Salt City Hoops Utah Jazz Podcast

Dan Clayton

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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.

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Jazz Exit Interview Sentiments + Coin Flip MANIA

As the NBA Playoffs commence, the Utah Jazz are forced to finally and completely turn the page on the 2025-2026 season with a collection of player and coach exit interviews and sentimental Instagram posts. What did these players say about the season that was, and, most importantly, what are their feelings about what's in store next year? Join Mark Russell Pereira (@jazzmanmark.com) as he pulls the best quotes and reactions from the media availability and surmises about the future for pending free agents Kevin Love and Jusuf Nurkic. Then, the Jazz win the coin flip with the Sacramento Kings! What does this mean for Utah's pick in the upcoming NBA Draft?

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The End of #TankNote! 2025-26 Utah Jazz Yearbook

Another 82 games of Jazz basketball is in the books! And not only does this season mark the end of another tanktastic season for the Utah Jazz, but an entire tanktastic era as the Jazz figure to be legitimate playoff contenders next year. This season brought a surprising amount of joy, growth, and flashpoint moments for a 22-win team. Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) takes you through the entire season that was, highlighting all the big and small moments that defined the 2025-2026 Utah Jazz.

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Jazz Basketball Gets...Unethical

The Utah Jazz have been mighty frisky over the past two months in the throes of trying to tank away the season. Credit to the players and Will Hardy for playing hard and making a lot of these games interesting, right? Well the Jazz decided those calls were just too close for comfort, so the Jazz decide to sign two...less-than-qualified...G-League role players to sop up 40+ minutes in random games in an effort to really, really ensure Utah loses basketball games. (Spoiler alert: Utah STILL was competitive in a number of games against top competition! They also lost to the Wizards by 20.) Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) had to sound off about this brazen flaunting of watchable basketball. Giving a ton of minutes to your deep prospects and two-way guys is one thing, but this felt like something else. It's not all negative though, as the broader Utah Jazz prospect class has looked terrific over the past month, and Mark recaps the wild successes of Ace Bailey & Co. in the month of March.

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The Utah Jazz Guide to March Madness

When the calendar turns to March for bad NBA teams, all eyes immediately dart to the NCAA tournament and the best prospects showing their best stuff! Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) is joined by Justin Sweeney (@getsit.bsky.social) in his inaugural Salt City Hoops Podcast appearance to chat all things March Madness. What prospects are looking to show out in the tournament? Who should Utah fans be excited about (or not) drafting in June? Enjoy this NBA-centric show on the best college basketball has to offer, and subscribe to Salt City Hoops now to get immediate updates throughout the offseason as the Jazz gear up for the next era. Also make sure to check out www.saltcityhoops.com for the latest Salt City Seven and our BRAND NEW offseason simulator and draft lottery playground.

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Jazz Basketball Gets Ethical

A two-week stretch of Jazz basketball has brought some incredibly competitive performances, featuring many narrow losses and some stressful wins. It's the best of both worlds for the Jazz, who need to rack up losses but still require improvement and growth from the prospect class. Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) recaps it all for you: What has stood out in these games? What is driving the quality of wins from night to night? Finally, a brief Ode to Jordan Clarkson after his scintillating return to Salt Lake City for the Knicks. Check out the offseason sandbox tool and the lottery simulation tool at www.saltcityhoops.com

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It's NBA Sicko Season for the Jazz

Look, nobody's going to look down on you for not being a 'real' fan for not wanting to watch the dregs of the Utah Jazz roster fill out lineups for the rest of the season. But lucky for you, Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) is a Sicko and has a lot of reasons to watch how Ace Bailey & Company round out their skills for the rest of the season on your behalf! Check in with Mark to see how the Jazz punted their last three games, including very strategic losses against a newly competitive Pelicans squad, and first impressions of the critical end-of-season stretch for the prospect group.

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The Jazz Players Fighting for Their Basketball Lives

The end of the NBA season for a non-playoff team can be a slog, but for the Jazz prospects, there has never been a more important stretch of basketball. Every non-starter, and even Ace Bailey himself, needs to prove immediately that they can contribute to winning basketball next season. Otherwise, they will be nailed to the bench without minutes to show for their next contract, or worse, they will get shipped out this offseason to another losing outfit willing to kick the tires instead of seeing meaningful playoff basketball. Mark Russell Pereira (@markrussellpereira.bsky.social) dives into this critical juncture for the Jazz, before concluding with some final thoughts and loose ends on the tanking debacle and the NBA's plan going forward.

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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.

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Jazz with Pizzazz

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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

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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.
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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

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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.