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Father of Shawn Bradley dies after fall (AP)
The father of former BYU and NBA player Shawn Bradley has died after falling off his roof in central Utah. The Emery County sheriff's office says 61-year-old Reiner (RINE'-ehrr) Bradley fell about 15 feet while caulking a rain gutter Wednesday at his home north of Castle Dale. Funeral arrangements were pending.

2010 NBA free agents: Portland Trail Blazers sign Wesley Matthews
The Trail Blazers have signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews after the Utah Jazz declined to meet Portland's offer for the restricted free agent.

Utah Jazz sign Raja Bell
Raja Bell signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he's happy to return to Salt Lake City.

Bell happy to return to Jazz (AP)
Raja Bell signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday, saying he's happy to return to Salt Lake City. "For me, it's a no-brainer," the 33-year-old shooting guard said. "I was chomping at the bit to come back here and play. It doesn't hurt that I got a good deal." Bell signed a three-year deal Monday worth about $10 million.

Bulls agree to deal with G Brewer (AP)
The agent for Ronnie Brewer confirmed Friday the guard has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this month. Brewer finished last season with Memphis after being dealt from Utah at the trade deadline in February.

Utah Jazz introduce new addition Al Jefferson
The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center.

Jazz introduce newly acquired Jefferson (AP)
The Utah Jazz aren't sure if they just picked up a new power forward or center. Al Jefferson can play both positions, which is one of the biggest reasons Utah made a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves to get him. The Jazz introduced Jefferson in a news conference Thursday and both parties appear to be thrilled with the new arrangement.

Bell returning to Jazz for $10M
The Utah Jazz are bringing back Raja Bell.

Sources: Raja Bell spurns Los Angeles Lakers, headed to Utah Jazz
Raja Bell won't be meeting face-to-face with longtime nemesis Kobe Bryant after all. He's signing with the Utah Jazz instead.

Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz finalizing terms of Al Jefferson trade
The Jazz have finalized the terms of their expected trade with Minnesota to acquire big man Al Jefferson.

Timberwolves to send F Jefferson to Jazz (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send power forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first-round draft picks and a salary-cap trade exception, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been officially announced.

Report: T-Wolves trade Jefferson to Jazz
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to send power forward Al Jefferson to the Utah Jazz for two future first-round draft picks and the salary-cap trade exception.

Sources: Utah Jazz take lead to get Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson
The Utah Jazz have quickly moved into the lead to acquire Al Jefferson and were actively trying Monday night to complete a deal with Minnesota, according to NBA front-office sources.

Jazz G Matthews inks Blazers offer sheet (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed restricted free-agent guard Wesley Matthews to an offer sheet. Matthews spent last season playing for the Utah Jazz as a rookie. The Jazz have seven days to match the offer. Financial details of the contract offer, announced Saturday by the Trail Blazers, were not disclosed.

Korver agrees to sign with Bulls (AP)
A person familiar with the situation says Kyle Korver is following Carlos Boozer from Utah to Chicago after agreeing to sign with the Bulls. The person spoke Friday on the condition of anonymity because the contract was not finalized and was not sure of the terms. ESPN reported it's a three-year deal for about $15 million.

Report: Korver leaving Utah for Bulls


Boozer agrees to contract with Bulls (AP)
A person familiar with the negotiations says Carlos Boozer is headed to the Chicago Bulls. The person tells The Associated Press that the two-time All-Star forward agreed to a deal on Wednesday and is leaving the Utah Jazz after six seasons. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract doesn't become official until Thursday, did not reveal the terms.

Nets talking to Knicks F Lee (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have a Plan B in case LeBron James rejects their offer. The agent for New York Knicks forward David Lee says the Nets have talked to him several times since free agency began on Thursday. An official within the league who is very close to the Nets' management team said the team would also consider going after Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer if James rejected the offer that...

2010 NBA free agents: Carlos Boozer met with Utah Jazz, Miami Heat; plans meeting with Chicago Bulls, according to source
Carlos Boozer met with the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat and was scheduled to meet with the Chicago Bulls as well.

Jazz make offers to Matthews, Fesenko (AP)
The Utah Jazz have made qualifying offers to Ukrainian center Kyrylo Fesenko and guard Wesley Matthews. The Jazz had until Wednesday to make the offers and keep the right to match offers from other teams for the restricted free agents. Utah made the offers Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Fesenko became a starter when Mehmet Okur tore his Achilles' tendon in the playoff opener at Denver.

Jazz make offers to Matthews, Fesenko
The Utah Jazz have made qualifying offers to guard Wesley Matthews and center Kyrylo Fesenko.

Wesley Matthews, Kyrylo Fesenko of Utah Jazz given qualifying offers
The Utah Jazz have made qualifying offers to guard Wesley Matthews and center Kyrylo Fesenko.

Sources: Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls interested in Utah Jazz PF Carlos Boozer
Miami, New Jersey and Chicago have expressed interest in Carlos Boozer and are in the process of scheduling meetings with him on or after July 1, according to league sources. New York is also expected to reach out to the Jazz's two-time All-Star.

Jazz grab Jeremy Evans in second round - Jeremy Evans (F) Utah Jazz
The Jazz took forward Jeremy Evans with the 55th pick of the draft.

Jazz fans sue over new seating policy (AP)
A group of well-heeled Utah Jazz fans has sued the team's corporate parent, claiming a new seating policy has caused their VIP seats to plummet in value. Members of the Jazz 100 Club, in their complaint filed Friday in 3rd District Court, are seeking more than $19 million in damages. The dispute stems from a January policy change allowing all season-ticket holders to also transfer ownership...

Nuggets F Andersen has knee surgery (AP)
Nuggets forward Chris Andersen recently underwent surgery to fix a partially torn patella tendon in his right knee. Andersen, a crowd favorite known as "Birdman," injured his knee last month in Game 2 of a first-round series against the Utah Jazz. He is expected to be fully healed in time for next season.

New Orleans Hornets interview Utah Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin
Utah Jazz assistant Tyrone Corbin has met with the New Orleans Hornets about the club's head coaching vacancy.

Lakers sweep Jazz, return to West finals (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol added 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 111-96 victory on Monday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year. The Lakers quickly ended the Jazz's hopes of extending the series by pulling ahead by 22 in the second quarter.

Gasol toys with Jazz as Lakers finish off sweep
Kobe Bryant scored 32 points, Pau Gasol added 33 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers completed a four-game sweep of the Utah Jazz with a 111-96 victory on Monday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the third straight year.

With New York Knicks pick, the Utah Jazz will wait before planning for next season
The Utah Jazz have to wait a week before planning their future as they possess the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick but also have to make decisions about free agents Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver

Jazz offseason may include lottery pick (AP)
The Utah Jazz have a week before they can really start plotting their future. The Jazz's season ended Monday night with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, who swept Utah out of the second round of the NBA playoffs. Players cleaned out their lockers and met with team officials on Tuesday. The Jazz know there are some changes likely to come, but won't know until after next week's draft...

2010 NBA Playoffs: Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan's Kobe Bryant analogy raises eyebrows
Jazz coach Jerry Sloan's Kobe Bryant analogy raises eyebrows.

Lakers nip Jazz by 1 en route to 3-0 series lead
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher hit back-to-back 3-pointers during an 8-2 run in the final minute and the Lakers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz that put Los Angeles on the verge of clinching the Western Conference playoff series.

Lakers use late run to go up 3-0 on Jazz (AP)
Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher hit back-to-back 3-pointers during an 8-2 run in the final minute and the Lakers held on for a 111-110 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that put Los Angeles on the verge of sweeping the Western Conference playoff series. The Jazz had two chances to win it in the final 4 seconds, but Deron Williams missed from the top of the key and Wesley Matthews' tip...

Surgery may keep Mehmet Okur out of training camp
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur says he may miss training camp and the preseason while recovering from a ruptured Achilles' tendon.

Lakers and Jazz clash in Game 3
After two close games, the Lakers and Jazz resume their series in Utah.

Kirilenko expects to return Saturday
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko plans to return to NBA action on Saturday for the first time in more than three weeks.

Utah Jazz's Andrei Kirilenko plans to play in Game 3 against Los Angeles Lakers
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko said barring any unforeseen setbacks he plans to play in Game 3 of Utah's Western Conference semifinal series.

Lakers grind out win, lead Jazz 2-0 (AP)
Less show. More business. With a no-nonsense inside game that showcased their biggest advantages, the Los Angeles Lakers moved halfway to the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant scored 30 points, Pau Gasol added 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Lakers methodically pounded the ball down low in a 111-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff...

Lakers coach Jackson mum on future plans (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he knows what he'll be doing next season. He's just not ready to tell everybody else about it. Jackson remained coy about his future Tuesday night before Los Angeles played Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, refusing to say whether he'll be another marquee name in what's likely to be the biggest free-agent summer in NBA...

Calf strain sidelines Kirilenko again (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko is sitting out another playoff game with a strained left calf. Kirilenko considered returning for Game 2 of the second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. After the pregame shootaround, the club decided to give the Russian a few more days to rest before returning for Game 3 in Salt Lake City.

Andrei Kirilenko returns to Utah Jazz practice, '50-50' to play in Game 2 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Andrei Kirilenko has returned for his first full practice with the Utah Jazz since aggravating his strained left calf last month.

Kobe dictates final minutes as Lakers edge Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 104-99 victory over the Utah Jazz in their second-round playoff series opener Sunday.

Bryant rallies Lakers by Jazz in Game 1 (AP)
Just in case the Utah Jazz forgot how Kobe Bryant finishes games, he provided another painful playoff reminder. Bryant scored 11 of his 31 points in the final four minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 104-99 victory over the Jazz in their second-round series opener Sunday.

Lakers, Jazz meet in playoffs again
Lakers, Jazz meet in playoffs for third straight year. Will third time be charm for Utah?

Jazz put away Nuggets, get Lakers in Round 2
Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 20 rebounds, rookie Wesley Matthews scored 23 and made a key block, and Utah pulled away late in the fourth quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 112-104 on Friday night, winning the playoff series in six games.

Boozer's 22 and 20 help Jazz oust Denver (AP)
Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 20 rebounds, rookie Wesley Matthews scored 23 and made a key block, and Utah pulled away late in the fourth quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 112-104 on Friday night, winning the playoff series in six games. Deron Williams added 14 points and 10 assists for the Jazz, who went on an 11-0 run after Carmelo Anthony had tied the game at 95-all midway through the final...

Lakers, Jazz to meet again in playoffs (AP)
For Carlos Boozer and Deron Williams, this third time isn't particularly charming. For the third straight postseason, the Utah Jazz have run into the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol ended Utah's last two playoff runs, and the franchise with 15 NBA titles again is blocking the Jazz's pursuit of their first.

Lakers' Bynum has small meniscus tear
Lakers center Andrew Bynum has a small tear in the meniscus in his right knee, leaving him questionable for Los Angeles' second-round playoff opener against the Utah Jazz.

Andrei Kirilenko hopes to return to Utah Jazz by Game 3
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko says he hopes to return to the Jazz by Game 3 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Surprised Nuggets start offseason early (AP)
Carmelo Anthony figured first-round playoff failures were old history after reaching the Western Conference championship a year ago. Having advanced to seven straight conference championships, Chauncey Billups never dreamed of flopping in the first round, especially against a Utah Jazz team that was missing two starters and the homecourt advantage.

Jazz F Kirilenko hopes to play by Game 3 (AP)
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko says he hopes to return to the Jazz by Game 3 of their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Kirilenko sat out Utah's first-round win over Denver and missed most of the last month of the regular season with a strained left calf. Kirilenko said Saturday that his calf has been feeling better and Game 2 on Tuesday in Los Angeles is a slight possibility,...

Nuggets hold on to extend series against Jazz
The Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Nuggets stay alive, beat Jazz in Game 5 (AP)
Carmelo Anthony got the help he was begging for, J.R. Smith found his long-range touch and the Denver Nuggets avoided elimination with a 116-102 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Nuggets, trying to become the first team in four years to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the playoffs, sent the series back to Salt Lake City for Game 6 on Friday night despite losing center Nene to a sprained...

Nene undergoing tests on injured knee
Nuggets center Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz.

Nene's knee injury might be serious (AP)
Nuggets center Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz. An MRI on Thursday will determine the severity of the injury. The Nuggets called it a sprain after the game but there was deep concern among his teammates and the coaching staff that Nene suffered a serious injury.

Nene suffered sprain knee, not torn ACL
Medical tests have revealed that Nuggets center Nene only hyperextended his left knee and didn't tear his ACL as feared when he went down in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over the Utah Jazz.

Denver Nuggets center Nene undergiong tests on injured left knee amid concerns of torn ACL
Nene is undergoing medical tests on his injured left knee amid concerns that he tore his ACL in the first half of Denver's Game 5 win over Utah.

Denver Nuggets' Nene out after spraining knee vs. Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets forward Nene sprained his left knee in the first half of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Nuggets F Nene out with sprained knee (AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Nene sprained his left knee in the first half of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night and the team said he will not return to the game. He will be re-evaluated Thursday. Nene stayed on the court for several minutes after Jazz forward Carlos Boozer banged his left leg into Nene's knee.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets turn to Chauncey Billups to stop Deron Williams of Utah Jazz
The Denver Nuggets will have Chauncey Billups guard Deron Williams from the start of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Billups to defend Williams in Game 5 (AP)
The Denver Nuggets will have Chauncey Billups guard Deron Williams from the start of Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Williams said after shootaround that he considers himself the best point guard in the NBA right now, and he won't get any argument from the Nuggets. Williams has joined Oscar Robertson (1965), Kevin Johnson (1989) and Magic Johnson (1990) as the only players in...

Jazz hold off Nuggets after squandering lead
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and 13 assists, and the Utah Jazz held off a late charge to beat the Denver Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.

Jazz hold off Nuggets, take 3-1 lead (AP)
The Utah Jazz slowed down the rest of the Denver Nuggets enough for the first three quarters that they could withstand Carmelo Anthony's surge in the fourth. The Jazz held off the Nuggets 117-106 on Sunday night, surviving the late scare when Anthony scored 12 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter, as Utah took a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference playoffs.

Utah takes big series lead vs. Denver
Boozer leads Jazz to 3-1 series lead over Nuggets.

Millsap's double-double rallies Jazz past Nuggets
Paul Millsap had career-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds, rallying the Utah Jazz from a disastrous start in a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series Friday night.

Millsap's 22 and 19 lift Jazz by Nuggets (AP)
Paul Millsap had career-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds, rallying the Utah Jazz from a disastrous start in a 105-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series Friday night. The Jazz lead Denver 2-1 in the series with Game 4 on Sunday in Utah, where the loud and rowdy fans lived up to their reputation Friday and added to the Nuggets' miseries with...

Nuggets try to bounce back in Utah


NBA Playoffs: Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin a game-time decision for Game 3 against Utah Jazz
Denver Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin missed Thursday's practice due to a sore knee and will be a game-time decision for Game 3 of the team's first-round matchup with Utah.

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko hopeful for early return vs. Denver Nuggets
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko says there is a slight chance he could play if Utah's playoff series against the Nuggets goes to six or seven games.

Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur has surgery on ruptured left Achilles tendon
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur will begin active rehabilitation in two weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon.

Jazz C Okur undergoes Achilles' surgery (AP)
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur will begin active rehabilitation in two weeks after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair his ruptured left Achilles' tendon. Okur ruptured the tendon during the Jazz's loss at Denver on Saturday. The injury will force Okur to miss the remainder of the playoffs. Okur just finished his eighth NBA season and sixth with the Jazz.

Deron helps short-handed Jazz tie series (AP)
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs. Williams had 33 points and 14 assists and Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 15 rebounds as the injury-riddled Jazz tied the series at a win each with the series shifting to Salt Lake City for...

Williams dazzles as Jazz get even with Nuggets
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs.

Shorthanded Jazz surprise Nuggets
With Utah running out of big bodies, Deron Williams carried an even bigger load in leading the Jazz to a 114-111 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference playoffs.

NBA playoffs: Jazz turn to Fesenko in Game 2
Running out of big bodies, the Utah Jazz are going to start Kyrylo Fesenko at center in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Jazz to start C Fesenko for injured Okur (AP)
Running out of big bodies, the Utah Jazz are going to start Kyrylo Fesenko at center in Game 2 of their playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. The second-year player out of Ukraine, who averaged 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds this season, replaces center Mehmet Okur. Okur is out for the rest of the playoffs after tearing his left Achilles' tendon in the first half of Utah's...

Anthony drops 42 as Nuggets cruise past Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series.

Anthony scores 42 as Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)
Carmelo Anthony scored a playoff career-high 42 points and J.R. Smith's fourth-quarter flurry of 3-pointers helped the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 126-113 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the playoff series. Anthony, whose previous playoff high was 41 points against Dallas in the second round last year, benefited from the absence of Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko, who re-injured his strained...

Utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur tears Achilles tendon, ends season
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says center Mehmet Okur has a torn left Achilles' tendon and is out for the remainder of the playoffs.

utah Jazz's Mehmet Okur reinjures Achilles tendon; set to have MRI on Sunday
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur was helped off the court after reinjuring his left Achilles tendon in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night.

Jazz C Okur reinjures Achilles' (AP)
Utah Jazz center Mehmet Okur was helped off the court after reinjuring his left Achilles' in the second quarter of Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. He will have an MRI on Sunday. Okur was driving to the hoop when he planted on his left foot and tumbled to the floor with eight minutes left in the quarter.

Boozer game-time decision for Jazz (AP)
The Utah Jazz say Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in Saturday's playoff opener at Denver. Boozer has a strained muscle in his rib cage and did not play Wednesday when the Jazz closed out the regular season with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. Coach Jerry Sloan said before practice Friday that the Jazz hoped Boozer would be ready to play in Denver, but his status is still uncertain.

Suns carry momentum into postseason (AP)
If momentum means anything going into the postseason, the Phoenix Suns surely have it. Disregarded at the beginning of the season as a borderline playoff contender at best, the Suns won 14 of their last 16 games, a run punctuated by back-to-back blowout wins at home over Denver and at Utah. The victories earned the Suns the No.

Nuggets hope Martin can help vs. Jazz (AP)
The Denver Nuggets won't have coach George Karl back for the opening round of the playoffs. They will have the services of another key member of their team who also missed 19 games down the stretch: defensive stalwart Kenyon Martin. The question is: how much will Martin be able to play when the series against the Utah Jazz begins Saturday night at the Pepsi Center?

Boozer will be game-time decision for Jazz playoff opener
The Utah Jazz say Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in Saturday's playoff opener at Denver.

Carlos Boozer to be game-time decision for Utah Jazz's playoff opener vs. Phoenix Suns
Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in the Jazz's playoff opener at Denver.

Suns down Jazz to earn No. 3 seed for playoffs
Steve Nash had 11 assists in just three quarters, Amare Stoudemire finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns easily clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 100-86 on Wednesday night.

Suns secure No. 3 seed, drop Jazz to 5th (AP)
Steve Nash had 11 assists in just three quarters, Amare Stoudemire finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns easily earned the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 100-86 on Wednesday night. Channing Frye scored 10 of his 15 points in the second quarter and Goran Dragic added 12 points for the Suns, who capped their surge through the West standings by...

Jazz on road again to start playoffs (AP)
Instead of opening the playoffs at home, the Jazz are headed east over the Rocky Mountains for a series against division rival Denver. The Nuggets were the Jazz's nemesis this season, winning the first three meetings before Utah avoided a sweep by winning in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6. The Nuggets even won once without stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups -- in Utah -- and their 3-1 record...

Boozer hurt in Jazz win over Warriors (AP)
Mehmet Okur had 23 points and seven rebounds, Paul Millsap grabbed a career-high 24 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz swept the three-game season series against Golden State with a 103-94 win over the Warriors on Tuesday night despite losing leading scorer Carlos Boozer to an early injury. Boozer strained his right ribcage while playing all 12 minutes of the opening period.

Jazz F Boozer strains rib cage muscle (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer strained a muscle in his right ribcage after playing all 12 minutes of the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors. Boozer was taken to the locker room at the start of the second quarter for X-rays, then the Jazz announced midway through the third period he would not return because of a muscle strain.

Williams keeps Jazz in striking range of 2 seed
Deron Williams had 27 points and 16 assists, and the Utah Jazz remained within striking distance of the second playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.

Jazz continue push for West's No. 2 seed (AP)
Deron Williams had 27 points and 16 assists, and the Utah Jazz remained within striking distance of the second playoff seed in the Western Conference with a 114-103 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. Rookie Wesley Matthews added 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds for Utah.

Utah Jazz forward Mehmet Okur out vs. New Orleans Hornets
A Utah Jazz spokesman says center Mehmet Okur will not play against the New Orleans Hornets because of a left Achilles' tendon strain.

Strained Achilles' tendon sidelines Okur (AP)
A Utah Jazz spokesman says center Mehmet Okur will not play against the New Orleans Hornets because of a left Achilles' tendon strain. Okur had been playing with pain in the tendon for a couple games but left during the third quarter of Utah's loss at Houston on Wednesday night. The teams says the pain remains too much for Okur to play in Friday night's game in New Orleans.

Jazz top Thunder in high-scoring affair
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper from the top of the key with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a wild 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Adelman gets 900th win in Rockets' rout (AP)
Aaron Brooks and Kevin Martin scored 28 points apiece, and Rick Adelman became the 11th coach to reach 900 career victories in the Houston Rockets' 113-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Chuck Hayes grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds and Luis Scola added 24 points for the Rockets, who have consecutive victories for the first time since mid-March.

NBA admits missed call in Oklahoma City Thunder-Utah Jazz game Tuesday night
The NBA announced Wednesday officials missed a foul in the final seconds of Utah's overtime victory over Oklahoma City the previous night.

Williams, Jazz overcome Durant, Thunder in OT
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jazz outlast Thunder 140-139 in OT (AP)
Deron Williams scored a career-high 42 points, including a go-ahead jumper from the top of the key with 1.1 seconds left in overtime, and the Utah Jazz pulled into second place in the Western Conference with a wild 140-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Utah overcame 45 points by Kevin Durant, who thought he was fouled on a 3-pointer just before the buzzer that would have...

Karl Malone of Utah Jazz, Scottie Pippen of Chicago Bulls, Dennis Johnson of Boston Celtics elected into Naismith Hall of Fame, reports say
Karl Malone and Scottie Pippen will join their sidekicks in the Naismith Hall of Fame.

Odom leads way as Lakers avoid 3rd loss in row
Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant triggered an offensive burst in the fourth quarter to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 106-92 Friday night and avoid a third straight loss.

