The Utah Jazz got their only back-to-back-to-back stretch of the season off to a strong start by snapping their longest skid of 2011-12. A visit to New Orleans to face the woeful Hornets could help them take another positive step Monday night. Utah's three-game road trip is taking place over three consecutive nights, concluding Tuesday at NBA-leading Oklahoma City. The Jazz (14-12) kicked off their hectic journey Sunday night with a 98-88 victory over Memphis to end a three-game losing streak. READ MORE >>

1. Chicago Suddenly, the games don’t matter as much. Derrick Bulls needs to see a specialist to treat his back problems. Last week: 1. 2. Miami The Heat improved to 2-1 on their six-game road trip, which included a 20-point thrashing of Atlanta in the first of three games on three consecutive days. Last week: 2. 3. Oklahoma City The toughest stretch of the season is behind them. Playing eight out of nine games on the road, they went 6-3 and will have had three days off before playing the Jazz on Tuesday. Last week: 3. READ MORE >>

Although they've struggled over the last three weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies continue to play with a lot of confidence at home. The Grizzlies will go for their third straight win Sunday night when they host the Utah Jazz. After losing seven of nine while averaging 87.3 points, Memphis has won its last two - both at home - including a 98-92 victory over Indiana on Friday. READ MORE >>

Despite their recent overall struggles, the Utah Jazz have been one of the better home teams in the Western Conference this season. Their next opponent, though, has experienced success recently in Salt Lake City. The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to wrap up a five-game road trip with their third consecutive win at EnergySolutions Arena on Friday night. READ MORE >>

In February, Utah Jazz President Randy Rigby and the team’s mascot, Bear, helped Primary Children’s Medical Center open a new Jazz-themed interventional radiology suite. Rigby and Bear participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Primary Children’s new chief executive officer, Katy Welkie, hospital staff and 11-year-old patient Hunter Shipman. READ MORE >>

Until the decision is taken out his hands, whether through trade or other circumstances, Ty Corbin faces a dilemma each game. Who plays? With the exception of 21-year-old Gordon Hayward, who starts, the Jazz are basically split into two distinct groups. The clean divide has become veterans and newcomers. READ MORE >>

Niagara University legend Frank Layden (’55) returns to the Gallagher Center to have his jersey retired on Saturday, February 11 when the Niagara Purple Eagles host Rider at 2 p.m. ET. READ MORE >>

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced today that the team has agreed to terms with free-agent forward DeMarre Carroll (pronounced Deh-MAR-ay). Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Carroll originally began the 2011-12 NBA season with the Denver Nuggets. He is expected to join the Jazz prior to practice Thursday morning. READ MORE >>

SALT LAKE CITY (February 8, 2012) – The NBA announced today that Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward is among 18 players selected for the 2012 BBVA Rising Stars Challenge on Friday, February 24 in Orlando, during NBA All-Star 2012. Hayward is Utah’s first participant in the event since Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap participated in 2008. READ MORE >>

Though the Indiana Pacers expected to play better in their most recent contest, they have no plans of letting that latest defeat linger for too long. Hoping to avoid dropping consecutive games for the first time this season, the Pacers look to bounce back when they host the struggling Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. READ MORE >>

1. Chicago The Bulls went 4-3 without Luol Deng, who had 21 points and nine rebounds in his first game back. Last week: 3. 2. Miami LeBron James is 2-0 on Super Bowl Sunday with the Heat. And more importantly, Miami is only one game behind Chicago for the NBA’s best record. Last week: 2. 3. Oklahoma City The Thunder started a five-game road trip with an 11-point loss to San Antonio. The only home game in the next seven is against the Jazz on Valentine’s Day. Last week: 1 READ MORE >>

A much-needed victory may have taken some of the pressure off coach Mike D'Antoni, but in order to record rare back-to-back wins the New York Knicks will have to overcome a big absence. After his brother was killed early Monday in a car crash in Florida, Amare Stoudemire won't be available when the Knicks face the Utah Jazz later that evening at Madison Square Garden. READ MORE >>

After struggling on the road for much of the early season, the Los Angeles Lakers have started to find their groove away from home at an opportune time. The Lakers will try to earn another win on their season-high, six-game trip when they visit the struggling Utah Jazz on Saturday night. READ MORE >>

