Kyle Anderson Kyle Anderson is very hard to scout, as he is very unique. Scouts are all over the map with him. They either love him, or hate him. He is the definition of a point-forward averaging 6.5 assists per game with an assist/turnover ratio of 2.09. His passing ability allows for the UCLA offense to do many things, including posting Anderson up with all the shooters ready for him to kick...
Today, the NBA Draft combine got underway, and as Marc Stein of ESPN.com reported yesterday, sources said that the Utah Jazz would be interviewing a handful of potential coaches this week. On Wednesday, one of the first coaches the Jazz will go after was announced. Adrian Wojnarowski, as usual, was the first to break the […] Utah Jazz granted permission to interview Adrian Griffin - Purple and...
The interview process for the vacant head coaching position with the Utah Jazz is about to get underway. Earlier on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reported that the Jazz were granted permission to interview Chicago Bulls assistant coach, Adrian Griffin. Now, Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports is reporting another head coach that the Jazz […] Utah Jazz showing interest in Lionel Hollins...
The Utah Jazz will contact John Stockton to see if he has any interest in their head coaching vacancy, according to sources. The Jazz will have an extensive search with as many as 20 candidates. Stockton has no previous coaching experience and has been reluctant of the sort of spotlight associated with the job. The Jazz dismissed Ty Corbin in April....
The Utah Jazz, as part of a broad coaching search expected to feature some 20 candidates, plan to sound out Jazz legend John Stockton to see whether he has any interest in the position, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Sources told ESPN.com that Jazz officials intend to at least pose the question to the Hall of Fame guard about his willingness to move into coaching, while mindful...
After a night that seen one team fight off elimination, we get to see two more teams trying to do the same tonight. With the NBA Playoffs back in action Wednesday night, we’ve got previews for both match ups that should be exciting games to watch. Previews courtesy of Sports Illustrated. Brooklyn Nets @ Miami Heat […] NBA Playoffs: Wednesday Preview - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues...
There was some good stuff on the web yesterday regarding the Utah Jazz, that was sure to fill your appetite. If you missed any of that content, or even if you want to read it again, you can find it all here in one place. Check below for today’s edition of the “Morning Jazz”. Utah […] Morning Jazz 05-14-14 - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News,...
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Gary Harris The Utah Jazz have a great shot at a top pick in the 2014 NBA draft. Lets take a look at draft prospect Gary Harris and see how he would fit on the Utah Jazz. Gary Harris returned to Michigan State for his sophomore year, and it seems like that was a good move. While he is a sophomore, he is only a couple months older than some of the freshman prospects. This makes his age a non-issue....
Last night was good betting as I had the Blazers winning and the Heat. I missed the over under on the Spurs/Blazers game saying it would be over 210.5. Tonight is an interesting night as the Wizards have to win in Indiana to stay alive and game 5 between the Clippers/Thunder will be nuts. It’s […] 2014 NBA Playoffs: Tuesday 5/13/2014 Betting Lines - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues...
The Utah Jazz will need some quality veterans and 3-point shooters to help fill out the teams roster for the 2014-15 season. Here is a list of a few guys I think the Utah Jazz will look at it in the upcoming month(s). Restricted Free Agents: *The Jazz could throw some money at these guys […] Utah Jazz: Free Agent Fits - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs,...
Kevin Durant is by far the best No. 2 overallpick in the 2000sThe 2000s were an interesting time for the NBA Draft. It was the time when we saw the first (and as of now only) set of high schoolers selected with the top overall pick. We also saw several foreign only players taken with the first overall selection. We saw the one-and-done implemented as well as the D-League created.There have been...
Two more conference semifinal games in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night. After an exciting night on Monday night, and seeing one team save it’s self from elimination, will we see the same thing happen again tonight? We’ve got a preview for both match ups here. You can check them out below. Previews courtesy of Sports […] NBA Playoffs: Tuesday Preview - Purple and Blues - Purple...
Tomorrow, the NBA draft combine will be taking place in Chicago, Illinois. If you missed the news, some of the top prospects heading into the draft won’t be attending the combine. We’ve got that, as well as more news relevant to the Utah Jazz that you can find below. 2014 NBA Draft: Top Prospects Not […] Morning Jazz 05-13-14 - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues - A Utah Jazz Fan...
I’ve been gone for a couple days and have no chance to do the lines which is unfortunate cause yesterday I was perfect. Oh well. Yesterday’s game between the Thunder and Clippers was my favorite game of the playoffs so far as you could just feel the Clippers coming back that whole game. Again the […] 2014 NBA Playoffs: Monday 5/12/2014 Betting Lines - Purple and Blues - Purple...
In case you missed anything Utah Jazz related from this past weekend, you can find it all below. 2014 NBA Mock Draft: McDermott 1.0 (via Purple and Blues) Hello everyone, I’m back!! I just can’t stay away from the chance to do an NBA Mock Draft! So before knowing how the lottery shakes out, here’s […] Morning Jazz 05-12-14 - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues - A Utah Jazz Fan Site -...
Christian Petersen/Getty Images The off-season of mass confusion continues for the Utah Jazz. When the lack lustre season off 2013-2014 ended for the Utah Jazz the off-season of mass confusion for jazz fans began. It started with the team deciding to not retain the services of head coach Tyrone Corbin. Who to this point has not been replaced. Quite a few names have been thrown around for that position,...
Spurs vs Heat finals rematch? It’s looking a lot like that as both teams continue to dominate in round 2. As I said yesterday I was not comfortable with the game lines and missed on both of them. I was able to get the over/unders right though and a 4th straight day of going 2-2. […] 2014 NBA Playoffs: Friday 5/9/2014 Betting Lines - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues - A Utah Jazz Fan...
The NFL has its free agency period before the draft so they can fill their respective teams with positions they need. After free agency they can reevaluate their team and see what holes they have left and draft from there. Logically both ways make sense. Same could be said if you have the draft before […] Should NBA Free Agency Start Before the Draft? - Purple and Blues - Purple and Blues...