Odom, Bryant power Lakers past Jazz (AP)
Lamar Odom and Kobe Bryant triggered an offensive burst in the fourth quarter to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 106-92 Friday night and avoid a third straight loss. Odom finished with a season-high 26 points and 10 rebounds, and Bryant had 25 points, going 15 of 18 from the free throw line, hours after the defending NBA champions announced he signed a three-year contract extension...

Jazz claim Northwest lead by downing Knicks
Carlos Boozer scored 26 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 14 assists and the Utah Jazz took over first place in the Northwest Division with a 103-98 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.

Jazz take over 1st place in Northwest (AP)
Carlos Boozer scored 26 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, Deron Williams added 23 points and 14 assists and the Utah Jazz took over first place in the Northwest Division with a 103-98 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night. Paul Millsap also had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Jazz, who scored 44 in the first quarter then needed to hold off the Knicks down the...

Okur, Jazz extend Wizards' losing streak to 15
Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 103-87 on Saturday night, extending the Wizards' team-record losing streak to 15 games.

Jazz extend Wizards' losing streak to 15 (AP)
Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat Washington 103-87 on Saturday night, extending the Wizards' team-record losing streak to 15 games. Deron Williams had 20 points and 12 assists for the Jazz, and Carlos Boozer added 22 points -- hitting all eight of his second-half shots -- and 10 rebounds.

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko out vs. Washington Wizards with calf injury
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards with an injury to his left calf.

Suns continue surge, rout Knicks 132-96 (AP)
Leandro Barbosa scored 18 points in his fifth game back from wrist surgery to help the Phoenix Suns stretch their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 132-96 rout of the New York Knicks on Friday night. The Suns have won 20 of 25 to climb within a half-game of No. 4 Utah and a game of No. 3 Dallas in the Western Conference.

Granger scores career-high 44 in defeat of Jazz
Danny Granger scored 18 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 122-106 on Friday night.

Granger's career-high 44 lifts Pacers (AP)
Danny Granger scored 18 of his career-high 44 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 122-106 on Friday night. It was the fourth straight game in which Granger has scored at least 30 points. He made 14 of 23 attempts from the floor, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range.

Celtics top Nuggets, clinch playoff spot (AP)
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett had 20 and the Boston Celtics clinched a playoff berth with a 113-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. The Celtics dominated inside and the Nuggets, one day after losing to the Knicks in New York, slipped a half-game behind the Dallas Mavericks and into a third-place tie with Utah in the Western Conference with their third consecutive loss.

Jazz ruin Bosh's birthday behind balanced effort
Deron Williams had 18 points, 16 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 113-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Williams, Boozer lead Jazz over Raptors (AP)
Deron Williams had 18 points, 16 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 113-87 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer added 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Mehmet Okur and rookie Wesley Matthews had 16 points apiece for the Jazz, who won their third straight.

Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu sits second half with stomach flu
Toronto forward Hedo Turkoglu missed the second half of the Raptors' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night with the stomach flu.

Jazz get past Celtics
In danger of a double-digit deficit at halftime, the Utah Jazz closed the second quarter with a 7-0 run and opened the third with an even bigger surge. The Jazz scored 16 straight points between late in the second period and early in the third and held on to the lead the rest of the way, beating the Boston Celtics 110-97 on Monday night.

Jazz snap Celtics' 4-game win streak (AP)
Mehmet Okur scored all of his 14 points in the second half and pulled down 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 22 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz ended the Boston Celtics' four-game winning streak with a 110-97 victory Monday night. C.J. Miles added 23 points and Carlos Boozer overcame early foul trouble to finish with 19 points -- all but one in the second half -- nine rebounds and two...

Stoudemire scores 44 as Suns defeat Jazz (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West. Stoudemire made 14 of 16 shots and 16 of 18 free throws in his 15th career 40-point performance.

Stoudemire nets 44 points as Suns gain on Jazz
Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West.

Williams, Millsap lead Jazz past Hornets (AP)
Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night. C.J. Miles scored 19 points for the Jazz, who were without two injured starters and missed Carlos Boozer for much of the game because of foul trouble.

Millsap, Williams step up for short-handed Jazz
Paul Millsap had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists to help the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the even-more- depleted New Orleans Hornets 106-86 on Saturday night.

MRI reveals Utah Jazz's Deron Williams has shoulder bruise
Utah guard Deron Williams has a bruised left shoulder and mild left ankle sprain and is a game-time decision for Friday at Phoenix.

Jazz bounce back with rout of Wizards (AP)
Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, Deron Williams notched his 35th double-double of the season, and the Utah Jazz ended a two-game losing streak with a 112-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Williams finished with 17 points and 11 assists, and keyed a 17-6 run at the start of the third quarter that turned the game into a rout.

Boozer's 23 points fuel Jazz's rout of Wizards
Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, Deron Williams notched his 35th double-double of the season, and the Utah Jazz ended a two-game losing streak with a 112-89 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Thunder top Jazz, continue playoff push (AP)
With starters Mehmet Okur and Andrei Kirilenko out with injuries, the Utah Jazz have lost back-to-back games for the first time in more than two months. That small stumble provided a window just big enough for the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder to be nipping at their heels to take away home-court advantage in the playoffs.

Durant, Thunder cut down short-handed Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Russell Westbrook added 30 points and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder made up ground in the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs with a 119-111 victory over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Sunday night.

Mehmet Okur, Andrei Kirilenko missing from Utah Jazz starting lineup
Center Mehmet Okur and forward Andrei Kirilenko were missing from Utah's starting lineup Sunday night as the Jazz played a key game for playoff positioning at Oklahoma City.

Bucks keep rolling, beat Jazz 95-87 (AP)
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday. John Salmons had 24 points and Brandon Jennings added 23 for the Bucks, who have won five straight games and 11 of their last 12 -- including home wins over Eastern Conference powerhouses Cleveland and Orlando...

Bucks knock off Jazz with putback in last minute
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday.

Jazz get 10th straight win vs. Pistons (AP)

Deron Williams had 18 points and 12 assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 115-104 Wednesday night. The Jazz had seven players in double figures as they posted their 10th straight victory over Detroit. Former Pistons center Mehmet Okur finished with 18 points, while Carlos Boozer had 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng (flu) expected to play vs. Utah Jazz
The Bulls' Luol Deng (flu) is expected to play on Tuesday against the Jazz.

Williams' 28 and 17 lift Jazz past Bulls (AP)

Deron Williams got the better of Derrick Rose, finishing with 28 points and a season-high 17 assists, while CJ Miles scored a season-best 26 points Tuesday night to lead the Utah Jazz to a 132-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Williams threw down a hard dunk on Rose during a 13-1 run late in the third quarter that broke a 77-all tie and sent Utah to its 22nd win in 27 games.

Okur, Boozer lead Jazz past Clippers (AP)

After a quarter of looking like the weary team that had a late night traveling after a game, the Utah Jazz appeared much more like a Western Conference contender for the next three. The Jazz recovered from another slow start and rolled over the Los Angeles Clippers 107-85 on Saturday night, giving Utah its 40th win of the season in a vital home game that was sandwiched in between road trips.

Williams' big 4th rallies Jazz by Suns (AP)

Deron Williams scored 13 of his 27 points during a 41-point fourth quarter, Mehmet Okur added 24 points, and Utah rallied from a 12-point final period deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-108 on Thursday night. The Jazz trailed 98-86 early in the fourth quarter, then reeled off 12 straight points, capped by a 3-pointer by Okur to tie the game.

Jazz score 41 in fourth to overtake Amare, Suns
Deron Williams scored 13 of his 27 points during a 41-point fourth quarter, Mehmet Okur added 24 points, and Utah rallied from a 12-point final period deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-108 on Thursday night.

Jazz sign G Othyus Jeffers to 10-day - Othyus Jeffers (G) Utah Jazz
The Jazz signed guard Othyus Jeffers from the D-League to a 10-day contract.

Gordon's big 4th gets Clippers by Jazz (AP)

Eric Gordon scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers nearly blew a 17-point lead in the final 6 1/2 minutes before beating the Utah Jazz 108-104 on Monday night. Every Clippers starter reached double figures before the third quarter ended. Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds, helping Los Angeles end a six-game losing streak against the Jazz.

Williams' 35 lift Jazz over Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams says he plays better when he's angry. After the Utah Jazz lost Friday night in Sacramento, Williams was steaming mad and took it out on the Houston Rockets. "I felt a lot of motivation. I wasn't happy with the way I've been playing, so I wanted to come out and set the tone early," said Williams, who scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter in Utah's...

Williams' 35 direct Jazz to defeat of Rockets
Deron Williams scored 20 of his 35 points in the first quarter and the Utah Jazz routed the Houston Rockets 133-110 on Saturday night.

Houston Rockets forward Shane Battier sidelined with flu-like symptoms
Houston's Shane Battier missed the Rockets' game Saturday night against the Utah Jazz because of flu-like symptoms.

Boozer steps up big in second half to lead Jazz
Carlos Boozer scored 20 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Utah Jazz beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-93 on Wednesday night.

Kings F Thompson could miss 2 weeks (AP)
The Sacramento Kings say forward Jason Thompson will miss up to two weeks with a lower back injury. The Kings said X-rays on Thursday determined that Thompson has two fractures in his lower back. Thompson is averaging 12.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game this season. Sacramento hosts Utah on Friday night.

Jazz use big 2nd half to beat Bobcats (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 20 of his 33 points in the second half to help the Utah Jazz beat the Charlotte Bobcats 102-93 on Wednesday night. Utah outscored Charlotte 31-16 in the third quarter to erase an 11-point halftime deficit, then put it away with a 17-7 spurt that blew open a two-point game midway through the fourth quarter.

Hawks win in Utah for first time in 17 years
Joe Johnson scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to help the Hawks win in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night.

Hawks pick up rare Utah win over wounded Jazz
Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Josh Smith added 18 as the Atlanta Hawks won in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night.

Hawks snap 17-year losing streak in Utah (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 28 points and Josh Smith added 18 as the Atlanta Hawks won in Utah for the first time in 17 years, beating the short-handed Jazz 105-100 on Monday night. Johnson scored 11 points in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 2:28 left that gave the Hawks a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

Utah Jazz sit Deron Williams, Andrei Kirilenko against Atlanta Hawks
The Utah Jazz are playing without All-Star Deron Williams and forward Andrei Kirilenko against the Atlanta Hawks.

Jazz come from 25 down to win in OT (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored on an offensive putback at the end of regulation to force overtime, then gave Utah its first lead since the opening minutes, and the Jazz rallied from down 25 in the third quarter to stun the Portland Trail Blazers 93-89 in overtime on Sunday night. Down 64-39 with 7 minutes left in the third quarter, Utah staged a shocking rally by outscoring the Blazers 44-19 over the final...

Utah Jazz's Andrei Kirilenko leaves game with back spasms
Utah's Andrei Kirilenko left Sunday's game with back spasms.

Boozer helps Jazz extend road run to 6 (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 30 points and 16 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko scored 22 points and the Utah Jazz extended their longest road winning streak in eight years with a 100-89 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. C.J. Miles added 16 points and Deron Williams had nine points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who won for the 16th time in 18 games and moved within a half-game of first-place Denver...

Grizzlies' Brewer tears hamstring (AP)
Memphis Grizzlies swingman Ronnie Brewer suffered a partially torn right hamstring during Friday's game against Miami. The team announced Saturday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury and Brewer will be out indefinitely. A timetable for his return will be set after an evaluation next week. Brewer was acquired Thursday from the Utah Jazz for a protected future first-round draft pick.

Monta Ellis returns to Golden State Warriors from mild knee sprain
Monta Ellis returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup Friday night against the Utah Jazz after sitting out three games with a mild left knee sprain.

Warriors' Ellis returns from knee injury (AP)
Monta Ellis returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup Friday night against the Utah Jazz after sitting out three games with a mild left knee sprain. The NBA's fifth-leading scorer at 26.2 points a game, Ellis had not played since injuring himself late in the fourth quarter against Dallas on Feb.

Jazz deal G Brewer to Grizz for future first-rounder
The Utah Jazz have traded shooting guard Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a future first-round draft pick.

Jazz trade G Brewer to Grizzlies (AP)
The Utah Jazz have traded shooting guard Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a future first-round draft pick. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor says the deal came together just before the 1 p.m. MST trade deadline on Thursday. O'Connor says the Jazz have some depth at Brewer's position, so they could afford to trade their first-round pick from the 2006 draft.

Utah Jazz agree to trade Ronnie Brewer to Memphis Grizzlies, source says
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Ronnie Brewer to the Memphis Grizzlies for a protected 2010 first-round pick, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com.

Miami Heat trying to acquire Carlos Boozer, sources say
The Miami Heat have spent the final hour-plus before the NBA's 3 p.m. ET trading deadline trying to convince the Utah Jazz to surrender Carlos Boozer, according to NBA front-office sources.

Millsap scores 24 as Jazz beat Hornets (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 24 points on 11 of 13 shooting, and the Utah Jazz beat the New Orleans Hornets 98-90 on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer scored six of his 16 points in the last 3:06, helping Utah pull away after a 3-pointer by New Orleans' James Posey had tied it at 85. Boozer added 15 rebounds, and Deron Williams had 16 points and 10 assists for the Jazz, who shot 54 percent (38 of 70).

Williams, Okur lead Jazz past Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams scored 17 points and dished out 15 assists, Mehmet Okur scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz continued their midseason surge with a 104-95 win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Paul Millsap scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, helping the Jazz win for the 14th time in 16 games.

Boozer lifts Jazz to ninth straight win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 34 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109-99 Tuesday night for their ninth straight victory. Boozer, in his second game back after missing the previous three because of a right calf strain, was 13 for 17 from the field to help the Jazz win for the 13th time in their last 14 games.

Kobe-less Lakers end Jazz's streak at 9 (AP)

Pau Gasol had 22 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won their third straight without Kobe Bryant, beating Utah 96-81 on Wednesday night and ending the Jazz's nine-game winning streak. Bryant rested his sore left ankle and the Lakers fared just fine without their superstar, getting 25 points and 11 rebounds from Lamar Odom and 18 points from Jordan Farmar.

Injured Kobe unlikely to play vs. red-hot Jazz
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he's not expecting Kobe Bryant to play Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz.

Lakers injury updates for Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom
Kobe Bryant remains a game-time decision following the Lakers shootaround Wednesday but it appears unlikely that he will play against the Utah Jazz.

Jazz drop Nuggets as 'Melo, Billups sit
The Utah Jazz already blew one chance to gain on Denver when the Nuggets were without their two top players.

Jazz win eighth straight, down Nuggets (AP)

The Utah Jazz already blew one chance to gain on Denver when the Nuggets were without their two top players. When the Nuggets showed up short-handed again, Utah was able to take advantage. Andrei Kirilenko scored 22 points and Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Jazz increased their winning streak to eight with a 116-106 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday night.

Kirilenko, Jazz slow Nuggets for eighth straight
Andrei Kirilenko had 22 points and five steals and Carlos Boozer finished with 19 points and 13 rebounds in his return to the lineup as the Utah Jazz won their eighth straight, beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups sits out vs. Utah Jazz
Denver guard Chauncey Billups missed the Nuggets' game at Utah on Saturday with a sprained ankle, one night after scoring a career-high 39 points.

Matthews steps up, lifts Jazz to seventh straight
Deron Williams had 13 points and 13 assists, and rookie Wesley Matthews had 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Utah Jazz win their seventh straight game, 118-105 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Jazz beat Blazers, win seventh straight (AP)

Deron Williams had 13 points and 13 assists, and rookie Wesley Matthews had 16 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Utah Jazz win their seventh straight game, 118-105 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Mehmet Okur scored a season-high 28 points and had eight rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko added 22 points, eight assists and six rebounds for Utah.

Williams helps Jazz push win streak to 6 (AP)

Deron Williams had 18 points and 15 assists and the Utah Jazz increased their longest winning streak of the season to six by beating the Dallas Mavericks 104-92 on Monday night. The Jazz held the Mavericks scoreless for more than three minutes during an 11-2 run that put Utah in control in the fourth quarter and handed Dallas its first three-game losing streak of the season.

Millsap conducts Jazz to fifth consecutive victory
Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 101-94 on Friday night.

Short-handed Jazz ride Millsap by Kings (AP)

Paul Millsap tied his career high with 32 points in his first start of the season and added 14 rebounds and seven assists as the Utah Jazz won their fifth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 101-94 on Friday night. It's the longest winning streak of the season for Utah, which was without All-Star Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer.

Utah Jazz dedicate press room to former announcer Hot Rod Hundley
The Utah Jazz honored Hot Rod Hundley with a halftime ceremony Friday night and dedicated the press room to him for his 35 years with the franchise.

The Utah Jazz will be without Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer vs. the Kings
The Utah Jazz are without All-Star point guard Deron Williams and forward Carlos Boozer for Friday night's game against the Sacramento Kings.

Jazz start strong, hold off Blazers (AP)

Deron Williams scored 24 points and the Utah Jazz scored 21 of the first 23 points and went to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 106-95 on Wednesday night. Utah led by as many as 26 points during the first half. The Jazz won for the eighth time in nine games and took over second place in the Northwest Division.

Nash hits 8K assists but Matthews lifts Jazz late
Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 20 rebounds and rookie Wesley Matthews scored 10 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz rallied for a 124-115 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

Boozer's 21 and 20 power Jazz over Suns (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 20 rebounds and rookie Wesley Matthews scored 10 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz rallied for a 124-115 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Andrei Kirilenko had 25 points and Deron Williams finished with 18 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who trailed by 17 in the third quarter.

Utah Jazz sign rookie Sundiata Gaines for remainder of season
The Utah Jazz have signed rookie point guard Sundiata Gaines for the rest of the season.

Nets drop 11th straight, fall to 3-40 (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 11 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the bumbling New Jersey Nets 116-83 on Saturday night, keeping the Nets winless against the Western Conference. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and nine rebounds, and Ronnie Brewer added 15 points for Utah. The Jazz have won five of six and are seven games above .500 for the first time this season at 25-18.

Boozer nets 31 as Jazz nab fourth win vs. Spurs
Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season, 105-98 on Wednesday night.

Jazz claim fourth and final win over Spurs
Sure, the Utah Jazz would rather sweep the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs. But they'll take this one.

Jazz ride Boozer to fourth win vs. Spurs (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 31 points and 13 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the San Antonio Spurs for the fourth time this season, 105-98 on Wednesday night. The Jazz hadn't won in San Antonio in a decade entering this season, but Utah can now claim two road wins over the Spurs. This one wasn't easy, but Utah prevailed in a game of wild swings.

Carmelo, Billups power Nuggets past Jazz
The Denver Nuggets unveiled their new two-point guard look Sunday night with Chauncey Billups and rookie Ty Lawson. The results were impressive with Billups scoring 29 points to go with Carmelo Anthony's 37 in a 119-112 win over Utah that snapped the Jazz's winning streak at four.

Anthony's 37 lift Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and Chauncey Billups added 29 in the Denver Nuggets' 119-112 win over Utah that snapped a four-game winning streak by the Jazz on Sunday night. Ty Lawson returned to Denver's rotation after missing four games with a sprained ankle and helped steady a sometimes erratic offense, scoring 11 points and dishing out an assist.

Anthony, Billups lead Nuggets past rolling Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points and Chauncey Billups added 29 in the Nuggets' 119-112 win over Utah.

Williams returns, rallies Jazz to defeat of Bucks
C.J. Miles scored 19 points, Deron Williams had 18, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-95 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth win in a row.

Jazz beat Bucks for fourth straight win (AP)

C.J. Miles scored 19 points, Deron Williams had 18, and the Utah Jazz beat the Milwaukee Bucks 112-95 on Saturday night for their season-best fourth win in a row. Williams, who aggravated a wrist injury and missed the dramatic end of Utah's 97-96 victory over Cleveland on Thursday, was a game-time decision but showed little effect as he sparked the Jazz to a quick start and the Jazz never...

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams re-injures right wrist vs. Cleveland
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams re-injured his right wrist Thursday night early in the fourth quarter against Cleveland.

Buzzer-beater helps Utah Jazz rookie Sundiata Gaines to second 10-day contract
A day after hitting the game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Sundiata Gaines of the Utah Jazz has signed a second 10-day contract.

Jazz give Gaines 10-day deal after big 3 (AP)
A day after hitting the game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers, rookie guard Sundiata Gaines of the Utah Jazz has signed a second 10-day contract. Gaines' first career 3-pointer beat the buzzer Thursday night and lifted the Jazz over the Cavs, 97-96. Gaines was signed just last week to a 10-day contract.

Gaines' buzzer-beater helps Jazz hold off Cavs
Rookie Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end a frenzied series of comebacks and give the Utah Jazz a 97-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Gaines hits buzzer-beater to lift Utah over LeBron, Cavs
Rookie Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end a frenzied series of comebacks and give the Utah Jazz a 97-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Jazz down Cavs on Gaines' 3 at buzzer (AP)

Rookie Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to end a frenzied series of comebacks and give the Utah Jazz a 97-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. LeBron James had led the Cavaliers on a 22-4 run earlier in the fourth quarter and put the Cavs up by six points with 32.5 seconds left, but Cleveland couldn't clinch it from the free throw line.

Boozer, Williams help Jazz rout Heat (AP)

Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists and Carlos Boozer finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds as the Jazz beat the road-weary Heat 118-89 on Monday night, Utah's first win over Miami in more than two years. Mehmet Okur added 13 points and tied his career high with five blocks as the Jazz beat the Heat for the first time since December 2007.

Williams leads charge in Jazz's win over Mavs
This time, there was no fourth-quarter collapse by Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams returns, fuels Jazz by gimpy Mavericks
Deron Williams had 20 points and nine assists in his return to the lineup, Carlos Boozer added 15 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks.

Williams returns, helps Jazz rout Mavs (AP)

This time, there was no fourth-quarter collapse by Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks. Williams had 20 points and nine assists in his return to the lineup, Carlos Boozer added 15 points, and the Jazz beat the Mavericks 111-93 on Saturday night. In the teams' last meeting on Nov.

Dallas Mavericks forwards Josh Howard, Drew Gooden out vs. Utah Jazz
Mavericks forwards Josh Howard and Drew Gooden were out with injuries Saturday night against the Jazz.

Grizzlies end 11-game skid against Jazz (AP)

Zach Randolph had 29 points and 15 rebounds, O.J. Mayo hit a 21-foot step back jumper with 5.2 seconds left, and the Memphis Grizzlies escaped with a 91-89 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Marc Gasol blocked C.J. Miles' shot on Utah's last possession, snapping the Jazz's 11-game winning streak over the Grizzlies.

Grizzlies claim G Hudson off waivers (AP)
The Memphis Grizzlies have claimed guard Lester Hudson off waivers, bringing the rookie back to the city where he played high school and community college basketball. Hudson was added to the roster before the Grizzlies' game Friday night against the Utah Jazz but was listed as inactive. The Boston Celtics selected Hudson in the second round of last year's draft.