SALT LAKE CITY (February 2, 2012) – 1320 KFAN (KFNZ), which already features both the television and radio voices of the Utah Jazz (Craig Bolerjack and David Locke), the highest-rated sports radio show in the market (David James and Patrick Kinahan) and the talents of Scott Garrard, Ben Bagley and Tony Parks, announced today the addition of Spencer Checketts to the sports radio station’s highly-popular lineup. READ MORE >>

With nearly one-third of their 66-game season complete, the Utah Jazz have played a league-low six road games. Their schedule is about to start balancing out. Beginning a stretch of 14 of 20 on the road, Utah goes for the season sweep in Oakland in Thursday night's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. Despite Wednesday's 107-105 loss to the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Clippers, the Jazz (12-8) have been outstanding at home, winning 10 of 14. READ MORE >>

While Blake Griffin's incredible dunk during the Los Angeles Clippers' last game dominated the headlines, the team's recent efforts are all the more becoming of some well-deserved acclaim. Seeking a season-best fourth consecutive win, Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles tries to avoid a 43rd loss in 44 road meetings with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. READ MORE >>

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and the perfect gift will be available on Wednesday, February 1, at the Jazz vs. Clippers game. That night fans can bid on autographed player memorabilia at a silent auction benefiting charity. Items include signed player photos, shoes and basketballs, as well an autographed Jazz flag and more. Articles for sale will be displayed at a designated table located between portals J and K on the main concourse of EnergySolutions Arena. Patrons may place bids until halftime concludes. Winning bidders must collect their item(s) and pay within 30 minutes after the game ends. Funds raised through the auction will benefit various local charitable organizations via Larry H. Miller Charities, a registered nonprofit foundation.

To get a hint of what awaits the Jazz in the miserable month of March, let’s examine the preceding 29 days known as February. The schedule makers were kind to the Jazz over the season’s first five weeks, allowing them to play 13 home games with only six away from EnergySolutions Arena. As a warm-up to March, during which they play 12 road games and only seven at home, the Jazz play nine of 15 games in February on the road. READ MORE >>

Wesley Matthews' arrival in Portland last season helped the Trail Blazers turn around their fortunes against the Utah Jazz. Matthews tormented his former team in 2010-11, and he'll hope to do the same as these Northwest Division rivals meet for the first time this season Monday night in Salt Lake City. As an undrafted rookie two seasons ago, Matthews developed into a starter in helping Utah (11-7) capture a share of the division title and reach the Western Conference semifinals. READ MORE >>

1. Oklahoma City Only an inexplicable three-point loss to lowly Washington separates the Thunder from a 12-game winning streak. Last week: 2 2. Miami LeBron James went for 35 points and 11 rebounds against Chicago, but he still has plenty of doubters. In the final seconds, he missed both free throws in a chance to ice the game. Last week: 5. 3. Chicago The Bulls only went 2-2 last week, suffering their first home loss this season to Indiana and then blew a chance to beat the Heat in Miami without the injured Luol Deng. Last week: 1. READ MORE >>

While their offensive production leaves much to be desired, the Sacramento Kings' inability to slow opponents down seems to be of greater concern. If their recent history when visiting Utah is any indication, the Kings could be in for another long night defending their end of the court. Sacramento looks to avoid a fourth consecutive loss overall and an eighth defeat in nine road meetings with the Jazz on Saturday night. READ MORE >>

The Dallas Mavericks seem happy they don't have to worry about any more ceremonies honoring their first NBA championship. Another disheartening defeat followed a night when the Mavericks received their rings, and they'll try to regroup Friday night as they continue to play without Dirk Nowitzki when they host the Utah Jazz. Dallas (11-8) raised its championship banner before falling behind by as many as 35 points in a season-opening loss to Miami. The Mavericks then received their rings before Wednesday's 105-90 defeat to Minnesota. READ MORE >>

The Toronto Raptors snapped what had previously been their longest current losing streak against one opponent. One night later, they face the same challenge against a different team. Coming off their first victory in just over two weeks, the visiting Raptors look to avoid a 13th consecutive loss to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Not only did Toronto (5-13) snap its eight-game overall losing streak with a 99-96 win at Phoenix on Tuesday, but it ended a 14-game skid against the Suns. READ MORE >>

