Fantasy Update
Mar 8, 2014
Rotoworld
Derrick Favors played 35 minutes and hit 6-of-9 shots for 15 points, 14 rebounds, a steal and three blocks in Saturday's win over the Sixers.
Rotoworld Mar 8, 2014
Derrick Favors back to life on Saturday - Derrick Favors (F/C) Utah Jazz
Derrick Favors played 35 minutes and hit 6-of-9 shots for 15 points, 14 rebounds, a steal and three blocks in Saturday's win over the Sixers.
Salt Lake Tribune Mar 4, 2014
Utah Jazz: Big men getting extra attention
Washington, D.C. • As Derrick Favors attracts more defensive attention with his increasing arsenal of offensive weapons, he attributes the development at least in part to the extra attention he’s getting on the practice court. Sit courtside a few hours before tipoff and you’ll see former University of Utah star and new Jazz player development coach Alex Jensen leaning into Favors as he works on his post-up moves or running Enes Kanter through pick-and-rolls and pick-and-pops. The emphases are no...
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 27, 2014
Utah Jazz: After two straight wins, Jazz embark on long road trip
There are three reasons the Jazz’s upcoming six-game road trip doesn’t look as daunting as it did just days ago. No. 1, Diante Garrett continues to establish himself as a legitimate NBA point guard. No. 2, Gordon Hayward has shown signs in the last two games of returning to top form. No. 3, Derrick Favors is healthy and anchoring a defense that has been outstanding. Utah’s longest trip of the season begins Friday night at Cleveland. It includes stops in Indiana, Milwaukee, Washington, New York ...
Deseret Morning News Feb 25, 2014
With Favors back in lineup, Jazz break losing skid
The Jazz are 0-9 without Derrick Favors this year, so it was a welcome sight to have him back in the lineup for Monday...
Boston Globe Feb 25, 2014
Burks, Favors lead Jazz to 110-98 win over Celtics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Derrick Favors is a difference-maker, rusty or not.
Boston Globe Feb 25, 2014
Burks, Favors lead Jazz to 110-98 win over Celtics
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alec Burks scored 21 points, Derrick Favors had 20 in his return from a hip injury and the Utah Jazz beat the Boston Celtics 110-98 on Monday night.
SLC Dunk Feb 25, 2014
Utah Jazz snap losing streak with home win over Boston Celtics
Alec Burks scored 21 points off the bench and Derrick Favors added 20 points in his return from injury as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak in a 110-98 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Alec Burks scored 21 points off the bench and Derrick Favors added 20 points in his return from injury as the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak in a 110-98 win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Favors, playing in his first game since re-aggravating a recurring hip injury on Feb. 12, scored eight of the Jazz's first 13 points,...
Deseret Morning News Feb 24, 2014
Jazz basketball: Derrick Favors returns as Utah leads Boston 59-46 at the half
The Utah Jazz lead the Boston Celtics 59-46 at the half thanks in large part to the return of Derrick Favors. Favors had...
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 24, 2014
Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors will play as Jazz, Boston try to snap losing streaks
Somebody’s losing streak will end Monday night, when the Jazz play host to Boston at EnergySolutions Arena. Tipoff is 7 p.m. The game will be carried on ROOT Sports television. Utah and the Celtics own identical records of 19-36. The Jazz have lost three straight. Boston has dropped four in a row. Utah, which is 9-10 against Eastern Conference opposition this season, received some good news before the game when it was announced center Derrick Favors will start and play limited minutes. Favors ha...
Deseret Morning News Feb 24, 2014
Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors to start, Butler reunion for Hayward and Stevens, Olynyk on Stockton
For a couple of teams with only 19 wins apiece, there sure are some intriguing storylines heading into tonight’s...
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 24, 2014
Utah Jazz: Favors’ status vs. Celts? Another game-time decision
Jazz center Derrick Favors participated in Monday morning’s shootaroud, but his availability against Boston tonight will be a game-time decision. Favors has missed three straight games — and seven of the last 13 — with a sprained hip. He is the Jazz’s best interior defender. He averages team-high nine rebounds and 1.37 blocked shots. In nine games without Favors this season, the Jazz are winless. Boston will also be shorthanded for its only visit to Utah this season. Center Jared Sullinger is si...
Deseret Morning News Feb 23, 2014
Utah Jazz: Despite Enes Kanter heating up offensively, Jazz struggling to win without Derrick Favors
Jazz center Enes Kanter's 25-point performance Saturday came on the heels of a 25-point, 13-rebound output Friday at Portland.
Deseret Morning News Feb 22, 2014
Utah Jazz: Jazz not sure when Derrick Favors will return from hip injury
Derrick Favors missed yet another game with his lingering hip injury, and the Utah Jazz just aren’t sure when...
Salt Lake Tribune Feb 22, 2014
Jazz notes: Center Derrick Favors sidelined again with hip injury
The Jazz played without center Derrick Favors again Saturday night. Favors missed his third straight game — and seventh in the last 13 — when Utah faced Minnesota at EnergySolutions Arena. Favors has been struggling with a sprained hip, which he initially injured on Jan. 17. In his pregame meeting with the media, Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin repeated there is no timetable for Favors’ return. “We want to make sure now that we get him healthy so he can come back and be with us the rest of the season ...
Deseret Morning News Feb 22, 2014
Utah Jazz: No Derrick Favors again, but T-Wolves also missing key players
The Jazz have lost both games coming out of the All-Star break without Favors in the lineup. He continues to nurse a right...
