Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz Podcast
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSalt City Hoops launched in 2009 to cover the Utah Jazz. On this podcast, Managing Editor Dan Clayton and other SCH talent and special guests will break down all things Jazz.
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Trade deadline recap and what to expect next
February 13, 2024 06:22 - 1 hour - 115 MBAfter a pair of deadline week trades by the Utah Jazz, Mark Russell Pereira, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton came together to talk about how the deals fit into Utah's ongoing rebuild and forecast just how bumpy the closing stretch could be after the resulting rotation shuffle.
Kicking Off the 2022-23 With Questions, Plus Zanik Extended
October 19, 2022 06:42 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn the eve of what will be a very different Utah Jazz season, Salt City Hoops' Dan and Ken Clayton came together to discuss six (and ultimately seven) big questions relating to the season and the club's future. They first spent a few minutes reacting to news about Jazz GM Justin Zanik's extended contract, and then dove in on questions about Utah's current talent and how they will aim to construct a contender on their current foundation of players and assets.
Sorting Through Assets and Memories As Mitchell Dealt to Cleveland
September 02, 2022 04:42 - 51 minutes - 48 MBThe Jazz finally made the deal everybody expected -- by making the deal nobody expected. They moved on from All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, but not by trading him to the New York Knicks, whose pursuit of the Westchester County native had been well documented. Instead. the Jazz got three young players, three unprotected picks and a pair of first-round swap options from the Cleveland Cavaliers, who will be the next employer of a player who has brought Utah's fans a lot of joy for five seasons...
Is Mitchell Available, and Who Can Meet Utah's "Steep" Price?
July 13, 2022 05:46 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBThe Utah Jazz's offseason saw yet another plot turn on Tuesday afternoon when Adrian Wojnarowski reported at ESPN that the club is increasingly "showing a willingness" to entertain trade offers for star guard Donovan Mitchell. The asking price is "steep," Wojnarowski reports, but the Jazz are reportedly listening. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton jumped in front of microphones to proffer their interpretations on just what this shift in language from the NBA's biggest newsbreaker does or doesn't ...
Jazz Hire Hardy, Roster Moves Loom, Free Agency Preview
June 29, 2022 07:28 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week always had a high likelihood of being consequential for the Utah Jazz, but all date was erased with a major announcement that came Tuesday: Will Hardy will be the Jazz's next head coach. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton used that news as a springboard to talk about the likelihood of imminent roster change. Each came prepared with a list of (ostensibly) budget free agents who could be available to fill out the roster around whichever Jazz players return for the 2022-23 season.
Playoff Preview: How Luka's Health Changes Series Complexion, Secret Weapons & More
April 15, 2022 04:42 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBThis Utah Jazz postseason could potentially define the next decade of the franchise, so it's worth analyzing all the ways it could turn out. To do that, Dan Clayton and Ken Clayton fired up the Salt City Hoops podcast to dive into Jazz-Mavs. They start by looking at how the games/series could change with or without Mavs star Luka Doncic, including examining how the Jazz have done in Luka's off-court minutes. Then they speculate about these "weapons" Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic says the clu...
Season Kick-Off Podcast: Penetrating Questions Around 10 Key Jazz People
October 19, 2021 06:21 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThe Jazz might have brought back their entire core, but that doesn't mean there aren't still interesting storylines surrounding many of the key personalities as they head toward a season with high expectations. Ken and Dan Clayton decided to pepper one another with specific questions about Jazzmen and what their growth, roles and narratives could entail as Utah tries to establish itself as a title threat. Neither brother knew what specific queries the other was going to ask, so the conversa...
Jazz Roster Takes Shape: Analyzing Jazz's Three Busy Days
August 05, 2021 06:13 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBThe Utah Jazz quickly re-signed Mike Conley Jr. as free agency opened, then completed three other transactions that may have solidified their 2020-21 roster. Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton reconvene on the Salt City Hoops podcast to talk about the active week for Utah and where it leaves them as they look to build on last season's No. 1 finish and, perhaps more importantly, finally break through in the postseason.
Diving Into Draft Prospects With Adam Spinella
July 22, 2021 04:01 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBDraft expert Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Salt City Hoops' Isaac Adams and Dan Clayton ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft. Adam and Isaac each share some names that make some sense as Jazz draft targets, and the trio also examines some broader questions along the way. What do the Jazz need the most after their playoff collapse? Do they target an immediate contributor or a high-upside prospect?
Addendum: Injuries Suck, The New Shape of Jazz-Clips, and Asterisk Talk
June 16, 2021 16:35 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJust hours after we published an episode looking at all the angles and inflexion points in a 2-2 Jazz-Clippers battle, the series changed completely. It felt weird to leave last night's podcast sitting out there without reacting to the news that Kawhi Leonard will miss the remainder of this series with a knee injury. So Dan Clayton jumped back on the mic and recorded a quick addendum where he talks about how unfortunate it is that we don't get to see this heavyweight matchup unfold with the ...
Jazz-Clippers at 2-2, All-NBA & Quin Snyder's Adjustments (6/15/21)
June 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe Jazz and Clippers have, perhaps fittingly, found themselves knotted up at 2-2 in their best of seven series in the Western Conference semifinals. Heading into a massively important Game 5, Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton convene on the long lost SCH podcast to react to Game 4 and process some award news that will cost one Jazz player $32 million. Dang injuries! Then we spend the bulk of the episode addressing concerns about Quin Snyder's adjustments, and discussing just how valid fan concer...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 219: Who will get better, who gets worse for the Jazz next year?
August 02, 2019 22:39 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz in the future. There's the short term future: how will Jazz players like Donovan Mitchell, Joe Ingles, and Rudy Gobert deal with the rigors of the FIBA World Cup? Then there's the slightly longer-term future: which of the Jazzmen are projected to have better seasons this year than last year? All that and more on this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 218: Breaking down the Jazz's offseason additions
July 18, 2019 05:14 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's offseason: getting Mike Conley, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jeff Green, and Emmanuel Mudiay. What roles will they play? What will next year's team look like? We also talk about the Jazz's summer league and end of the bench signings, from Tony Bradley to the three second round picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 217: 48 hours until the NBA Draft
June 19, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBWith 48 hours until the NBA Draft, hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga break down the trade possibilities and draft prospects who might be available.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 216: Jazz offseason questions + second round NBA playoff excitement
May 08, 2019 05:45 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen talk about this exciting second round of the playoffs? Is it the best second round of this millenium? Does the Bucks' success help give the Jazz a selling point for acquiring their own players? Then, we of course take listener questions from our audience. What would Tobias Harris bring, and would he be worth the $30 million per year it might take to sign him? What other options are appealing?Learn more abou...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 215: Jazz season in review + offseason preview
May 01, 2019 03:47 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBOn this week's episode, shortened by Rockets/Warriors, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson take your questions on the future of the Jazz's offseason. Who are some free agency possibilities for the Jazz, in all three tiers? There are the near max guys, but who else might make sense as a target? That, plus trade possibilities: how could the Jazz complete a trade, and who might they target? That, plus much more, on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 213: Jazz entering final 25 games, amateurism in basketball
February 22, 2019 04:50 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBOn this episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and J.P. Chunga talk about what to expect from the Jazz final 25 games. Who would the Jazz prefer to play in the playoffs? Is it better to have an easier schedule earlier or late? And how do the Jazz take the next step? We answer these questions on the SCH Show's first hour. In the second hour, we take a look at the Zion Williamson situation and how amateurism might end in college basketball. All that and more on the Salt City Hoo...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 212: Potential Jazz Trade Targets
February 01, 2019 06:44 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MBWe're now less than a week away from the NBA's trade deadline, and the Jazz are being mentioned in the buzz around some potentially available stars. Which targets are realistic? Are the Jazz interested in these guys? Should they be? What would it take to get them? Ken Clayton and Dan Clayton go deep on eight names in particular, and along the way talk about Utah's approach to this deadline. Both Ken and Dan think the roster could look different in a week.Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 211: Jazz on 5-game streak, pre-trade deadline questions
January 18, 2019 09:04 - 1 hour - 67 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Jazz's recent 5-game win streak and what it means for their potential playoff positioning. Then we take your questions from Twitter, and do our best to answer them. What's the likelihood of a trade? Is Donovan Mitchell a 1 or a 2? Does it matter? Those and many more answered on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops ep. 210: Jazz Acquire Korver
November 30, 2018 06:50 - 35 minutes - 41.2 MBThe Clayton brothers, Ken and Dan, are back to break down Utah's late November acquisition of sharpshooting veteran Kyle Korver. They talk about his expected role, about the departing Alec Burks, and along the way touch on other topics and players.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 209: Answering your questions about the first week of the Jazz/NBA season
October 26, 2018 05:50 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the first week of the NBA season. How have the Jazz got to 2-2? What was their best performance of the four games? Can Rubio bounce back, and what does it say about Mitchell that he did? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the bench? Then, we talk about Jimmy Butler, the Timberwolves, and whether four first round picks is a good price for Butler. All that and more on this week's show!Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Salt City Hoops ep. 208: Jazz Season Preview, Meet the Team
October 16, 2018 05:24 - 50 minutes - 58.3 MBIn a special season-opening edition of the podcast, Dan Clayton ushers through a parade of guests that includes some of the writers you'll hear from the most at Salt City Hoops this year. Weekly writers Jimbo Rudding, Tyler Crandall, Clint Johnson and Steve Godfrey take turns talking about their expectations for the season ahead, key players, and more.Of course, this is just a portion of the team that will be bringing the 2018-19 Jazz season to life here on the pages of SCH. Familiar and new ...
Salt City Hoops ep. 207: More Training Camp Quotes From and About Gobert, Exum, Burks & More
October 03, 2018 03:54 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBKen and Dan Clayton continue their "In Their Own Words" edition of the pod, sharing quotes directly from the players themselves and analyzing what they mean in the context of the fast-approaching season. In this segment -- the second of a two-part look at 10 quotes from training camp -- they start by talking about Rudy Gobert's development, but touch on Dante Exum's contributions, Thabo Sefolosha's opportunity to connect with coaching, a minutes crunch on the wings, and more. Learn more about...
Salt City Hoops ep. 206: Rubio's Been Waiting, Favors' Frankness, Mitchell & More
October 02, 2018 07:26 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBKen and Dan Clayton are back to analyze the upcoming Jazz season, but this time they let Quin Snyder and his players do the hard work. This episode features quotes from the Jazz's training camp, and the Claytons react to each one and what it could mean to the Jazz's upcoming campaign. Derrick Favors gets as honest as we've heard him about last season, Ricky Rubio can't wait to get back to the playoffs, and Donovan Mitchell adjusts to life with a target on his back.More coming soon, too: we sp...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 205: First week of training camp, previewing Jazz vs. Perth Wildcats
September 28, 2018 04:48 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and J.P. Chunga talk about the Jazz's first week of training camp. What have we learned? 3-hour practices are still a topic in the news, but was Gordon Hayward trying to take a shot? Then, a focus on the Jazz's first game. We talk to Damian Martin of the Perth Wildcats, and then Ben Mallis live from Australia about the game, as well as the impact Joe Ingles and Dante Exum have had down under. All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!Learn...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 204: Previewing Jazz roster a week before training camp with Tony Jones
September 21, 2018 07:06 - 1 hour - 81 MBOn this week's episode, Tony Jones substitutes for Ben Anderson next to Andy Larsen. The Trib beat writers talk about the day's big news: Jimmy Butler's request for a trade from Minnesota. What does it mean for the Wolves and the Western Conference? Then, for the rest of the show, we take your questions and break down the Jazz's roster, before previewing Tony's tryout for the SLC Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 203: Ranking Jazz players from No. 1 to No. 17
September 14, 2018 04:32 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe Salt City Hoops Show is back! On this week's episode, inspired by Sports Illustrated's run of projecting the top 100 players in the NBA next season, we take our crack at the Jazz's roster. Who is No. 1, Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell? Who comes in 3rd between Ingles, Favors, and Rubio? Who's the best 6th man option for the Jazz? All that and more, even including the two-way guys, on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 202: Reviewing summer league, will Jazz be top 4 in West?
July 29, 2018 05:42 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson review what was learned in summer league. Grayson Allen only shot 30 percent, but how does that compare to what other guard rookies did? Then we start answering your questions. There's a big theme: did the Jazz keep pace in the West? And should they have gone for more in FA? Ben and I disagree. All that and more in this week's episode of the SCH Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 201: Previewing free agency, talking Grayson Allen
June 29, 2018 06:42 - 1 hour - 171 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's next two weeks through a series of listener questions. Who could the Jazz sign? How likely is it they get Paul George, or another top-tier free agent? Who is available for the Mid-Level Exception? All that, plus some talk about Grayson Allen and the 2018 NBA Draft, on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 200: Previewing Utah's No. 21 selection of the 2018 NBA Draft
June 08, 2018 04:21 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson break down the Jazz's options at No. 21 with two weeks to go. We came up with 18 names of possibilities for the Jazz to select at No. 21. We break all 18 players into three categories: don't like them, like them, and love them. Naturally, we explain why, and don't always agree.
