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Episode 17 NOW AVAILABLE!

January 27, 2019 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Episode 17 of

The Utah Jazz Fan Show

is NOW AVAILABLE!


On Episode 17 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…

The Utah Jazz are trending up, but is a trade still in play?

Dante Exum and how he lost a chance at an extra $200k.

Ricky Rubio’s role in Utah’s future.

Strange things happening on AND off the floor for Jazz players.

Will the Jazz have zero, one, or two All Stars representing them this season?


Miss Last Week’s Episode?

On Episode 16 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…
Ryan and Kelby talk about the BIG problem at Point Guard for the Utah Jazz before welcoming back Gretchen Devine to discuss Rudy Gobert and his magical Pratt Daddy Crystals.
PLUS, another edition of the Jr. Jazz Fan Show with nine-year-old Kennedy and The Rev blesses us with another Sunday Sermon!

About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

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Game 24 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

December 4, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 24 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Game 24 Takeaways

Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Utah Jazz give up big lead, lose to Heat on Wade’s late free throws.

The Utah Jazz closed out their most recent road trip Sunday evening in Miami for a matchup with the Heat and Dwyane Wade.

The Jazz jumped out to a big lead, which they held most of the game. Unfortunately for the Jazz, the Heat were able to force their way back into the game.

In the closing seconds, Wade drove to the hoop and was gifted a questionable foul call on Rudy Gobert’s solid defensive play. He’d go on to hit those two free throws, and the Heat would go on the beat the Jazz 102-100.

Watch the full game highlights below:


Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Quick Takeaways

Those 3-Point Blues

While the Utah Jazz opted to trade Alec Burks for Kyle Korver in an attempt to inject some life into the team’s shooting from deep, we still continue to struggle from beyond the arc.

The Jazz shot 33% from 3-point range Sunday, which isn’t HORRIBLE, but the issues lie with individuals rather than the team. For example, Donovan Mitchell made just one 3PA out of 7 on this game. Jae Crowder made just 3 of 7.

Will the Jazz find their touch before it’s too late?


Gobert Against The World

I hate to say this, but watching this game, I realized that Rudy Gobert was being outplayed on both sides of the floor by Hassan Whiteside.

I don’t think this is anything new, either. Rudy seems to play really well against run-of-the-mill opponents, but the second a physical big man bodies him up, Gobert basically just melts into mediocrity.

Now, the issue with this is that Hassan Whiteside is not really one of these players that Rudy should be struggling with. He has his own issues that he’s dealing with, including just being good at basketball… overall.

While I’m thankful for Rudy and all he does to help this team win games, it would be nice to see a little bit more consistent play regardless of opponent.


Korver Not a Savior

Kyle Korver can hit the three, that much we know.

The issue here is that everyone seems to think that the simple act of bringing Korver in is going to save the season. It’s not.

Will it help? Yes. But not enough to stand pat.

If the Jazz want to save the season, they need to bring in some scoring and solid defense from the wing position.

Any suggestions?


Utah Jazz at Miami Heat

Prop Picks

Winner:

Tie

Ryan Van Dorn (7) | Andy Allred (5.5)


About the Utah Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a radio show, podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming giveaways!

The Utah Jazz Fan Show:

Where Everything’s Made Up and the Stats Don’t Matter

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EPISODE 04 – Review, Look Forward, Superfan Kyle

October 28, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Episode 04 | The Jazz Fan Show

First Full Week for Utah Jazz

On episode 04 of The Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…

On episode 04, Jazz Fan Show hosts Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones discuss the results from the first full week of the Utah Jazz season before welcoming in this week’s superfan Kyle Crowther to discuss the Sportalk app. PLUS The Rev joins us from the road for his weekly sermon.

The Jazz Fan Show – By Jazz Fans, For Jazz Fans. Brought to you by TryDayTrading.com!

Enter to win a custom jersey signed by Donovan Mitchell at TryDayTrading.com!


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone.

The Jazz Fan Show is also now available in podcast format! Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

The Zone Sports Network App

Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming Giveaways, including our first giveaway…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A
SIGNED CUSTOM DONOVAN MITCHELL JERSEY

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Jazz Fan Show Now Available on iTunes and Spotify

October 24, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Jazz Fan Show Now Available on iTunes and Spotify

Learn More About How To Subscribe Today

The Jazz Fan Show now available on iTunes and Spotify!

Click the icons below to learn more:

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You now have more ways to subscribe and listen to The Jazz Fan Show any time, from any where.