Minus Williams, Jazz cruise by Grizzlies (AP)

C.J. Miles scored a season-high 24 points and Carlos Boozer added 20 to help the Utah Jazz overcome the absence of Deron Williams and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-94 on Wednesday night. Williams sat out with a sprained right wrist, which he sustained when he hit the ground after a driving layup in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to New Orleans.

Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (wrist sprain) out vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Deron Williams' sprained right wrist kept him out of the Utah Jazz's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Jazz G Williams out with sprained wrist (AP)
Deron Williams' sprained right wrist kept him out of the Utah Jazz's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Williams warmed up prior to the game with a brace, but he was only able to shoot with his left hand. Tuesday?s MRI on the wrist was negative. Williams is listed as day-to-day and plans to make the trip to Memphis for Utah?s next game on Friday.

Jazz pick up Gaines from D-League - Sundiata Gaines (G) Utah Jazz
The Jazz have signed PG Sundiata Gaines from the NBA D-League to a 10-day contract to fill the required 13th spot on the roster.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets in Utah (AP)

Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years. Paul scored 10 of his 12 points in the second half and Devin Brown finished with a career-high 30 points as the Hornets overcame 19 turnovers and ended a six-game losing streak at Utah.

Hornets hold off Jazz as Paul's theft seals win
Chris Paul stole the ball and drove for a layup with 27 seconds left to help New Orleans end a late threat by the Jazz and seal a 91-87 win Monday night, the Hornets' first in Utah in almost four years.

Lawson, Nuggets top Jazz to end 3-game skid
Ty Lawson had 23 points and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game losing streak despite playing without injured stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, beating the Utah Jazz 105-95 on Saturday night

Lawson gets Anthony-less Nuggets by Jazz (AP)

Ty Lawson had 23 points and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game losing streak despite playing without injured stars Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups, beating the Utah Jazz 105-95 on Saturday night The Nuggets compensated for missing such a huge chunk of their offense with gritty defense, forcing Utah into a season-high 26 turnovers.

Nuggets' Anthony, Billups to miss game (AP)
Denver forward Carmelo Anthony missed his first game of the season Saturday with a right knee contusion. The Nuggets were also without point guard Chauncey Billups against the Utah Jazz. Billups did not dress and sat out for the fifth time in six games with a left groin strain. Anthony is second in the league in scoring at 30 points per game.

Durant ties record, Thunder get by Jazz (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 31 points to tie a franchise record for consecutive 30-point games, Nick Collison hit the tying and go-ahead free throws 4.5 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 87-86 on Thursday night. Collison came away with the ball after Durant missed a jumper from the right wing, and was fouled by Paul Millsap in the process.

Durant ties team record as Thunder top Jazz
Kevin Durant scored 31 points to tie a franchise record for consecutive 30-point games and Nick Collison hit the two decisive free throws with 4.5 seconds left to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 87-86 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Jazz avoid third straight loss to Wolves (AP)

Deron Williams had 21 points and a career-high 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz finally beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 107-103 on Wednesday night. Williams led a second-half surge and all five starters were in double figures as the Jazz avoided an embarrassing third consecutive loss to the lowly Wolves.

Jazz shut down struggling Sixers 97-76 (AP)

Deron Williams scored 27 points, Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz returned home to beat the struggling Philadelphia 76ers 97-76 on Saturday night. The Jazz held the Sixers scoreless for nearly nine minutes late in the second half and used an 11-0 run during Philadelphia's drought to pull away and end a two-game losing streak.

Wade, Heat hold Jazz to lowest output of season
Dwyane Wade scored 29 points and the Miami Heat held the Utah Jazz to their lowest offensive output of the season, winning 80-70 on Wednesday night.

Wade, defense lead Heat past Jazz again (AP)

Dwyane Wade scored 29 points and the Miami Heat held the Utah Jazz to their lowest offensive output of the season, winning 80-70 on Wednesday night. Udonis Haslem added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat, who improved to 11-1 against Utah since the start of the 2004-05 season. Quentin Richardson scored 11 for Miami, which also had its lowest score of the year, one point shy of the 81 it managed...

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap takes 10 stitches, leaves game
Paul Millsap has left the Utah Jazz's game at Miami after getting hurt trying to defend Heat center Joel Anthony.

Oklahoma City Thunder acquire rookie guard Eric Maynor from the Utah Jazz
The Oklahoma City Thunder are shaking up their backup point guard position, acquiring rookie Eric Maynor in a trade with the Utah Jazz.

Thunder get rookie G Maynor from Jazz (AP)
The Oklahoma City Thunder are shaking up their backup point guard position, acquiring rookie Eric Maynor in a trade with the Utah Jazz. Maynor, the 20th overall pick in this year's draft, was averaging 5.2 points and 3.1 assists in 26 games with the Jazz this season. The Jazz will get the rights to 2002 draft pick Peter Fehse, who has never played in the NBA.

Jameer Nelson of Orlando Magic returning from surgery, will come off bench vs. Utah Jazz
Jameer Nelson is back for the Orlando Magic.

Redick's hot hand helps Magic shoot down Jazz
J.J. Redick had 20 points, Rashard Lewis scored 18 and the Orlando Magic blew past the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Monday night with some potent 3-point shooting.

Magic beat Jazz in Nelson's return (AP)

J.J. Redick had 20 points, Rashard Lewis scored 18 and the Orlando Magic blew past the Utah Jazz 104-99 on Monday night with some potent 3-point shooting. Redick and Lewis led a 15-2 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away, highlighting a 9-for-21 night from beyond the arc for the Magic. Orlando won for the fourth time in five games.

Jazz bounce back from loss, beat Bobcats (AP)

Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz bounced back from a miserable performance a night earlier to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-102 on Saturday. Boozer and Williams combined for eight points and as many turnovers on 3-of-15 shooting before being benched in the third quarter with the rest of Utah's starters in a blowout...

Williams, Boozer help Jazz rebound vs. Bobcats
Deron Williams had 23 points and 10 assists, Carlos Boozer added 22 points and 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz bounced back from a miserable performance a night earlier to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 110-102 on Saturday.

Kyle Korver (knee) lasts just 2 minutes in Utah Jazz game
Utah Jazz swingman Kyle Korver has had more complications with his surgically repaired left knee.

Third-quarter run helps Hawks to 6th straight
Josh Smith scored 16 points, Marvin Williams added 15 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Hawks ride big 3rd to sixth straight win (AP)

Josh Smith scored 16 points, Marvin Williams added 15 and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Al Horford and Joe Johnson each finished with 12 points as Hawks coach Mike Woodson rested his starters in the fourth quarter. Atlanta improved to 12-2 at home, best in the Eastern Conference.

Jazz roll past hapless Nets 108-92 (AP)

Coming off an embarrassing loss at home to Minnesota two days ago, the Utah Jazz weren't about to start a long road trip by letting the NBA's weakest team get the better of them. Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer recorded double-doubles, and the Jazz added to New Jersey's woes, beating the hapless Nets 108-92 on Wednesday night.

Rookie's layup helps Wolves upset Jazz in Utah


Jazz suffer second loss to Timberwolves (AP)
Jonny Flynn drove for the go-ahead layup with 3 seconds left and the struggling Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz for the second time this season, 110-108 on Monday night. Deron Williams had a season-high 38 points and added 13 assists for Utah, but his 3-pointer just before the final buzzer was off the mark and the Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak.

Amare's dunk helps Suns hold off Magic (AP)

Amare Stoudemire capped a 28-point night with an emphatic offensive rebound dunk with 6.9 seconds to play and the Phoenix Suns stayed unbeaten at home with a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The Magic, at the end of a four-game trip after being beaten at Utah on Thursday, lost consecutive games for the first time this season.

Williams, Jazz end Lakers' run at 11 (AP)
Deron Williams scored eight straight points to start the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 11 assists to help the Utah Jazz end the Lakers' 11-game winning streak by beating Los Angeles 102-94 Saturday night. Utah took advantage as Kobe Bryant struggled with a broken index finger from a game the night before.

Jazz put brakes on Lakers' 11-game win streak
Deron Williams scored eight straight points to start the fourth quarter and finished with 21 points and 11 assists to help the Utah Jazz end the Lakers' 11-game winning streak by beating Los Angeles 102-94 Saturday night.

Williams' 32 and 15 lead Jazz over Magic (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and had 15 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-111 victory over Orlando on Thursday night that snapped Magic's six-game winning streak. Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and C.J. Miles added a season-high 22 points for the Jazz, coming off an embarrassing loss in Los Angeles the night before when they...

Williams' 2nd-half brilliance lifts Jazz over Magic
Deron Williams scored 21 of his 32 points in the second half and had 15 assists and eight rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 120-111 victory over Orlando on Thursday night that snapped Magic's six-game winning streak.

Stan Van Gundy OK with Rashard Lewis' refusal to re-enter game vs. Utah
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says it was "no big deal" that Rashard Lewis refused to re-enter the game in the second quarter Thursday night at Utah.

Van Gundy downplays Lewis incident (AP)
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says it was "no big deal" that Rashard Lewis refused to re-enter the game in the second quarter Thursday night at Utah. Speaking before the Magic played the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Van Gundy called the incident "a one-time thing" Van Gundy said he knows Lewis' act was not in defiance but in what he thought was best for the team, that he...

Lakers use big 4th to win 10th straight (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled off 19 consecutive points in the fourth quarter of their 10th straight victory, 101-77 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Ron Artest scored 17 points for the Lakers, who improved to an NBA-best 17-3 by holding the Jazz to six points and two field goals in a comically one-sided fourth...

Late 19-0 run lifts Lakers to 10th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Pau Gasol had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled off 19 consecutive points in the fourth quarter of their 10th straight victory, 101-77 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Utah NBDL owner apologizes for Jordan hoax
An NBA Development League team owner is apologizing for misleading fans who thought Michael Jordan would play in a charity game at the Utah Flash's home opener. Flash owner Brandt Andersen acknowledged sending a Jordan lookalike around town Monday, when supposed "Jordan" sightings and an Internet video of the impostor eating at a local restaurant created buzz that Jordan really was in town.

Walton to handle two Lakers' radio broadcasts
Injured forward Luke Walton is trading his Los Angeles Lakers jersey for a seat behind the microphone. Walton will fill in for radio color commentator Mychal Thompson when the Lakers play Friday against Minnesota and Saturday at Utah. Thompson will miss those games because of a death in his family, the team said Tuesday. Television color commentator Stu Lantz will miss six Lakers' games from Dec. 11-20 while his wife recovers from surgery.

Owner sorry for Michael Jordan-Bryon Russell 1-on-1 hoax
An NBA Development League team owner is apologizing for misleading fans who thought Michael Jordan would play in a charity game at the Utah Flash's home opener.

Utah NBDL owner sorry for Jordan hoax (AP)
An NBA Development League team owner is apologizing for misleading fans who thought Michael Jordan would play in a charity game at the Utah Flash's home opener. Flash owner Brandt Andersen acknowledged sending a Jordan lookalike around town Monday, when supposed "Jordan" sightings and an Internet video of the impostor eating at a local restaurant created buzz that Jordan really was...

Williams' jumper lifts Jazz over Spurs (AP)

Deron Williams recovered after missing his first six shots and scored 17 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 104-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The Jazz guaranteed their first series win over the Spurs in 12 years, winning for the third time against San Antonio this season.

Williams snaps slow start as Jazz stop Spurs
Deron Williams recovered after missing his first six shots and scored 17 points, including a go-ahead jumper with 22 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz held on for a 104-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

Love's double-double pushes Wolves past Jazz
In his second game back, Love had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

Love has 18 and 10, lifts Wolves by Jazz (AP)

Kevin Love hasn't shown any signs of rust from five weeks on the sideline. In his second game back, Love had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 108-101 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Ryan Gomes scored 23 points on 9-of-10 shooting and Jonny Flynn had 16 points and four assists for the Timberwolves, who won for just the third time in 20 games this...

Boozer's 35 and 13 lift Jazz over Pacers (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored a season-high 35 points and had 13 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to their fourth straight victory, 96-87 over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Jazz opened the game on a 22-3 run, then got sloppy and had to stop several runs by the pesky Pacers down the stretch. Boozer scored nine points in the fourth as the Jazz avoided blowing a huge lead to Indiana, which lost its...

Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring says year, possibly career over
Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring says his comeback attempt to play this season is over and his career may be as well.

Love could play this weekend for Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love says he may play as soon as Saturday after missing the first 18 games of the season with a broken left hand. Love was injured in the preseason and required surgery. Coach Kurt Rambis said after Thursday's practice that Love will determine when he plays. The Timberwolves play at New Orleans on Friday night and host Utah on Saturday night. Love says the Utah game is the most realistic goal for his return.

Jerry Sloan signs on to coach Utah Jazz for 23rd season
Jerry Sloan has signed on for his 23rd season with the Jazz.

Can Boozer, others repair their reps?
Carlos Boozer started the season in Utah as public enemy No. 1. Now? He's on Randy Hill's list of players repairing their reps.

Boozer, others give public perception a makeover
Carlos Boozer started the season in Utah as public enemy No. 1. Now? He's one of many on Randy Hill's list of players changing their rep.

Boozer's big game helps Jazz win third straight
Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Utah Jazz tied their season-best winning streak with their third straight victory, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 120-93 Monday night.

Boozer leads Jazz to third straight win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists and the Utah Jazz tied their season-best winning streak with their third straight victory, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 120-93 Monday night. The Jazz scored their most points this season and beat the Grizzlies for the 10th straight time, going 45 for 77 from the floor and hitting 7-of-14 3-pointers.

Jazz open up big early lead, bury Blazers
Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Boozer, Williams lead Jazz past Blazers (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 26 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 108-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Deron Williams added 24 points and 15 assists for the Jazz, who won for the fifth time in six games. Brandon Roy scored 19 points and LaMarcus Aldridge added 14 for Portland, which lost for the second time in two nights.

Boozer helps Jazz blow by slumping Bulls
Carlos Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 105-86 on Thursday night.

Boozer's 28 lift Jazz by slumping Bulls (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 105-86 on Thursday night. Boozer also had eight rebounds, five assists and three blocks to help the Jazz improve to 8-7 and end a three-game losing streak to the Bulls. Deron Williams had 21 points and six assists for the Jazz, who blew open the game by making 10 of their first 11 shots in the...

Shaq pays for 5-year-old girl's funeral (AP)

Basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has paid for the funeral of a 5-year-old North Carolina girl whose kidnapping and slaying received national news coverage. The Fayetteville Observer in North Carolina reported Thursday that the Cleveland Cavaliers player was touched by the case of Shaniya Davis. More than 2,000 people attended her funeral Sunday.

Durant's 28 lift Thunder over Jazz (AP)

Kevin Durant scored 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late surge by Utah for a 104-94 win over the Jazz on Tuesday night. Durant also had eight assists and Jeff Green had 19 points, six rebounds and five assists as the Thunder ended a four-game losing streak in Utah. The Thunder built a 19-point lead early in the fourth quarter and didn't allow the Jazz to get any closer than...

Boozer leads Jazz past Pistons in OT (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and overtime to lead the Utah Jazz to their fourth straight victory, 100-97 over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Andrei Kirilenko scored 15 of his 22 points after halftime, including two free throws with 9.8 seconds remaining to provide the final margin.

Bosh, Bargnani lead Raptors past Heat (AP)

Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. It's the second straight game that Bosh and Bargnani each had a double-double, after doing it in Wednesday's 104-91 loss at Utah.

Revamped Spurs stumble to 4-6 mark (AP)
So much for the revamped San Antonio Spurs so far. For the first time in the Tim Duncan era, the Spurs have a losing record at the 10-game mark following three straight losses and injuries to Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee). The Spurs fell to 4-6 after losing at home Thursday night to Utah, which won in San Antonio for the first time in 10 years.

Maynor's 4th-quarter run lifts Jazz over Raptors
Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Utah Jazz hang on for a 104-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

Jazz pick up first win in San Antonio since '99
Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz finally ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night.

Jazz snap 20-game skid in San Antonio (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 points and the Utah Jazz ended their decade-long misery in San Antonio with a 90-83 win over the Spurs on Thursday night. Utah had not won a regular-season game in San Antonio since 1999, a losing streak that spanned 20 games. Paul Millsap added 20 points for the Jazz. Tim Duncan scored 21 points, and he has seldom seen San Antonio struggle at the start of a season like...

Stunning start for Bucks rookie Jennings (AP)
Rookie Brandon Jennings had an out-of-the-blue question for the injured Michael Redd during a recent practice. "'Mike, what's your career high?"' said Redd, who scored 57 points against Utah back in 2006. "He was like, 'Dang, how'd you do that?' and I said, 'Man, you just got to be on."' Two days later, Jennings put up 55 points in a win against...

Ginobili out, Parker still doubtful for ailing Spurs
Manu Ginobili (MAN'-oo jih-NOH'-blee) is out and Tony Parker is listed as doubtful as the injuries woes continue for the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili won't play Thursday night against Utah after straining his left groin in Wednesday's overtime loss at Dallas. Parker re-aggravated his sprained left ankle in a loss Saturday against Oklahoma and didn't play against the Mavericks. It was the third game Parker has missed this season.

Maynor, Jazz hold off Raptors 104-91 (AP)

Rookie Eric Maynor scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and helped the Utah Jazz hang on for a 104-91 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The Jazz let an 18-point lead slip to one early in the fourth before pulling away for their ninth straight win over the Raptors. Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 18 rebounds and Deron Williams added 20 points and nine assists for the...

Shaq doubtful vs. Warriors with shoulder injury
Shaquille O'Neal's mysterious shoulder injury is expected to keep him out of Cleveland's game Tuesday against Golden State. O'Neal, who's still receiving treatment, did not practice Monday and is considered doubtful for the game. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown would not say which shoulder was injured. "We're not defining it anymore than just a shoulder strain," team spokesman Tad Carper said. O'Neal was scratched minutes before Saturday's 107-103 victory against Utah.

Williams ready to play with Jazz again
Utah point guard Deron Williams says he will play Wednesday when the Jazz host the Toronto Raptors. Williams returned to practice Monday after missing two games to be with his daughter while she went through medical tests for an undisclosed condition. Williams says he has no updates on his daughter's health, but does plan to be with the Jazz when they play the Raptors. Williams left the team halfway through an Eastern Conference road trip last week and returned to Utah.

Deron Williams returns to Utah Jazz, plans to play vs. Toronto Raptors
Utah point guard Deron Williams says he will play Wednesday when the Jazz host the Raptors.

Shaq doubtful vs. Warriors on Tuesday (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal is still being treated for a strained shoulder and is listed as doubtful for Cleveland's game against Golden State on Tuesday. O'Neal missed the Cavaliers' 107-104 victory against Utah on Saturday with the same injury. He appeared in 75 games last season for Phoenix, his most since the 1999-00 season in Los Angeles.

LeBron's 3-point play gives Shaq-less Cavs win
LeBron James' three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-103 victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

James comes up big late as Cavs top Jazz (AP)

LeBron James' three-point play with 28 seconds remaining lifted the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-103 victory against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. James was 6 of 15 from the floor, but finished with 21 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Cleveland (7-3) has won four straight. Shaquille O'Neal missed the game with a strained shoulder.

O'Neal out of Cavaliers' lineup Saturday
Shaquille O'Neal was scratched from the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against Utah because of a strained shoulder. O'Neal started Cleveland's first nine games, averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Zydrunas Ilgauskas was expected to start at center in place of O'Neal. The announcement was made after coach Mike Brown's pregame availability. Cleveland also will be without guard Delonte West, who was inactive for the third straight game.

Jazz's Williams out again because of family issue
Utah point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue. Williams returned to Salt Lake City on Friday morning and missed Utah's game in Philadelphia. He said in a statement following the game that his daughter underwent a procedure on Thursday to "address some health concerns." Williams averages 20.4 points and 9.9 assists.

Utah Jazz's Deron Williams sits out second straight game
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue.

Strained shoulder sidelines Shaquille O'Neal for Utah Jazz game
Shaquille O'Neal was scratched from the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against Utah because of a strained shoulder.

Cavs C O'Neal out with shoulder injury (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal was scratched from the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Saturday night against Utah because of a strained shoulder. O'Neal started Cleveland's first nine games, averaging 11.3 points and 6.8 rebounds. Zydrunas Ilgauskas was expected to start at center in place of O'Neal.

Deron Williams excused from Jazz for personal matter
The Utah Jazz say guard Deron Williams has been excused from the team for a personal matter.

Jazz use Boozer's double-double to sink 76ers
Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Wesley Matthews added a career-high 16 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz ran past the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 on Friday night.

Short-handed Jazz ride Boozer, top 76ers (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Wesley Matthews added a career-high 16 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz ran past the Philadelphia 76ers 112-90 on Friday night. Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur scored 15 points each, Ronnie Brewer contributed 14 and Eric Maynor had 13 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who played without point guard Deron Williams yet still had seven players in...

Rondo's double-double fuels Celtics past Jazz
Rajon Rondo had 14 points and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 105-86 on Wednesday night to match their 8-1 start from their title-winning season two years ago.

Celtics improve to 8-1, cruise past Jazz (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 14 points and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 105-86 on Wednesday night to match their 8-1 start from their title-winning season two years ago. Boston has won two in a row since its only loss, to Phoenix on Friday. Kevin Garnett scored 18 points, Paul Pierce had 13 and Ray Allen 15 for the Celtics.

Jazz earn first win at MSG since 2004 (AP)

Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko each scored 23 points, and the Utah Jazz won in New York for the first time in more than five years by beating the Knicks 95-93 on Monday night. Mehmet Okur had the go-ahead basket with 1:16 to play and finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Jazz, who opened a difficult four-game road trip by winning at Madison Square Garden for the first time since Feb.

Evans' career-high 32 points help Kings top Jazz
Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin.

Rookie G Evans has 32 as Kings top Jazz (AP)

Tyreke Evans scored a career-high 32 points and the Sacramento Kings held off the Utah Jazz for a 104-99 victory Saturday night in their first game without high-scoring guard Kevin Martin. Evans, the fourth overall pick in the June draft, became the focal point of the Kings' offense in place of Martin, who averaged 30.6 points in the first five games.

Jazz snap two-game skid behind Boozer's 27
Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night.

Boozer's 27 and 14 lift Jazz over Spurs (AP)

Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night. Deron Williams also scored 27 and had nine assists in Utah's first win over San Antonio since April 2008. Andrei Kirilenko added 12 points and six assists and rookie Wesley Matthews scored a career-high 12 points for Utah, which...

LIVE: Spurs clash with struggling Jazz in Utah


Nowitzki's Mavs-record 29 in fourth pace victory
Dirk Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night.

