Our experts' picks for MVP and Finals winners
We polled the experts on the ESPN Forecast panel for their predictions heading into the 2021-22 NBA season.
2022 Schedule
vs Pelicans
@ Mavericks
@ Spurs
Preseason
2022 Schedule
1st in Northwest
MacMahon and Mares
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss John Wall trades, and expectations for the Jazz and Mavericks. Then Adam Mares of DNVR Sports hops on to discuss Aaron Gordon's extension and the upcoming Nuggets season.
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The biggest deals, and what matters most during NBA free agency
Kevin Pelton is weighing in on all the latest offseason deals, including Aaron Gordon's extension with the Nuggets.
Under-the-radar concerns for the Lakers, Nets and five other NBA title contenders
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NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
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NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
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Rematches, reunions and rookie debuts: The NBA games we can't wait to see in 2021-22
The entire NBA schedule has been released. Here are all the games you don't want to miss.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.
Why league insiders say the Westbrook trade was the best and worst move of the offseason
What were the offseason's best and worst moves? Who is the best player in the league right now? Where did all the tanking go? We surveyed NBA scouts and execs for the answers.
The NBA games we can't wait to see during opening week and Christmas Day
Nets-Lakers is a massive holiday gift, but opening week and Christmas Day is overflowing with star power. Here are the must-see showdowns and storylines that have our attention.
Nets-Lakers highlights 5-game Christmas slate
The NBA has scheduled Nets-Lakers and Hawks-Knicks as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase slate The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will open their season at home on Oct. 19 against Brooklyn.
Keon Johnson, Trent Forrest wow the crowd with back-to-back dunks (0:44)
Udoka Azubuike throws down and-1 dunk over defender (0:23)
MaCio Teague makes difficult pass from the ground (0:22)
Jazz score late in regulation and OT before prevailing in 2OT (0:40)
Azubuike flushes putback jam for Jazz (0:30)
Conley hopes to complete run to title with Jazz
Mike Conley, who returned to the Utah on a 3-year, $60.04 million deal, says he wants to help the Jazz finish what they started last season.
Azubuike rises up for big block (0:20)
Spurs' 1st round pick Josh Primo blows by defender for easy bucket (0:18)
Azubuike throws down thunderous slam for Jazz (0:13)
Sources: Warriors trade Paschall to Jazz for pick
The Golden State Warriors have traded forward Eric Paschall to the Utah Jazz in return for a future second-round pic, sources tell ESPN.
Jazz agree to 2-year deal with free agent Gay
The Jazz and free-agent forward Rudy Gay have agreed to a two-year deal that includes a player option.
Agents: Conley staying with Jazz on 3-year deal
Guard Mike Conley has agreed to a three-year, $72.5 million contract to re-sign with the Jazz, his agents told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Mike Conley returning to Jazz on three-year deal (1:18)
2020-21 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 52 | 20 | .722 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 47 | 25 | .653 | 5 | L1 |
| Portland | 42 | 30 | .583 | 10 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 49 | .319 | 29 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 50 | .306 | 30 | W1 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game116.44th
Rebounds Per Game48.31st
Assists Per Game23.723rd
Points Allowed108.05th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(30) | Santi Aldama | PF | Loyola (MD) |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |