The Salt Lake Tribune 10 hours ago
On eve of training camp, Utah Jazz are pleased with their moves but not yet ready to ‘dust off the trophy mantle’
The Utah Jazz are pleased with how the NBA draft went. And free agency. And how they signed Donovan Mitchell to an extension. They’re pleased with how their negotiations with Rudy Gobert are going. And with Bojan Bogdanovic’s progress thus far from wrist surgery.
Inquisitr Nov 26, 2020
NBA Rumors: Rudy Gobert Could Be Traded To Nets For Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, And Taurean Prince
The Brooklyn Nets are one of the teams that are expected to make a huge splash on the trade market in the 2020 offseason. Having a plethora of interesting trade assets, the Nets are currently in a strong position to engage in a blockbuster deal that would enable them to land their third star. One of the most realistic targets for the Nets this fall is All-Star center Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz. According to Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report, the Nets could acquire Gobert by sending a package that includes Jarrett Allen, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Taurean Prince to the Jazz. The French big man...
The Salt Lake Tribune Nov 26, 2020
Gordon Monson: Rudy Gobert used pride to become great. Now he must lose a little of it to become greater
“Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man.”
Inquisitr Nov 26, 2020
NBA Rumors: Celtics Could Trade Three Players And Draft Picks For Rudy Gobert
All-Star center Rudy Gobert is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Utah Jazz but as of now, the team hasn’t given a strong indication that they are planning to give him a new deal this fall. If they fail to reach an agreement regarding a contract extension, the Jazz are expected to make him available on the trading block instead of taking the risk of losing him in the 2021 free agency without getting anything in return. One of the teams that are expected to express a strong interest in acquiring the French big man from the Jazz is the Boston Celtics.Click here to continue and...
DeseretNews.com Nov 25, 2020
Derrick Favors officially rejoins Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2), forward Derrick Favors (15) and center Rudy Gobert (27) smile as the Jazz get out to an early lead against the Detroit Pistons at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Favors rejoined the Jazz, the organization announced Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News Derrick Favors is officially back with the Utah Jazz. The organization announced Wednesday that the veteran forward/center who spent the 2019-20 season with the New Orleans Pelicans has signed with the Jazz. It’s a three-year deal...
ClutchPoints Nov 24, 2020
Rudy Gobert reacts to Jazz allowing fans into arena amid COVID-19
The Utah Jazz announced on Tuesday that home games at Vivint Arena will be played with a limited number of fans during the 2020-21 season, which will begin on Dec. 22. Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert, who was the first reported NBA player to contract COVID-19, spoke to Eric Woodyard of ESPN about the surprising […] The post Rudy Gobert reacts to Jazz allowing fans into arena amid COVID-19 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
DeseretNews.com Nov 21, 2020
Utah Jazz mailbag: The team’s most pressing needs and when to expect extensions for Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell
Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert (27) goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. | Ashley Landis, Associated Pres It has been quite the week in the NBA. The moratorium on trades lifted on Monday, followed by the NBA draft on Wednesday and the opening of free agency on Friday, which was a whirlwind. As a general overview, here’s what the Utah Jazz did. They took Kansas center Udoka Azubuike at No. 27 and Syracuse wing Elijah Hughes at No. 39...
DeseretNews.com Nov 10, 2020
The NBA’s new start date and financial changes: What it means for the Utah Jazz, and what we still don’t know
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) makes his way off the court after beating the Detroit Pistons 100-94 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Provo on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. | Silas Walker, Deseret News After weeks of negotiations, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they have reached an agreement on the start of the 2020-21 season. After weeks of negotiations the NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced Monday night that they have reached an agreement on the start of the 2020-21 season and have also agreed on financial amendments...
Inquisitr Nov 6, 2020
NBA Rumors: League Execs ‘Pitched’ Mavericks As Trade Destination For Rudy Gobert
After surpassing expectations from them last season, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to be more aggressive in upgrading their roster in the 2020 offseason. With the massive improvements shown by Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, some people think that the Mavericks are only a superstar away from being a legitimate title contender in the loaded Western Conference. In the past months, they have already been linked to several players who are expected to be available on the trading block this fall, including All-Star center Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz. In a recent article, Zach Lowe of...
NESN.com Nov 5, 2020
Should Celtics Consider This Hypothetical Trade For Jazz’s Rudy Gobert?
Rudy Gobert’s name continues to be tossed around in trade speculation as the Utah Jazz plot their next move. Might the Boston Celtics — a team that could use a legitimate rim protector — be a possible landing spot for the two-time Defensive Player of the Year? It’s a scenario that was debated on social […] The post Should Celtics Consider This Hypothetical Trade For Jazz’s Rudy Gobert? appeared first on NESN.com.
DeseretNews.com Nov 5, 2020
Rudy Gobert to the Dallas Mavericks? Signing a nonsupermax extension?
Utah Jazz’s Rudy Gobert (27) goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic defends during the first half of an NBA basketball playoff game Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. | Ashley Landis, Associated Press As the NBA draft and free agency period get closer with the possibility of a Dec. 22 start to the 2020-2021 season becoming more likely, transaction chatter is heating up. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert continues to be an oft-mentioned name in that space, as he is eligible for a supermax contract extension but there is heavy debate about whether he is worth...
ClutchPoints Nov 5, 2020
Mavs rumors: Rudy Gobert a trade target to team up with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, per NBA execs
As part of a recent piece for ESPN, Zach Lowe noted that many league executives believe the Dallas Mavericks could be a trade destination for Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, who is set to earn a hefty pay day. In theory, this sounds like a decent idea. Pairing Gobert with Luka Doncic and Kristaps […] The post Mavs rumors: Rudy Gobert a trade target to team up with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, per NBA execs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