Click the links below and subscribe today!

iTunes

Spotify 

JazzFanShow.com

TryDayTrading.com

1280TheZone.com

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Soundcloud


Why Subscribe to The Utah Jazz Fan Show?

The show began in an attempt to create more content around the Utah Jazz for the fans to enjoy.

Our goal has been to contact and bring together as many die-hard Utah Jazz fans as we can, and we’re having a great time doing it!

If you or someone you know love the Utah Jazz, contact us today for a chance to come on the show and discuss what it means to you to be a Utah Jazz fan!

PLUS, listening to The Jazz Fan Show is your best way to get information on upcoming Giveaways, including our first giveaway…

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A
SIGNED CUSTOM DONOVAN MITCHELL JERSEY

 

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Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prop Picks – Oct. 22, 2018

October 22, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prop Picks

Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prop Picks

First, Learn How Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies Prop Picks Work:

  • Ryan, Kelby and Andy make prop picks before each game of the season.
  • If picks are not submitted by 5:00 PM MST on the day of the game, the previous game’s selections will be used.
  • Point totals from each game during the week will be combined, leaving us with one weekly winner.
  • Each selection is worth 01 point. To be eligible for the bonus points, initial pick must be correct.

Utah Jazz Fan Show's Week 02 Prop Picks


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. Subscribe for article and podcast episode release notifications and details.

Filed Under: Articles, Prop Bets Tagged With: andy allred, Jazz Fan Show, Kelby Jones, memphis grizzlies, prop bets, prop picks, Ryan Van Dorn, The Zone Sports Network, utah jazz

Game 01 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

October 18, 2018 by Kelby Jones Leave a Comment

Game 01 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings Goes Differently in Rd. 2

As the first regular season game of the season for both clubs, the Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings game was surprisingly close.

Only days after absolutely massacring the Kings in preseason action, the Utah Jazz struggled to get things going throughout the game. Luckily, the Jazz bench came through to help the team eek out a six-point victory 123-117.

Game 01 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings


Game 01 Takeaways – Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

#1 | Starting Things Off the Right Way

If I were a betting man, my money would have been on a Derrick Favors dunk to open up this season’s scoring.

However, for one reason or another, the Utah Jazz had a hard time getting things started last night. Fortunately, Joe Ingles (AKA Old Reliable) finally broke the seal with a hammer dunk in the first quarter.

Can you think of a better way for the Jazz to open up the season?

I can not.

#2 | The “Ex” Factor (Sorry for Being So Cliche)

Who will Dante become this season? If it’s anything close to his role in last night’s victory, he’s worth every penny of that recent extension.

If you’ve listened to the show lately, you’ll know that I chose Dante to be my most improved player on the team as well as the most pleasant surprise.

After seeing him go from 2-feet behind the 3-point line to a ringer roll at the rim in TWO steps (see below), it’s looking like I made the right choice…

 

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#3 | Alec Burks = Spark Plug

We’ve heard over and over about how Alec Burks is looking like he did before the string of injuries. What did last night tell us?

When the Jazz got off to the terrible start, Quin Snyder brought Alec off the bench sooner than most expected. Why?

Because Alec is a spark plug.

The team couldn’t hit a shot. It was looking like the first game nerves were playing a big factor…

Alec Burks comes in, immediately gets the ball on the right wing and doesn’t hesitate to shoot.

WATER.

Can’t wait to see how he contributes this year. Could he be our official 6th Man???

Also, the bench in general was stellar:

Game 01 Takeaways - Utah Jazz at Sacramento Kings

#4 | The DNP

Grayson Allen didn’t get any time. Seemed kind of weird.

Is he really struggling as much as this makes it seem? I doubt it.

Also, I trust our coach. Hopefully Grayson figures it out soon and is able to contribute in a real way.

#5 | “When was the last time you were scared of the Sacramento Kings?”

In Episode 02 of The Jazz Fan Show, I asked Ryan this question. My answer was when Peja was on the team.

Guess who was in attendance at last night’s game?

Peja and Chris Webber.

Guess what? Still not scared.


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

Filed Under: Articles, Postgame Takeaways Tagged With: Alec Burks, Dante Exum, Jazz Fan Show, nba, Sacramento Kings, The Zone Sports Network, utah jazz

The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions

October 14, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

The Utah Jazz Fan Show's 2018 Season Predictions

Preseason Perfection for the Utah Jazz

The 2018 NBA Preseason has come and gone. The Utah Jazz, a team almost unchanged from a year ago, goes a perfect 5-0.