Nowitzki has 29 of 40 in 4th, Mavs rally (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored a club-record 29 of his 40 points during a frantic fourth-quarter comeback and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 96-85 on Tuesday night. Nowitzki broke the franchise record of 24 points in any quarter set by Mark Aguirre against Denver on March 24, 1984. Dallas was down 72-56 after Utah's Wes Matthews hit a layup with 9:51 left.

Budinger's 17 help Rockets beat Jazz (AP)

Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night. The Rockets pulled away with a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter and won in Salt Lake City for the first time since spoiling the Jazz's home opener two years ago.

Balanced offense keys Rockets' win vs. Jazz
Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night.

Surprising Rockets run away from Jazz in Utah


Drew Gooden likely won't play for Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday
Mavericks center/forward Drew Gooden likely won't play Tuesday vs. Utah.

Jazz dominate 4th, keep Clippers winless (AP)

Paul Millsap scored 17 of his 23 of his points in the second half, and the Utah Jazz used a 15-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-98 on Friday night. Carlos Boozer had 20 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and Deron Williams finished with 21 points and nine assists for Utah, which held the Clippers to 38 points in the second half.

Jazz drop Clippers with 15-0 run in second half
Paul Millsap scored 17 of his 23 of his points in the second half, and the Utah Jazz used a 15-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-98 on Friday night.

Anthony scores 30, Nuggets beat Jazz (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups finished with 25 while Kenyon Martin added 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Lawson provides spark in Nuggets' win vs. Jazz
Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 30 points and rookie Ty Lawson scored seven of his 17 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter run, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a season-opening 114-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Utah Jazz's Kyle Korver has bone spur in knee removed
Jazz swingman Kyle Korver had knee surgery on Wednesday.

Suns awarded rights to C Jarron Collins (AP)
The Phoenix Suns on Monday were awarded the rights to center Jarron Collins, who was waived last week by the Portland Trail Blazers. The 6-foot-11 Collins is an eight-year NBA veteran who played for the Utah Jazz. He has career averages of 4.3 points and 3.1 rebounds in 480 games. The 30-year-old Collins is the younger twin brother of Atlanta Hawks center Jason Collins.

Former Sacramento Kings guard Bobby Jackson retires from NBA
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz.

Former Kings G Bobby Jackson retires (AP)
Bobby Jackson is retiring from the NBA. The 12-year veteran guard, who spent six seasons with Sacramento, made the announcement Friday night before the Kings' preseason finale against the Utah Jazz. Jackson averaged 9.7 points per game in his career. He was the league's Sixth Man of the Year in 2002-03 with averages of 15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists.

Utah Jazz F Kyle Korver to have knee surgery next week
The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season.

Korver to have knee surgery, miss start of season
The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season. The team says Dr. David Altcheck in New York City will perform the surgery on Tuesday. Korver has been bothered by inflammation in his left knee. He has appeared in just one preseason game. He had two points and three rebounds against Real Madrid on Oct. 8. Last season he appeared in 78 games for the Jazz, averaging 9.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Blazers missing injured Aldridge, Oden (AP)

After a dominating preseason win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Carlos Boozer feels like the Utah Jazz are ready for the regular season. "We've got to tighten up some stuff," he said. "We've got to take care of that full-court press a little better at the end of the game, I'm sure we'll get over it tomorrow.

Jazz cut ex-Michigan State star Suton (AP)
The Utah Jazz have cut second-round draft pick Goran Suton and two other players. Suton, Spencer Nelson and Alexander Johnson learned they were cut Wednesday, one week before the season opener at Denver. The cuts leave the Jazz with 16 players, one more than the NBA maximum. General manager Kevin O'Connor said Wednesday that the Jazz are still trying to figure out how many players to keep on the...

VIDEO: NBA Tipoff: Jazz
Carlos Boozer wanted out of Utah last year, but he's back with the Jazz. Our NBA Tipoff says he won't be there by season's end.

Griffin scores 16 as Clips beat Jazz, go to 4-1
Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night.

Griffin scores 16 again as Clippers win (AP)

Blake Griffin scored 16 points in his second consecutive start and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 103-96 in a preseason game on Saturday night. Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman also had 16 points apiece for Los Angeles, which has won four straight since a seven-point loss at Golden State in its exhibition opener.

Wesley Matthews held to five points in start - Wesley Matthews (G) Utah Jazz
Jazz rookie Wesley Matthews started at shooting guard on Saturday, posting five points on 1-of-4 shooting in 27 minutes.

Jazz rookie Maynor showing promise - Eric Maynor (G) Utah Jazz
Eric Maynor drew praise for his defensive role which complimented his 14 points in the Jazz's win over the Trailblazers Thursday night.

Rookie Maynor helps Jazz beat Blazers (AP)

With a slight frame and a jump shot that still needs some work, Utah Jazz rookie guard Eric Maynor isn't likely to strike fear into his NBA opponents just yet. But the first-round draft pick from Virginia Commonwealth is making progress. He had 14 points and five assists to help the Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 99-96 in a preseason game Thursday night.

Rookie beats buzzer as Bulls win in London
Rookie James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. Johnson, who finished with 18 points, got the rebound after teammate Derrick Byars missed a 3-point attempt from the top of the key. "Just shoot it, that was the only instinct," Johnson said. "I knew we didn't have much time on the clock. I just tried to let it go as fast as I can before the clock ran out.

Utah Jazz's C.J. Miles to have surgery on Wednesday
Jazz guard C.J. Miles is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hand.

Bulls beat Jazz at buzzer in London (AP)

James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. Johnson, who finished with 18 points, got the rebound after teammate Derrick Byars missed a shot from the top of the key. Luol Deng, who was raised in London after his family fled war-torn Sudan, impressed early and also finished with...

Stern still wants NBA game in London (AP)
The NBA is still planning to play a regular-season game in London before the 2012 Olympics are hosted by the British capital, although commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that no schedule has yet been set. Stern has said that he wants to play a meaningful game at London's O2 Arena, where the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz played a preseason game Tuesday.

Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligament, needs surgery
Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery.

Jazz G Miles ruptures thumb ligament (AP)
Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery. The Jazz say Miles injured his shooting hand in a fall during practice Monday at London's O2 Arena, where Utah plays the Chicago Bulls in a preseason game Tuesday. The Jazz won't know how long Miles will be out until after the surgery.

Jazz guard C.J. Miles ruptures thumb ligament
Utah Jazz shooting guard C.J. Miles has a ruptured ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery. The Jazz say Miles injured his shooting hand in a fall during practice Monday at London's O2 Arena, where Utah plays the Chicago Bulls in a preseason game Tuesday. The Jazz won't know how long Miles will be out until after the surgery. Utah opens the regular season Oct. 28 in Denver. Miles averaged a career-high 9.

Replacement refs make uneventful debut (AP)

The NBA's replacement referees were a non-issue in the preseason opener, just as the league wanted. The Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 103-87 on Thursday night in an exhibition game that featured 69 fouls and very little objection to any of them. Whether it was preseason indifference or players and coaches heeding to the league warning to be nice to the new officials, there wasn't much...

Jazz F Kirilenko calls Shaq-LeBron 'poison union'
Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov's recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it's LeBron James and Shaquille O'Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Kirilenko, who plays for the Utah Jazz and will be headed to Europe for a pair of preseason games, told The Associated Press in a telephone interview Tuesday that O'Neal's move to join James with the Cleveland Cavaliers is going to cause havoc around the league.

Carlos Boozer surprised Utah Jazz didn't trade him over summer
Carlos Boozer says he's a little surprised to still be a member of the Utah Jazz.

$100K offer for Jordan-Russell charity rematch
The owner of the Utah Jazz's NBA Development League team wants to see Michael Jordan go 1-on-1 against Bryon Russell one more time. Brandt Andersen is offering a $100,000 donation to the charity of the winner's choice if he can get Jordan and Russell to play a game of 21. Jordan's jumper over Russell in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals gave the Chicago Bulls a 4-2 series win over Utah. Jazz fans still insist Jordan pushed off Russell.

Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring won't participate in camp
Veteran forward Matt Harpring will not take part in the team's training camp or preseason and will miss the start of the regular NBA season.

D-League owner offers $100K for potential Michael Jordan-Byron Russell rematch
The owner of the Utah Jazz's NBA Development League team wants to see Michael Jordan go 1-on-1 against Bryon Russell one more time.

NBADL owner wants Jordan-Russell rematch (AP)
The owner of the Utah Jazz's NBA Development League team wants to see Michael Jordan go 1-on-1 against Bryon Russell one more time. Brandt Andersen is offering a $100,000 donation to the charity of the winner's choice if he can get Jordan and Russell to play a game of 21. Jordan's jumper over Russell in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals gave the Chicago Bulls a 4-2 series win over Utah.

Disgruntled players lead to dysfunctional teams
Stephen Jackson wants out of Golden State. Carlos Boozer isn't happy in Utah. Charley Rosen knows how to deal with malcontents.

Karl Malone surprises John Stockton despite family illness
Having a stepfather on life support prevented Karl Malone from attending Friday's induction of his Utah Jazz teammate John Stockton and coach Jerry Sloan to the Basketball Hall of Fame, but Malone surprised them by flying in for Saturday's HOF dinner.

All time assists leader Stockton joins HOF - John Stockton (G) Utah Jazz
All time assists and steals leader, John Stockton, is among the class entering the Hall of Fame today.

NBA assists king Stockton enters Hall (AP)
John Stockton, the NBA's career leader in assists and steals, has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Stockton played his entire 19-year career in Utah, leading the Jazz to the NBA finals in 1997 and 1998. He also won Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996. His longtime coach, Jerry Sloan, was also in Friday's class.

Jordan tabs surprise presenter for Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and C. Vivian Stringer of Rutgers. Each was asked to select a previous inductee to serve as a presenter at Friday's ceremony at Springfield, Mass.

Jordan picks Thompson as Hall presenter (AP)
Michael Jordan has chosen David Thompson, another high flyer from North Carolina, to present him, while Charles Barkley and Isiah Thomas also will be presenters at the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Jordan highlights a class that includes David Robinson, John Stockton, and coaches Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and C.

Suton will be coming to play for the Jazz - Goran Suton (C) Utah Jazz
Second-round pick Goran Suton will put the prospect of playing in Europe on hold and come to training camp with the Jazz.

Timberwolves narrow coach search to 3 (AP)

The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have three distinctly different resumes. Timberwolves president David Kahn is in the process of deciding between Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis, ESPN analyst Mark Jackson and Houston assistant Elston Turner. Rambis is the most experienced of the bunch.

Boozer's top priority was always Boozer
They were thrilled when he came to Utah. Now Jazz fans are eager to say goodbye to Carlos Boozer. What's changed? Not Boozer.

NBA free agents: Utah Jazz match Portland's offer for Paul Millsap
The Utah Jazz on Friday matched the Portland Trail Blazers' $32 million offer for the restricted free agent, keeping Millsap in Utah with a new four-year deal.

Utah Jazz plan to match the Portland Trail Blazers' offer to Paul Millsap
The Jazz posted on their Web site Thursday evening that they plan to match Portland's offer to Millsap, a restricted free agent. A formal announcement was scheduled for Friday.

Jazz to keep F Millsap
The Utah Jazz are going to hang on to forward Paul Millsap. The Jazz posted on their Web site Thursday evening that they plan to match Portland's offer to Millsap, a restricted free agent. A formal announcement was scheduled for Friday, the last day Utah can match the $32 million deal that includes $10.3 million up front. Millsap averaged 13.5 points and 8.6 rebounds last season, playing mostly as a reserve.

Jazz's Boozer expecting trade
Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to be playing for the Utah Jazz this season. Just two weeks ago, Boozer opted to remain with the Jazz for the final year of his contract, The two-time All-Star told a Chicago radio station Tuesday he expects the Jazz to trade him. Boozer told WMVP that he and the Jazz agreed to work out a trade that benefits everybody involved. Boozer said he expected to be traded relatively soon.

Carlos Boozer expects Utah Jazz to deal him before season
Carlos Boozer said on Tuesday that he expects to be traded before the season starts.

Blazers sign F Millsap to offer sheet
The Portland Trail Blazers signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet Friday. The Utah Jazz have seven days to match the offer. The terms were not disclosed by the Blazers because of team policy. Millsap's agent did not immediately respond to phone calls and e-mails from The Associated Press seeking comment. Millsap averaged 13.5 points for the Jazz last season, getting double-doubles in 19 straight games while starting for Carlos Boozer, and has career averages of 9.

Blazers sign F Millsap to offer sheet (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed restricted free agent forward Paul Millsap to an offer sheet. The Utah Jazz have seven days to match the offer. The Blazers say the terms of the offer Friday are not disclosed because of team policy. Millsap's agent did not immediately respond to phone calls and e-mails seeking comment.

Paul Millsap offered four-year deal by Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have offered Utah Jazz free agent Paul Millsap a four-year contract worth between $32 million and $36 million, according to league sources.

Chicago Bulls prefer Jerryd Bayless of the Portland Trail Blazers in in 3-way trade talks including Utah Jazz
Another major multi-team trade might be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls

Mehmet Okur, Utah Jazz agree to extension, sources say
The Utah Jazz and center Mehmet Okur have agreed in principle to a two-year contract extension worth just under $21 million, according to NBA front-office sources.



NBA free agents: Sources: Deal to send Carlos Boozer to the Chicago Bulls in works
Another major multi-team trade could be looming in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls in discussions about a deal that would be headlined by Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich, according to NBA front-office sources.

Jazz have options with potential Boozer trade
Carlos Boozer is returning to Utah next season, but he may not be staying long. Ross Siler weighs the Jazz's trade options in 2009-10.

Rookie Eric Maynor signs two-year deal with Utah Jazz
First-round draft pick Eric Maynor has officially signed with the Utah Jazz.

Boozer, Okur decide to stay with Jazz (AP)
Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur are both staying with the Utah Jazz next season. About two hours after Boozer let the Jazz know he decided against opting out of the final year of his contract -- which he once said he intended to do -- Okur joined him Tuesday night. The moves keep the Jazz lineup intact, but at a hefty price, as Boozer is scheduled to make $12.7 million next season and Okur $9...

Carlos Boozer will remain in Utah next season


Jazz push home streak to 7, beat Wolves (AP)

When the game got tight, Mehmet Okur took over for the Utah Jazz. After the Minnesota Timberwolves cut a big lead to one, Okur hit consecutive 3-pointers to boosted the Jazz past Minnesota 112-107 Tuesday night for their seventh straight home win. Deron Williams twice drove to the basket and collapsed the defense to set up Okur.

Sloan will return as coach of Jazz in 2009-10
Jerry Sloan will return as the coach of the Utah Jazz for the 2009-2010 season.

Jazz, Sloan agree to 1-year extension (AP)
Jerry Sloan will return as the coach of the Utah Jazz for the 2009-2010 season. The Jazz said Sunday that Sloan agreed to a one-year contract extension that will mark his 22nd season at Utah. Details of the contract were not available. Sloan is the longest tenured coach in NBA history after taking over for former coach Frank Layden on December 9, 1988.

Nowitzki's 39 help Mavs end 4-game skid (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki took out all sorts of frustrations on the Utah Jazz, hitting 16 of 20 shots and scoring 39 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-108 victory Saturday night. Nowitzki's fire was stoked by Dallas having lost four straight and by his own problems against the Jazz -- as in getting suspended after two of his last three games against them, including last month.

Jazz win seventh straight vs. Grizzlies (AP)

Deron Williams scored 27 points and Ronnie Brewer added 21, leading the Utah Jazz to a 101-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Jazz won their seventh straight against the reeling Grizzlies, who have lost five in a row and 13 of 15. The victory snapped a five-game road skid for Utah, which was outscored 64-45 in the second half of a 114-93 loss at Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Thunder use balance to rout Jazz 114-93 (AP)

Jeff Green scored 23 points, Russell Westbrook added 22 and Kevin Durant had 21, and Oklahoma City used a 22-7 third-quarter run to take control in the Thunder's 114-93 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Nenad Krstic had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Nick Collison added 10 rebounds for the Thunder, which outrebounded Utah 48-26.

NBA D-League grants Utah protest of loss (AP)
The NBA Development League has granted Utah's protest of its loss to Colorado last month, the first successful challenge in the league's eight-year history. The league on Tuesday ordered the teams to replay the final 25.2 seconds of the game, with the score tied at 102. The Flash protested the 104-102 loss on Dec.

Okur's career-high 43 power Jazz to win (AP)

Mehmet Okur felt like he couldn't miss and was nearly right. Okur scored a career-high 43 points for Utah as the Jazz beat Indiana 120-113 Monday night, holding off a late push by the Pacers after they rallied from a 20-point deficit. Okur made 13 of 19 shots, going 3-for-4 on 3-pointers, and was 14-for-15 from the foul line while leading Utah to its fourth straight win.

Jazz make it eight straight vs. Pistons (AP)

Mehmet Okur scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half against his former team and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons for the eighth straight time, 99-82 on Saturday night. Andrei Kirilenko had 11 points and seven rebounds, and Matt Harpring also scored 11 points to help the Jazz sweep the Pistons for the fourth straight season.

Boozer to miss at least four weeks after surgery
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer is expected to miss at least four weeks while recovering from knee surgery.

Millsap leads Jazz over Hornets 116-90 (AP)

After running slightly behind New Orleans in the first quarter, the Utah Jazz ran over the Hornets in the second and kept on going. The Jazz held the weary Hornets to two field goals in the second period during a 116-90 victory Wednesday night, pulling down more than twice as many rebounds and shutting down everybody except Chris Paul.

Williams' 25 and 15 assists lift Jazz (AP)

Deron Williams had 25 points and 15 assists, Ronnie Brewer scored seven crucial points down the stretch, and the Utah Jazz held off the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Monday night. Williams tied his season high in assists as the Jazz led most of the way but could never break the game open from the Warriors, despite the loss of Stephen Jackson to a hamstring injury at the end of the first half.

Bryant scores 40 as Lakers beat Jazz (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 113-100 Friday night for their fifth straight win and 17th in 18 home games. Pau Gasol added 21 points, giving him 10,001 for his career, and had 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who were coming off a four-day break. Mehmet Okur had 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz, who have lost four of their six and three in a row on the...

All-Star F Boozer to have surgery on left knee
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Williams leads undermanned Jazz by 76ers (AP)

Utah's power players are hurting, and Deron Williams has been for most of the season. Williams got out of bed Monday feeling his best and made sure the reeling Philadelphia 76ers knew it. He scored 27 points to help the short-handed Jazz beat Philadelphia 112-95. "It's probably the first time all season I've felt 100 percent, or close to it," Williams said.

Rockets outlast Jazz 120-115 in 2OT (AP)

The Houston Rockets acquired Ron Artest to win games like this. Artest scored 10 of his 28 points in the second overtime and the Rockets recovered from blowing a 16-point lead in the second half to beat the Utah Jazz 120-115 on Saturday night. Yao Ming had 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Rockets, who led 59-43 early in the third quarter, then went 3-for-18 from the field in the fourth to...

Nowitzki ejected as Mavs lose to Jazz (AP)

Rookie Kosta Koufos scored a career-high 18 points and Deron Williams added 17 points and 13 assists as the short-handed Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-88 on Friday night. The Jazz were without Carlos Boozer, Paul Millsap and Mehmet Okur -- their top three scorers and rebounders -- but outran the weary Mavericks all game and ended Dallas' three-game winning streak.

AI hits last-second shot to lift Pistons (AP)

Allen Iverson kept the ball this time. A week after passing up a chance at a winning shot against the Utah Jazz, Iverson hit an off-balance runner with 0.2 seconds left to give the Detroit Pistons a 90-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. "The play was for me to run the clock down and try to get to the basket," he said.

Jazz F Millsap out 7-10 days with knee injury
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will miss seven to 10 days because of a sprained knee ligament.

Redd leads Bucks over short-handed Jazz (AP)

Michael Redd scored 27 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to their fifth straight home victory, 94-86 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Milwaukee also won for the fifth time in its last six games overall and snapped an eight-game losing streak against Utah. The Jazz finished 2-3 on their five-game road trip.

Gordon, Rose lead Bulls past Jazz 106-98 (AP)

Derrick Rose certainly got Deron Williams' attention. Rose had 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, and Ben Gordon scored 26 points in the Chicago Bulls' 106-98 victory over Williams and the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. "He's (Rose) been doing it all season," Williams said. "He's a great player. He's not playing like a rookie.

Boozer to have 3rd MRI on injured quadriceps
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer will have a third MRI on a quadriceps tendon injury that has kept him out of 17 straight games.

Jazz extend run over Pistons to 7 in 2OT (AP)

Deron Williams scored 29 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 120-114 in double overtime Friday night. The win was Utah's seventh straight over the Pistons and Mehmet Okur, who finished with 26 points and 12 rebounds, is 8-1 against them since leaving Detroit after winning the 2004 NBA title.

Jazz score 7 in 1st but rally past Nets (AP)

Deron Williams had 17 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz overcame a seven-point first quarter and a 22-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 103-92 on Wednesday night. Mehmet Okur had 23 points and nine rebounds for the Jazz, who snapped a two-game losing streak and improved to 1-1 on a five-game road trip.

Celtics' Pierce to test knee before Atlanta game
Boston's Paul Pierce plans to test his injured left knee at the Celtics' shootaround before the game in Atlanta on Wednesday. Pierce was helped off the court after scrambling for a defensive rebound with 31 seconds left in the Celtics' 100-91 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. He was examined Tuesday before the team left for Atlanta. Boston, the defending NBA champions, has won 15 straight games.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/487335939" height="1" width="1"/

Celtics win 15th straight, beat Jazz (AP)
Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his career-high 25 points in the final 5:20, and Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds on Monday night to lead the Boston Celtics to their 15th consecutive victory, 100-91 over the Utah Jazz. Kendrick Perkins added 15 points and 14 rebounds for Boston, which avenged the worst loss of its championship season.

Howard-less Magic defeat Jazz 103-94 (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 27 points, and the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz 103-94 on Saturday night despite playing without injured center Dwight Howard for the first time. Howard missed the first game of his career because of a left knee injury sustained in Friday's loss at Phoenix. He had played in all 351 games since being drafted No.

Okur's 27 and 10 help Jazz beat Blazers (AP)

It didn't matter much where Mehmet Okur was lining up for his shots in the first half. From 3-point range or under the basket, everything was falling for Okur in Utah's 97-88 victory over Portland on Thursday night. Okur scored 21 of his 27 points in the first half and pulled down 10 rebounds. He was 9-for-14 from the floor and made two of the Jazz's three 3-pointers.

