Utah Jazz

The 2011 NBA draft takes place on June 23 in Newark, New Jersey . With only a few weeks left until then, let's take a look at one of the "luckiest" teams in the draft lottery, the Utah Jazz . The Utah Jazz own the third and 12th overall picks this year. The Jazz are in a great situation, as they have two picks in the lottery. With the third pick—acquired from New Jersey—they can select a ...

Height:  6'9" Weight:  248 lbs. Position:  SF/PF Age:  20 Comparison:  Michael Beasley/Thaddeus Young Derrick Williams officially became a legitimate top overall pick possibility after he thrashed Duke. In that game, he scored 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting (including 5-of-6 threes) and grabbed 13 rebounds. That was his signature game, but he was nothing short of spectacular all season long. For ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz held two pre-draft workouts at their training facility in the past three days, but they...

BYU guard Jackson Emery and Westminster guard Michael Stockton earned a chance to impress the Utah Jazz during a pre-draft workout on Tuesday.

2011 NBA Mock Draft Discusses What Utah Jazz Will Do With Two First Round Picks The Utah Jazz are one of seven teams with two first round draft picks this year. The others are Cleveland, Washington, Charlotte, Houston, Minnesota, and Chicago.  Cleveland and Utah are the only teams with two lottery picks. It's pretty certain that the Cavaliers will be using both the No. 1 and the No. 4 picks, but ...

SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Jazz will bring in four more players for pre-draft workouts. A news release says...

His Utah Jazz have long been on an extended summer vacation, but Tyrone Corbin is as eager for the NBA Finals to tip off...

Two familiar names from the local basketball scene highlight the group of draft hopefuls who will work out for the Utah Jazz...

Two familiar names from the local basketball scene highlight the group of draft hopefuls who will work out for the Utah Jazz...

SALT LAKE CITY — Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor was impressed by the level of effort displayed during the team's...

Gordon Hayward led an improbable charge as the Utah Jazz knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers 86-85 at Staples Center on Tuesday, just days after the champs had no problem pulling aces in Salt Lake City. Hayward, the rookie out of Butler who has struggled all season, dropped 22 points on the Lakers, including 10 in the fourth quarter. He came up big in the clutch, facing off against the league's ...

Gordon Hayward was red-hot Tuesday night. In multiple ways.

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Gordon Hayward's free throw with six seconds remaining lifted the Utah Jazz over the Los Angeles Lakers , 86-85. Hayward finished with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Jazz, who snapped an eight-game skid. Paul Millsap added 22 points and seven boards. Kobe Bryant had 20 points and five assists for the Lakers, who are now 3 1/2 games behind the ...

GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES When Kobe Bryant meekly fumbled the ball away before the buzzer sounded, even Utah rookie Gordon Hayward seemed a bit stunned to realize he had just won a duel with the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar. He'll gladly take this memory from an otherwise forgettable season for the Jazz. Hayward scored a career-high 22 points and hit the go-ahead free throw with ...

Rookie Gordon Hayward scores career-high 22; Utah Jazz stun Lakers 86-85

GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES Rookie Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 22 points and hit the go-ahead free throw with 6 seconds to play, and the Utah Jazz snapped an eight-game losing streak with an 86-85 victory over the sleepwalking Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant scored 20 points and hit a tying 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, but fumbled the ball away on an ill ...

Rookie Gordon Hayward scored a career-high 22 points and hit the go-ahead free throw with 6 seconds to play, and the Utah Jazz snapped an eight-game losing streak with an 86-85 victory over the sleepwalking Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, left, pressures Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

Add another player to the Utah Jazz's injury report.

Point guard Devin Harris (hamstring) is listed as questionable for tonight's game. Out for sure: Andrei Kirilenko (knee),...