Click here to read more on The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s Takeaways from the 2018 NBA Preseason.


The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions

In Episode 02 of The Utah Jazz Fan Show, hosts and lifelong Utah Jazz super fans get together to discuss the final week of the 2018 NBA Preseason. This before bringing in JazzFanShow.com writer Andy Allred to make official predictions for the upcoming Utah Jazz NBA season.

The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions Podcast:


The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions At-a-Glance:

Total Regular Season Wins:

Ryan
– 56
Kelby
– 50
Andy
– 53
Twitter
– 50+

Playoff Seed:

Ryan
– 4
Kelby
– 4
Andy
– 3
Twitter
– 3/4

How Far Will They Go Overall:

Ryan
– 2nd Round
Kelby
– 2nd Round
Andy
– WCF
Twitter
– T-2nd rd./WCF

Most Improved:

Ryan
– Alec Burks
Kelby
– Dante Exum
Andy
– Ricky Rubio
Twitter
– Dante Exum

Pleasant Surprise:

Ryan
– Royce O’Neale
Kelby
– Dante Exum
Andy
– Jae Crowder
Twitter
– Grayson Allen

NBA All Stars:

Ryan
Yes – Rudy
Kelby
Yes – Donovan
Andy
Yes – Donovan
Twitter
Yes – Both

Most Minutes Played:

Ryan
– Donovan
Kelby
– Donovan
Andy
– Donovan
Twitter
– Donovan

Any changes before all star break:

Ryan
– Yes
Kelby
– No
Andy
– No
Twitter
– No

Human Victory Cigar/Surrender Flag:

Ryan
– Bradley
Kelby
– Bradley
Andy
– Bradley
Twitter
T – Bradley/Cavanaugh

 

 


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

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EPISODE 02 – 2018 Season Predictions w/ Andy Allred

October 14, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Episode 02 – The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions

On episode 02 of The Jazz Fan Show, brought to you by TryDayTrading.com…

Hosts and lifelong Utah Jazz fans Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones discuss their takeaways from the last week of the preseason before inviting Jazz Fan Show writer Andy Allred in to make The Utah Jazz Fan Show’s 2018 Season Predictions around the upcoming Utah Jazz season. PLUS The Rev stops by to deliver his weekly Sunday Sermon.


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

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PRESEASON EPISODE #2 – The Jazz Fan Show

September 24, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Utah Jazz Purple Throwbacks Revealed, Favorite Jazz Jerseys and more!

In this special preseason edition of The Jazz Fan Show, hosts Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones discuss the recently revealed Utah Jazz Purple Throwbacks, Our favorite Jazz jerseys, what we expect to see in the future of Jazz jerseys and more!


About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. Founded by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

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Sports Illustrated Ranks Three Jazz Players #51, #56 & #57 in NBA’s Top 100

September 9, 2018 by Jazz Fan Show Leave a Comment

Jazz Fan Show - Sports Illustrated NBA Top 100

Sports Illustrated Ranks Three Utah Jazz Players 51, 56 & 57 in NBA’s Top 100

The incomplete list is being revealed chunk-by-chunk, with Derrick Favors, Joe Ingles and Ricky Rubio coming in between 51-60.

Sports Illustrated’s The Crossover, written by Ben Golliver and Rob Mahoney, recently released its Top NBA 100 list for the upcoming 2019 NBA season. Coming in between spots #51 and #60 were three players for the Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors, Joe Ingles and Ricky Rubio.

To view the entire list and read more from Sports Illustrated, CLICK HERE.


Jazz Fan Show - Derrick Favors

Ranked No. 51 – Utah Jazz Forward Derrick Favors

To start, the highest ranked Jazz player outside of the NBA’s top 50 is Derrick Favors. Derrick comes in ranked number 51 on the list. Many fans thought Favors would sign a deal elsewhere last offseason. However, no complaints were heard when he resigned with Utah.