Wolves lose to Jazz in McHale's debut (AP)

Kevin McHale instilled some much-needed energy and heart into his down-and-out Timberwolves in his first game as coach. Next on his agenda should be teaching them how to shoot free throws. Mehmet Okur hit the go-ahead shot with 1.7 seconds to play and the Utah Jazz capitalized on 16 missed free throws by Minnesota to rally for a 99-96 victory on Tuesday night.

Boozer expects to return to Jazz lineup this week
Carlos Boozer is hoping to return to the Utah Jazz lineup this week after missing the last 10 games with a strained tendon in his left thigh.

Amare's 22 and 20 helps Suns end slide (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 20 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa scored 25 points and the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game losing streak with a 106-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. In a game that was close throughout, the Suns finally took the lead for good, 100-99, on Boris Diaw's free throw with 1:55 to play.

Millsap leads Jazz past Raptors 114-87 (AP)

Paul Millsap got his usual double-double and added a career high in assists. Millsap had 17 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Jazz beat Toronto 114-87 on Friday night in interim coach Jay Triano's Raptors debut. Millsap also had three blocked shots in his seventh straight double-double, filling in nicely as All-Star Carlos Boozer recovers from a thigh injury.

Wade helps Heat move back over .500 (AP)
Dwyane Wade scored 23 points and the Miami Heat climbed back above .500 by beating the short-handed Utah Jazz 93-89 on Wednesday night. The Heat closed a five-game road trip at 3-2 with their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against Utah, which was missing a large chunk of its regular lineup. Miami (10-9) took advantage inside and outrebounded Utah 45-38 as injured forwards Carlos Boozer, Andrei...

Raptors fire Mitchell, Triano takes over (AP)
The Toronto Raptors have fired coach Sam Mitchell one day after the team absorbed an embarrassing loss at Denver. Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo says assistant Jay Triano has been promoted to interim coach. Triano's first game as coach is Friday night at Utah. Colangelo calls Wednesday's move a difficult but necessary step.

Harris' 34 help Nets win in Utah (AP)

Devin Harris seemed to have plenty of room in the lane for layup after layup. And the few times the Utah Jazz tried to shut it down for Harris and the Nets, he either drew a foul or passed it back out to a teammate for an easy shot. Harris had 34 points and six assists and the Nets beat the Jazz 105-88 on Saturday night, giving New Jersey its fourth win in five games.

Big 3rd, Williams' 15 assists lift Jazz (AP)

Deron Williams had nine of his 15 assists during a 44-point third quarter, and the Utah Jazz pulled away for a 120-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night. Williams finished with 13 points before sitting out the fourth quarter and resting his left ankle, which he sprained in the preseason and caused him to miss 13 games.

Williams returns to spark Jazz (AP)

The Utah Jazz didn't know how much they missed Deron Williams until they were running and dunking to their highest point total of the season. "We're just glad to have Deron back," Utah coach Jerry Sloan said after Williams had 11 points and 15 assists in his return to the lineup, leading the Jazz to a 117-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.

Bulls' Hughes beats buzzer, sinks Jazz (AP)

Even when he missed, Derrick Rose was on target. The Chicago rookie tied his career high with nine assists and accidentally set up Larry Hughes' game-winning shot as the Bulls beat the Jazz 101-100 on Monday night, giving Utah its first home loss of the season. With Chicago trailing 100-99, Rose took an 18-foot jumper that bounced high off the rim and right to Hughes, who beat the buzzer and the...

Okur helps Jazz beat Grizzlies 103-94 (AP)

The short-handed Utah Jazz got defensive against the young Memphis Grizzlies. Mehmet Okur had a season-high 23 points, leading the Jazz to a 103-94 victory over Memphis on Saturday night. The Jazz were without guard Deron Williams, leading scorer and rebounder Carlos Boozer and key reserve Kyle Korver, but still managed to overcome the offensive loss with a strong defense effort.

Okur leads Jazz past Grizzlies 103-94 (AP)

Mehmet Okur had a season-high 23 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a 103-94 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Okur was 9-of-15 from the field, including missing only one of his five shots from 3-point range, as the Jazz won the sixth straight game in the series. Ronnie Brewer, who was 10-of-14 from the floor, added 21 points, Morris Almond had 11, and Ronnie Price 10.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason was supposed to be a complementary piece when the San Antonio Spurs signed him as a free agent during the offseason. But Mason was the one drawing the compliments Friday night. Mason scored 29 points and the Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94. "I wasn't going to go too crazy, but it was one of those nights," Mason said.

Mason, 3s lift Spurs past Jazz 119-94 (AP)

Roger Mason scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs made 15 of 25 3-pointers to beat the Utah Jazz 119-94 Friday night. Playing without the backcourt of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, the Spurs still managed to hit eight of their first nine 3-point attempts. Rookie George Hill scored a career-high 23 points for San Antonio (6-6) which has won four of its last five.

Miles, Boozer rally Jazz past Bucks (AP)

C.J. Miles scored a season-high 25 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 points and 11 rebounds before leaving because of a strained quadriceps, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 105-94 Wednesday night. Andrei Kirilenko, who had to play point guard at times for the depleted Jazz, had 16 points, seven rebounds, five steals and four blocks to help the Jazz stay undefeated at home and...

Kirilenko stuffs Shaq as Jazz end skid (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko added 19 points and two big blocks in the fourth quarter, and the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 109-97 Monday night. C.J. Miles scored a season-high 21 points and Brevin Knight had six assists and 12 points, going 6-for-7 from the floor as the Jazz got the Suns in foul trouble and pulled away in...

James has 38 as Cavs push streak to 7 (AP)

LeBron James scored 38 points, leading a second-half rally that gave the Cleveland Cavaliers their seventh straight victory, 105-93 over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Mo Williams added 20 points for the Cavaliers, including a 3-pointer and a layup midway through the fourth quarter that pushed Cleveland's lead to 95-84, its biggest since the first quarter.

Williams, Kirilenko head Jazz injury list vs. Cavs
The Utah Jazz were without Deron Williams and three other key players Saturday night against Cleveland.

Felton helps Bobcats beat Jazz 104-96 (AP)

Larry Brown and Jerry Sloan have combined for more than 2,000 NBA victories. On Friday night they both had to work hard searching for the right lineups because of key injuries. In the end it was the well-traveled Brown, now in Charlotte, who edged the permanent fixture on Utah's bench. With Raymond Felton scoring 23 points, Gerald Wallace adding 22 and Adam Morrison leading an effective band of...

Williams, Kirilenko out against Bobcats
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury. With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right index finger and center Mehmet Okur missing his third straight game to be with his ill father in Turkey, the Jazz were missing three of their top six players against the Bobcats.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453516029" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz without Williams, Kirilenko against Bobcats
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury.

Jazz missing Williams, Kirilenko, Okur (AP)
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams was sidelined again for Friday's game against Charlotte, as coach Jerry Sloan acknowledged they brought him back too soon from a left ankle injury. With sixth man Andrei Kirilenko also sitting out with a sprained right index finger and center Mehmet Okur missing his third straight game to be with his ill father in Turkey, the Jazz were missing three of their...

Bobcats' Richardson out about a week (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Richardson underwent an exploratory procedure Wednesday after complaining about inflammation. A team spokesman said no structural damage was found, but Richardson will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday's contest against Orlando.

Wizards earn first win, beat Jazz 95-87 (AP)

This was, remember, Game 6 of 82, an early step in a long journey. Yet there was Caron Butler, near center court, animatedly pulling off his jersey and waving it at the final horn, celebrating a victory as though it truly meant a lot to him. Moments earlier, as Butler and fellow All-Star Antawn Jamison were combining for 20 fourth-quarter points, there were their Washington Wizards teammates, up...

Richardson to miss a week after surgery
Bobcats scoring leader Jason Richardson will be out about a week following arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on his right knee. The 6-foot-6 guard will miss Friday's game against Utah and is doubtful for Sunday against Orlando, the team said. Richardson is averaging 17.6 points. He led Charlotte with 23 points in an 88-80 loss to Denver on Tuesday that dropped the Bobcats to 2-5 under coach Larry Brown.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450977852" height="1" width="1"/

Williams' season debut helps Jazz win (AP)

The Utah Jazz played really well without star point guard Deron Williams, winning five of their first six games. They're thrilled to have him back. Williams played for the first time this season to lead the Utah Jazz past the Philadelphia 76ers 93-80 on Tuesday night. He had seven points and nine assists after missing the first six games because of a sprained left ankle he suffered in a preseason...

Okur returns to Turkey to deal with family illness
Utah center Mehmet Okur is returning to his home country of Turkey to deal with an illness in his family. The Jazz said Monday they have excused Okur so he can be with his family. No other details were released. Okur is Utah's second-leading scorer at 15.5 points per game and has been averaging 6.5 rebounds for the Jazz.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448797383" height="1" width="1"/

Okur leaves Jazz for Turkey to handle family issue
Utah center Mehmet Okur is returning to his home country of Turkey to deal with an illness in his family.

Knicks hand Jazz first loss, 107-99 (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored 32 points, and the New York Knicks ended the Utah Jazz's undefeated start with a 107-99 victory Sunday. Zach Randolph had 25 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks (4-2), who moved two games over .500 for the first time since they were 16-14 on Jan. 1, 2005. Chris Duhon added 16 points, nine assists and five rebounds in a strong all-around game.

Sloan notches 1,000th win with Jazz (AP)

Jerry Sloan became the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with one team, getting 16 points and 12 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko in the Utah Jazz's 104-97 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Utah fans chanted "Jerry Sloan!" and "Jer-ry! Jer-ry!" at the end in honor of the coach, who is 1,000-596 with the Jazz.

Sloan 1 win away from 1,000 with Jazz (AP)
Utah's Jerry Sloan can become the first NBA coach to win 1,000 games with the same team when the Jazz host Oklahoma City on Friday night. The Jazz are 999-596 since Sloan took over as coach in December 1988. Sloan, the longest tenured coach in professional sports, discounted the approaching milestone after Utah improved to 4-0 Wednesday night with a 103-96 win over Portland on Wednesday.

Jazz fend off Blazers to stay unbeaten (AP)
Mehmut Okur scored 22 points, Carlos Boozer added 20 -- including four in the final 30 seconds -- and the Utah Jazz held off the Portland Trail Blazers 103-96 on Wednesday night to stay undefeated. Brandon Roy, who had 18 points for Portland, sliced Utah's lead to one at 97-96 on a drive down the lane in the final minute.

Jazz remain unbeaten, beat Clippers (AP)
Paul Millsap scored 15 of his 24 points during a decisive 17-3 run in the fourth quarter, and the unbeaten Utah Jazz beat the winless Los Angeles Clippers 89-73 Monday night. A 3-pointer by Cuttino Mobley trimmed Utah's lead to 67-64 before Millsap began his tear by making a pair of foul shots with 8:47 remaining.

Jazz set record with 5 turnovers in win (AP)
The Utah Jazz are getting by pretty well without Deron Williams. The Jazz set a team record with just five turnovers -- fewer than they had with Williams or even John Stockton -- and pulled away from the weary and short-handed Los Angeles Clippers for a 101-79 win Saturday night. With Williams on the bench in street clothes recovering from a sprained left ankle he injured in the preseason, newcomer...

Clippers' Davis injured, may miss Utah game
Allen Iverson and Kenyon Martin started off show, then came up big at the end to help the Denver Nuggets pull off an impressive comeback victory. Iverson scored nine of his 25 points in the final 3:35 of overtime and the Nuggets rallied from 18 points down at halftime to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-103 on Friday night. It tied the second-biggest comeback from a halftime deficit in the Nuggets' NBA history. "Most of the talk at halftime was just that we can play a lot better.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/439048206" height="1" width="1"/

Boozer's 25 points lead Jazz by Nuggets (AP)
Carlos Boozer had 25 points and 14 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 16 points in his new reserve role and the Utah Jazz opened the season with a 98-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. Mehmet Okur had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Ronnie Price finished with five assists starting in place of Deron Williams, who is out with a sprained ankle.

Jazz's Williams, Harpring to miss season opener
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle.

Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle. The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and Williams is doubtful for that game. Williams injured the ankle Oct. 18 in an exhibition game at Chicago and could miss two weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/435219601" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz looking to claim best in West (AP)
The Utah Jazz hoped that having nearly every player return from last season would help take them from the middle of the playoffs to the end. The Jazz will still have everybody back, but not right away. Utah will open the season without starting point guard Deron Williams, who sprained his ankle in the preseason and is expected to miss at least the first two games.

Jazz owner Miller treated for bone infection, ulcers
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller has had outpatient surgery for a bone infection and diabetic ulcers doctors discovered on his foot.

Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out. Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarter of Utah's preseason game against the Bulls on Saturday in Chicago. X-rays showed no broken bones, but the Jazz were eager to find out what the MRI shows. Results were expected later Monday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/426878546" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz guard Williams out 2 weeks with ankle sprain
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss at least two weeks with a sprained left ankle.

Jazz PG Williams injures ankle in win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 88-80 in a preseason game on Saturday night despite losing Deron Williams to injury in the first quarter. Williams left the game after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but he didn't return to the game.

Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the game. Williams pulled up for a 3-pointer midway through the period. He made contact with Chicago guard Derrick Rose when elevating for the shot and fell to the floor. Rose was called for a foul on the play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/425060968" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz PG Williams sprains left ankle (AP)
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the game. Williams pulled up for a 3-pointer midway through the period.

Gordon returns in Bulls' preseason win (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 23 points, including two free throws with 10 seconds left, to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 108-105 preseason victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Andres Nocioni added 20 points and Tyrus Thomas had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago in the game played at the Assembly Hall on the University of Illinois campus.

Jazz beat Blazers in preseason contest
Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday. With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or out due to injuries. Carlos Boozer played in his first exhibition game for the Jazz, who led by as many as 19 points. He missed the first two preseason contests due to a sore left hamstring. Boozer had 12 points and eight rebounds in 15 minutes.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/419040774" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz ease past short-handed Blazers (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points and five assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 93-80 in a preseason game Sunday. With the exception of center Greg Oden, the Blazers' expected starters for the season rested or were out because of injuries. Carlos Boozer played in his first exhibition game for the Jazz, who led by as many as 19 points.

Barnes' 21 points lead Suns past Jazz (AP)

Matt Barnes scored 21 points and Alando Tucker added 19 as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 96-89 on Thursday night. The Suns, who didn't make a 3-pointer in their opening loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, went 9-of-21 from beyond the arc against Utah (1-1) and didn't trail after the opening minutes of the first quarter.

Ailing Jackson misses Lakers' loss (AP)

Ronnie Brewer and Paul Millsap each scored 13 points, Deron Williams had 11 points and eight assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 99-90 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Kobe Bryant played 24 minutes for the Lakers, finishing with eight points, five rebounds and five assists after sitting out the entire second and fourth quarters.

Jackson sits out Lakers' preseason opener
Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. Assistant coach Kurt Rambis ran the team in place of the 63-year-old Jackson, who remained home and watched the game with his legs elevated. Jackson has been experiencing discomfort for the past few days and was examined on Monday by a team doctor. "We don't anticipate that it's anything serious at all," team spokesman John Black said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/414379342" height="1" width="1"/

Lakers open preseason without coach Jackson
Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs.

Ailing Jackson misses Lakers' game (AP)
Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson missed the Lakers' preseason opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night because of soreness and swelling in his lower legs. Assistant coach Kurt Rambis ran the team in place of the 63-year-old Jackson, who remained home and watched the game with his legs elevated. Jackson has been experiencing discomfort for the past few days and was examined on Monday by a team...

Wiz pick up option on coach Jordan's contract
The Washington Wizards picked up a one-year option for coach Eddie Jordan on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season. Jordan is the Wizards' most successful coach since the 1980s, leading the team to four consecutive playoff appearances. He is the Eastern Conference's longest tenured coach and is third in the NBA behind Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400230654" height="1" width="1"/

Wizards pick up option on coach Jordan (AP)
The Washington Wizards picked up a one-year option for coach Eddie Jordan on Monday, keeping him under contract through the 2009-10 season. Jordan is the Wizards' most successful coach since the 1980s, leading the team to four consecutive playoff appearances. He is the Eastern Conference's longest tenured coach and is third in the NBA behind Jerry Sloan of the Utah Jazz and Gregg Popovich of the...

Miller released from hospital after heart attack
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack and subsequent setbacks that he said nearly killed him. The 64-year-old Miller held a 90-minute news conference in which he described his heart attack, kidney failure and gastrointestinal bleeding that required eight pints of blood transfusions.

Jazz owner out of hospital after nearly two months
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller was released from the hospital Friday morning, nearly two months after having a heart attack.

Jazz match Okla. City's offer for Miles (AP)
C.J. Miles will stay in Utah after the Jazz matched the deal offered by Oklahoma City to the restricted free agent. On July 18, Oklahoma City offered a four-year deal worth about $15 million to Miles, who will be entering his fourth NBA season. Under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Jazz had a week to match that offer and said Friday they would do so.

Jazz match Oklahoma City's offer, retain Miles
C.J. Miles will stay in Utah after the Jazz matched the deal offered by Oklahoma City to the restricted free agent. On July 18, Oklahoma City offered a four-year deal worth about $15 million to Miles, who will be entering his fourth NBA season. Under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, the Jazz had a week to match that offer and said Friday they would do so. The 6-foot-6 guard was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas.

Clippers trade Knight to Jazz for Hart (AP)
Jason Hart is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers acquired the 30-year-old local product from the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in exchange for Brevin Knight in a swap of point guards. "We are glad to have Jason back with us," general manager Elgin Baylor said in a statement. "He played an important role for us when he was here previously, and we think he will be a valuable component this...

Oklahoma City signs Miles to offer sheet
Oklahoma City has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet. Oklahoma city general manager Sam Presti announced the move on Friday. Under terms of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, Miles' current team, the Utah Jazz, has seven days to match the multiyear offer. Miles was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas. In three seasons, the 21-year old Miles has played in 120 games, averaging 4.0 points, 1.

Oklahoma City signs Miles to offer sheet (AP)
Oklahoma City has signed restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles to an offer sheet. Oklahoma city general manager Sam Presti announced the move on Friday. Under terms of the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, Miles' current team, the Utah Jazz, has seven days to match the multiyear offer. Miles was the 34th player chosen in the 2005 draft, selected by Utah out of Skyline High School in Dallas.

Jazz sign star guard Williams to 3-year extension
Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season.

Jazz extend PG Williams' contract (AP)
Point guard Deron Williams signed a contract extension with Utah on Friday that will keep him with the Jazz through at least the 2011-12 season. Williams, who still had one year left on the rookie contract he signed after the Jazz picked him third overall in the 2005 NBA draft, signed a three-year deal with a one year option.

Report: Jazz, Williams agree to 4-year extension
The Utah Jazz doled out big-money contracts to land free agents Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur in the summer of 2004. Four years later, the Jazz are ready to give franchise point guard Deron Williams a big-money deal, too.

NBA invites Iran's basketball team to train in Utah
Iran's national basketball team has been invited by the NBA to train in Utah and play against NBA and NBADL teams in preparation for the Beijing Olympics.

Davis signs free-agent deal with Clippers
The Clippers signed free agent Baron Davis to a multiyear contract, bring the two-time All-Star point guard home to Los Angeles. The 29-year-old Davis averaged 21.8 points, 7.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds for Golden State last season. He helped lead the Warriors to a surprising first-round upset of top-seeded Dallas in the playoffs before they lost to Utah in the second round. Davis had stints with Golden State and Charlotte during his 10-year NBA career.

Wizards sign PG Dee Brown to offer sheet (AP)
Dee Brown was signed to an offer sheet Thursday by the Washington Wizards after spending last season in Turkey. The Utah Jazz, who retained Brown's NBA rights while he was overseas, have seven days to match the offer. "Dee is a player who can bring quickness and energy to our team," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said.

Jazz sign first-round draft pick Koufos to contract
The Utah Jazz signed first-round pick Kosta Koufos on Thursday to a contract that will pay him around $1 million a year.

Jazz exercise option on F Millsap (AP)
The Utah Jazz exercised the team option on forward Paul Millsap and made a qualifying offer to shooting guard C.J. Miles on Saturday. Millsap has been a surprise contributor to the Jazz since they got him with the 47th pick in the 2006 draft. He has played in all 164 regular-season games and the 29 playoff games Utah has played in the last two seasons.

Jazz owner Miller hospitalized (AP)
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller is hospitalized with health complications related to diabetes. Jazz spokeswoman Linda Luchetti says doctors expect Miller to make a full recovery, but as of Monday had set no timetable for his release. She says she doesn't know when Miller was admitted to the hospital or which hospital he is in.

Jazz veteran Harpring has surgery on right ankle
Utah forward Matt Harpring had surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle.

Jazz F Harpring undergoes ankle surgery (AP)
Utah forward Matt Harpring had surgery to remove two bone spurs from his right ankle. The Jazz say Harpring had surgery Thursday in Atlanta. The team wasn't sure how long Harpring's recovery would take. Harpring is the team's oldest player at 32. He just finished his 10th season in the league, averaging 8.2 points and 3.2 rebounds as Utah's sixth man.

Desperate Lakers look to avert 0-3 hole (AP)
Frequent flyers, the Los Angeles Lakers were allowed an unlimited number of carry-on items for their trip home. It remains to be seen if any of them contained momentum. After losing two games in Boston, the Lakers returned to California on Monday in a hole as deep as Topanga Canyon. Over 96 minutes, they have looked nothing like the team which pulverized Denver, pushed aside Utah and swatted away...

Korver will have bone spur removed
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec. 29. He averaged nearly 10 points per game and made 73 3-pointers in 50 regular-season games.

Jazz forward Korver to have surgery on left foot
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York.

Jazz F Korver to have bone spur removed (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec.

Jazz expecting Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks
The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks.

Millsap's thumb to heal in 6 weeks
The Utah Jazz say forward Paul Millsap's injured left thumb should be completely healed in six weeks. Millsap had surgery Thursday to repair a ligament torn May 16 during the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He'll wear a cast for two weeks. Millsap averaged 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds this season.

Jazz forward Millsap to undergo left thumb surgery
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will have surgery Thursday to repair his left thumb, which was injured during the Western Conference semifinals.

Jazz F Millsap needs thumb surgery (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap will have surgery Thursday to repair his left thumb, which was injured during the Western Conference semifinals. General manager Kevin O'Connor says Millsap has a torn ligament. His recovery time won't be known until Friday. Millsap's injury occurred last Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Jazz.

Lakers reach West finals, hold off Jazz (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years. The Jazz trailed by 19 at halftime and 16 at the end of the third quarter, but hit a flurry of 3-pointers to get within two points in the final minute.

Lakers eliminate Jazz in Game 6
Unlike the Celtics, who lost Game 6 in Cleveland, the Lakers earned a rare playoff road win in Utah and advanced to the West finals.

