffinalists%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue The first round of the 2010-11 Nu Skin Jazz Dancer auditions is over, here are our 31-finalists. Take some time to vote for your favorite one! Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ftickets%2F1011%5Fopenhouse%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue EXCLUSIVE INVITATION OPEN HOUSE @ ENERGYSOLUTIONS ARENA - Saturday July 10th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Now is the Best Time to get the Best Season Ticket locations for the 2010-11 Utah Jazz Season!!! Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F1011%5Fjazz%5Fsign%5Fdraft%5Fpicks%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O?Connor announced today that the team has signed forwards Gordan Hayward, the ninth overall selection, and Jeremy Evans, the 55th overall selection, in the 2010 NBA Draft. Per team policy, financial terms were not release Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F2010hof%5Fkarlmalone%5Fbestofvideos%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Check out some of the best moments in Hall of Fame inductee Karl Malone's career! Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F2010%5Fdodgebarrage%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Deron Williams and Kyle Korver organized the former 40-team dodge ball tournament a year ago to raise money for their foundations and this year they recruited Ronnie Price to help lead the event. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F2010%5Fesa%5Fremodel%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue During the off season of 2010, many changes have gone underway not only with the roster, but at the arena too! Check out some of the new things you can expect when you attend a Jazz game at the ESA. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F1011%5Fjuniorjazz%5Fjeremyevans%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue The Utah Jazz announced today that the team?s 2010 second-round draft pick, forward Jeremy Evans (55th overall), will take part in this summer?s annual Junior Jazz road trip, a barnstorming tour in which he will conduct 42 basketball clinics Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ftickets%2F1011%5Fhalfseasonjazztickets%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Hey there Jazz fans, looking for a way to get into a ton of Jazz games this year without a full season commitment? Then it's time for you to check out the 1/2 Season Ticket Packages! Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F1011%5Fcatchingupwithpaulmillsap%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue How?s your summer time fun been? - Summer has been great. I?ve been able to spend time with my family. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2F1011%5Frajabell%5Falemaharrington%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Alema Harrington and Raja Bell sit down and talk about Raja's return to the Utah Jazz. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F1011%5Fjazzacquirerajabell%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed guard Raja Bell to a multi-year free agent contract. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fdance%2F1011%5Fdancers%5Fteam%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fnews%2F1011%5Fjazzacquirejefferson%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue SALT LAKE CITY (July 13, 2010) ? The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has acquired center/forward Al Jefferson from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for center Kosta Koufos, the Memphis Grizzlies? protected 2011 first-round pick (obtained by Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2Fsummerleague2010%5Fhighlights%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Check out highlights from each of the Jazz summer league games en route to a 3-2 record in 2010 Summer League Play. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Fdance%2F1011%5Fdancers%5Ffinalist%5Fvideos%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue Check out the interviews from the 2010 Jazz Dancer Auditions. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST http://SorenWinslow.com/GoToRSS.asp?TheLink=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enba%2Ecom%2Fjazz%2Ffeatures%2Fsummerleague2010%5Fthoughts%2Ehtml%3Frss%3Dtrue The Utah Jazz recently finished up the Orlando Pro Summer League where the Jazz?s new drafted rookies were broken into the NBA, and three returning Jazzman stepped into veteran roles. Sat, 30 Dec 1899 00:00:00 PST