The shouts have been heard loud and clear, echoing off the mountains that tower over the Wasatch Front. Get rid of Devin Harris. Judging by the communication we’ve received on our sports radio shows, it’s clear the sentiment among fans is to trade the Jazz starting point guard. Acquiring a better starting point guard is the preference, but at this point many would accept a box of day-old doughnuts or a coupon for a discounted car wash. Hold on a minute. READ MORE >>

1. Chicago Shooting guard has been a weakness for the Bulls. In the last three games, newcomer Richard Hamilton has increased his scoring from 11, 13 and 20 points. Last week: 2. 2. Oklahoma City Not every small-market player wants the bright lights. Southern California native Russell Westbrook signed a five-year, $80 million extension. “From day one, this is the spot I wanted to be.” Last week: 1 3. Orlando Dwight Howard became the first player since Kevin Willis in 1991 to post at least 21 points and 23 rebounds in two consecutive games. Last week: 5. READ MORE >>

The Utah Jazz are exceeding many people's expectations this season. Lately, the Minnesota Timberwolves are turning some heads as well. The Timberwolves look to win four straight for the first the first time in nearly two years when they visit the Jazz on Saturday night. A strong second half helped Minnesota to a thrilling 101-98 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Ricky Rubio hit a tying 3 with 20 seconds left and Kevin Love's 3-pointer at the buzzer capped the Timberwolves' rally from a 15-point deficit. After giving up 31 points in the first quarter, Minnesota (7-8) trailed 59-48 at the half, but slowed the Clippers after the break, holding them to 38.2 percent shooting in the second half while outscoring them 29-19 in the fourth quarter. READ MORE >>

It’s the obvious question, the kind that has several answers but no one can be absolutely sure of the origin. From 1-3 to 9-4, the Jazz have enjoyed a dramatic and pleasant turnaround. So what’ s the difference between the bad start to now? Pick a reason. Earl Watson singles out a point late in the loss at San Antonio, when Josh Howard committed a hard foul during garbage time. Since then the Jazz began playing with a passion that had been missing. READ MORE >>

It’s the obvious question, the kind that has several answers but no one can be absolutely sure of the origin. From 1-3 to 9-4, the Jazz have enjoyed a dramatic and pleasant turnaround. So what’ s the difference between the bad start to now? Pick a reason. Earl Watson singles out a point late in the loss at San Antonio, when Josh Howard committed a hard foul during garbage time. Since then the Jazz began playing with a passion that had been missing. READ MORE >>

1. Oklahoma City The numbers continue to get more impressive. The Thunder have the league’s best record, have won seven consecutive games and are 6-1 at home and on the road. Last week: 3 2. Chicago In an odd statistic, the Bulls are allowing 66.8 points at home and some 30 points more on the road. Following suit, the Grizzlies put 102 points on the board in Monday’s 16-point win over the visitors. Last week: 2. 3. Philadelphia. Less than one month into the season, the Sixers already own a four-game lead in the Atlantic Division. Already at 10-3, they needed 25 games to reach 10 wins last season. Last week: 7. 4. Lakers Half of their 10 wins have come against teams without winning records. The next four games – Miami, Orlando, Indiana, Clippers – are against playoff teams. Last week: 9. 5. Orlando Golden State tried fouling Dwight Howard and it didn’t work (Howard tied a career-high 45 points and shot an NBA-record 39 free throws). New York tried double-teaming Howard and it didn’t work (left open, Ryan Anderson made seven three-pointers and scored a career high 30 points). Last week: 11.

Since the start of 2012, no team has a better record than the Utah Jazz. While much of their success has come at the expense of lesser opponents, they're starting to prove they can also beat some contenders. The surprising Jazz look to add the defending champion Dallas Mavericks to their list of victims Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Utah (9-4) has won eight of nine since New Year's Day, with its only blemish coming against the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime last Wednesday. The first six victories in this stretch came against teams with a combined 29-53 record, but the last two have come over Denver and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Despite opening the season without the faces of their respective franchises, neither the Denver Nuggets nor the Utah Jazz considered themselves to be rebuilding. So far, both have been proven right. The Northwest Division rivals will look to continue their surprising starts when they meet for the second time this season Sunday night in Denver. READ MORE >>