Lakers prevail in Utah, advance to West finals


Sloan takes 'responsibility' for Kirilenko's day trip
Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said he took responsibility for a "misunderstanding" over Andrei Kirilenko missing Thursday's practice.

Jazz coach thinks team is headed in right direction
The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West. Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though. Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than last spring but considerably ahead of where the team was just a few years ago. "You'd like to take that giant step, but this is who we are and you kind of have to do it in stages," Sloan said Saturday as the Jazz cleaned out their lockers.

Sloan says Jazz making progress (AP)

The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West. Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though. Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than last spring but considerably ahead of where the team was just a few years ago.

Lakers beat Jazz 111-104 for 3-2 lead (AP)

So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Jazz hope to stay alive vs. Lakers (AP)
Happy to be home, the Utah Jazz are desperate for another chance on the road. Utah hosts Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, who lead 3-2 and can wrap it up by becoming the first road team to win in the series. Los Angeles won at home 111-104 Wednesday night to move within a victory of clinching.

Kirilenko misses practice before Game 6
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. A Jazz spokesman says the Russian was absent because he was resolving a visa issue. No other details were immediately available. The Jazz returned to Utah early Thursday after a 111-104 loss in Los Angeles, putting the Lakers up 3-2 in the series.

Kirilenko misses Jazz practice over visa issue
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed practice Thursday because of a problem with his visa, a day before Utah hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.

LIVE: Lakers, Jazz battling in Game 5
The Lakers lost two games in Utah and Kobe Bryant hurt his back. Will everything be better in L.A.? Follow Game 5 LIVE right here.

Bryant says sore back remains a problem
Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion - an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer. The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2. "It's pretty sore right now," Bryant said Monday. "It's tight. It's to be expected the next day, I guess.

Bryant says sore back remains problem (AP)

Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulating device hooked up to his sore lower back. Plans call for the two to spend a lot of time together for the next couple of days, or longer. The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that tied the Western Conference semifinals 2-2.

Jazz desperately seeking road win in LA (AP)
The Utah Jazz are almost right where they want to be. The only thing that could top tying the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers would be if Game 5 was in Utah instead of Los Angeles. The home team has won all four games of the series and the Jazz would need to end that trend in order to advance.

Kobe says he'll play in Game 5 despite sore back
Kobe Bryant said the back injury that sent him to the locker room, dropped him to his knees and had him wincing in pain throughout the Lakers' loss to Utah in Game 3 won't keep him out of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

Attacking Jazz rattle Kobe, Lakers to even series
His buddies rallied in regulation, but the Lakers still lost Game 4 in Utah because an injured Kobe forced the issue, Mike Kahn says.

Attacking Jazz rattle Kobe, Lakers to even series
His buddies rallied in regulation, but the Lakers still lost Game 4 in Utah because an injured Kobe forced the issue, Mike Kahn says.

Jazz sweet at home
The Utah Jazz overcame a late-game rally from the Lakers to pull even in their best-of-seven series. Hear from the Jazz after the 123-115 overtime win.

Jazz beat Lakers in OT, tie series at 2 (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.

All Jazzed up
The crowd is raucous. One player has already been tossed. And Utah is fighting to even its series with L.A. Follow Game 4 LIVE.

Lakers not down after first playoff loss (AP)
After opening the playoffs with six straight wins, the Lakers aren't about to get discouraged by one loss. Los Angeles still leads Utah 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and can take a commanding lead home with a victory Sunday afternoon in Game 4. Utah's 104-99 win in Game 3 on Friday night was the Lakers' first loss since April 8 against Portland.

Boozer's 20-20 game lifts Jazz by Lakers (AP)

Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles on Friday night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1. It was the Lakers' first loss this postseason. Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal is Sunday at Utah.

Jazz hold off Lakers in Game 3
The home team has won every game in the second round of the playoffs. The Jazz continued that trend by beating the Lakers in Utah.

Jazz win in Utah, hand Lakers first playoff loss


LIVE: Jazz leading Lakers in Game 3 in Utah


Fisher surprised by boos from Jazz fans (AP)
One year after one of the most memorable moments in Jazz history, Utah fans treated Derek Fisher like any other member of the Los Angeles Lakers. They booed him. Fisher started for the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals Friday night, exactly one year after his cross country flight and dramatic entrance in the third quarter of Utah's overtime win over Golden State.

LIVE: Can Jazz contain Kobe, Lakers in Utah?


MVP Bryant scores 34 as Lakers go up 2-0 (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrated Kobe Bryant's MVP award the best way possible. Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists Wednesday night, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason.

Jazz owner Miller to skip Sunday's game (AP)
Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller says he won't attend Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals because it's being played on a Sunday. Miller, a member of the Mormon church, says he won't attend because of religious reasons. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints encourages members to avoid non-religious activities on Sundays.

Jazz return home in 0-2 hole to Lakers (AP)
The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the Jazz 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals and are coming to Utah with thoughts of a second straight sweep in the playoffs. The Jazz had hoped to come out of Los Angeles with a split, but were back home Thursday trying to figure out new ways to slow down...

Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team (AP)
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and sixth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented with the MVP trophy Wednesday before helping the Lakers to a 120-110 victory over Utah in...

Kobe unanimous pick for All-NBA team
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to the best record in the Western Conference and was presented with the MVP trophy Wednesday before helping the Lakers to a 120-110 victory over Utah in Game 2 of the conference semifinals.

Weaver named new asst. GM of SuperSonics (AP)
Former Utah Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics. Sonics general manager Sam Presti made the announcement Thursday. Weaver will replace Scott Perry, who spent one season with Seattle before recently returning to the Detroit Pistons as their vice president of basketball operations.

Kobe receives MVP in ceremony before Game 2
Lakers star Kobe Bryant received his MVP trophy from NBA commissioner David Stern in a brief ceremony before Los Angeles faced Utah in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night.

Kobe wins first career MVP award
Kobe Bryant has won his first MVP award after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He will receive the trophy Wednesday night from commissioner David Stern before the Lakers face Utah in Game 2 of their conference semifinal. Bryant was followed in the voting Tuesday by Chris Paul, Kevin Garnett and LeBron James. Bryant entered the season as the league's two-time defending scoring champion but had finished only as high as third in MVP voting.

L.A. shakes off rust, wins Game 1
The Lakers were well rested ... and it was a good thing, because L.A. needed every ounce of energy to hold off Utah in Game 1.

Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Jazz in opener (AP)

Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory. Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.

Jazz overcome McGrady's 40, oust Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams scored 13 of his 25 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Utah Jazz beat Houston 113-91 on Friday night to win the series 4-2 and knock the Rockets out of the playoffs in the opening round for the second straight year. The Jazz were determined to avoid a Game 7 in Houston, site of their embarrassing 95-69 loss in Game 5 on Tuesday.

Bryant leads Lakers into Game 1 vs. Jazz (AP)
When the Staples Center crowd chants "MVP! MVP" in Kobe Bryant's direction Sunday, it won't simply be based on sentiment. While the Los Angeles Lakers' players were watching the finale of the Houston-Utah first-round playoff series Friday night at a Hollywood restaurant, Bryant received an e-mail informing him he had won his first Most Valuable Player award.

Rockets G Alston out with ankle injury (AP)
Houston point guard Rafer Alston left Game 6 of the playoffs Friday night against Utah in the second quarter after spraining his right ankle. X-ray results were negative, but the Rockets said the sprain was bad enough that Alston would not play in the second half of a game Houston needed to win to avoid elimination.

Lakers relax, wait for next round's opponent
The Los Angeles Lakers planned a players-only gathering Friday night to have dinner and watch Game 6 of the Houston-Utah first-round playoff series.

Jazz try to finish off Rockets in Utah (AP)
The playoff series the Utah Jazz appeared to have firmly in their control could be teetering. The Jazz host the Houston Rockets on Friday in Game 6 of the best-of-7 series. Utah leads 3-2 and is just one victory away from advancing to the second round, but the Jazz are also only one loss away from a winner-take-all Game 7 back in Houston.

Lakers' Fisher would like to face Jazz (AP)
Derek Fisher still has a soft spot for the Utah Jazz. That being the case, he'd love nothing more than a date with his former team in the second round of the playoffs. "I'm pulling for them in terms of those being my guys, guys that I'm close to," the Los Angeles Lakers' point guard said after practice Wednesday.

Rockets stay alive, rip Jazz 95-69 (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 29 points, Luis Scola added 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets staved off elimination Tuesday night by routing the Utah Jazz 95-69 in Game 5 of their first-round series. Dikembe Mutombo grabbed 10 rebounds as the Rockets cut their series deficit to 3-2 and forced Game 6 in Utah on Friday night.

Rockets loose heading into Game 5 (AP)
The Houston Rockets were loose and laughing on Monday, wrapping up another practice with the same free throw contest they've played since training camp. If the Rockets were stressed about facing elimination in Game 5 against Utah on Tuesday night, they were hiding it. "Practice was competitive and guys were going after it," forward Shane Battier said.

Jazz try to close out Rockets on Tuesday (AP)

Sweeping the Rockets in Houston, then splitting two games back in Utah wasn't exactly what the Jazz had in mind. But with a 3-1 series lead and one victory away from advancing to the second round, the Jazz can easily brush aside the disappointment of losing at home in Game 3, especially after holding off the Rockets down the stretch and winning 86-82 on Saturday in Game 4.

Williams pushes Jazz to 3-1 series lead (AP)

Mehmet Okur can expect to get something nice from teammate Deron Williams. Okur bailed out Williams when he missed two free throws with 7.3 seconds left, then Okur made two from the line to seal an 86-82 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday that put the Jazz up 3-1 in the best-of-7 series. "Memo saved my butt.

McGrady leads Rocket by Jazz 94-92 (AP)

Tracy McGrady snapped out of his fourth-quarter slump and scored seven of his 27 points in the final period, leading Houston to a 94-92 victory over Utah on Thursday night that gave the Rockets life in a series that could have been headed for a sweep. Rafer Alston added 20 points and five assists in his first game in nearly two weeks as Houston avoided falling behind 3-0 in the series by beating...

Rockets shock Jazz in Utah, pick up 1st victory


Rockets hope to return home with 2-2 tie (AP)
The Utah Jazz will be going back to Texas next week, after all. Whether they take a 3-1 lead with them or a 2-2 tie will depend on what happens Saturday against the Houston Rockets, who are back in the series after a 94-92 win on the road Thursday. "We won last night and the whole mood changed," Houston coach Rick Adelman said Friday.

Up 2-0, Jazz could end series at home (AP)
The Utah Jazz won where they weren't expected to -- twice. Now, the Jazz have to live up to their reputation of being one of the most difficult home teams in the NBA. Utah leads Houston 2-0 in the best-of-7 series and could end it without having to take another road trip until the next round. Game 3 is Thursday night, when the Jazz can either move one step closer to a series sweep or allow Tracy...

Jazz primed to sweep Rockets away
Deron Williams and Utah are threatening to sweep the undermanned and overmatched Rockets. Mike Kahn updates the playoff picture.

Jazz beat Rockets for 2-0 series lead (AP)

Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets. Deron Williams shrugged off an ankle injury and scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds as the Jazz beat the Rockets 90-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Rockets looking for answers vs. Jazz (AP)
Yao Ming walked toward the Houston Rockets' locker room and was asked if he was ready to play Monday in Game 2 against Utah. "That's a secret," Yao said with a smile. If only the Rockets could spring a surprise like that. The cold reality for Houston is that Yao is nowhere near ready to play and is still facing a long recovery from a broken left foot.

Jazz win Game 1 in Houston, 93-82 (AP)
Yao Ming walked toward the Houston Rockets' locker room and was asked if he was ready to play Monday in Game 2 against Utah. "That's a secret," Yao said with a smile. If only the Rockets could spring a surprise like that. The cold reality for Houston is that Yao is nowhere near ready to play and is still facing a long recovery from a broken left foot.

Jazz trio proves too much for Rockets (AP)

Who says the Utah Jazz can't play well on the road? Andrei Kirilenko scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 93-82 in the opener of their first-round series Saturday night. Deron Williams had 20 points and 10 assists as Utah, 17-24 on the road during the regular season, won its second straight playoff game in Houston.

Spurs look ready to defend title
By routing Utah, the Spurs finished 3rd in the West — just like last year. Charley Rosen says the champs are primed for the playoffs.

Jazz hit road for Houston, where they were 17-24
The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road. Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on the road. Because of the 109-80 loss Wednesday, the Jazz will be opening the first round of the playoffs Saturday at Houston. Utah was an NBA-best 37-4 at home, but just 17-24 on the road this season.

Jazz ready to travel difficult road (AP)

SALT LAKE CITY -- The NBA's top home team is starting the playoffs on the road. Utah's chances at getting home-court advantage in the opening round were soundly crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season finale that showed just how vulnerable the Jazz have been on the road. Because of the 109-80 loss Wednesday, the Jazz will be opening the first round of the playoffs Saturday at Houston.

Alston out at least a week with hamstring injury
Houston Rockets point guard Rafer Alston will miss at least a week with a strained right hamstring. The 6-foot-2 Alston suffered the injury in the Rockets' 111-94 loss to Denver on Sunday. He sat out Monday's loss in Utah. Alston underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday that revealed a moderate to severe strain. The Rockets said he would miss at least a week of playing time. Alston has started 74 of the Rockets' 81 games this season, averaging 13 points and five assists per game.

Spurs wrap up No. 3 seed, will play Suns (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled with Houston's victory earlier Wednesday evening, firmed up seeds 3-6 in the West, which were still up in the air...

Rockets gain No. 5 seed, will meet Jazz (AP)

The Houston Rockets did their part on Wednesday night and earned a first-round playoff rematch with the Utah Jazz. Luis Scola had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Rockets locked up the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 93-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Rockets will play Utah in the first round for the second straight season.

Spurs' Ginobili plays in finale vs. Jazz (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is playing in the team's season finale against the Utah Jazz in a sign of the importance of the game. Ginobili, the team's leading scorer, missed the Spurs' last three games with a strained left groin and wasn't expected to play Wednesday. A win for San Antonio would clinch the third seed and home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Parker helps Spurs finish 3rd in West (AP)

Tony Parker tied his season high with 32 points and added 11 assists as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 101-98 on Monday night. The victory, coupled with Houston's loss to Utah, put the Spurs in position to clinch third place in the conference for a second straight season. A year ago, they defeated Cleveland in the NBA finals.

Jazz get key 105-96 win over Rockets (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 21 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Utah beat Houston 105-96 on Monday, pulling the Jazz even with the Rockets in the muddled Western Conference standings with one game to go in the regular season. Both teams are 54-27, but by winning two of three against the Rockets the Jazz would hold home-court advantage if they still have identical records after Wednesday and meet in...

Jazz improve home-court hope with rout
The Nuggets and Warriors are tied up for the final spot in the West, as the Warriors won at home after the Nuggets lost big in Utah.

Jazz improve home-court hopes with rout
Utah smothered the Nuggets to improve its home-court hopes, while Denver clung to its grip on the West's final playoff spot.

Jazz rip Nuggets, boost home-court hopes (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 20 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 19 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 124-97 Saturday night to strengthen their hopes of home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Jazz won three of four against their Northwest Division rivals for the third straight season and kept the Nuggets from moving closer to the final Western...

LIVE: Nuggets look to stay in No. 8 slot in Utah


Hornets' Paul a serious MVP contender (AP)

Chris Paul snatched a rebound under the Hornets' basket, raced the length of the court and crashed at full-speed over photographers on the baseline after converting the thrilling end-to-end layup. "M-V-P! M-V-P!" screamed the New Orleans Arena crowd. True star power can galvanize a community. And that's exactly what Paul has done this season, putting the Hornets in contention to finish first in the...

Mavs clinch berth on Dirk's late 3 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki swished a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds left, breaking a tie and giving the Dallas Mavericks a 97-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night that also clinched a playoff berth. Dallas got in on the combination of the victory and Golden State losing to Denver. With three games left, the Mavericks have a two-game edge on the Nuggets for the No.

Hornets set team record with 55th win (AP)

Chris Paul had 19 points and 16 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets bounced back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-90 Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic scored 24 points and David West had 22 for the Hornets, who scored just 66 points in a loss to Utah on Tuesday. Rashad McCants had 23 for the Timberwolves, who have lost six straight.

Jazz end Hornets' 11-game home streak (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 22 points and 17 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz clinch the Northwest Division and snap the New Orleans Hornets' 11-game home winning streak, 77-66 on Tuesday night. Deron Williams had 16 assists and outplayed Chris Paul as the Jazz took a 20-point lead early in the fourth quarter and cruised from there, holding New Orleans to its lowest point total of the season.

Jazz snap Spurs' 8-game win streak 90-64 (AP)

Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 16 rebounds and the Utah Jazz ended San Antonio's eight-game winning streak, beating the Spurs 90-64 on Friday night. San Antonio matched its lowest point total in franchise history, set in a loss to Cleveland in March 1997. The Jazz held the defending NBA champion Spurs without a point for almost the first 4 minutes of the fourth quarter.

NBA Tip-off: Jazz-Spurs
The Jazz boast the best home record in the NBA. So why does Marques Johnson think the Spurs will win Friday in Utah?

Okur's 22 lead Jazz over Timberwolves (AP)

With six games remaining against teams in playoff contention, the last thing the Jazz needed was a draining game against the lowly Timberwolves. Mehmet Okur made sure Utah had a relatively easy night. Okur made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading the Jazz to a 117-100 win over Minnesota. He scored 19 of points and made three 3-pointers in the second half.

Wizards' Butler, Daniels are ready; Arenas still out
Caron Butler and Antonio Daniels took part in the Washington Wizards' morning shootaround and were expected to start Wednesday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks, while Gilbert Arenas sat out despite being cleared to play. Butler (strained left hamstring) and Daniels (sprained left wrist) missed Monday's 129-87 loss at Utah. Both were hurt the previous night in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, although Daniels' wrist has been bothering him for weeks.

Jazz make record 15 3s in easy win (AP)

C.J. Miles was the only Utah starter still playing at the end of a blowout against the Washington Wizards. With the game Miles was having, coach Jerry Sloan would have had a hard time getting him out of there, anyway. Miles scored a career high 29 points, making four 3-pointers as the Jazz set a record from beyond-the-arc in a 129-87 win over the weary Wizards on Monday night.

Kirilenko, Brewer out for Jazz (AP)
Andrei Kirilenko and Ronnie Brewer both missed the Utah Jazz's game against Washington on Monday because of injuries, while the Wizards' Caron Butler sat out with a strained hamstring. Kirilenko (calf) missed his second straight game with muscle spasms in his right calf. While the Jazz were also without Brewer (groin), they did get center Mehmet Okur back from a stomach virus.

Jazz lose again on road, fall to Wolves (AP)

After another ugly loss on the road, Utah coach Jerry Sloan thinks his team might be taking a playoff berth for granted. "Obviously, if you don't win, you don't get to the playoffs," Sloan said. "People have us penciled in way too soon." Al Jefferson had 22 points and eight rebounds and Rashad McCants scored 13 of his 16 points in the second half of Minnesota's 110-103 victory Sunday over a Utah...

Utah road woes continue with loss to Wolves


Jazz F Kirilenko out against Wolves (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko missed Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of an injured right calf. There is no timetable for his return, but he does not expect to be out long. Kirilenko had muscle spasms in his calf during a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. He missed the second half of that game and his absence Sunday further depleted the Jazz.

Boozer, Williams power Jazz by Clippers (AP)
Carlos Boozer scored 34 and Deron Williams had 32 points to overcome the loss of the three other Utah starters and lead the Jazz past the reeling Los Angeles Clippers, 121-101 on Friday night. In their quest for the top spot in the Western Conference, the Jazz duo was nearly unstoppable as Utah finished its five-game homestand with a 4-1 mark and has now won 32 of their last 33 against the...

Boozer, Williams lead Jazz over Bobcats (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 28 points and 13 rebounds, and Deron Williams added 14 points and 15 assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the Charlotte Bobcats 128-106 on Tuesday night. Mehmet Okur also had a double-double for Utah with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Jazz pulled away after letting a 20-point lead slip to three early in the fourth quarter.

Jazz send Sonics to 11th straight loss (AP)

Once Mehmet Okur's body felt better, his pinpoint shooting returned to form. And just in time for the Utah Jazz. Okur, who has been ailing with a stomach flu this week, scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half Saturday night and sparked Utah's game-changing run in a 115-101 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics, who have lost 11 in a row.

Lakers send Sonics to 10th straight loss (AP)
Kobe Bryant scored 23 points, seven of his teammates also scored in double digits, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Seattle 130-105 on Friday night, sending the SuperSonics to their 10th straight loss and completing a sweep of the four-game season series. The Western Conference-leading Lakers returned to Staples Center from an arduous 2-2 road trip that concluded with victories over Dallas and Utah...

Lakers end Jazz's 19-game home streak (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 27 points, Lamar Odom had 21 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ended Utah's 19-game home winning streak with a 106-95 victory over the Jazz on Thursday night. Derek Fisher added 11 points and Vladimir Radmanovic scored 13 for the Lakers, who are the first team to win in Utah in 2008.

Get ready for a show from Kobe
Utah has been practically unbeatable at home, so why does Marques Johnson think they'll fall to the Lakers? You get one guess.

Celtics snap Rockets' win streak at 22 (AP)

The shots stopped falling, Boston's stars took over and just like that, the Houston Rockets' 22-game winning streak was history. Kevin Garnett scored 22 points and Paul Pierce added 20 as the Celtics beat the Rockets 94-74 on Tuesday night, stopping Houston's remarkable victory run. The Rockets hadn't lost since a 97-89 defeat to Utah on Jan.

Jazz extend home win streak to 19 (AP)

Deron Williams scored 21 points and his backup, Ronnie Price, had 13 points and five assists as the Utah Jazz tied a franchise record with their 19th straight home victory, a 96-79 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. With the game tied at 65, Price led the Jazz on 24-4 run to start the fourth quarter.

Jefferson's late bucket gives Nets win (AP)

The New Jersey Nets put the game in Richard Jefferson's hands and he did not disappoint. Jefferson made a running jumper with 1.5 seconds remaining to give the Nets a 117-115 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. "On that situation, you want to win the game or put it into overtime," said Nets coach Lawrence Frank.

Celtics roll past Bucks 99-77 (AP)

The Boston Celtics managed an easy victory without one of their three stars Saturday night, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 99-77 as injured guard Ray Allen sat in a suit at the end of the bench. Even with Allen out of action because of a bruised left heel, the Celtics had no problem rebounding from their home loss to Utah on Friday.

