Nikola Jokic led the game in scoring and regularly got the better of fellow All-Star center Rudy Gobert, though the Utah Jazz did well to comeback after a sluggish start and Mike Conley was inches away from a stunning buzzer-beating three to break Denver hearts and progress into the WCSF against the Los Angeles Clippers. Continue reading
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Jacob Blake, NBA protests and an ongoing quest for social justice: What’s next?
After making the historic decision to boycott Game 5 of their NBA Playoff series against Orlando Magic on Wednesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks hope their defiant stance goes some way to achieving social justice while ending police brutality and systemic racism in the US. This seemed a long time coming, but what’s next? Continue reading
NBA Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz – Stakes high for both in Game 1
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After going 3-5 in the bubble, Michael Malone will expect an improved display from his Denver team – who won a gruelling 2OT battle against Utah on August 8. The Jazz are increasingly short-handed as the postseason begins, but they’ll use this as motivation to prove critics wrong here. Who will emerge victorious in Game One? Continue reading
NBA Previews: Nuggets-Heat, Thunder-Jazz as season continues in Orlando
The NBA’s resumption continues this weekend as a few surprise package sides clash in compelling matchups on Saturday. Read on for match previews ahead of Nuggets-Heat and Thunder-Jazz as the regular season fixtures intensify. Continue reading
Rudy Gobert downplays reported rift with teammate Donovan Mitchell
According to reports, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is upset by Gobert’s careless behaviour – which led to him also testing positive for COVID-19 last month. Gobert insists rumours their relationship is not salvageable are greatly exaggerated.
Coronavirus: NBA’s top-earning league executives to have salaries cut by 20%
As a result of these unpredecented times, the NBA have made the decision to reduce base salaries by 20% of the league office’s 100 top-earning executives worldwide. Those affected include commissioner Adam Silver and deputy Mark Tatum.
Coronavirus: NBA suspends season indefinitely, after Jazz’ Rudy Gobert contracts COVID-19
The NBA have suspended the 2019-20 season until further notice, after Utah Jazz’s All-Star center Rudy Gobert today tested positive for coronavirus. The decision came after OKC-Jazz was postponed, just moments before tip-off at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
