LeBron James will not play in Monday’s Lakers vs. Jazz game The Lakers will be significantly shorthanded on Monday night when they take on the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 8, 2022
The Path for Each Contender to the College Football Playoff Some, like Georgia, have a clear way in. Others, like Oregon and LSU, could see things get complicated. Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2022
Lakers struggle again with shooting, offense in loss to Cavaliers LOS ANGELES — Midway through the fourth quarter Sunday afternoon, Lakers coach Darvin Ham stood near midcourt, slumped slightly to his left with both of his hands in pockets. Los Angeles Times · Nov 7, 2022
LeBron James condemns antisemitism amid Kyrie Irving controversy LOS ANGELES — LeBron James condemned hate speech of any kind — including antisemitism — following the Lakers' 130-116 loss to Utah, saying he has "love" for Kyrie Irving but the Nets guard "caused some harm to a lot of people." Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022
‘We want Westbrook!’ chants aren’t enough to lift Lakers past disciplined Jazz LOS ANGELES — Nearly 6,000 miles from the Crypto.com Arena in Limoges, France, a 7-foot-4 basketball prospect pushed the ball between his skyscraper legs before taking a one-footed three-point shot that swished through the rim, evoking some ungodly mix of Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki. Los Angeles Times · Nov 5, 2022
Lakers can’t slow balanced Jazz offense, fall to 2-6 LOS ANGELES — Almost every defense has the same goal: cut off the head of the snake. Tribune News Service · Nov 5, 2022
Lakers player grades: L.A. is off-key versus Jazz The Lakers' defense had been strong to start the season, but it fell apart on Friday against the Utah Jazz. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2022
USC vs Cal Prediction Game Preview USC vs Cal game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 10 game on Saturday, November 5 USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2022
SI:AM | ’Stros No-No Makes it 2–2 Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies. Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2022
Tennessee is in a strong position in chase for the College Football Playoff Illinois could get in the mix if they can upset Michigan in the regular season and Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022
It might be time to accept USC’s defense for what it is TUCSON, Ariz. — “You are what you are.” The Orange County Register · Oct 31, 2022
Trojans’ victory took a fleet of reserve receivers, poise when calls went against them They trekked to the desert in search of renewal, ready to finally move forward and put the pain of their first heartbreak in the rearview. Los Angeles Times · Oct 30, 2022
Bones Hyland, Michael Porter Jr. bury Jazz amid 3-point barrage DENVER — The eruptions exploded for seismic swats and audacious 3-pointers, but no Nugget elicited more of an outburst from the crowd Friday night than DeAndre Jordan. The Denver Post · Oct 29, 2022
NBA’s Early Surprises and Disappointments Plus, the biggest overreactions to the first week of games. Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022
Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022 College Football’s Most In-Demand Seats for Week 9 The Wildcat’s trip to Tennessee and Michigan’s in-state rivalry headline this weekend in college football.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 Jordan Clarkson is playing phenomenally, so what does that mean for his trade value? Zach Lowe "would peg him as maybe the least likely of all these Jazz guys to get traded."
Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2022 The Jazz Are Off to a Surprising Start After trading Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to kickstart a rebuild, Utah has been unexpectedly fun thus far.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 Rockets at Jazz: Wednesday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info With Jabari Smith Jr. at center, Houston’s smaller and lighter frontcourt held Lauri Markkanen in check during Monday’s victory. Wednesday’s rematch in Utah could be more difficult.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022 Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr. downplay heated exchange on Rockets’ bench Late in Monday’s win over Utah, television cameras showed Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen Green in a heated exchange on Houston’s bench. Both players downplayed the incident postgame.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2022 Forde-Yard Dash: Seven Potential CFP Spoilers These teams aren’t playing for much beyond pride and a mid-tier bowl berth. But they could still send a contender’s season off the rails.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022 Takeaways: Jabari Smith Jr. breaks out vs. Jazz, leads Rockets to first win of season Jabari Smith Jr. (21 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks) had easily his best game as an NBA player, leading Houston to its first win of the season in Monday’s 114-108 victory over Utah.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022 Bruno Fernando out indefinitely with knee injury; Rockets start Jabari Smith Jr. at center With Bruno Fernando sidelined for the time being, the Rockets are experimenting with a smaller lineup featuring rookie Jabari Smith Jr. at center.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022 NBA Power Rankings: First Looks at Each Team in the Association Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Jazz (!). Which squad is No. 1 after one week of action?
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 24, 2022 Jazz at Rockets (Oct. 24): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet The Rockets (+1.5) are looking for their first win of the 2022-23 regular season, and a matchup with Utah — on night two of a road back-to-back — could offer a decent chance to get it.
Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022 Timberwolves use unique lineup to defeat Thunder for second time in five days Third-quarter doldrums plagued the Timberwolves in their first two games of the season. Both Oklahoma City and Utah outscored the Wolves by double digits after halftime.