Here’s what Sports Illustrated has to say about Derrick:

“Rudy Gobert casts a long shadow, the kind that obscures just how good his frontcourt partner can be. If transported to another team, Favors (12.3 PPG, 7.3 RPG) could anchor a defense all his own with even greater optionality. Gobert is the sort of defender whose strengths are so specific and so pronounced that they all but commit a team to defending a particular way. Any schematic discussion regarding Favors is more open-ended; his team could drop against the pick-and-roll, pressure the ball, switch outright, or even rotate between those options as some highly effective defenses do. No matter the approach, Favors is the kind of big you can trust to execute it.
Or, if you’re the Jazz, you can roll out Favors and Gobert in tandem to stomp opponents down by 7.3 points per 100 possessions in the regular season and 10.9 points in the playoffs. Consider those data points with the necessary disclaimers (namely, that the Jazz limit the exposure of those big lineups in matchups they’re poorly suited for), but the reality of playing Favors at the four is less dated than one might think. For opponents other than the Rockets or Warriors, Favors can be punishing. Smaller forwards just don’t have much recourse when Favors rolls to the rim, but playing a more traditional big to counter Favors then plays right into the hands of the Jazz defense. Players don’t need to be dominant to help turn a specific matchup. They need only to have the right combination of skills at the right time, as Favors often does.”

Jazz Fan Show - Joe Ingles Sports Illustrated

Ranked No. 56 – Utah Jazz Guard Joe Ingles

Two years ago, this ranking may have warranted a spit take from most fans. If you would have told me Joe Ingles (signed off waivers, looks like an agin math teacher) would even be considered for this list, I’d have called you insane to your face.

But here we are. Joe Ingles, one of the most talked about Jazz men nationally (and internationally) is a legitimate NBA star. The lovable, foul-mouthed father of two-year-old twins comes in at number 56. Here’s what Sports Illustrated had to say about the Aussie:

“If you were to ask a basketball coach to describe their ideal role player, they might unknowingly profile Ingles (11.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.8 APG). Think about it. They’d want someone who’s easy to play with, like a pass-first wing player who also happens to be one of the best three-point shooters in the league. Beyond that, they’d want someone with enough of a handle to initiate some offense and enough vision to make smart plays. Defensive commitment is a given, and the ability to guard multiple positions is a perk. The player would need to be intensely competitive, but it’s best if they’re also unassuming. Coaches would want the kind of player who understands his team’s principles enough to know when to break them—a delicate blend of reliability and creativity.
It’s not hard to find more athletic or higher-scoring players. The trick is finding many who are as good as Ingles when it comes to supplying the things that teams actually need.”

Jazz Fan Show - Ricky Rubio

Ranked No. 57 – Utah Jazz Guard Ricky Rubio

Towards the beginning of the 2017-2018 season, it’s been well documented that the Jazz were in a bad place. A bad record, injuries and inconsistent play was seriously hampering the team, which still seemed to be reeling from Voldemort(GH)’s departure.

It was at this time that Jazz fans, myself included, began to call for a change. At the top of our list for potential players to trade was Ricky Rubio.

Let me just take a moment to publicly announce how wrong I, and all of Jazz Nation, truly was.

Ricky went on to be one of the most effective point guards in the league. He even outplayed last season’s MVP Russell Westbrook in the first round of the playoffs.

Look for Ricky to start the season better this year. The learning curve and adjustment periods should be well behind him. Here’s what Sports Illustrated had to say about the Spaniard:

“Rubio (13.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 5.3 APG) is prone to weeks-long mirages of effective shooting, in which it appears—for some fleeting moment—that his long-range accuracy has turned a corner. The back half of last season was the most prolonged and compelling fantasy yet: 41 games in which Rubio made 41% of his threes, coinciding with Utah playing genuinely dominant basketball. That figure will not hold. But to be fair, it doesn’t have to. Given where Rubio is coming from (31.5% shooting on three-pointers over his first six years in the league), even modest, reliable improvement could be transformative.
When you’re already one of the best defenders, passers, and rebounders at your position, a smaller step forward can feel like a stride. There are two factors at work (and thus two parallel reasons to believe in his progress last season): Rubio has now posted a career-high effective field goal percentage in three straight seasons, showing a clear developmental arc; and separately, only now is Rubio playing for a coaching staff that seems to really understand him. You can’t just plug Rubio into any system and hope for the best. Utah gets that, and has found ways to push their point guard without missing the boat on what makes him so valuable in the first place.”

About The Jazz Fan Show

The Jazz Fan Show is a podcast and blog focusing on all things Utah Jazz. It was started by Ryan Van Dorn and Kelby Jones in September of 2018.

You can hear the show on Sunday mornings from 9:00 – 10:00 AM MST on 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone. If you’d like to be notified when articles and podcast episodes are released, subscribe below!

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