Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz Podcast

Dan Clayton

4.7 (43)
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UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

Salt 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.

6D AGO

The NBA Targets the Jazz for Tanking; We're Mad About It

After decades of hundreds and hundreds of NBA teams constantly pumping the brakes and tanking to improve their draft position, the NBA decided to draw a completely arbitrary line in the sand. After the media suddenly, randomly, and arbitrarily expressed anger and horror over the Jazz rightfully treating last weekend's games like extended exhibition and training to prepare for the future--something many teams have done before--the NBA decided it couldn't let the fury continue and levied its biggest fine ever for conduct detrimental to the league. Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussell.pereira.bsky.social) tackles this issue, noting that the actual punishment was issued after recording the meat of the show. On either end of that discussion, we discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.'s necessary surgery to remove a benign mass in his knee, and some clever ideas to alleviate tanking issues while explaining why the NBA is so problematic with this issue to begin with. Sound off in the comments.

1h 21m
FEB 9

Welcome Back, Utah Jazz!!! More Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Fallout

We can't stop thinking about how amazing it is to have Jaren Jackson Jr. in the fold in Salt Lake City! Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) formally sends off this horrible era of Jazz basketball and looks forward to how this team will compete for championships in the near and short term with Jaren Jackson Jr. manning the 4 spot for years to come.

42 min
FEB 4

Jazz make STUNNING trade! Jaren Jackson Jr. is a Jazzman!

Out of seemingly nowhere, the Utah Jazz officially shifted into top gear with a MEGA trade to immediately become a playoff team next year by trading for Jaren Jackson Jr.! Utah gives up three firsts, Walt Clayton, and Taylor Hendricks. What does this trade mean for Utah's roster? How does JJJ fit with Markkanen and Kessler? There are so many angles to break down, and Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n & @danclayt0n.bsky.social) & Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) are here to cover it all. Subscribe to Salt City Hoops on your podcast feed or on YouTube to get all of the best NBA and Jazz updates!

1h 23m
FEB 1

Cody Williams Takes a Leap & Final Trade Ideas

Welcome back to another Salt City Hoops episode where the Trade Deadline draws ever nearer! Join Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) as he wraps up the Jusuf Nurkic triple double mania discussion before taking a closer look into Cody Williams' pretty solid January. Is Mark ready to eat crow on Cody Williams? Finally, we can't help ourselves to one last helping of pre-Trade Deadline ideas and banter, including a LIVE reaction to a trade that broke!

1h 11m
JAN 24

More Trade Ideas & NURKIC MANIA!

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline draws ever nearer, so the ideas for the Jazz get wilder! Join Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) as he explores trade ideas for Zion Williamson, Lu Dort, and Anthony Davis. Plus! JUSUF NURKIC MANIA! Jusuf Nurkic has recorded two straight triple-doubles in great Jazz games, and that's worth celebrating and analyzing how he's doing it.

1 hr
JAN 15

2026 NBA Trade Deadline Preview!

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline approaches and the Utah Jazz, once again, are poised to be active and ready to deal! The Clayton team of Dan (@danclayt0n) and Ken (@k_clayt) join Mark (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) to set the table for the moves and strategies the Jazz will be looking to make (or not make!). Sound off in the comments or on social media who you would like to see the Jazz make a move for! #nba #basketball #tradedeadline #utahjazz

1h 28m
JAN 9

Trae Young Trade Impact + Recent Rotation Observations

Trade season is suddenly upon us in 2026! Mark Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) from Salt City Hoops breaks down the overall deal before getting into why the Jazz should be paying attention to it for future roster management purposes. Then, some rotation decisions over the past two weeks has Mark questioning some things while also pointing out some interesting developments.#nba #basketball #utahjazz

1h 10m
JAN 2

A Very Utah Jazz New Year!

Happy New Year to Jazzland! Every player is always trying to improve, but what specific resolutions should they make? Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) lists a key resolution for every one of Utah's 15 main roster players, diving into specific elements of their games or contract situations to make these resolutions the key to bring their game to the next level.

1h 3m

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Jazz with Pizzazz

Jan 17

AJ493

Love the podcast! Entertaining and talks about real basketball not drama headlines. The hosts are clearly real fans of the game and team!
Smart Jazz Talk from a true fan

Jan 15

Saphaeren

The Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz Podcast offers sharp, thoughtful analysis from the perspective of a knowledgeable fan rather than a detached sports writer, which gives the conversations an authentic and relatable feel. The host blends analytics, roster insight, and long-term team context without hot takes or manufactured drama. It’s informed, honest, and clearly driven by genuine love for the Jazz—making it a great listen for fans who want substance without the media spin.
It’s nice

11/27/2025

The Lynx

Sure, the show may not come out on any sort of consistent schedule.. But when it does, it’s like a little surprise treat! Such a refreshing point of view discussing the Jazz. Looks at things realistically, but without being super negative and screaming the whole time. Definitely appreciate this perspective! 5-stars! Keep up the good vibes.
Andy Rox

02/22/2019

Klovelove

Andy is a great Jazz voice

Salt 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.