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Perkins: Utah is my dark horse team (1:20)
Zion dazzles with 26 points in Pelicans' win (2:13)
Giannis with the windmill dunk (0:30)
SVP breaks down NBA's wild, wild West (1:57)
Jazz, Blazers, Nuggets in the hunt in the West (2:26)
Source: LaMelo, Hampton practices off limits
The NBA has told teams that they cannot have scouts at practices involving LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton, a source told ESPN.
Niang times perfect oop to Oni (0:20)
The Hoop Collective: Battle For LA, Russ/Harden, Sleepers
With the battle for Los Angeles almost underway, Brian Windhorst, Tim MacMahon, Dave McMenamin and Ramona Shelburne begin by outlining how the Lakers and Clippers can make a deep playoff run this season. Then, they discuss the chances for the new-look Warriors and how continuity can help the Blazers get over the hump (15:20). Plus, the crew takes a look at the Russell Westbrook/James Harden dynamic in Houston (24:46) before diving into the Jazz and Nuggets.
NBA rankings debate: Which stars are about to crash the top 10?
Our experts debate the latest NBArank results, including rising stars and established vets in new homes.
Mitchell proud of the way Team USA fought back (1:49)
Mitchell evens it up with powerful jam (0:17)
Mitchell beats the halftime buzzer to narrow France's lead (0:22)
Mitchell, Walker lead Team USA past Czech Republic (1:55)
Mitchell elevates for the jam (0:24)
This is Donovan Mitchell's moment
Gregg Popovich has entrusted Donovan Mitchell with a leadership role on Team USA, and the 22-year-old Utah Jazz star has embraced the challenge.
Australia snaps USA's 78-game winning streak (2:23)
Tom Nissalke, first coach of Utah Jazz, dies at 87
Tom Nissalke, who was the first coach of the Utah Jazz and also coached in the NBA in Seattle, Houston and Cleveland, has died at age 87. He also was the ABA Coach of the Year with Dallas.
Who has the best kicks on Team USA?
Gregg Popovich has been described as the biggest star on Team USA, but how do his Nike Air Monarchs compare to Jayson Tatum's Jordan Jumpman Diamonds and the shoes of his teammates?
RR: Jazz GM Justin Zanik & preseason NFL talk
Russillo talks to new Jazz GM Justin Zanik about trading for Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell's development and the arms race for talent in the NBA.
FiveThirtyEight: The Jazz Got A Much-Needed Overhaul. But Will It Be Enough?
Depending on who you ask, the NBA's annual Christmas Day slate of games features either the league's most elite teams or its most marketable clubs...
Veteran guard Korver officially signs with Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have added veteran guard Kyle Korver.
Melo, Trae, Mitchell light up gym, DSJ's windmill shuts it down (0:50)
Sharma gets big for block (0:16)
Beck & Nichols
Zach talks to Rachel Nichols and Howard Beck over drinks in Las Vegas about Russell Westbrook trade rumors, under the radar interesting offseason teams, the player empowerment era in the wake of Kawhi pulling Paul George from Oklahoma City, and more.
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W4 |
| Oklahoma City | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
| Portland | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 1 | 4 | .200 | 3.5 | L4 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game111.717th
Rebounds Per Game46.49th
Assists Per Game26.08th
Points Allowed106.527th
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Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(20) | Jarrell Brantley | PF | Charleston |
| 2(23) | Justin Wright-Foreman | PG | Hofstra |
| 2(28) | Miye Oni | SG | Yale |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 50 | 32 | .610 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 42 | .488 |