‘Fesenko: Hands of Stone?’ (NBAE - Getty Images)
Here I sit at the annual Rocky Mountain Revue and that’s when it hits me like a ton of bricks: there are so many things you can count on during Summer League play.

Inconsistency - there is so much inconsistency in the refereeing, one set will be calling an […]

‘Jazz President Randy Rigby presents Farzaneh Ebrahimi, mother of Idin Nikkhah Baharami (Iranian basketball star who was killed in a car accident in Iran) a jersey with the name and number of her son.’ (Michael Brandy - Deseret News)
I had the opportunity to attend the Jazz vs. Iran game last night at the RMR. […]

 
‘Robinson: Mr. Loyalty’

Following the 1956 baseball season, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the New York Giants. Rather than play for the rival Giants, Robinson hung up his spikes. Robinson cited leg problems as the reason for his retirement. At some level, however, Robinson’s loyalty to the Dodgers and his distaste […]

 
‘CJ: Back Next Season?’ (Eric Gay - AP)

Jazz restricted free agent guard C.J. Miles has signed an offer sheet with the yet to be named Oklahoma City team.  The offer is for 4 years and worth 15 million dollars. Jazz management has 7 days to match the offer.  If they choose not to match, Miles […]

‘Guess Who’s Back’ (Melissa Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)

The Utah Jazz and Deron Williams announced that they have come to an agreement on a contract extension. Williams following in the steps of other young superstars opting for the 3 year max money deal with a player option on the fourth year. It was assumed the Jazz […]

‘Ready to Dance?’ (Melissa Majchrzak - NBAE/Getty Images)
The Nu Skin Jazz Dancer auditions are this month. Do you have what it takes? Go here for all the details.
Good Luck!

‘And then they were gone…’ (Terrence Vaccaro - NBAE/Getty Images)
Dear Seattle,
As a city you are one of my favorites, in fact I do enjoy you slightly more than my home town. As a sports town you have had a roller coaster ride with the Mariners, Seahawks, and Super Sonics hovering just below greatness at varying […]

‘Brady: A Team Mentality’ (Associated Press)
Gilbert Arenas did it; well maybe not as remarkable as he may believe.
Tom Brady did it. I think Peyton Manning did it.
And I’m pretty sure Stockton did it.
What did they do? They all signed contracts for less money so that the team could surround them with players they needed to […]

 
‘Iranians Head for the Rockies’

Recently, I spoke with someone who is somewhat in the know about many Jazz topics. We talked about the scheduling of the different teams for the Rocky Mountain Revue. This person had heard how it’s difficult to attract teams to come to Utah in the summer. It seems […]

 
‘Fes: Ready for Primetime?’ (NBAE/Getty Images with Jazz.com)

With the 2008 Rocky Mountain Revue gearing up this Friday, I thought I should take some time to mention a few players from each team that may catch your eye, and the RMR MVP trophy.
Utah:
Morris Almond SG 6-6: after dropping some big games in the NBDL, this could […]