Celtics guard Allen misses Saturday's game
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen sat out Saturday night's game in Milwaukee, one night after hurting his left heel. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Allen could play again as early as Monday's game at San Antonio. "It's nothing serious," Rivers said. "It's just a bruise in his heel, and we want it to go away. So the best way is rest." Allen was injured when he slipped and fell in the first quarter of Friday night's home loss to Utah and did not return. He traveled with the team to Milwaukee.

Jazz end Celtics' 10-game win streak (AP)

The Utah Jazz admitted that they were looking forward to playing the top team in the NBA. And no one more than Deron Williams. The Jazz guard scored 32 points -- 13 of them in the fourth quarter and seven during a 10-0 run when Utah turned back Boston's last chance to win 110-92 on Friday night and snap the Celtics' 10-game winning streak.

Jammed ankle sidelines Celtics' Allen vs. Jazz
Boston guard Ray Allen left the Celtics' game against Utah on Friday night with a jammed left ankle and did not return for the final three quarters.

Celtics G Allen leaves with ankle injury (AP)
Boston guard Ray Allen left the Celtics' game against Utah on Friday night with a jammed left ankle and did not return for the final three quarters. The 32-year-old All-Star played the whole first quarter but did not come out for the second. The Celtics announced he had a jammed ankle, and after re-evaluating him at halftime said he would not return.

Kobe helps Lakers regain lead in West (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 10 of his 34 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes, Lamar Odom added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 117-108 on Tuesday night to regain the top spot in the Western Conference. Now, they'll face a major challenge staying there, playing their next four games on the road against New Orleans, Houston, Dallas and Utah, who have a...

Williams helps Jazz hold off Bucks (AP)

All season long, the Utah Jazz have made a bad habit out of losing to teams they shouldn't on the road. And it might have happened again Wednesday night if it wasn't for Carlos Boozer. Boozer hit the go-ahead layup with 46.7 seconds left and the Jazz narrowly avoided their second straight surprising road loss by holding on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110.

Bulls end Jazz's 5-game winning streak (AP)

Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat Utah 108-96 on Tuesday night to snap the Jazz's five-game winning streak. Gordon hit several key 3-pointers, including two late in the third and one midway through the fourth after the Jazz pulled within 10.

Kirilenko back in Jazz starting lineup after injury
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was back in the starting lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after missing three games with a sprained right hip.

Jazz notch 18th straight home victory (AP)

First, Mehmet Okur drove through the Denver Nuggets with the swiftness of a guard. Then, the 6-foot-11 Utah center went outside and started shooting like a guard, too. Okur hit a career-high six 3-pointers while leading the Jazz to a 132-105 rout of the Nuggets, extending Utah's lead over Denver in the Northwest Division.

Jazz deal Suns third straight home loss (AP)

The Utah Jazz went on a scoring binge against Phoenix on Friday night. Everybody's doing that against the struggling Suns these days. Carlos Boozer scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half, including a tough 8-foot bank shot with 31.1 seconds to play, and the Jazz handed the Suns their third consecutive home loss, 126-118.

Jazz win nail-biter in desert
Utah continued their hot streak as they defeated Phoenix 126-118 in the desert. Hear from Deron Williams after the Jazz won for the fifth time in six games.

Kirilenko still out for Jazz with hip injury
Utah forward Andrei Kirilenko will miss Friday's game at Phoenix and is doubtful for Saturday's home game against Denver. Kirilenko injured his right hip Monday when he was knocked down by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki, who was called for a flagrant foul on the play. The NBA suspended Nowitzki for one game Wednesday. Kirilenko did not travel with the Jazz to Phoenix on Thursday.

Utah's Kirilenko to miss second game with injury
Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz will miss his second straight game Friday at Phoenix.

Jazz rout Wolves, run home streak to 17 (AP)

Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz won their 17th straight home game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-76 on Wednesday night. Utah improved to 26-3 at home and is two wins away from tying the team record for consecutive home wins. Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Mehmet Okur added 15 points and nine boards and Ronnie Brewer scored 16 for the Jazz.

Nowitzki suspended for hard foul on Kirilenko
Dirk Nowitzki was suspended without pay for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for his hard foul on Utah's Andrei Kirilenko. Nowitzki will miss the Dallas Mavericks' next game, at home Thursday night against the divisional rival Houston Rockets, who recently passed them in the tight Western Conference standings. Nowitzki received a flagrant-1 when he hit Kirilenko midway through the first quarter of a 116-110 loss to Utah on Monday.

Suns sign Giricek for rest of season
The Phoenix Suns signed guard Gordan Giricek on Tuesday to a contract for the rest of the season. Giricek, waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, joins his fifth NBA team. The 6-foot-6 Croatian played parts of six seasons with Memphis, Orlando and Utah before being traded to Philadelphia last Dec. 29. Suns general manager Steve Kerr called the 30-year-old Giricek "an excellent shooter, a solid defender and a proven playoff performer." He shot a career-best 42.

Suns sign G Giricek for rest of season (AP)
The Phoenix Suns signed guard Gordan Giricek on Tuesday to a contract for the rest of the season. Giricek, waived by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, joins his fifth NBA team. The 6-foot-6 Croatian played parts of six seasons with Memphis, Orlando and Utah before being traded to Philadelphia last Dec.

Williams rallies Jazz past Mavs 116-110 (AP)

Deron Williams had 20 assists and 17 points, and Utah rallied for a 16-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 Monday night after the Jazz blew a huge lead. The Jazz took a 21-point lead shortly after forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of the game with a hip injury on a flagrant foul by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki in the first quarter.

Hornets' win over Jazz proves their mettle
Their win over the Jazz proved why the Hornets can contend, Charley Rosen says — and why Utah is still a work in progress.

Williams' 19 assists spark Jazz (AP)

Deron Williams had 19 assists and scored 13 points, and the Utah Jazz sent the Memphis Grizzlies to their eighth straight loss, 113-92 on Saturday night. Seven scored in double figures for Utah, including all five starters. Carlos Boozer led Utah with 18 points, and Mehmet Okur finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98 (AP)

Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow All-Star point guard, Deron Williams. "When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you," Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.

76ers cut playoff-eligible G Giricek (AP)
Guard Gordan Giricek was released by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, allowing the veteran a chance to be eligible for the postseason if he signs with another team. Giricek barely played for the Sixers since he was acquired in the late December trade that sent Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz. He averaged only 3.1 points and 9.2 minutes in 12 games.

Okur rallies Jazz past Pistons 103-95 (AP)

Mehmet Okur scored 11 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah rallied from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 103-95 Wednesday night. The Jazz won their sixth straight over the Pistons, holding them without a field goal for almost 12 minutes between the end of the third and midway through the fourth.

Jefferson, McCants lead Wolves past Jazz (AP)

Al Jefferson and Rashad McCants scored 22 points, Randy Foye added a season-high 20, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 111-100 on Tuesday night. Minnesota forced 24 turnovers and held the Jazz to 6-for-21 shooting in the final quarter to snap a two-game losing streak and get its first win against the Northwest Division.

Clips finally win consecutive games (AP)

Rookie Al Thornton scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers shocked the surging Utah Jazz 114-104 on Friday night, giving themselves back-to-back wins for the first time in 3 1/2 months. It was the 14th attempt by the Clippers to record consecutive victories since starting out 4-0.

Jazz win 14th consecutive home game (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz hold off Atlanta 100-94 on Saturday night for their 14th straight home victory. Kyle Korver scored 13 points, including six free throws in the final 20.4 seconds to help clinch the win. Josh Smith, who led Atlanta with 30 points, converted a three-point play with 1:58 remaining to get the Hawks within 90-88.

Kirilenko key to Utah's success
Andrei Kirilenko is no longer complaining. After Utah handled Golden State, Charley Rosen says he is the Jazz's sparkplug.

Jazz complete season sweep of Warriors (AP)

Deron Williams had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Utah Jazz overcame a shaky first quarter to beat the Golden State 119-109 on Tuesday night, sweeping the season series against the Warriors. All-Star Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Mehmet Okur also had a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.

Kings snap Jazz's 10-game win streak (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 27 points and the Sacramento Kings pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Utah 117-104 Friday night, ending the Jazz's 10-game winning streak. Ron Artest had 22 points and eight rebounds for Sacramento, which won four of five on its homestand. Brad Miller, who missed the previous game after cutting his right index finger on Sunday while washing the dishes, had 15 points and...

Jazz bounce back, defeat Bulls 97-87 (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz responded one night after their 10-game winning streak ended by beating the Chicago Bulls 97-87 Saturday. Deron Williams added 15 points and 11 assists, while Ronnie Price scored all of his 10 points in the second half, when the Jazz let a 14-point lead fall to two before pulling away in the fourth quarter.

Jazz win 10th straight, top Denver in OT (AP)

It's not so much the swishes as the swagger. Utah won its 10th straight game Wednesday night, beating the Denver Nuggets in a 118-115 overtime thriller in which Kyle Korver scored 27 points, including four free throws in the final 19 seconds. "You win games like this when you are playing well," Korver said.

Jazz beat Hornets for ninth straight win (AP)

Deron Williams had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz set a team record for 3-pointers in a 110-88 victory Monday night over the New Orleans Hornets that extended their winning streak to nine games. The Jazz went 14-for-22 from 3-point range, getting six from Kyle Korver and three from Williams.

Jazz roll to eighth straight victory (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to eight games Saturday night with a 110-91 victory over the new-look Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz have won 12 of their last 13 and sit atop the Western Conference's Northwest Division. Memphis lost its third consecutive game, and Grizzlies fans got a glimpse of what the rest of the season might be like...

Grizzlies begin life without Gasol (AP)
The face of the Memphis Grizzlies franchise is gone, and so is some of the proof that he was a major part of the team. The Grizzlies officially started their rebuilding Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, a day after trading Pau Gasol, the team's all-time leading scorer, to the Los Angeles Lakers for a trio of players and draft picks.

Okur leads Jazz to seventh straight win (AP)

Mehmet Okur scored 27 points, 19 in the second half, and had 11 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz won their seventh-straight game with a 96-87 win against the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Utah started slow, but pulled away in the fourth quarter to pick up its 11th win in the last 12 games. Deron Williams picked up his sixth-straight double-double for the Jazz with 11 points and 12 assists.

Wizards' Butler misses third game with hip injury
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler sat out his third straight game Friday night against the Utah Jazz because of a hip injury.

Wizards F Butler sits out again (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler sat out his third straight game Friday night against the Utah Jazz because of a hip injury. "He's out tonight," Wizards coach Eddie Jordan said before the game. "Hopefully he'll be ready to go on Sunday." Jordan said Butler is undergoing rehab for his strained left hip flexor.

Korver has given Jazz a helping hand
Has Kyle Korver been a great addition, or is Utah winning because of subtraction? Mike Kahn asks and answers.

Williams helps Jazz win sixth straight (AP)

Deron Williams had 22 points and 12 assists for his fifth straight double-double, and the Utah Jazz extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 100-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer added 17 points and Mehmet Okur finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Jazz, who haven't trailed in their last two games.

Knicks' Balkman gets 1-game suspension for foul
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic.

Balkman suspended 1 game for flagrant foul
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic. Balkman was assessed the foul for throwing an elbow that hit Vujacic in the jaw in the second quarter of the Lakers' 120-109 win Tuesday. Besides the suspension, Balkman was assessed a flagrant foul, penalty two, NBA executive vice president Stu Jackson said in a press release Wednesday.

Knicks F Balkman suspended 1 game (AP)
Knicks forward Renaldo Balkman was suspended without pay for Wednesday night's game against the Utah Jazz for committing a flagrant foul against the Los Angeles Lakers' Sasha Vujacic. Balkman was assessed the foul for throwing an elbow that hit Vujacic in the jaw in the second quarter of the Lakers' 120-109 win Tuesday.

Williams helps Jazz beat Spurs 97-91 (AP)

The Utah Jazz were ready to push back this time against the San Antonio Spurs. The Jazz, who were dominated by the Spurs in the Western Conference finals last spring, never trailed Monday night and held off the defending NBA champions 97-91. The game was full of collisions, hard fouls and some verbal exchanges and the Jazz countered everything the Spurs had.

Jazz exploit Yao-less Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams had 17 points and 12 assists, Kyle Korver added 17 points, including two late 3-pointers, and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Yao Ming's absence to beat the Houston Rockets 97-89 on Sunday night. Yao, voted the starting center for the Western Conference in next month's All-Star game, sat out with an upper respiratory infection, the first game he's missed this season.

Yao sits out Rockets' game against Utah
Houston center Yao Ming sat out the Rockets' game Sunday against Utah with an upper respiratory infection. The 7-foot-6 Yao, voted the starting center for the Western Conference for the All-Star game on Feb. 17, told team officials he felt sick when he arrived at the Toyota Center for a workout on Sunday morning, coach Rick Adelman said. "The doctors looked at him and they don't think it's worth the chance," Adelman said. "We'll just have to move on." Yao, leading the Rockets with 22.

Yao sits against Jazz with respiratory infection
Houston center Yao Ming sat out the Rockets' game Sunday against Utah with an upper respiratory infection.

Yao sits out Rockets' game against Jazz (AP)
Houston center Yao Ming sat out the Rockets' game Sunday against Utah with an upper respiratory infection. The 7-foot-6 Yao, voted the starting center for the Western Conference for the All-Star game on Feb. 17, told team officials he felt sick when he arrived at the Toyota Center for a workout on Sunday morning, coach Rick Adelman said.

Boozer powers Jazz over Kings 127-113 (AP)

Carlos Boozer made his first 13 shots and finished with 33 points to lead the Utah Jazz over the Sacramento Kings 127-113 on Friday night. Boozer shot 15-for-19 and had 10 rebounds and Andrei Kirilenko added 25 points, six rebounds and six assists. Deron Williams had 16 points and 14 assists for Utah, which improved to 2-1 against Sacramento and for the first time since 2000 won't lose the season...

Kleiza's 41 power Nuggets over Jazz (AP)

Linas Kleiza scored a career-high 41 points and Allen Iverson added 28 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Utah Jazz 120-109 on Thursday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, and Marcus Camby had 24 rebounds and 11 blocks for the Nuggets, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Deron Williams had 23 points to lead the Jazz, whose four-game winning streak ended.

Courtside Seat: All that Jazz
Our Jamey Eisenberg profiles some of the better Fantasy options on the upstart Utah Jazz in the latest edition of his Courtside Seat.

Courtside Seat: All that Jazz
Our Jamey Eisenberg profiles some of the better Fantasy options on the upstart Utah Jazz in the latest edition of his Courtside Seat.

Shaq likely back Wednesday after 8-game absence
Heat center Shaquille O'Neal is likely to play Wednesday against the Bulls after practicing Tuesday as he attempts to come back from a hip injury that has sidelined him for eight games. Coach Pat Riley said he will "surely, probably" have O'Neal in the starting lineup. The Heat have lost 10 consecutive games and their 8-28 record is the worst in the Eastern Conference. O'Neal bruised his left hip Dec. 22 when he dived for a loose ball and slid into the scorer's table during a win over Utah.

Williams helps Jazz win fourth straight (AP)

Utah's defense went from uninspired to impenetrable. The Jazz held Milwaukee to two field goals in the fourth quarter while rallying to beat the Bucks 98-87 Monday night. After shooting 57 percent through the first three quarters, the Bucks were 2-for-18 in the fourth and went the first 7:25 of the period without a field goal.

Magic suffer second straight road loss (AP)

Deron Williams had 17 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz sent Orlando to consecutive road losses for the first time this season, beating the Magic 119-115 on Saturday night. Carlos Boozer added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Andrei Kirilenko returned after missing three games and finished with 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.

Suns extend home dominance of Bucks (AP)

Steve Nash scored 26 of his season-high 35 points in the second half and the Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Phoenix for the 20th consecutive time, 122-114, on Saturday night. Nash was 11-of-13 shooting, 4-of-5 of them 3s, in the final two quarters, showing no effect from the stomach flu that had kept him out of Thursday night's loss in Utah.

Jazz roll past undermanned Suns 108-86 (AP)

Mehmet Okur scored 22 points and pulled down 17 rebounds and the Utah Jazz routed the tired and short-handed version of the Phoenix Suns 108-86 Thursday night. Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists and Ronnie Brewer tied his career high with 21 points for the Jazz, who had an advantage from the start with three Suns starters unavailable.

Suns facing Jazz minus three starters
Phoenix guard Steve Nash was out with the flu and forward Shawn Marion missed the Suns' game in Utah on Thursday night because of a bruised elbow. Nash, who was too sick to finish the Suns' home game against Indiana the night before, didn't travel with the team for the one-game trip. Marion bruised his right elbow in the overtime win against the Pacers and the Suns were also without forward Grant Hill, who had an appendectomy Wednesday. The Jazz also were short-handed.

Nash, Marion sit out for Suns in Utah (AP)
Phoenix guard Steve Nash was out with the flu and forward Shawn Marion missed the Suns' game in Utah on Thursday night because of a bruised elbow. Nash, who was too sick to finish the Suns' home game against Indiana the night before, didn't travel with the team for the one-game trip. Marion bruised his right elbow in the overtime win against the Pacers and the Suns were also without forward Grant...

Riley doesn't expect Shaq back for a week
The reeling Miami Heat won't get Shaquille O'Neal back for at least a week while he receives treatment for a hip injury that has sidelined him for six games. Coach Pat Riley said after Tuesday morning's shootaround that O'Neal is still in Los Angeles, but they are encouraged by the treatment there and "hope he'll be back by next week." O'Neal bruised his left hip on Dec. 22 against Utah while diving for a loose ball and crashing into the scorer's table. The injury flared up on Dec.

Jazz roll past Pacers 111-89 (AP)

Matt Harpring and the Utah reserves saw the beating the Jazz starters put on the Indiana Pacers right from the start. Then they came in and turned up the intensity another notch. Carlos Boozer scored 22 points and Harpring added a season-high 16 to power the Jazz to a 111-89 victory on Tuesday night. "We did a good job being the aggressors tonight and we did a good job maintaining that throughout...

Webster's 24 in 3rd quarter lift Blazers (AP)

Martell Webster had a career-high 26 points, 24 in the third quarter alone, and the Portland Trail Blazers got their revenge against Utah by beating the Jazz 103-89 on Saturday night. Earlier this week, the Jazz snapped a 13-game Portland winning streak with a 111-101 victory in Salt Lake City. The Blazers, who led by as many as 20 points, have won three straight since the streak-stopping loss.

Kirilenko out of lineup due to back pain
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko did not travel with the team for Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of lower back inflammation. Utah coach Jerry Sloan gave no timetable for Kirilenko's return. "For what we know, the tests have been OK, so we'll just have to go from there," Sloan said. Kirilenko is averaging 11.5 points, six rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Jazz this season.

Kahn: Trade might be good for Philly
The general consensus is that Utah stole Kyle Korver from Philly. Mike Kahn says it might work out nicely for the Sixers.

Korver's FTs help Jazz hold off Sixers (AP)

Deron Williams ran the same old Utah pick-and-roll with Carlos Boozer to put the Jazz in position to win. Then, a new face came in to secure the victory. Williams fed Boozer for two open jumpers in the final 1:13, but the Jazz didn't escape with a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers until newly acquired Kyle Korver made five consecutive free throws in the final 27 seconds against his former...

Blazers end road woes, win at Minnesota (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers found a cure to what ails them on the road -- a trip to Minnesota. After their 13-game winning streak was snapped at Utah, Brandon Roy scored 24 points to help the young Blazers rebound with a 90-79 victory over the woeful Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Portland restored its dominance in Rip City in December, going 10-0 at the Rose Garden to improve to 15-3 at home this...

Blazers going for 14 straight
The Blazers ran their winning streak to 13 Sunday night. They know No. 14 won't come easily in Utah, says Sports XChange.

Jazz end Blazers' 13-game winning streak (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers had to settle for a near-perfect December. The Blazers' 13-game winning streak ended Monday night with a 111-101 loss to the Utah Jazz, Portland's first defeat since Dec. 2. "It was a great month for us. We lost the first game of the month and the last game of the month. Any time you do that, I think that's a sign of a young team maturing," said Brandon Roy, who scored 17...

Blazers' winning streak ends at 13 in Utah
The Blazers rolled into Utah seeking their 14th straight win, but the Jazz had other ideas and ended Portland's surprising streak.

Lakers' Jackson ties Auerbach in wins (AP)

Phil Jackson pulled even with Red Auerbach in regular-season victories, 5 1/2 seasons after tying the Boston Celtics coach for the most NBA championships won. Kobe Bryant had 31 points and seven assists before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 123-109 Friday night, giving Jackson his 938th career win and a share of seventh place on the career list.

76ers trade Korver to Jazz, get Giricek (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday. Giricek, 6-foot-5, averaged 4.3 points in 22 games for the Jazz this season and has career average of 9.8 in six seasons. "We are excited about acquiring a player of Gordan's ability, as well as an additional asset in the form of a first-round draft pick," 76ers...

Pierce lifts Celtics over Jazz 104-98 (AP)

Paul Pierce hit a tiebreaking layup with 28 seconds left, then sealed Boston's fifth straight victory with a defensive rebound and two free throws as the Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 104-98 Saturday night. Pierce was shut out in the first half, then took over the scoring in the final two periods. He had 10 points in the third and another 14 in the fourth to lead Boston to its 14th win in the last 15...

Pierce's layup, FTs seal Boston's win over Utah


Sixers, Jazz swap shooters
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired disgruntled guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Sixers send Korver to Jazz for Giricek, draft pick
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Giricek missed 3 games with Utah
Gordan Giricek is back with the Utah Jazz, a week after coach Jerry Sloan ordered him to the locker room during a road game against Charlotte and then sent him home. The sixth-year veteran guard was in uniform Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the last three games back in Salt Lake City. But he declined to detail the reasons for his heated discussion with Sloan during a timeout in the second quarter of Utah's 98-92 loss at Charlotte on Dec. 19.

Giricek returns to Jazz, pledges to move forward
Gordan Giricek has returned to the Utah Jazz as he and coach Jerry Sloan have pledged to leave their disagreements in the past.

Jazz' Giricek returns after cooling off (AP)
Gordan Giricek is back with the Utah Jazz, a week after coach Jerry Sloan ordered him to the locker room during a road game against Charlotte and then sent him home. The sixth-year veteran guard was in uniform Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the last three games back in Salt Lake City.

Boozer helps Jazz hold off Mavericks (AP)

Jerry Sloan has been coaching the Utah Jazz for 20 seasons and has never seen his team play more inspired to start a game. "Our defense was about as good in the first quarter as I've seen since I've been here. If you can play defense like that the whole time, we'd be pretty good," Sloan said. Alas, after taking a 16-0 lead, the Jazz squandered the advantage by halftime.

Rockets, Jazz still defining themselves
The good and bad teams have mostly defined themselves by now, but Randy Hill is still trying to figure out Houston and Utah.