Salt City Hoops Ep. 200: Previewing the Jazz's No. 21 selection of the 2018 NBA Draft
June 08, 2018 04:21 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson break down the Jazz's options at No. 21 with two weeks to go. We came up with 18 names of possibilities for the Jazz to select at No. 21. We break all 18 players into three categories: don't like them, like them, and love them. Naturally, we explain why, and don't always agree. In the middle of the show, Cole Zwicker of The Stepien comes on to tell us about the prospects too. As always, we take listener que...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 199: Talking about NBA Combine, Lottery Results, Jazz at No. 21
May 18, 2018 05:58 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk a lot about the draft. What should Phoenix do at No. 1? Who is available at No. 21 that could be intriguing to the Jazz? How should they approach that pick? And how should the Jazz work to get on the Golden State/Houston level? All that and more on this week's episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 198: Reviewing the 2017-18 season, answering 2018 offseason Qs
May 11, 2018 04:17 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's season that was. How did this season raise the ceiling of the franchise? What could Donovan Mitchell be? What signings would make sense for the Utah Jazz, and do they have cap space? Jabari Parker, Otto Porter, Aaron Gordon, and others are all raised. That, plus we briefly preview each of the Conference Finals series.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 196: Reviewing Game 1 and Game 2 of Jazz/OKC
April 20, 2018 03:55 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the Utah Jazz's first two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. What were the Jazz able to turn around in Game 2 thanks to Quin Snyder's adjustments? How did the Jazz tighten up on the defensive end, and finally get a rhythm offensively? All of that is discussed. Of course, we take listener questions, and then talk about Game 3. What adjustments will Billy Donovan make on Donovan Mitchell, and how will Mitchell adapt? Al...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 195: In-depth preview of Jazz first round series vs. OKC
April 13, 2018 05:35 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson go in-depth on the first round series between Utah and Oklahoma City. Who guards Westbrook? How do the Jazz keep Steven Adams off the glass? What do the Jazz need to do to be effective offensively? How can the Jazz exploit Carmelo Anthony? The first hour has us discussing all that and more. Then, we have Fred Katz, Oklahoma City beat writer for the Norman Transcript, as our guest. He'll give us his perspective on the upcoming series. ...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 194: Answering your Qs: Offseason preview + Western Conference predictions
March 28, 2018 05:10 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson have a shortened episode due to the University of Utah's NIT win. So with that time, we answer listener questions, about who the Jazz would like to face, what might happen in the offseason, and much more. We run down the remaining schedules for each of the teams, and predict a final win-loss record. All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 193: Western Conference playoff picture, Rudy Gobert dominance, FA possibilities
March 07, 2018 05:40 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson first take a look at the playoff picture. With now just a three game difference between third and 10th, the conference is closer than ever. But what's likely to happen? Who would the Jazz prefer to play? Who is most and least likely to make the playoffs? We discuss. Then, we look at the Jazz's run of form: Rudy Gobert has changed everything for the Jazz. Does he deserve to be DPOY? What can be done about th...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 192: Jazz's Western Conference race and Jazz What Ifs
February 28, 2018 09:17 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBOn this week's Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the crowded Western Conference playoff picture. How likely is it really that the Jazz make the playoffs? We break it down. But maybe the most fun part of the show was talking Jazz What Ifs. What if the Jazz had drafted Chris Paul and not Deron Williams? What if the Jazz have traded for Rony Seikaly? Those and many more on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 191: Mitchell's All-Star Experience (and how it helps the Jazz)
February 21, 2018 06:46 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson reconvene after All-Star Weekend. Donovan Mitchell was the star of All-Star Saturday, how does that impact the him and the Jazz moving forward? How likely are the Jazz to make the playoffs, and how important of an accomplishment would it be? If the Jazz do move on from Derrick Favors in free agency, how will the Jazz fill the power forward hole? Will the break stop the rolling Jazz? We also have Kyle Goon on in the middle of the show ...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 190: Ten in a row for the Jazz, Donovan Mitchell ROY, and more
February 14, 2018 19:17 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga talk about the 10-game winning streak. What's the best win of the bunch? Is it the comeback win against San Antonio? The 30 point win against Golden State? We talk about Donovan Mitchell's Rookie of the Year candidacy. Dan Clayton joins us to talk about the streak, and the futures of Derrick Favors and Dante Exum, upcoming free agents. Finally, we take your questions and go around the NBA. All that and more on...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 189: Jazz win 6 in a row, trade deadline Thursday
February 07, 2018 05:57 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and J.P. Chunga talk about the suddenly core-of-the-sun hot Utah Jazz. What's clicking for the Jazz, and what's just luck? Ricky Rubio, Derrick Favors, Rudy Gobert, and more are discussed. But the win streak comes at an unusual part of the season, right before the trade deadline. Will the Jazz's plan change at the deadline based on the win streak? Then, the hosts bring on usual co-host Andy Larsen into the show from Memphi...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 188: 2 weeks 'til trade deadline, Hood/Favors talk with Tony Jones
January 24, 2018 07:47 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the situation of the Utah Jazz: 10th in the Western Conference, with 2 weeks to go until the trade deadline. Tony Jones joins us in the middle of the show to talk about the situation surrounding Derrick Favors and Rodney Hood, among other Jazz players. Meanwhile, we answer your listener questions about the possibility of a Kevin Love deal, Niko Mirotic update, and more. Learn more about your ad c...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 187: Answering your trade deadline and Jazz roster questions
January 17, 2018 07:42 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBBen Anderson and Andy Larsen really did have a show plan for today's episode, but you guys asked so many questions on Twitter that we just spent the entire show talking about what you all wanted to talk about. Things like: what is Derrick Favors' trade value, anyway? Why have there been so many fights and ejections in the NBA recently? What are the Jazz going to do about Ricky Rubio? How about Joe Johnson? Is Evan Fournier a good idea? All that and more on this week's Salt City Hoops Show!Lea...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 186: Is trading for Nikola Mirotic the right move for the Jazz?
