‘No Love for Joe?’
As the holiday season kicks into full swing, prepare to hear countless messages about love, joy, and peace on Earth. Like any objective writer (stop snickering), I have a duty to provide fair and balanced coverage. Jazz fans need the opportunity to express their rage and anger even as they celebrate and [...]

‘1996: Karl and the Sonics’ (Andy Hayt - NBAE/Getty Images)
Recent news that Oklahoma City’s new NBA team will assume the name Thunder made real to me a truth that I’ve been denying for some time now. While the people of that sprawling Midwestern town will undoubtedly cherish their first major, league-level professional franchise, the [...]

‘Lebron: One of the Chosen Few’
I took a road trip into the Mississippi Delta this past week. Nothing but world class destinations when I get behind the wheel, for sure. As I drove, my mind began wandering like the country roads and abandoned train tracks that crisscross the region’s fertile farmland. With [...]

‘Over Stockton?!?’ (NBAE/Getty Images)
I want to start a fight. Perhaps the sweltering heat and oppressive humidity of New Orleans in August has finally caused me to snap. I want to start some drama—some mess—as my students call it, and I’m going to do it over this blog. Now, before I sound like one of those [...]

‘What’s a little shove among friends?’

Welcome to the Heartbreak Hotel. Located in downtown Salt Lake City, we have a rare collection of rooms guaranteed to draw moisture from even the driest of tear ducts. You must show your colors as a true Jazz fan to reserve a room here. This means no turning off the [...]

 
‘Higher Temps?’ (Dave Hogan - NBAE/Getty Images)

You know, there is just something smelly in the air when a team trades this late in the season. Sure, it is ALLOWED but is it right. It may be legal, but is it ethical??
Okay, I admit, I’m getting somewhat sentimental here. But bear with [...]

‘Kobe: No Love from Salt Lake’(Andrew Bernstein - NBAE/Getty Images)

Why 8? Because I like Deron Williams’ game and my attention span starts to wane around 8 anyway.
The list’s parameters? Current players presented in true countdown style with 1 representing the individual receiving the greatest disdain from the Jazz Faithful.
Here it goes:
(8) Carlos Arroyo. He [...]