Wade's buzzer-beater lifts Heat by Jazz (AP)

Dwyane Wade hit a 20-foot jumper at the buzzer, giving the Miami Heat a 104-102 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Wade finished with 20 points for Miami, which wasted a 16-point second-half lead -- but won when the 2006 NBA finals MVP pump-faked, shot and saw the ball bounce off the rim and through the hoop as time expired.

Jazz end 7-game road skid, beat Magic (AP)

Stan Van Gundy looked furious, and sounded worse. His Orlando Magic have lost six of eight, and Friday night allowed their second career high in a week. Paul Millsap had a career-best 28 points and the Utah Jazz broke a seven-game road losing streak with a 113-94 victory. "We're absolutely frightened of contact -- frightened," Van Gundy said.

Wallace, Richardson lift Bobcats by Jazz (AP)

Gerald Wallace scored 26 points and Jason Richardson had 24 to lead the Charlotte Bobcats' furious fourth-quarter comeback that stunned the Utah Jazz 98-92 on Wednesday. In their first game since part-owner Michael Jordan took a hands-on approach which included suiting up for practice a day earlier, the Bobcats rallied from a 12-point deficit with under 6 minutes left for only their third win in...

Hawks end 9-game losing streak to Jazz (AP)

Al Horford was incredulous when told the Atlanta Hawks hadn't beaten the Utah Jazz in five years. "Really? I didn't know that," said the rookie before pausing and adding "We're 1-0 against them now. I feel pretty good." Joe Johnson scored 26 points, including 20 in the second half, and Anthony Johnson had 14 assists to help the Hawks end their nine-game losing streak against Utah, holding off the...

Roy leads Blazers to sixth straight win (AP)

If Brandon Roy is any indication, the Portland Trail Blazers won't have to worry about getting overconfident riding their six-game win streak. "In this league it's great to get a string of wins, but you have to stay consistent," Roy said. "We don't want to get too excited -- but we are thrilled." Roy scored 29 points, Travis Outlaw had 21 and Portland beat the Utah Jazz 99-91 on Friday night,...

Boozer helps Jazz end 6-game slide (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 96-75 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Saturday night, snapping a six-game losing streak. Deron Williams added 18 points and 10 assists for the Jazz. Ronnie Brewer also had 18 points and Andrei Kirilenko scored 16. Wally Szczerbiak scored 24 points for Seattle, which had won two straight.

Nash, Marion lead Suns past Jazz 103-98 (AP)

Playing half the game with a chipped front tooth, Steve Nash had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns defeated Utah 103-98 on Wednesday night. Shawn Marion had 26 points and 15 rebounds as the Pacific Division-leading Suns snapped a two-game losing streak. Nash chipped his tooth when he took an inadvertent forearm from Boozer while pulling down a rebound late in the first half.

Webster helps Blazers to rare road win (AP)
Martell Webster scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won on the road for just the second time this season, beating the Utah Jazz 97-89 on Tuesday night. Portland played without leading scorer LaMarcus Aldridge, who did not travel with the team because of a foot injury, but Webster came up with his season scoring high and Jarrett Jack added 16 points as the Blazers won their fourth...

Nowitzki's 36 lift Mavericks over Knicks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 36 points, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-89 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday night Josh Howard, who scored a career-high 47 points Saturday in a victory over Utah, added 22 to help the Mavericks beat the Knicks for the 11th time in 12 meetings. Reserve Jerry Stackhouse added 13 points for Dallas, which shot 54 percent from the field.

Ginobili's 37 lifts Spurs over Jazz (AP)

It was back to the bench for Manu Ginobili on Friday. But it didn't matter to the San Antonio Spurs' super sub, who scored a team-high 37 points for the second straight game to lift his club to a 104-98 win over the Utah Jazz. Ginobili started for the first time this season on Wednesday, when he scored a season-high 37 points as the Spurs eked out a 97-95 win over the rival Dallas Mavericks.

Howard scores 47 to lead Mavs past Jazz (AP)

Josh Howard scored a career-high 47 points and Erick Dampier provided a season-high 21 points -- and the Dallas Mavericks needed every bit of it to beat Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz 125-117 Saturday night. Devin Harris added a career-high 12 assists to help the Mavericks end skids of two straight losses, three of four and six of nine.

There's a new dynamic duo in Utah
Forget Stockton and Malone, there's a new inside-outside combo in Utah. Mike Kahn says they have the Jazz looking like contenders.

Salmons sparks Kings over Jazz 117-107 (AP)

John Salmons took over the scoring load after Sacramento leading scorer Kevin Martin went down with an injury, scoring 13 straight points for the Kings in one stretch of a 117-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night. Martin scored 25 points before leaving the game in the final minute of the third quarter with a pulled groin.

Okur scores 25 to lead Jazz past Heat (AP)

Mehmet Okur can't match Shaquille O'Neal's strength in the paint, so he moved outside. Way outside. Okur scored 25 points, including four 3-pointers, to lead the Utah Jazz to a 110-101 victory over the reeling Miami Heat on Monday night. "I felt great. My team does such a good job creating open shots for me.

Jazz coach gets contract extension
The Jazz have reached an agreement with Jerry Sloan on a one-year contract extension that will keep the coach on Utah's sideline through the end of next season. Sloan, who took over the Jazz in 1988, is the franchise's winningest coach and needs just 47 victories to become the first coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games with the same franchise. "Jerry has led the Jazz franchise for the past 20 years and I wouldn't want it any other way," Utah owner Larry Miller said in a release Monday.

Kirilenko, Williams help Jazz by Lakers (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko had his third career triple-double and Deron Williams scored a career-high 35 points to help the Utah Jazz overcome injuries to two starters and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-96 on Friday night. Kirilenko finished with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, along with six steals and four blocks.

Boozer leads Jazz over 76ers 106-95 (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 106-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Ronnie Brewer added 19 points and Mehmet Okur had 16. Deron Williams had 15 points and 15 assists for the Jazz (11-5), who rebounded after a 113-109 loss at New York two nights earlier.

Dime: Knicks appease MSG crowd
The booing at Madison Square Garden wasn't nearly as bad, Dime reports, after Jamal Crawford and the Knicks knocked off Utah.

Marbury, Randolph power Knicks over Jazz (AP)

Isiah Thomas rattled off a list of all the things Stephon Marbury did right. Hard to believe it's only two weeks since Thomas didn't think his point guard was worthy of starting. Marbury continued his turnaround with a season-high 28 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Utah Jazz 113-109 on Monday night.

Wallace inactive against Utah Jazz
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds. All-Star guard Richard Hamilton was scheduled to start despite missing practice with flu-like symptoms.

Pistons C Wallace sits out Sunday (AP)
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds.

Boozer, Williams lift Jazz over Pistons (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 36 points and 11 rebounds, Deron Williams added 21 points and 14 assists, and the Utah Jazz posted a 103-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Detroit played without Rasheed Wallace (knee) for the second game in a row, then had head coach Flip Saunders ejected after picking up a pair of technicals for arguing with official Marc Davis in the third quarter.

Jazz cruise to sixth straight home win (AP)

All eyes usually focus on Deron Williams and Chris Paul when they meet. But breakout games from reserve guards Ronnie Price and Jason Hart made the difference in the latest matchup between young point guards. It started with the pair diving for a loose ball during the second-quarter rally where Utah took the lead for good, and the Jazz cruised past the New Orleans Hornets 99-71 Friday night.

Jazz send Nets to sixth straight loss (AP)

Deron Williams and an aggressive defense helped the Utah Jazz rebound in a big way. Williams overcame two subpar games to score 20 points and lead the Utah Jazz to a 102-75 win over the reeling New Jersey Nets on Monday night. "D-Wills is definitely the one who makes us go," said Ronnie Brewer, who had 14 points and five steals.

Raptors' Nesterovic could miss 2 weeks
Toronto Raptors center Rasho Nesterovic will miss one to two weeks with a sprained right ankle. He will not travel with the Raptors on an upcoming road trip to Dallas and Memphis, the team said Sunday, when Maceo Baston started in Nesterovic's place in Toronto's game against Golden State. Nesterovic was injured in the third quarter of last Wednesday's home loss to Utah, when he landed on the foot of Mehmet Okur after coming down with a rebound. Nesterovic is averaging 3.0 points and 4.

Raptors C Nesterovic to miss 1-2 weeks (AP)
Toronto Raptors center Rasho Nesterovic will miss one to two weeks with a sprained right ankle. He will not travel with the Raptors on an upcoming road trip to Dallas and Memphis, the team said Sunday, when Maceo Baston started in Nesterovic's place in Toronto's game against Golden State. Nesterovic was injured in the third quarter of last Wednesday's home loss to Utah, when he landed on the foot...

Dunleavy leads Pacers past Jazz
Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 117-97 on Saturday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Danny Granger had 19 points and Jamaal Tinsley had eight points and 13 assists for the Pacers (4-6). Marquis Daniels scored 17 points for Indiana after sitting out Friday's loss at Toronto with a sore left knee, and Shawne Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds. Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 19 points and Andrei Kirilenko added 12.

Pacers end 6-game skid, beat Jazz 117-97 (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Utah Jazz 117-97 on Saturday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Danny Granger had 19 points and Jamaal Tinsley had eight points and 13 assists for the Pacers (4-6). Marquis Daniels scored 17 points for Indiana after sitting out Friday's loss at Toronto with a sore left knee, and Shawne Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds.

James scores 40 as Cavs end Jazz streak
LeBron James scored 40 points - 34 in the second half - and made a crucial block on former teammate Carlos Boozer in the final seconds Friday night to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 99-94 victory over Utah, ending a five-game winning streak by the Jazz. James, playing as he did while leading the Cavs to their first NBA finals last season, did it all. He just missed another triple-double, finishing with 10 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.

James' 40 lifts Cavs over Jazz 99-94 (AP)

LeBron James scored 40 points -- 34 in the second half -- and made a crucial block on former teammate Carlos Boozer in the final seconds Friday night to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 99-94 victory over Utah, ending a five-game winning streak by the Jazz. James, playing as he did while leading the Cavs to their first NBA finals last season, did it all.

Jazz win 5th straight, beat Raptors (AP)

The Utah Jazz aren't worried about winning with style. They know ugly victories are worth just as much as the pretty ones. Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 14 rebounds, Deron Williams scored 22 points, and the Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 92-88 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win. "We'll take any victory," Boozer said.

Jazz edge Raptors on late free throws
Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 14 rebounds, Deron Williams scored 22 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Toronto Raptors 92-88 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Mehmet Okur added 13 points for Utah, which got eight points and 11 rebounds from Andrei Kirilenko. Ronnie Brewer scored 12 points for the Jazz. Anthony Parker led Toronto with 19 points, while rookie Jamario Moon, making just his second career start, scored a career-high 15.

Jazz's Harpring sits vs. Raptors with flulike virus
Utah forward Matt Harpring missed Wednesday's game at Toronto because of a flulike virus.

Jazz F Harpring misses game vs. Raptors (AP)
Utah forward Matt Harpring missed Wednesday's game at Toronto because of a flulike virus. "Over the last couple of years, he's been a huge part of what we do," Jazz coach Jerry Sloan said. "He gives us a player off the bench who can score some. The rest of the time, somebody else has to pick it up. We'll see what happens." Harpring skipped Wednesday morning's shootaround because he was feeling ill,...

Magic hand Sonics 8th straight loss (AP)

Rashard Lewis scored 22 points against his former team Tuesday night, and the Orlando Magic beat Seattle 103-76, handing the SuperSonics their league-worst eighth straight loss. The SuperSonics have not won since April 7 of last season, when Lewis was still on their side and went for 35 points against the Utah Jazz.

Lewis has 22 against former team
Rashard Lewis scored 22 points against his former team Tuesday night, and the Orlando Magic beat Seattle 103-76, handing the SuperSonics their league-worst eighth straight loss. The SuperSonics have not won since April 7 of last season, when Lewis was still on their side and went for 35 points against the Utah Jazz. It is the worst start in franchise history, surpassing an 0-6 streak in 1969-70. Two other NBA teams are winless, but Minnesota and Golden State have only played five games.

Jazz win fourth straight
Carlos Boozer had 32 points and 10 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 117-93 on Monday night. Andrei Kirilenko added 15 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks for the Jazz, who won their fourth in a row. The Kings played without three of their starters and were outrebounded 41-32 and committed 19 turnovers. John Salmons led Sacramento with 22 points.

Boozer leads Jazz past undermanned Kings (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 32 points and 10 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season and the Utah Jazz beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 117-93 on Monday night. Andrei Kirilenko added 15 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks for the Jazz, who won their fourth in a row. The Kings played without three of their starters and were outrebounded 41-32 and committed 19 turnovers.

Kings C Miller out Monday vs. Jazz (AP)
Sacramento's Brad Miller missed the Kings' game at Utah on Monday with a bruised right quadriceps. Miller did not dress, leaving the already shorthanded Kings without their leading rebounder against the Jazz. Forward Ron Artest was serving the final game of his seven-game league suspension after pleading no contest to a domestic violence charge.

Staying looks like a good idea for Kirilenko
Andrei Kirilenko wanted a trade. But Dime says games like Saturday's show why staying put in Utah was a good idea for AK-47.

Jazz stifle Durant, beat Sonics 103-101 (AP)

Word is already getting around the league on how to stymie Kevin Durant: the more Seattle's lanky second overall draft pick stays outside, the more an equally tall defender jumps out to keep his nose in the skinny teenager's chest. Utah's Andrei Kirilenko used that approach to hold Durant to 7-for-21 shooting and blocked Durant's attempt at a game-tying shot in the lane with three seconds...

Boozer, Williams ease Jazz by Grizzlies (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko seemed to be everywhere on the court. The long-armed Russian had four steals, a blocked shot and numerous other tipped passes and deflections on defense. Kirilenko also tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists to fall just shy of his third career triple-double to spark the Utah Jazz over the sloppy Grizzlies 118-94 Saturday night.

Boozer leads Jazz to third straight win
Carlos Boozer scored 31 points and Deron Williams had 20 points and 13 assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the sloppy Memphis Grizzlies 118-94 Saturday night. Andrei Kirilenko had 15 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists to fall just shy of his third career triple-double as the Jazz won their third game in a row. Down by 25, the Grizzlies used a small lineup sparked by Michael Conley's slashing drives to make it 100-87 on Casey Jacobsen's 3-pointer with 5:39 remaining.

Williams' late layup lifts Jazz by Cavs (AP)

Deron Williams made a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, and the Utah Jazz overcame LeBron James' triple-double and tying 3-pointer in a 103-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Paul Millsap scored a career-high 24 points for the Jazz, who needed Williams to save them by driving the length of the court after James tied the score at...

LeBron's triple-double comes up short
Deron Williams made a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, and the Utah Jazz overcame LeBron James' triple-double and tying 3-pointer in a 103-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Paul Millsap scored a career-high 24 points for the Jazz, who needed Williams to save them by driving the length of the court after James tied the score at 101 with 6 seconds left with his seventh straight point for the Cavs.

Cavs' Hughes sits again, James starts (AP)
Cleveland guard Larry Hughes missed the Cavaliers' game Wednesday night at Utah because of a bruised left knee. Hughes also sat out Tuesday night's win at Golden State after bruising the knee in a collision with Phoenix's Leandro Barbosa on Sunday night. Cavaliers' guard LeBron James started Wednesday night despite taking an accidental shot to his left eye from Golden State's Andris Biedrins while...

Kobe scores 33 as Lakers top Jazz
Kobe Bryant scored six of his 33 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes after blocking an attempted dunk by Andrei Kirilenko, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 119-109 on Sunday night. Playing their second straight game against a reigning division champion, the Lakers made it two in a row after humbling the Suns 119-98 at Phoenix on Friday night. Bryant was 13-for-19 from the field and fellow guard Derek Fisher added 19 points, including a career-high 13 free throws.

Bryant scores 33 as Lakers beat Jazz (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored six of his 33 points in the final 4 1/2 minutes after blocking an attempted dunk by Andrei Kirilenko, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 119-109 on Sunday night. Playing their second straight game against a reigning division champion, the Lakers made it two in a row after humbling the Suns 119-98 at Phoenix on Friday night.

Williams drops 30 as Jazz win
Deron Williams scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz made a franchise-record 12 3-pointers to beat the Golden State Warriors 133-110 on Saturday night. Williams hit four of the Jazz's 12 3-pointers. Utah was 12-for-16 behind the arc, breaking the previous record of 10, set on Nov. 23, 1994 against Seattle. With the Jazz holding a six-point lead, Williams made seven of his final eight shots to turn the game into a rout.

Williams scores 30 as Jazz beat Warriors (AP)

The Utah Jazz took a page from the Golden State Warriors playbook, going with an uptempo offense. Deron Williams scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 133-110 on Saturday night. With the Jazz holding a six-point lead, Williams made seven of his final eight shots to turn the game into a rout.

McGrady's 47 lift Rockets by Jazz 106-95 (AP)

Tracy McGrady said he didn't hold a grudge against Utah for last season's opening-round loss in the playoffs. But what he said and how he played were quite different. McGrady scored 47 points and the Rockets beat the Jazz 106-95 Thursday night, earning a little revenge for last season's playoffs, when Houston won the first two games but lost the series.

McGrady, Hayes both solid vs. Jazz
Tracy McGrady scored 47 points and the Houston Rockets got a little revenge for last season's opening-round playoff loss by beating the Utah Jazz 106-95 Thursday night. Mike James added 15 points - two more than the Jazz reserves combined - and Chuck Hayes had 24 rebounds for the Rockets, who improved to 2-0 under new coach Rick Adelman and have yet to play a home game this season.

Boozer, Williams lead Jazz in rout (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 32 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and the Utah Jazz jumped right back into last season's playoff form with a 117-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Ronnie Brewer scored 18 points and Paul Millsap added 16 for the Jazz, who reached the Western Conference finals last spring with a five-game victory over Golden State in the second...

Boozer, Williams pace Jazz to opening win
Carlos Boozer had 32 points and 15 rebounds, Deron Williams added 24 points and the Utah Jazz jumped right back into last season's playoff form with a 117-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Ronnie Brewer scored 18 points and Paul Millsap added 16 for the Jazz, who reached the Western Conference finals last spring with a five-game victory over Golden State in the second round, ending the eighth-seeded Warriors' unlikely playoff run.

Opening night for Jazz
Dime Smack will have an eye on Carlos Boozer, Andrei Kirilenko and the Utah Jazz as they open at Golden State tonight.

Kobe has off night as Jazz rout Lakers
Ronnie Brewer scored 10 of his 18 points in the third quarter, and five of his Utah Jazz teammates also scored in double digits in a 102-81 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at Honda Center. Kobe Bryant played 28 minutes and scored a team-high 15 points on 4-for-16 shooting - including an airball from the top of the 3-point arc with 1:52 left in the third and Los Angeles trailing 72-54.

Jazz-Lakers game in San Diego canceled (AP)
The preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz scheduled for Thursday night at San Diego was canceled because of the devastation caused by wind-whipped fires that forced at least 346,000 homes in San Diego County to be evacuated. "There is simply too much devastation in the area and too much uncertainty about what will happen in the next few days," Tim Harris, the Lakers' senior...

Lakers' Odom could miss first two weeks
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, sidelined since the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder, could miss the first two weeks of the season. "It could be five games, it could be one or two games. We don't know," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Tuesday night before a game against the Utah Jazz at Honda Center. Last year, the Lakers began the season without Kobe Bryant in the lineup.

Clark arrested by U.S. marshals
A former NBA player wanted on drug and weapons charges in Illinois was arrested Thursday when U.S. marshals stopped him aboard a commercial bus heading out of Houston. Keon Clark, who last played for the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns, was scheduled for trial in August 2006 in Vermilion County in Illinois for possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of firearm possession.

Yi inconsistent in first preseason start (AP)

Ronnie Brewer scored 20 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Utah Jazz to a 92-78 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Milwaukee rookie Yi Jianlian started for the first time in the NBA and scored 13 points in 28 minutes. He also had eight of the Bucks' 30 turnovers. Mo Williams, who signed a six-year, $51.5 million contract in the summer, led the Bucks with 22 points.

Report: Boozer won't travel on preseason road trip
The Utah Jazz will have to wait a while longer for All-Star forward Carlos Boozer to return.

Yi stays in game, scores 12 points
Rookie Yi Jianlian's second exhibition game was a lot different from his first. The first-year forward scored 12 points - and committed just four fouls - as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz 90-81 on Wednesday night. Jianlian, who came off the bench in the second quarter, went 4-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-2 from 3-point range, for the Bucks (2-0).

Yi plays better in 2nd game as Bucks win (AP)

Rookie Yi Jianlian's second exhibition game was a lot different from his first. The first-year forward scored 12 points -- and committed just four fouls -- as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Utah Jazz 90-81 on Wednesday night. Jianlian, who came off the bench in the second quarter, went 4-for-11 from the field, including 1-for-2 from 3-point range, for the Bucks (2-0).

Reader Request: Kirilenko vs. Sloan
A reader wants to know more about the player-coach conflict brewing in Utah. So Charley Rosen takes him to school.

Andrei Kirilenko, F - UTA
Kirilenko in Utah, will be at camp Monday Visit Rotoworld.com for more analysis on this update.

Kirilenko mum after meeting with Sloan (AP)

Andrei Kirilenko and Jerry Sloan sat down Monday for the first time since the disgruntled forward announced he was frustrated with the coach's gruff and demanding style. Guess who won? Kirilenko faced reporters after the meeting and tried his best to steer the conversation toward Tuesday's opening of training camp instead of his request to be traded.

Kirilenko refuses to talk about trade demands
Andrei Kirilenko dodged questions about his unhappiness with the Utah Jazz as players met reporters Monday before the start of training camp.

Boozer could miss start of Jazz camp (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer could miss the start of training camp next week while his son recovers from a bone-marrow transplant in Miami. Camp starts Tuesday and runs through Oct. 6 in Boise, Idaho. "As soon as my son is home from the hospital and stable, I will join my teammates," Boozer said in a statement released by the team Thursday.

Utah's Boozer could miss camp to be with ill son
The Utah Jazz say star forward Carlos Boozer could miss training camp next week while his son recovers from a bone-marrow transplant in Miami.

Heat sign Brian Chase
The Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed free agent guard Brian Chase. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chase, who spent the first seven games of the 2006-07 season with the Utah Jazz, started in each of the 32 games in which he appeared for the Los Angeles D-Fenders of [...]

Jazz guard Brown to play in Turkey next season
Dee Brown decided over the weekend to accept an offer from Turkish club Galatasaray rather than try to make the Utah Jazz roster in training camp, agent Henry Thomas said Monday.