January 10, 2018 06:21 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, it's all about the trade rumor that would bring Nikola Mirotic to the Utah Jazz. How good is Niko, and how could the Jazz get him? Hosts Andy Larsen and JP Chunga discuss. We look at some trade ideas involving Mirotic, and talk about his unique trade situation. Then, we answer your questions: would the Jazz be interested in Andrew Wiggins? How much value does Derrick Favors really have? Finally, we answer some basketball hypotheticals: how g...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 185: Reviewing 2017, Previewing 2018
January 03, 2018 06:24 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen talk about the year that was for the Utah Jazz in 2017, and preview 2018. In particular, we look at the 5 biggest stories for the Jazz in 2017, the 5 best players for the Jazz in the 2017-18 season so far, the 5 biggest things to watch for in 2018, 5 (okay, we added more) crazy trade ideas for the Jazz in 2018, and finally, the 5 biggest villains for the Jazz in 2017. In between, we answer your questions, t...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 183: Do changes need to be made, Favors trade ideas
November 10, 2017 22:39 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson look at what's going on with the 3-game winless Utah Jazz. Do moves need to be made? Changes to the starting lineup? What's the answer? As always, we take your Twitter questions and calls. Finally the big second hour segment is on possible Derrick Favors trades. With Favors unlikely to re-sign in 2018, what can and should the Jazz do? All that and more on this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show!Lear...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 182: Is Ricky Rubio for real, Donovan Mitchell thoughts, and more
November 03, 2017 18:12 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, host Andy Larsen and guest host Marcos Aragon talk about the suddenly much more positive Jazz, who have gone 3-0 since our last episode. How much of Ricky Rubio's shooting and aggressiveness is sustainable? Donovan Mitchell has had two excellent games of the three, how much has he developed? Also in this show, new Deseret News Jazz beat writer Eric Woodyard joins the program, and old friend and SCH editor Dan Clayton talks about every facet ...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 181: After back-to-back losses, it's time to panic
October 27, 2017 04:08 - 1 hour - 40.9 MBAfter the Jazz lost back to back games in ugly fashion to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns, things are looking pretty pessimistic in Salt Lake City. What's going wrong with the 2-3 Jazz? Will they ever be able to score? Will Donovan Mitchell get better? This Jazz team has a lot of questions. But how panicked should you be? We're still only five games in, after all. Hosts Ben Anderson and Andy Larsen look at how optimistic (or not) Jazz fans should be in the bigger picture.Learn m...
Salt City Hoops Ep. 180: Training Camp, Media Day, etc.
September 29, 2017 04:30 - 1 hour - 40.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, hosts Andy Larsen and Ben Anderson talk about the first week of Jazz happenings. Who has impressed, who hasn't, and other news and notes from training camp and whatnot. Donovan Mitchell has impressed, talking about all of the new players, and much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Salt City Hoops Ep. 179: Andy Bailey, Zach Harper, Dan Clayton, Tony Jones
September 15, 2017 13:39 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBOn this week’s episode of the Salt City Hoops Show, Ben Anderson is out, so Andy Larsen called in some favors, filling in each segment with four of the biggest names in Jazz coverage. We start with Andy Bailey from Bleacher Report, talking about Ricky Rubio’s performance during Eurobasket and Bailey’s proposed Jazz rotation. Then, it’s on to former show co-host Zach Harper, talking about Rubio (and in particular, his defense). Then, Dan Clayton comes on the show, talking about how the Jazz wi...